Bruce Gordon
About Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon is a Senior Program Manager at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in program management and product planning, having held various roles at Ford Motor Company over a span of several decades.
Work at Navistar
Bruce Gordon has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Program Manager in the Program Management Office since 2011. In this role, he leads cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and manages the program milestone approval process, ensuring that project requirements are met on time and with high quality. He previously held the position of Program Manager at Navistar from 2008 to 2011, contributing to the organization’s strategic initiatives.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Bruce Gordon has extensive experience at Ford Motor Company, where he worked in various capacities over a span of more than two decades. His roles included Manager of Pickup Segment Strategy from 1997 to 2000, Director of Alternative Fuel Vehicles from 2001 to 2004, and Assistant Director of Product Planning for Pickup Trucks and Commercial Vehicles from 2004 to 2005. His tenure at Ford included positions in product planning, marketing, and project management, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Bruce Gordon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Drexel University, which he earned from 1971 to 1975. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, completing his studies from 1975 to 1977. Additionally, he achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, further solidifying his expertise in program management.
Professional Contributions
At Navistar, Bruce Gordon updated the Product Development Process to incorporate clear deliverables and exit criteria for each milestone. This initiative aimed to streamline project execution and enhance overall efficiency within the organization. His leadership in developing and implementing process improvements reflects his commitment to advancing product management practices.