Steve Gibbs
About Steve Gibbs
Steve Gibbs is a Program Manager at Redwire Space, with extensive experience in project management and engineering. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Gamesa, Clipper Windpower, and Raytheon, and has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UC Irvine.
Work at Redwire
Steve Gibbs has been serving as a Program Manager at Redwire Space since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring that they align with the company's strategic objectives. His experience in program management allows him to effectively lead teams and manage resources to achieve project goals.
Previous Experience in Wind Power
Before joining Redwire, Steve Gibbs held several significant positions in the wind power sector. He worked at Clipper Windpower as Program Director for Turbine Improvement from 2011 to 2013, where he managed initiatives that enhanced turbine performance. He also served as Senior Project Manager and Systems Integration Lead at Clipper Windpower from 2006 to 2011, contributing to systems integration and project management.
Education and Expertise
Steve Gibbs studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at UC Irvine, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc). He also completed his high school education at Escola Americana de Campinas in Brazil. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and program management.
Achievements in Project Management
Steve Gibbs has received recognition for his contributions to project management. He was awarded by Raytheon’s CEO for effectively translating Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) theory into practical processes, which improved program management and project execution. Additionally, he led six-sigma projects that resulted in financial benefits exceeding $100 million.
Career Progression and Roles
Steve Gibbs has held various roles throughout his career, including positions at Raytheon, where he worked as a 6-Sigma Black Belt, Systems Engineer, Program Manager, and Project Manager from 1999 to 2005. He also briefly worked at MTEQ as a Program Manager in 2016 and served as VP Operations at Network Hardware Resale from 2005 to 2006.