Richard Morris, Pmp
About Richard Morris, Pmp
Richard Morris is a Program Manager with extensive experience in project management and systems engineering. He has worked for various organizations, including Ultra Electronics Group and General Atomics, and holds a Master of Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Richard Morris has served as a Program Manager at Ultra Electronics Group since 2019. In this role, he manages a remote team and subcontractors across the continental United States and Hawaii. His responsibilities include ensuring that project scope and quality are maintained. He develops Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract modifications, resource-loaded schedules, risk trackers, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) dictionaries. Morris coordinates and hosts weekly, quarterly, and major design review meetings to ensure project alignment and progress.
Education and Expertise
Richard Morris studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he focused on Systems Engineering and earned a Master of Engineering (MEng). He also attended California State University-San Marcos, studying Management Information Systems and achieving a degree in Business Administration. His educational background supports his expertise in program management, project oversight, and systems engineering.
Background
Richard Morris has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at General Dynamics as a Lead Mechanic from 2003 to 2006. He held positions as Operations Manager at J.K. Hill and Associates Inc. and Bell Aerospace Services Inc. between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he served as MQ-9 Development Project/Program Manager at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems from 2013 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as OCONUS Deputy Program Manager and Director of Maintenance at DynCorp International in Afghanistan.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Richard Morris has been involved in significant projects and initiatives. He self-generated proposals for new business and secured contracts totaling over $10 million for military installations in various regions. He is responsible for executing multiple Department of Defense projects, including datalink, Network Operations Centers, and cyber security/RMF projects. Morris works closely with military and governmental entities to ensure project requirements are met and manages project performance using Earned Value methodologies.