TROY J. GROSS

Senior Program Manager Candidate
September 16, 2026
Des Plaines, IL | Open to travel
hi@troy.fyi | +1 (747) 717-7478 | troy.fyi
Hiring Team & Executive Leadership
RAVE Aerospace
Program Management Office

Dear RAVE Aerospace Hiring Team,

I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in the Senior Program Manager position at RAVE Aerospace. With over 20 years of experience directing complex technology, operational, and multi-disciplinary programs, I specialize in translating strategic technical mandates into disciplined master schedules, robust supplier governance, and predictable program outcomes from inception to delivery.

Throughout my career across Big 4 consulting (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC) and executive advisory roles, I have consistently managed complex customer relationships, governed cross-functional workstreams, and aligned internal teams around master execution plans. My experience directly mirrors the core needs of RAVE Aerospace: establishing program planning worksheets, preparing cost justifications and proposals, directing daily team execution, and managing critical supplier inputs to ensure programs remain on schedule and within budget.

At KPMG, I directed multi-million dollar program portfolios exceeding $20M, implementing real-time program monitoring systems via Power BI and ServiceNow that boosted delivery efficiency by 15%. At Thought Industries, I managed daily cross-functional execution across engineering, product, and client operations, streamlining program structures to reduce implementation timelines by 3 weeks. Whether leading executive customer briefings on-site, guiding daily supplier interactions, or collaborating with technical stakeholders to navigate complex program challenges, my approach is grounded in analytical rigor, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless communication.

I am eager to bring this structured program management methodology and customer-centric leadership to RAVE Aerospace, supporting your mission to deliver industry-leading products and services while maximizing customer satisfaction.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing how my background in senior program leadership can contribute directly to the success of RAVE Aerospace's program portfolio.

Sincerely,

Troy J. Gross

MASTER SCHEDULING
End-to-end planning worksheets, tracking action items, milestone timing, and cross-functional execution strategies.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Daily engagement across development, delivery, and ongoing support; lead on-site and off-site customer status reviews.
SUPPLIER & FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE
Daily management of program suppliers, proposal development, cost justification, and financial condition oversight.