Steered large-scale business transformational projects and was the primary partner between IT and the Senior Business Leadership team. Developed a high-performing IT team with 9 Solutions Managers and Senior Business Analysts in ERP, Planning & Forecasting, Retail, POS and Business Applications.•Reported to the VP of Technical Delivery and formulated and implemented IT strategies and business plans as a member of the IT Leadership Team.•Managed project teams and vendors for transformation projects, communicated with the Steering Committee and key Stakeholders, and engaged in cross-functional resources and the escalation of project risks.•Spearheaded and promoted a culture of trust and collaboration while driving accountability, focusing on professional development, and supporting innovative team ideas.•Oversaw the management of Application Service providers, and ensured Managed Service providers met the Service Level Agreements, Service Level Objectives and budgets.•Maintained the IT operating platforms for code currency and ensured procedures were in place to confirm adequate testing. •Defined and refined key IT Governing Processes; target operating model, capacity planning, vendor management, change control and infrastructure architecture.•Provided direction to cross-functional teams to ensure project goals were delivered and provided feedback to create a cohesive operational unit. •Conducted 1:1 career mentorship, personal growth sessions and performance reviews that included feedback and goal alignment and monitored their progress against these goals.

Led large, value transformation projects and supported the Executive Leadership team to translate strategic vision into actionable projects. Supervised 2 Solutions Managers and 1 Business Analyst.•Reported to the CIO and was a member of the IT Leadership Team with the Executive Vice President & CIO, Director of Analytics, Director of Infrastructure and Director of Architecture. •Ensured projects were funded and adequality resourced, and collaborated with Senior Business Leaders across several business portfolios and Solutions Teams. •Managed project teams and vendors, communicated with the Steering Committee and key Stakeholders, engaged in cross-functional resources and escalated project risks. •Upgraded Kronos, upgraded Salesforce to Lightning and implemented a Covid app utilized at retail locations and operational sites.

Established and built an Enterprise Data Management organization, developed and prompted a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across all areas of the data community that increased shared knowledge and a strong knowledge of data business needs. •Reported to the VP of Finance and was part of the Leadership Team. Implemented, enforced and maintained policies, standards and controls.•Implemented data quality solutions, developed rules, established measures and reported on data quality. Executed and delivered Data Governance Strategy and Data Management objectives and designed processes to govern and maintain enterprise master data.

Technical Expert that supported IT solution development for business units within the organization and liaised with internal and external Project Managers to ensure solutions were provided.•Managed design, development, testing and transition of IT solutions from the development to production stages. Led project-based delivery teams and vendors, augmented employees to deliver technology solutions and business process improvements that enhanced operations.•IT Finance Lead for divestiture from Constellation Brands and IT Delivery Lead for the new acquisition and coordinated infrastructure and application requirements.

Coached, mentored and led 4 direct reports; Senior Application Analysts and Senior Application Developers for projects and application support. IT Functional Lead; integrated data and transactions from Ariba to JD Edwards E1 9.2 and upgraded JD Edwards from EI 9.1 to JD Edwards 9.2.•Collaborated with Business Process Owners to understand their business processes and align future business requirements across all technology platforms.•Delivered financial applications and finance workstreams, implemented VAT alternative tax for Europe and managed programming, development and configuration.

•Collaborated with functional business owners and end users to determine needs and develop solutions.•Participated in new development, testing and support. •Created the necessary documentation for change management compliance.•Provided resolutions to issues and ongoing support.