• Manage key stakeholders for collaboration and regional implementation of global key initiatives• Manage and deliver regional procurement; Ensure alignment of regional initiatives with global strategy and framework• Ensure development of individual and team assessments and capability toolbox creation, to the selection and execution of mitigating activities such as training, experience, and exposure• Assess opportunities for development of Procurement capability, engage collaboratively with senior stakeholders to understand functional requirements, and ensure these are provided as inputs into an overall strategic agenda that delivers excellence in procurement.• Deliver training to local audiences as needed, and support delivery at the zone and global level where required

• Leading project portfolio management within the North America IT service center in close alignment with Group IT Strategy, Planning and Governance.• Participate in the development, maintenance and governance of the global project/program portfolio• Contribute to the definition and continuous improvement of the Project Methodology and PPM tools and drive / ensure consistency across North America IT service center• Provide portfolio health status reports to Global Project Portfolio Management (PMO) (Group IT - Strategy, Planning and Governance) on selected initiatives • Supervising and ensuring the planning and coordination of all activities related to managing the project portfolio and reporting portfolio performance to key stakeholders• Contribute to Annual Planning process by providing a clear view on committed manpower for project delivery• Contribute to ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the IT organization end-to- end, in terms of customer services, costs and expertise for the benefits of North America IT service center• Direct, coach and mentor staff of 9 to 12 project management professionals• Manager project capital and operating expenditures with total PMO budget responsibility of approximately $10 - $15 million.

Provide guidance and coaching to Project Management team to ensure that the processes are understood and adhered to; provide performance feedback throughout the year. Balance capabilities with demand to ensure the ability to deliver Holcim programs utilizing qualified professional internal resources. Lead in the development of Holcim’s program/project planning, scheduling and resource management practices; Manage issue management and escalation as they relate to program delivery. Manage, develop, motivate and engage large project teams to ensure program delivery. Act as a project management subject matter expert for processes and best practices. Support post implementation project reviews and the integration of any lessons learned into future project delivery as well as third party project reviews. Support and provide response to any internal or external compliance audits or investigations.

Title change from Communications and Finance Specialist - September 2012Partner with Business Unit executives to facilitate IT prioritization and portfolio management of business unit road maps; represent the IT organizations technical standards and processes to insure effective delivery against priorities. Manage the annual planning process across all IT teams including the formation and communication of targets, budget process and financial reviews. Manage the quarterly forecast and monthly snapshot rhythm of business for both operational and capital expenditures; drive the monthly financial reviews with IT and finance leadership (local and global). Communicate complex financial information in a way that is easily understood, interpretable and actionable by senior non-financial leaders. Drive cross group business incite through the development of financial modeling, including what if analysis and trending analysis. Educate and train IT leads in financial assessments and responsibilities within designated areas; Provide financial leadership to more than 140 IT professionals across three group companies. Ensure financial policies and procedures are implemented and aligned with global standards, including creation and/or modification of local processes for compliance. Identify cost saving opportunities with a focus upon measurement using performance-based business metrics.

• Led preparation of board and executive presentations• Developed of gap analysis for Learning Management System; Coordinator of training for corporate office and facilities, including conducting training for new employees throughout the US• Conducted Corporate ISO internal audits of management systems (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) and ISO awareness training programs• Led ISO certification process of the Theodore, Alabama facility (certified in 2007)