Claire Rutkowski Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hailey, Id, Us

I spearhead the integration of innovative IT strategies with corporate objectives, fostering executive relationships and expanding IT influence through strategic business partnerships across POWER. I champion the cultivation of future leaders via dedicated mentorship and skill-enhancement programs. I also direct the comprehensive management of enterprise architecture, ensuring robust security, compliance, and governance. My oversight extends to a diverse portfolio of applications, business systems, infrastructure, and end-user services. My leadership drives the strategic optimization of infrastructure and asset utilization, streamlining the application catalog to bolster efficiency. I proactively reassess processes to disrupt the status quo, achieving continuous improvement within budgetary confines. I adeptly navigate contract negotiations with IT vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms and fostering mutually beneficial relationships. My goal is to work with the team to transform IT from reactive support staff to proactive business advisors.

Exton, Pa, Us

Leveraged CIO skills and experience to lead mission-critical focus on a company engagement transformation initiative, supporting 55% of our business’ $1 Billion plus revenue generation. Served as both an advocate and strategist in developing content and communications that accurately reflect Bentley’s fit into the engineering space while strengthening the company’s profile with engineering organizations. Provided thought leadership to industry through multiple speaking engagements. Played key role in building deep partnerships with engineering organizations. Advised technology executives on assessing digital maturity and support development and implementation of digital transformation strategies and roadmaps. Mentored external CIOs on improving day-to-day operations and delivering enterprise objectives. Provided internal guidance to marketing and sales teams and educate colleagues through empowerment and education initiatives.

Exton, Pa, Us

Provided guidance and thought leadership to global team of 200+ IT professionals and 180 Financial Operations, Procurement and Vendor Management Office colleagues. Led shared services component of 70+ acquisitions. Led, mentored, and developed a high-performing team by providing vision and guidance in support of enterprise-wide IT initiatives. Provided leadership on conversion from private to public company, implementing SOX controls and processes. Demonstrated business and technical leadership during pandemic. Collaborated with internal and external partners in building a consensus around key initiatives through collaborative and transparent approaches, reducing $27M in requests down to $5.5M.

Broomfield, Co, Us

Delivered a $2M reduction in IT expenditures on a $30M budget. Led a global IT organization of 180 professionals that supported 7,000 staff members. Delivered business solutions through sound cloud, mobile, and IoT strategy and execution. Managed operations, costs, and security while delivering award-winning, innovative solutions. Led the integration of a major acquisition. Supported business objectives with the development and implementation of a global IT strategy for both short and long-term goals, complying with the company’s vision and ensuring MWH leadership and IT are in alignment. Led technology planning by defining business and system requirements for implementations in coordination with key stakeholders.

Broomfield, Co, Us

Realized $460K in annual savings by increasing project manager direct time utilization. Provided leadership, vision, and management to global team with oversight of the Help Desk, Project Management, and Business Analysis teams. Managed Americas IT operations with a $17M budget. Discovered emerging opportunities focused on finding value added services, working closely with senior leaders as a trusted business partner.

Broomfield, Co, Us

Brought on to oversee high visibility, high risk projects designed to take best practices previously developed and implemented during the merger with Montgomery Watson and applying standards across the enterprise. Promoted standard project management practices, tools, and templates with the creation and oversight of IT Project Management knowledge base. Facilitated companywide project management knowledge by leading the creation and delivery of PMO workshops that later became the cornerstone offering of the PMO.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Project Management Professional (Pmp)