Senior IT leader responsible for Global Shared Services technologies supporting Finance, Mortgage, Business Intelligence and Document Management. Focus on ensuring that SIRVA’s Shared Services technologies are globally and effectively leveraged.• P&L responsibility for 4 shared services technology divisions with a budget of $1.9M and a staff of 25 leveraging both onshore and offshore capacity • Work with Senior Business Leaders to develop and execute on IT strategy for Shared… Show more Senior IT leader responsible for Global Shared Services technologies supporting Finance, Mortgage, Business Intelligence and Document Management. Focus on ensuring that SIRVA’s Shared Services technologies are globally and effectively leveraged.• P&L responsibility for 4 shared services technology divisions with a budget of $1.9M and a staff of 25 leveraging both onshore and offshore capacity • Work with Senior Business Leaders to develop and execute on IT strategy for Shared Services• Achieved 30% budget reduction in 3 years ($800K) through application consolidation, contract renegotiation, and process improvements.• Introduced digital work queues to automate paper intensive processes saving > 1M pages (2+ tons) annually and enabling centralized shared staff capability• Introduced data discovery and visualization furthering the transition from reporting to analytics• Improved Intercompany Billing cycle time by 66% (60 days to 20 days) through automated information flow and auto settlement• Transitioned development teams to Agile SCRUM methodology to increase backlog visibility and predictability Show less

Senior IT leader responsible for US-based applications and development teams supporting Finance, Business Intelligence and Document Management. Focus on effectively leveraging SIRVA’s US-based Shared Services technologies.• P&L responsibility for application development teams for 3 shared services divisions with a budget of $2.7M and a staff of 20 leveraging both onshore and offshore capacity• Provided project oversight and status updates to stakeholders and senior… Show more Senior IT leader responsible for US-based applications and development teams supporting Finance, Business Intelligence and Document Management. Focus on effectively leveraging SIRVA’s US-based Shared Services technologies.• P&L responsibility for application development teams for 3 shared services divisions with a budget of $2.7M and a staff of 20 leveraging both onshore and offshore capacity• Provided project oversight and status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership• Launched PMO initiative starting with corporate wide SDLC and compliance• Formed Steering Committees across business units to prioritize and effectively use available resources• Launched corporate wide training initiative to upgrade staff skills and maintain an effective workforce as technology evolves• Developed financial systems strategy and roadmap to consolidate applications, better leverage SIRVA’s PeopleSoft ERP investment, provide hard savings, and allow for shared staffing across campuses• Developed Business Intelligence strategy and roadmap to enhance the company’s business intelligence skills from basic reporting to analytics Show less

Application Development Manager for the International Moving and Canadian business units. Responsibilities included: budget oversight, capital and strategic planning, project planning, resource scheduling, cost tracking, conducting performance reviews and motivating resources. • Increasing responsibility from 1 to 3 divisions while Manager including P&L responsibility for application development teams with a total budget of $2.2M and a staff of 23 leveraging both onshore and offshore… Show more Application Development Manager for the International Moving and Canadian business units. Responsibilities included: budget oversight, capital and strategic planning, project planning, resource scheduling, cost tracking, conducting performance reviews and motivating resources. • Increasing responsibility from 1 to 3 divisions while Manager including P&L responsibility for application development teams with a total budget of $2.2M and a staff of 23 leveraging both onshore and offshore capabilities• Work closely with stakeholders to develop annual capital plan and responsible for execution of projects prioritized• Role evolved from Project Management of a single team to direct management responsibility for 3 teams including responsibility for ongoing management of outsourcing contract and vendor management Show less

Project Leader and Business Analyst for IT team supporting the International Moving business. Responsible for definition, analysis, testing, and overall execution for all non-mainframe projects and technologies for the International Moving division• Developed into proven project leader able to coordinate all phases of a project including requirements definition, systems development, testing, implementation and conversion.• Successfully managed startup of e-Business initiatives… Show more Project Leader and Business Analyst for IT team supporting the International Moving business. Responsible for definition, analysis, testing, and overall execution for all non-mainframe projects and technologies for the International Moving division• Developed into proven project leader able to coordinate all phases of a project including requirements definition, systems development, testing, implementation and conversion.• Successfully managed startup of e-Business initiatives including web-based Shipment Tracking, online Insurance forms, and rate request application Show less

Team Leader, Analyst and development positions responsible for building and maintaining applications for various business units including inventory, procurement and HR for the Chicago based electric utility.• Progressed from entry level developer to team leader responsible for an application development team while honing skills in development methodologies, structured process analysis, and testing approach.• Developed project management and leadership skills for application… Show more Team Leader, Analyst and development positions responsible for building and maintaining applications for various business units including inventory, procurement and HR for the Chicago based electric utility.• Progressed from entry level developer to team leader responsible for an application development team while honing skills in development methodologies, structured process analysis, and testing approach.• Developed project management and leadership skills for application development Show less