Deryn Johnson Email & Phone Number

Pleasanton, California, US

Jacksonville, FL, US

• PMO leader for several large-scale, global transformation initiatives including:
• Successfully led the implementation of Workday HCM, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking and 55+ related integrations which launched in 20 countries simultaneously
• Served as Technology PMO lead for the global Workday Financials & Procurement implementation which launched 1/1/2021
• Provided executive level program management for two key initiatives: Modernizing our Brand and Creating a Passionate, Outside-In, Forward-Leaning Culture
• ASC 606 implementation which enabled D&B to achieve full compliance of the new accounting standard. Directed a team of 100+ associates, consultants and stakeholders. Project involved introducing new RevPro (Zuora).
• Go To Market “must do” fast-track project involving realignment of all sales employees to Lines of Business. This involved changes in Workday, SFDC, Oracle, Apttus, Data Warehouse, Sales Compensation tools and back.

New York, NY, US

Worked closely with the CEO and other members of the Executive Committee on scoping and delivery of the company "Must Do" initiatives. My team of Program Directors provided governance and project management to the top priority company objectives. Some of these top priorities included a company acquisition and merger, a large scale Quote to Cash.

Langley, Berkshire, GB

• Worked closely with key executives to identify, lead or contribute to various top-priority projects. Some examples include:
• Finance Shared Services- Identified and implemented process improvements for the U.S. Billing Team, including a process for measuring customer response time. Coached team members through process and SOP documentation.
• Headcount Synergies- Director of corporate headcount model for $100M Business Reengineering downsizing effort as a result of the Worldspan purchase. Interacted with HR associates to manage corporate streamlining plan.
• BPO Process Improvement -implemented urgent process improvements across Supplier Operations, IT, Finance and Sales at the London and Delhi offices. Slashed the number of unpaid invoices by 90% in 90 days, avoiding.
• IPO Project- Assumed role as Chief of Staff organizing business spin-off from Cendant. Interacted with team leaders in HR, Finance, IT and Branding on change management tactics and corporate communications. Led.
• Assumed role as Master Black Belt for new Six Sigma program, mentoring 14 Green Belts through their 1st DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) initiatives. Developed and deployed Six Sigma strategy, which.

Midland, Michigan, US

• Spearheaded global implementation of “The Perfect Order” initiative for the automotive business unit. Directed 15 associates managing sales, customer service, supply chain, finance, manufacturing and product management.
• Volunteered as Customer Service Representative for 3-month period learning SAP systems and organizing customer orders to prepare for role as Global Project Implementation Manager.
• Preserved $2M annually via Black Belt projects. Saved company additional $1M by training 8 Green Belts. Completed most projects within 4 months, ahead of the 10-month average.
• Awarded with $20K in stock grants for Six Sigma initiatives. Distinguished with Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for diversity outreach in 2003. Honored with Genesis Award Nomination for Excellence in People Development..
• Served as Asia Pacific Product Representative for 3 years, overseeing pricing, delivery logistics, product trials and quality control resolution for OEM customers and distribution partners in Japan, Korea, China.
• Managed launch of 3 product lines for Ford Motor in Taiwan.