I am a technology leader with 20+ years of experience in the residential construction industry, 15 of which have been spent creating scalable, data-driven IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency, optimize processes and fuel business growth. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with multiple disciplines—construction, accounting, supply chain, safety, and legal—to integrate platform products and manage enterprise systems that bring large-scale enhancements to an industry-leading company.At Lennar Corporation (a Fortune 200 national homebuilder), I managed the lifecycle of mission-critical systems serving 15,000+ users, achieving 99%+ uptime, seamless integrations, and on-budget delivery across 12-15 initiatives annually while optimizing a $7-10M budget. I led cross-functional teams to implement and optimize supply chain software platforms, including construction management systems like BuildPro and SupplyPro. I also managed the full platform lifecycle from feature integration to performance optimization, ensuring that solutions met the evolving needs of both internal teams and external stakeholders. My experience spans software development, SaaS application management, and strategic platform enhancements that drive user success and streamline operations.Key accomplishments include:▪ Directed the nationwide implementation of scheduling enhancements, increasing on-time home completions by 18% and reducing cycle time by 26%.▪ Led the successful integration of construction systems following a $5.7B acquisition, completing the project within 8 months across 32 divisions.▪ Partnered with a third-party vendor to implement an electronic invoicing solution, accelerating payment processing and enabling 20% business growth without increasing labor costs.▪ Managed a platform supporting multiple business units, including ERP and CRM integrations, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality across the enterprise.▪ Spearheaded the adoption of a construction management platform, improving user experience and boosting overall system performance.In addition to my deep technical expertise, I hold a CPA license and am a Certified Scrum Master, bringing a unique combination of financial insight, agile leadership, and technical proficiency to every role. Whether it’s optimizing processes, managing direct reports, or guiding organizations through large-scale change, I thrive on delivering measurable business outcomes.
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Senior Manager Of Product, Treasury ApplicationsLennar 2023 - 2024Austin, Texas, United States• Inherited a backlogged roadmap with several multi-year delays and leveraged Excel & Jira to modernize the roadmap and prioritize value-added items, driving on-track deliverables from 30-40% to 100% completion of high-value deliverables.• Designed and implemented an electronic form & workflow for vendor setup and modifications to standardize data submissions, reducing email exchanges, enabling real-time tracking of requests, and reducing onboarding times by 40%.• Introduced ServiceNow for intake and resolution of internal and external issues, delivering real-time updates to end users and achieving 25% faster turnaround times.• Revamped stakeholder management strategy by shifting updates from bi-weekly to weekly, adding bi-weekly demos and incorporating the usage of Jira and Confluence to provide better visibility into product development, increasing trust. -
Senior Manager Of Construction ApplicationsLennar 2017 - 2023Houston, Texas, United States• Built and mentored high-performing cross-functional teams of 8-15 members, including direct hires and onshore and offshore contractors, achieving successful product development and on-time delivery within budget 85% of the time. • Directed the design and nationwide implementation of 35 construction scheduling enhancements to minimize delays in materials sourcing and trade scheduling, slashing average cycle time by 26% and boosting on-time builds by 18%.• Assembled a team to complete the integration of construction systems for the $5.7B acquisition of CalAtlantic Homes (32 divisions) on a critical 8-month timeline, minimizing disruption and maximizing value creation.• Took control of the Land Forecasting Tool as interim Product/Engineering Manager, reorganized the team, implemented Agile practices, and optimized JIRA to deliver critical updates before next quarter’s forecast, achieving 100% adoption.• Increased the frequency of EPO integrations from 4 to 10 times per day to boost same-day processing of EPOs from 50% to 90% and reduce the risk of construction stalls or delayed materials.• Streamlined issue resolution to cut support requests by 40% by centralizing application support, standardizing processes and equipping super-users with access to documentation and tools.• Negotiated a no-cost agreement with a third-party vendor to develop electronic progress payment invoicing for Land Trade Partners, accelerating payments, reducing errors, and driving 20% business growth without adding back-office labor costs.• Facilitated adoption of scaled agile (SAFe) practices, improving project delivery speed by 20% and reducing defects without additional resource allocation.• Managed all aspects of third-party vendor contracts, including negotiations, SOWs and design estimates; identified billing overcharges up to 20%, restructured payment tracking and introduced a change order process to prevent recurring issues.
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Homebuilding Applications ManagerLennar 2008 - 2017Houston, Texas, United States• Executed product development strategies for scheduling and procurement based on user research and system metrics to enhance application efficiency, prioritize high-impact features, optimize resource allocation & slash procurement costs.• Recruited and developed teams of 5-12 direct reports through coaching, development plans, and mentorship, empowering senior associates and leveraging contractors to control labor costs while staying within 10% of the budget.• Developed and implemented a Vendor Bid Management tool with prepopulated bid forms, bid analysis, and ERP integration, reducing bid cycle time by 40% and improving procurement efficiency.• Designed and implemented a comprehensive training program with in-person sessions, live and recorded online classes, and quick guides, boosting adoption and productivity, reducing user errors, and cutting support tickets by 15%.• Executed the rapid deployment of a nationwide electronic lien waiver system to 35 divisions in 10 weeks to cut administrative costs by 25%, speed up payment delivery, and significantly reduce risk.• Led the deployment of iPads and a mobile app to streamline field operations, increasing on-site presence by 25%, improving real-time task completion by over 50% and shortening construction cycle times by 3-5%.• Created and deployed an online searchable database for existing home plans, including integrated costs from the ERP system, providing nationwide visibility and reducing architectural costs by 20% by avoiding unnecessary plan generation.• Centralized the management, acquisition, allocation, and maintenance of standalone and network licenses for Autodesk products, reducing annual licensing costs by 40%.• Conducted monthly field visits to observe daily workflows and cultivated strong relationships with Division Directors and Field Managers, utilizing insights to optimize tool functionalities and streamline processes.
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Senior Corporate Land Acquisition AnalystLennar 2003 - 2008Houston, Texas, United States• Reviewed and validated 10-20 monthly land acquisition packages worth up to $150M, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment through analysis and research, and presented findings to the Investment Committee.• Automated the approval process for Land Acquisition requests, slashing turnaround times and saving $200K+ annually.
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Senior Corporate Accountant (West Region)Lennar 2001 - 2003Houston, Texas, United States▪ Managed the preparation of financial statements for the West Region, encompassing six Homebuilding and two Land Divisions with $1 billion in annual revenues, for inclusion in internal and SEC financial reporting.▪ Advised on complex accounting transactions, including land sales, joint ventures, land and development allocations, and the $500M acquisition, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.▪ Established and enforced standardized accounting and operational policies across the region, driving consistency, accuracy, and compliance
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Senior Internal AuditorLennar 2000 - 2001Houston, Texas, United States• Conducted concurrent internal controls and operational audits across multiple divisions, ensuring GAAP compliance, strengthening governance, and reducing audit findings by 10%.• Built strong partnerships with external auditors, ensuring reliable internal audit documentation that reduced external testing requirements, enhanced efficiency, minimized operational disruption, and lowered audit fees by 5% the following year• Worked closely with new and existing divisions to ensure policies and processes were implemented, operating as designed, and in compliance with laws and regulations.
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Senior Audit Manager - Banking & Financial ServicesKpmg 1995 - 2000Houston, Texas, United States• Oversaw the planning, staffing, review, and completion of financial statement audits, operational audits, due diligence projects, and complex financial transactions (e.g., securitization, whole loan sales, private debt offerings), ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing client confidence in financial reporting.• Managed a portfolio of 15+ clients, consistently delivering high-quality services within budget and ahead of deadlines, driving repeat engagements and client satisfaction.• Led a team of 4 managers and 20+ staff auditors, providing strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure on-time delivery of engagements and maintaining a 95% client retention rate.•Trained, developed, and evaluated team members, improving team efficiency by 20% and overall audit quality. Recruited and interviewed campus and experienced hires, strengthening the audit practice’s capabilities. Clients: Private and Public | Financial institutions | Real Estate | Asset Management | Insurance | Automotive Finance | Private Equity | Hospitality | Employee Benefit Plans
Diane Julian Education Details
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| Magna Cum Laude | Business Economics
Frequently Asked Questions about Diane Julian
What is Diane Julian's role at the current company?
Diane Julian's current role is Technology Leader | Product Manager | Business Process Transformation | Strategic Planning | Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement | Team Builder | Change Agent | Optimized SaaS & Custom Apps to enable 250% growth in 15 years.
What schools did Diane Julian attend?
Diane Julian attended Uc Santa Barbara.
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