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Retired (for now) and enjoying life.

As a Professional Services Engagement Project Manager, I was responsible for planning, organizing and leading tasks and projects to ensure the quality of client deliverables. My role provided a demonstrated understanding of SuccessFactors project implementation methodologies and functions from both a client and internal SuccessFactors perspective. While at SucccessFactors, I successfully lead implementations and engagements for large / complex global organizations (5,000 - 185,000) employees). Demonstrated experience in post-sales client engagements directing co-mingled consulting / client staff teams with strong emphasis on project planning, execution, and post-production effective transition. While at SuccessFactors:, my role included:* Manage and coordinate all SuccessFactors resources involved with the software implementation. * Use structured quality methodologies, manage project risks, and lead training activities. * Operate effectively, clearly, and succinctly in an unstructured environment and demonstrate an awareness of the full breadth of services offered by the firm. * Manage the client relationship for SuccessFactors and facilitate best practice implementation decisions around processes, data and interfaces. * Assist my clients with strategy development, requirements definition, business process improvement, stakeholder involvement, change management, quality assurance, risk management, user training, application configuration, system installation, and testing.

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources & Payroll system’s platform needs including strategy, HRIS operating/capital budgets, staffing, and business partner contracts and relationships. Developed and executed multi-year phased implementation plans for migrating Human Resources administration processes for 8,000+ employees to employee and manager self-service platforms. Responsible for all aspects of project definition, requirements, business partner selection, and ‘hands-on’ project execution in the functional areas of HR records administration and Employee Talent Management. Project initiatives replaced disparate paper based processes and established new HR services in the areas of employee records administration, Elearning content, learning administration, and employee development.Defined and implemented HR services platforms in the following areas:Peoplesoft HRMSRecruiting / applicant tracking / On-boarding Employee Profile / Goals Development / Employee Performance MeasurementCompensation planning / event processingLearning Administration via LMS Employee and manager HR administration self service via portal technologiesHuman Resources Reporting Measurements and Analytics· Lead cross business /Human Resources effort to define enterprise wide Talent Management program defining needs and appropriate platform support for managing employee goal setting & tracking, performance measurement, compensation, and learning. Directed the review of Talent platform vendors resulting in selection of Successfactors (Goals, Performance, Compensation, Succession), and Cornerstone OnDemand (learning). Directed configuration and data integration requirements resulting rapid implementation for base of 8.000 employees. Results included standardized processes where appropriate and capabilities for ensuring strategic alignment of goals across the corporation.

Responsible for all aspects of information technology supporting a global Human Resources organization covering Human Capital information processing, compensation, and MIS/Reporting needs. Aligned technology with the HR business strategy for application operations and development including: Global Compensation systems (payroll systems, Bonus compensation systems)Human Resource management systems (HRMS)Learning & Development SystemsHuman Capital Measurement Systems (Performance Management, Headcount Tracking)Recruiting and Candidate Tracking SystemsWorkforce Analytics and MISGlobal employee Portal strategy (Employee and Manager Self Service)Global HR support Desk Directed the strategy for establishing the internal HR portal supporting internal Employee Self Service and manager self-service for 60,000+ staff. The portal approach provided an effective global delivery channel of internal employee information, online payslips, other compensation, as well as manager support tools globally.

In addition to Global HR systems head role, responsible for Regional Americas Corporate Systems technology, staff of 150+ IT FTE, budget of 30+ million supporting regional IT efforts of Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, Corporate Tax, Compliance, Group Risk, and MIS and Reporting. Co-lead global IT role supporting the global IT coordination supporting the organizational listing on the NYSE. Responsible for managing IT communication with Accounting/Finance and project sponsors; IT strategy for alignment to USGAAP reporting, and execution for global IT coordination. Listing completed successfully Oct 2001. Managed regional NY based staff through Sept 11th Event and logistics needs thereafter. The Americas organization was supported within the WTC . Managed and lead the post recovery efforts for the Americas Corporate Systems unit including staff logistics, well being, Corporate Systems application stability and support, and coordination of physical office needs. Defined and executed post Bankers Trust Acquisition systems integration strategies for Corporate Systems including Financial and Management accounting systems, HR systems, Compliance systems.

Group Director responsible for all aspects of information technology supporting Corporate Financial Accounting, (Financial Consolidation functions, External Regulatory reporting, Sub-ledger accounting), Internal support services (Accounts Payable, Procurement, Human Resources and Compensation), Corporate Tax functions, and Equity Trade internal Compliance surveillance units.