Christine Padilla, Pmp Mba Email & Phone Number

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, United States

Rain Partners is a leading information technology consultancy that helps IT leaders and their teams dramatically improve performance as measured by stakeholders.At Rain Partners, we're fueled by our passion for unleashing the full potential of IT leaders like you. As a boutique management consulting and leadership development firm, we specialize in delivering personalized solutions to help IT professionals capitalize on “moments of transformation” and excel in the Art & Science of IT Management.Our mission is simple: we’re here to help you and your team improve performance as measured by stakeholders. We pride ourselves on achieving results that make a dramatic difference. Our clients typically see a 15-30% performance improvement within 18 months, as measured by industry benchmarks and stakeholder feedback.We know that exceptional IT performance requires a strong stakeholder relationship, and that's where we come in. Our focus on the stakeholder relationship is the key to unlocking exceptional IT performance. We provide you with the concrete deliverables and the "soft" leadership and management competencies that drive success for you and your team. These methods and competencies are traditionally not part of IT leadership development and have been hard for IT leaders to learn. Until now.

New Jersey, United States

Reporting to the CFO, I lead a team of talented employees and outsourced partners while fostering a proactive and empowering culture that equips, empowers, and motivates employees to achieve success.I collaborate closely with senior executives across the business and IT leadership to formulate and implement comprehensive IT strategies, initiatives and policies that effectively support the business objectives to grow in the North American market while ensuring financial optimization and spend that contribute to operational efficiency.Retain functional oversight for IT Business Applications, Vendor Governance, Project Management Office, and IT Business & Financial Operations.Proudly serve as member of the Mentor Program to coach internal candidates & a panelist for Red Sox Scholar Career outreach program for High School students interested in STEM.

New Jersey, United States

As a strategic partner, collaborated with executive IT leadership to drive successful execution of their vision and key enterprise strategic initiatives. This entails actively driving & participating in the strategic planning, communication, and change management process.Offered valuable insights and decision support to the VP of IT, IT leadership team and cross-functional business partners by evaluating technical and operational complexities, as well as assessing the organizational impact of proposed initiatives.Promoted operational excellence through maturation of the IT Management Office through the orchestration and adoption of business-oriented process and routines that enhanced financial transparency, ensured efficient resource utilization and build sustainable strategic vendor partnerships.

New Jersey, United States

As the Chief of Staff to the CIO, my responsibilities included developing and executing strategic IT initiatives, directing change management efforts, implementing user-centric process improvements, and facilitating effective strategic communication between IT, executive stakeholders and the company at large ensuring a unified voices and leveraging various channels to communicate the value of our technology investments I established the IT Management Office intended to enhance IT's overall business acumen, measure outcomes of value delivered and operational efficiency. This included workforce planning, vendor governance, KPIs to assess IT performance, organizational enhancements, project/delivery & resources allocation improvements, and accurate financial reporting. I ensured consistent and effective interpretation and application of norms, processes, policies, and practices.

New Jersey, United States

Developed and executed strategic IT initiatives: Collaborated with key stakeholders, such as the Vice President for Information Technology, business leaders, and global affiliates, to align Enterprise IT Services strategy with Sunovion's functional and strategic objectives.Leading a distributed team: Oversaw a team comprising subject matter experts, management personnel, and managed services resources. This team covered various functions, including Enterprise Collaboration Services, User Experience Technology Adoption, ServiceNow ITSM, Microsoft 365 Technologies, Identity & Messaging Architecture, Vendor Management, and IT Performance.Ensured operational excellence: Focused on delivering efficient and effective IT processes and services across the organization. This involved streamlining collaboration and 365 services to enhance remote and hybrid work capabilities. Additionally, prioritization was focused on user experience and technology adoption, modernizing the user interface and delivering technologies that support productivity in a hybrid workplace.Vendor management and IT performance: Maximized the value and drive efficiencies by managing relationships with IT vendors. Created the Innovation Council and program to encourage MSPs to contribute new ideas and continuous improvement recommendations. Established and measured business and technology metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess IT performance and communicate the value of our investments and partnerships to the business.

Led the Enterprise Services department, which encompassed Collaboration Services, User Experience & Customer Success, ITSM, and 365 Architecture. Within this department, I provided leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the implementation and maintenance of various tools and platforms.Specifically, I oversaw the implementation and utilization of ServiceNow, as well as the integration of 365 features such as Yammer, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Stream, MSForms, and Power Platform. These tools are essential for promoting collaboration, enhancing user experience, and driving customer success within Sunovion.By working closely with the Vice President for Information Technology and key business leaders, I ensured that our Enterprise IT Services, operations, and systems are aligned with Sunovion's overall goals and objectives. This alignment is crucial for driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation throughout the organization.

Fort Lee, Nj

Accountable for defining the strategic roadmap, technology toolset, and implementation plan for the adoption of digital collaboration capabilities enabled by Microsoft 365 (O365) in order to increase user productivity & enhance collaboration services. Office 365 features & services include but not limited to Social Collaboration (Teams, Yammer, Planner), Document/Content Management, Search, Records Management, eDiscovery, Video Sharing, Business Analytics and Business Process Automation.

Fort Lee, Nj

As the leader of the Enterprise SharePoint practice, my role encompassed defining the governance, technical, and strategic direction for various components such as the Intranet, Content Governance, Collaboration, Records Management, Legal Hold, and custom business solution development.Oversaw the Managed Services (MSP) enterprise development team, which comprises in-house, off-shore, and external vendor resources working toward delivering high-quality SharePoint solutions and capabilities.Ensured successful project outcomes, built strong and collaborative relationships with business teams and leadership across the Enterprise, including R&D, G&A, and Commercial departments and provided expertise and solutions that enable these customers to achieve their strategic business objectives.Lead communications and change management efforts related to new SharePoint and Collaboration solutions, including the development and delivery of user training to ensure users stayed informed and supported throughout the implementation process. Conducted audits, surveys, and evaluations to assess user adoption and usage of the SharePoint platform. Based on these findings, adjusted governance and strategic direction to optimize user experience and maximize value.

Successfully built a thriving consulting business through authentic relationships based on trust that were born from an investment of time and pursuit to understand the customers' needs and discovery of specific business pain points. As an independent consultant, I had to focus on all aspects of the business from marketing, account management and engagement coordination in addition to producing high-quality deliverables. Project work focused on:1. Technology Needs Assessment: I worked closely with clients to assess their technology requirements and identify areas where improvements or upgrades are needed. Through thorough analysis and discussions, I helped businesses align their technology infrastructure with their overall goals and objectives.2. Solution Design and Implementation: Once the technology needs had been identified, I developed comprehensive solution designs tailored to each client's unique requirements. This involves selecting the appropriate technologies, coordinating with vendors or developers, and overseeing the implementation process to ensure successful deployment.3. Process Improvement Initiatives: I assisted businesses in streamlining their processes and workflows through the implementation of technology solutions. By analyzing existing operations and identifying areas for optimization, I help clients improve efficiency, productivity, and overall business performance.4. Change Management and Training: I recognized the importance of change management in technology initiatives. I provided guidance and support to businesses during the transition period, helping employees adapt to new systems and processes. I also developed and delivered training programs to ensure effective utilization of the implemented technology solutions.By consistently delivering high-quality services and focusing on customer satisfaction, I have been able to establish a strong reputation in the consulting industry.

Fort Lee, Nj

Manage a portfolio of technology projects. Responsible for the definition, management, and implementation of cross-departmental, business driven technology projects. Complete process and system analysis to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business strategies and meet all critical requirements. Interact with mid to senior-level management on behalf of project team.

Managed the IT resources assigned to the development and maintenance of the company Intranet by establishing the scope of design changes, timelines and functionality upgrade strategy, while ensuring the site was a leader local site within the company’s global Intranet community.U.S. representative on the Global Corporate Web site project team. This role supported all U.S. developers and content managers by providing training, hosting user groups and instituting standards.Chaired the international project team on “Global Intranet Business Analysis”. The team’s purpose was to create a cost-benefit analysis and to assess risk of further company investment in latest intranet portal technologies. As chair, provided direction, established team goals and timelines, produced management updates and monitored performance. Members of the team resided in U.S., U.K., Germany and Netherlands

Montville, Nj

Managed all aspects of the IT training function for both East and West Coast facilities. Incorporated a standard e-Learning component into all employee technical training the outcome of which allowed employees to limit classroom time, retrieve only relevant knowledge for education or re-training thereby maximizing their time.Acted as business driver to create first company Intranet providing central access to all forms, documents, procedures that resulted in the elimination of information duplication, the standardization of formats, and company template development. Provided input in design for two major revisions and technical functionalities.

Wayne, Nj

Managed and led a team of eleven 1st level and 2nd level Help Desk technicians, ensuring the provision of high-quality support to over 300 employees across multiple locations. Successfully implemented new Helpdesk routing software, resulting in a reduction in the number of 1st level staff and the reallocation of resources to 2nd level support. This optimization significantly reduced the wait time for problem resolution experienced by employees. Coordinated and oversaw all Y2K efforts, including testing existing software and hardware for compatibility issues. Led the determination of upgrade paths or replacement opportunities to mitigate any potential risks.

Paripanny, Nj

Responsible for the design, administration and support of the local Novell Network connecting over 100 individual trader, personal laptops, terminals to financial institutions and secure areas printers.

Wayne, Nj

Acted as liaison between business unit and IT to identify technology requirements and to ensure appropriate solutions were implemented that supported the achievement of departmental goals. Conducted technology needs assessment with business unit management and made recommendations for business driven solutions to the IT organizations

Cio Certificate Program

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Women In Leadership Certificate

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General