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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Create a sustainable competitive advantage for the Group by effectively planning and managing all sector-wide information systems activities as defined with Sector Management.Support the Business Units by providing oversight and guidance for application development, infrastructure, ERP processes, and e-commerce activities.Drive simplification across Marmon Water, Inc. including process improvements and applying best in class methodologies to drive discipline in IT, optimizing both software and hardware solutions to reduce variability across the businesses in the sector.Assess current IT organization and demonstrate ability to design an organizational structure that supports the business’ growth and simplification strategy and information technology needs, including talent development, continually evaluating and improving the depth and breadth of IT capability across the organizationsBuild effective relationships across the business, acting as a consultant to define and support the business case for new IT solutions. Partner with leaders to support efficient and cost-effective business operations using IT solutionsManage and champion Cybersecurity and align strategies with Corporate policies.Actively manage IT Vendor Relationships, in partnership with Marmon Holdings, Inc. IT Department and leveraging Berkshire Hathaway / Marmon Holdings for competitive services and costs.Plan and execute against detailed project plans & KPIs, with key milestones, timetables, financial investment and systems metrics (primary focus on North America & Europe) including oversight of ERP conversions, transitioning from legacy systems to a packaged ERP solution with minimal business disruption.Marmon Water is a $650 Million dollar company comprised of 22 business units located in 12 countries with over 1,500 employees.

Woodbury, Mn

Responsible for meeting with C-Level executives to present vision and strategic ideas for the Information Systems department.Responsible to establish, plan, and administer the overall policies and goals for the Information Systems department.Responsible for negotiating all Information System contracts.Responsible for the implementation of the new Enterprise Resource Planning system.Responsible to perform internal IT audits at all locations, and to develop corrective action plans if necessaryResponsible to perform a corporate IT TurnaroundResponsible for the integration of all newly acquired companies

West Haven, Ct

Responsible to establish, plan, and administer the overall policies and goals for the information technology department world-wide. Responsible to perform internal IT audits at all locations, and to develop corrective action plans if necessaryResponsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure for all KX Technologies locations world-wideResponsible to negotiate all contracts world-wide for IT and communications initiatives. Responsible for the integration of all newly acquired companies

West Haven, Ct

Responsible to manage the information technology department in Connecticut and Mississippi.Responsible to implement and maintain policies and goals that support the organization's IT needs.Responsible to ensures proper functioning of the information processing systems and oversee necessary upgrades. Responsible to help business operations groups utilize information systems to improve their efficiency. Responsible for the procurement of IT hardware and software Responsible for the development of the company’s IntranetResponsible for network security including VoIP phones, email, servers, files, wireless, and the ERP system

West Haven, Ct

Responsible to manage the information technology department in Connecticut.Responsible to provide desktop support, server support, and network administration.Responsible to ensure computer equipment, hardware, and software are updated to meet organizational needs.Responsible for the procurement of IT hardware and software for the facility in Connecticut.Responsible to ensure that all servers are backed-up daily.Responsible for developing a Disaster Recovery Plan for KX Technologies.

Lake Orion, Mi

Develop business partnerships with strategic suppliers to enhance Alliance Technology Solutions’ product offerings, and increase corporate revenue.Develop Alliance Technology Solutions’ proposal to receive a contract with the General Service Administration (GSA).Develop and implement a strategic plan to enable Alliance Technology Solutions to compete within the local, state, and federal government. Develop, implement, and monitor Alliance Technology Solutions’ business compliance plan. Responsible for maintaining, updating, upgrading and backing up computers and servers. Responsible for creating and documenting backup and disaster recovery plan and procedures.Design and develop data driven web pages that strategically position Alliance Technology Solutions and their products and services.

Southfield, Mi

Project Manager for the Chrysler Sebring, Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, and Ford Mustang Warranty Program. Senior Developer for the Warranty Analysis System. The utilization of this software reduced the overall warranty exposure by $1.2 million.

Warren, Mi

Project Manager for the Advanced Propulsion, and Alternative Fuel Project for General Motors Corporation. Responsible to provide tours for high-level executives, the National Highway Safety Administration, WDIV, and the Wall Street Journal.Project Manager and Senior Developer for the Cost Estimation Tool that reduced the cost estimating process by 80% Project Manager and Senior Developer for the Global Project Tracker Tool. This software tracks the status of all vehicle disassembly projects world-wide for GM. Project Manager and Senior Developer for the Global Resource Allocation Tool. This software was implemented globally, and determines manpower requirements at the assembly plant for an entire platform life cycleDeveloped the Cost Reduction Process to be used by the Cost Reduction Teams at GM and all vehicle platform managers. Team lead for a GM cost reduction team that received the “Chairman’s Honor Award”, the highest award given for cost reduction at GM.