Jeff Dahl Email & Phone Number

Fairhope, Al, Us

Independent SVP Information Technology with extensive experience in:• General IT strategy and governance, Methodology (SDLC, Lean, Design Thinking, Agile@Scale)• Global Digital Business Transformation (People, Process, Data, Technology, Change Leadership)• Operating models, organizational models, structural optimization• Sourcing optimization (Outsourcing/Insourcing, offshore/nearshore/onshore)• Global IT Development, Delivery & Operations (including Cloud Ops, Agile, AIOps)• IT Financials/Cost management and optimization, Vendor and contract management• Infrastructure and modernization (e.g. cloud migration & automation) • Platform/Application landscape and modernization• Large ERP, Innovation/R&D, and Data implementations (early adopter S/4HANA)• Enterprise Service Management and digital platforms (ServiceNow)

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Co-led Bayer’s CORE global transformation program: a multi-year, strategic Business-led, IT-enabled initiative bringing together our Group and Life Science divisions (Crop Science, Pharma, Consumer Health) to drive, enable and activate the end-to-end transformation of our business, data, processes, and systems

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Purchase, New York, Us

Led a team of internationally based experts in solution design and deployment delivery for PepsiCo's new multi-billion dollar global solutions program. In partnership with the Global Process Executive and Process Owners, ensured integrity of global business processes and maximized the value of advantaged business capabilities. Influenced co-innovation with SAP to shape solution and capability roadmaps across multiple platforms. Key Contributions:• Successfully designed and delivered the global business solution template and global data model within 10 months.• Strategically created a solution capabilities roadmap by applying in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Business Suite, SAP Analytics Cloud & Financial Planning, HANA Enterprise, Supply Chain Management, Trade Promotions Management & Customer Business Planning, Field Service & Equipment Management, and Master Data Governance.• Optimized integration processes by targeting replacement of over 500 legacy systems worldwide.

Purchase, New York, Us

Led rationalization of enterprise business platform capabilities and co-led business case development for the PepsiCo Global Template digital transformation program. Key Contributions:• Enabled harmonized global enterprise business processes and data capabilities by targeting the reduction of PepsiCo’s global solutions by 70 – 80% and designing/architecting a superior strategy and governance model.• Successfully acquired Board of Directors approval for the multi-billion USD PepsiCo Global Template program.

Purchase, New York, Us

Transformed strategy, technology, and delivery of global analytics capabilities. By introducing SAP HANA, Agile, Human-Centered/UX, and Design Thinking methods and training, created a step-change in stakeholder adoption. Key Contributions:• Unlocked real-time/mobile data analytics capability through successful introduction of HANA high-speed technology.• Reduced time of analytics delivery and cost by over 50%.• Achieved approval to move to S/4HANA after a successful deployment of SAP HANA to all analytics systems globally.

Purchase, New York, Us

Orchestrated the planning and launch of SAP IT services and release management across North America, and then globally.Key Contributions:• Delivered a $70 MM program for integrated Trade, Financial Planning & Analysis, and global ERP solution.• Launched rapid North American transition to ITIL Service Management integrated with SAP Solution Manager.• Established a global SAP shared services model and organization.• Reduced North American high priority incidents by 70%.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Directed development of applications, infrastructure, and systems. Re-engineered company-wide planning and release management processes. Key contributions:• Delivered successful global upgrade of all SAP Portal, Business Intelligence, CRM and ERP systems, dramatically minimizing business downtime. Led 4 project managers and global team of 50 during the $2.1 MM program. • Co-designed newly acquired Information Technology Center (ITC) in partnership with facilities and real estate management teams. Coordinated the ITC technology build (Voice Over IP), move logistics, and commissioning.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Led strategic R&D program transforming new product development and commercialization capabilities. Optimized costs and expedited innovation and new product introduction by pioneering new technologies, processes, and methods.Key Contributions:• Saved $50 million in long-term inventory costs by using predictive modeling of multi-national food law compliant product formulations.• Generated over $20 million in top-line improvements by consistently reducing go-to-market time by two months.• Honored as recipient of CIO Magazine CIO100 Transformer Award: www.cio.com/cio100/detail/1757 (2007) and Wrigley Global Innovation Award for Outstanding Team (2005).

Washington, Dc, Us

2d Lieutenant - The Basic School, Infantry Officers Course, USA Ranger School; 1st Lieutenant - 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment; Captain - Naval Flight Officers School

B.S., General Engineering

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