Jerry Thomas Email & Phone Number

United States

Cupertino, California, Us

Oversee the diverse Enterprise Network portfolio for global Enterprise Infrastructure Programs comprising over 150 projects. This includes IPv6 design, multi-vendor core strategy, Campus Fabric Architecture, SD-WAN, Dark Fiber, Technology Refresh, Manufacturing Support, Live Events, New Product Introductions (NPI), and SOS Satellite terrestrial infrastructure.Develop, implement, and manage project management standards (Wrike) for Enterprise and Retail Network organizations, leading to enhanced consistency in project reporting, budget reporting, artifact organization, blueprint accuracy, and automation. Establish and manage a cross-functional Standards Team to develop best practices and scale requirements for the user base of over 120 team members and extended stakeholder audience. Conceive and execute a strategic roadmap for Project Managers, aligning assigned project work with developmental goals and recruiting talent to bolster delivery capabilities.Define and manage Project Management workflows to identify opportunities for optimization, resulting in a 25% reduction in team meeting times in 2024.Cultivate excellence in Project Management by fostering a collaborative and teamwork-oriented culture.Provide directives to enhance understanding of core technologies and requirements, enabling identification of common dependencies and conflicting timelines before they adversely impact individual delivery goals.Annually host multiple workplace rotations to support early career development and diversify the PMO’s working experience.Prepare and deliver program updates to senior stakeholders and leadership, highlighting successes and building consensus on solutions.Proactively and consistently manage the performance of direct reports through weekly one-on-one meetings, standing team meetings, quarterly communications meetings, annual performance reviews, and documented coaching when necessary to support development goals and ensure performance delivery.

Cupertino, California, Us

Proactively manage high-impact projects to ensure delivery to schedule and scope: Global deployment of network infrastructure to enable SOS Satellite IP address recovery, valued at $35M Global program for New Store Opening hardware and software integrations Global program for store infrastructure upgradesCommunicate project roadblocks and collaborate with leadership, stakeholders, and DRIs to resolve technical or schedule conflictsActively manage hardware vendors and resellers to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of required materials and services

Cupertino, California, Us

Remotely manage field operations support team across the AmericasDevelop direct reports into stretch assignments to take on additional leadership responsibilities and global rotations Drive projects for improved data security in retail stores; efficiencies in new store opening integrations; improve communication of key initiatives and reporting; define and manage KPIsDeliver quarterly business summaries of operational successes and opportunities

Cupertino, California, Us

Regional management for retail stores technology, defining and communicating priorities to regional and senior store leadershipAlign best practices and documentation with global peersExecute on-site installation and validation testing for New Store and New Country Opening projectsNetwork and develop relationships across global store, retail leadership, and IT teams

Cupertino, California, Us

Advanced leadership role accountable for total store performance, as well as process and people management. Communicate vision and purpose to support goals set by Store Leader, Market Leaders, and Corporate Partners. Provide feedback and support to influence change on a Store, Market, and Company level. Participate in and manage all aspects of store activity: hiring, development, service, operations, sales.

Cupertino, California, Us

Multi-functional position focused on daily operations, team leadership, and sales metric achievements. Challenge self by assuming multiple areas of responsibility, including operational, sales, and service management. Foster talent growth and development through coaching and mentoring. Deliver an exceptional customer experience by upholding the Apple brand in all interactions.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Responsible for recruitment and orientation of qualified individuals to fulfill staffing objectives. Maintain existing client relationships, and prospect new avenues for business development. Meet standardized goals for production and activity levels.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Strategize, execute, and review operational tasks for store performance according to brand standards. Core roles included Remodel Area Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Softlines Manager.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Line manager responsible for direct supervision, training, and execution of operational goals. Experience in interviewing, conflict resolution, strategic staffing, delivering performance feedback, and communication across reporting lines. Successfully completed Executive Team Leader Internship and remained involved in advanced management capacity through completion of degree.