Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP Project Manager- Independent Consultant for Customers and Microsoft Partners. Provide Customers with project management of D365 implementation projects by managing consultants, business analysts, developers, stakeholders, executives, ISVs, and Microsoft.Focusing on providing D365 customers with an experienced independent viewpoint of their ERP implementation readiness and failed project recoveries.Implemented 15 D365 projects 9 of which were recovery projects. Started on the user side and understand/ experienced in using D365FO, CE, and Powerplatform applications.AX/D365/CE/FO/CRM

ERP Implementation Leader facilitating the rollout of D365 across the organization. Strategically evaluating the business and solution landscape to uphold Microsoft best practice and setup standards. Aligning the future roadmap and support of the ERP system with the growth plan of the organization. Champion the change of digital transformation within the organization and leverage the system to its full capability to allow the employees to perform their best and be supported.

BKD and DHG merged as of June 1st, 2022, to become FORVIS.ERP Program Manager on the D365 team interacting with clients on an executive level to manage the overall project and relationship with clients. Led the PMO for the Enterprise Team.• Planned, lead and managed complex Dynamics 365 engagements• Championed and cultivated a detailed integrated project plan• Managed multiple detailed activities that are required to deliver engagements on-time and on-budget.• Monitored and tracked progress communicating updates with internal team and external clients• Anticipated, identified, managed and helped mitigate project risks and issues.• Communicated detailed written and verbal expectations with functional and technical staff.• Forecasted, managed and tracked the budget to actuals and client billings for engagements.• Coordinated and scheduled project resources• Managed client communication throughout the implementation.• Developed strong Trusted Advisor relationships with clients• An advanced understanding of software development life-cycle• Demonstrated proficiency with implementing complex ERP projects• Proficiency with implementing rescue/failed ERP projects• Unmatched client service skills• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into system designs• Excellent documentation and business writing skills• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines

Responsible for managing assessments and implementation programs/projects on time and within budget to meet client expectations. Accountable to harness; customer perspectives, needs, and business goals into creating experiences that enable customers to gain maximum value from their Microsoft Dynamics solution environment. Participated in pursuits for new client programs requiring program planning and concepts. Worked hand in hand with architects, functional consultants, developers, and other specialists to build and roll out new capabilities. Led development of thought leadership and guidelines around program/project management defining standards and continuous improvements as a part of the Project Management Office.

**sa.global's former U.S. operations were acquired by HSO January 2021**ERP Project Manager on the D365 team interacting with clients on an executive level to manage the overall project and relationship with clients. • Worked closely with peers to facilitate knowledge transfer and assist in the execution of assigned engagements. • Assist team members and clients with knowledge transfer and best practices of Microsoft D365 implementations and upgrades. • Key point of contact for the client and coordinator of communication among both horizontal and vertical team members. Internal project team member working collaboratively on in-house improvements, activities, system development, and procedures.• Focused on providing customers with an excellent level of customer service and supporting team members and colleagues with mentoring for growth and professional success.

• Served as the project lead for the ERP Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics D365, CRM, and PBI.• Managed independent consultants and architects to deliver a new ERP system.• Established the goals and major deliverables for project based on current and future phases.• Realized the resources needed to execute the project according to a constrained schedule of 14 weeks go-live.• Presented and signed off on major project deliverables.• Collaborated with various vendors to effectively plan and deliver.• Acted as liaison between teams and stakeholders.• Created and maintained various project plans to enable management of status, dependencies, and resources including contention within the project.• Served as primary liaison to Project Sponsor on metrics, status, deliverables, and forecasting.• Provided metrics data and proactive analysis to the executive leadership team.• Drafted the weekly project status report based on metrics and team-by-team status reports from the weekly Team Leadership meeting.• Facilitated the weekly issues management process to ensure prompt closure of issues.• Facilitated Change Control / Position Paper documents for the project team.• Facilitated the development of common processes within the project (e.g., sign-off, scope lock, phase gates, etc.)• Worked closely with the project team on ad-hoc support activities.• Coordinated support for the project team leads to make them effective including support with work plan updates.• Job setup and award notifications to vendors and subcontractors, contract and compliance review and creation, submittal tracking and expediting in order to meet project deadlines.• Preparation of CPM schedules, forward planning mix designs and time sensitive correspondence. • Daily job costing, review and approval of AP invoices, creations of AR billings, and collection of current receivables. Prepared compliance including releases, closeout, and final affidavits.