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Mclean, Virginia, Us

• Define strategic technology opportunities in the HR operations space and shaping the plan to realize the opportunities on a global scale. Planning idea conception through actual delivery of the IT capability. Delivery of IT capabilities will occur in a matrixed organization which requires the ability to manage and work across multiple teams (P&O, MAS, MGS, SFC, Production Support, Template, Development, Deployment, Security, Site IT, Business Partnership etc.) to bring a solution to life.• Responsible for defining the strategy and technology road map for the HR Operations area, including the creation of new business process and IT capabilities aligned with internal and external best practices and emerging trends. This includes close partnership with multiple stakeholders to prioritize projects, continuous improvements (system enhancements) and managing the related IT funding.• Manage and provide IT best practice acumen for the global HR operations functional area governance processes with relevant stakeholders such as: P&O Functional Experts, MAS, Business Partnership Managers etc.• Contribute to the development of the cross-functional HR technology portfolio strategy e.g. how HR Operations layers onto other HR priorities such as Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Future Scope Markets, Master Data, Workday and ServiceNow

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Proficient PMO driving HR Technology forward through stakeholder communication, resource planning and testing automation. Lead all Digital Technologies responsibilities for the bi-annual Workday and ServiceNow releases. Coach Digital Technology and business project managers on communication, stakeholder management and planningKey Contributions:⬧ Lead the global Mars Associate Survey/Listen to Act project for the HR SFC, impacting over 100,000 associates⬧ Organized and coordinate the resource needs of the HR SFC Team with the Service & Operations Senior Manager and the P&O Solutions leads⬧ Managed the Workday & ServiceNow AMS Team support ways of working and processes in ServiceNow ITSM, identifying and implementing approvements in procedure, support tool functionality and metric

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Experienced project manager responsible for the effective delivery of global and regional Transformation projects in the Human Resource and Commercial functions. Drive project management capabilities within Mars by volunteering for improvement initiatives and one-on-one coachingKey Contributions:⬧ Managed the technical aspects of the global Workday transformation project, most notably developing the tracking of the build through test phases in Jira and the post go-live support structure in ServiceNow⬧ Delivered the Keystone Ariba Buying and Supplier Management initiatives for North America, leading project planning, budget and stakeholder management activities⬧ Coached leaders of other transformation projects on resource management, utilizing the heat map I created for the Workday projec

Mclean, Virginia, Us

• Pursued every opportunity to act independently as a project manager within my role, gained the experience and proficiency aligned with my ‘next best move’. Consistently demonstrated excellence in project management through project delivery - on-time, within scope and within budget.• Project Manager for the Payroll System Replacement Project which replaces the existing solution with newer strategically aligned technologies. • Project Manager for the North American deployment of the Ariba Sourcing Tool and Business Process Transformation Project (Ariba). A Commercial Strategic Sourcing / Buying methodology to harmonize and unify processes, capture savings and provide sourcing protocols within a single-sourced system (3-year project).• Partnered with functional Mars IS Teams and Business Units to implement robust solutions which deliver efficiencies and support business growth. • Partnered with 3rd party vendor in strategic planning sessions. Define the business vision and functional roadmap to ensure alignment with future business strategies.• Timely and efficient project communications with Senior Management and Stakeholders - project vision and scope, updates / status on milestones, timeline, financials and risks.• Ensured Support Teams inclusion during the project lifecycle for insight, expertise and approval of requirements for Support take-on prior to full project delivery.• Ensured the infrastructure architectural design for applications is aligned to technical and security standards / protocols.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

• Developed and deployed the Contracts Professional Application, a component of the Ariba Project; improved contract management practices to standardize, harmonize and unify Global procurement processes and introduced web and mobile technologies.• Managed a global cross-functional team of 10 (associates / contractors). Monitored team workload and progress, distributed tasks, managed escalations, conducted status meetings and delivered status reports.• Designed the development and deployment governance processes for the entire project. Allowed for consistent ways of working for development, deployment, testing protocols, sign-off/approval, go-live, nurture, communications and status reporting metrics. • Created functional requirements documentation, system / integration / unit / stress test and deployment schedules for all responsible development projects.• Volunteered and led the Mars MBA recruitment process (WIN on Campus) at New York University for 2 years. Required the ability to quickly recognize and evaluate talent suited for employment within Mars IS.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

• Functional expert, business analyst and system administrator for the SAP Indirect Buying system for multiple business units and sites.• Joined the Mars IS CIP prioritization sessions to improve efficiencies within SAP Buying system to support strategic business processes. Created Business Requirements Document (BRD) to include the Business benefits delivery in preparation for the prioritization session.• Managed the budget and planned for all approved CIPs within the SAP Buying system.• Partnered with Corporate Finance and Accounts Payable (AP) to design the Golden Processes (AP Global best practices) for the SAP Indirect Buying system; unification and harmonization of processes Globally.• Directed a team of Key Users responsible for cross-functional issue review and corresponding processes: root cause analysis, reporting metrics, change management methodology adherence and CIP request initiation. • Developed and implemented systematic changes to support the Payment Terms Extension project (an estimated $30M annualized cash benefit). Created an automated process to update all existing SAP purchase orders; documented and implemented new corresponding business processes.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

• Reestablished, repaired and nurtured relationships between Production Plant key stakeholders and sugar suppliers through efficient communication and process improvements.• Managed all sugar suppliers to ensure adherence to contractual performance, quality adherence, replacement solutions, and pipeline logistics for deliveries. • Designed, documented and implemented safety stock procedures for essential materials for a large Chocolate brand; allocated an accurate amount of surplus materials to ensure continuous plant production. Negotiated and confirmed with the Supplier, surplus safety stock allocated at Supplier’s location.• Created and implemented a material requirements forecast report for the Raw Materials Procurement division; enabled visibility to and the communication of forecasted material cost estimates to Mars Corporate.• Assisted with the redesign of sugar delivery operations within Hackettstown Plant; eliminated material shortages and additional demurrage (detention) charges which delivered a substantial cost savings (plant outage and start-up costs).

New York, Ny, Us

• Negotiated with current / potential suppliers to optimize service and savings for IT hardware, software, wireless, telecom, subscriptions, and vehicles. Managed purchasing activity in SAP and Buyer Applications.• Initiated and developed processes to decrease overhead expenses - single-sourced vendors, unified RFP processes and standardized options.• Ensured pricing and terms compliance for all suppliers within my portfolio.

Master Of Arts - Music Business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication; Philosophy