Matthew Von Trapp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

At the helm of GBS Capabilities-Americas for The Kraft Heinz Company, my leadership ensures the transformation of current ways of working to deliver strategically critical CAPEX & OPEX initiatives across North America. In less than two years we have transformed the people, processes, tech, and data flows across our E2E value stream--> successfully breaking down silos, streamlining, processes, and raising the level of collaboration between organizations; creating a dependency network that improves business agility and GTM times. Central to my strategy is the introduction of agile team ways of working and the deployment of advanced technologies such as AI and digital platforms, which lock in process improvements and drive program success. We have successfully integrated agile and waterfall teams, product and project work groups to deliver value throughout the value stream in a coordinated effort. Now everyone can organize around prioritized initiatives and deliver the value in a collaborative environment. Having managed programs both large and small across various industries, these methods are crucial for success. They facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and third-party organizations, leading to effective delivery of strategic plans. Be aware that the introduction of these methods is highly disruptive! It's the kind of disruption organizations want to be competitive and crucial to their journey to business agility in a competitive market. Whether I’m on a mega project or a team project, I've found that facilitating transformation is best done using agile methods to deploy digital enhancements to value streams, improving processing speeds, reducing quality errors, and driving collaboration.

Cheyenne, Wy, Us

Global Strategy and Program Management Consultant Global Tax Transfer Pricing Initiative: $110m $40Bn company implements a new Tax Strategy across 22 countries in 1 year, including Transfer Pricing, Audit Defense, SAP systems integration Prepared the strategy and initiatives for key executives including the end state, value-added sub-initiatives, and strategic roadmap Designed the program, sequence, integration of the multiple 3rd parties, planning, cadence, and reporting, including Tax Defense and Audit Readiness on a global basis. Conducted integrated planning for implementation including creating workflows to produce interim deliverables. Aligned all 3rd party contracts for agility including deliverable details by program increment including Definition of Done, Acceptance Criteria, Risks, Dependencies, and contract changes that enabled value to be uncovered. Created the escalation process for contracts and legal. Introduced Agile practices in a large-scale finance / non-software program to trigger business agility Initiated team-based collaborative approach for management of scope (deliverables), resources, schedule, budget, dependencies, risks, and change. Synchronized delivery from 3rd-party tax experts (Big 4) including local experts in each of the affected countries Regular Senior Executive and Board Level reporting for both steering committees and governance boards. Administered the program tracking tool (Jira), including visualization of strategic roadmaps, risk register, and program execution of tasks including dependencies. Outcomes: Designed end-state and steps for achievement, including new contract structures, and Tax Defense / Audit Readiness framework

Cheyenne, Wy, Us

Strategy: Created the Investor Pipelines, Strategic Plans, and Program plan for Midwest growth and development plan:-Strategic plan for private investment for the city of Nauvoo Illinois. Includes entire strategy, sequence of implementation, and program details-Strategic plan for the City of Fort Madison, Iowa, including implementation for two persons with limited time and budget-Strategic integration of 6 surrounding cities Data collection and strategy planning• Preparation, research, and module outsourcing of strategic plans, including all timelines, financials, and business modeling. • 5 person data team coach in a field setting• Presentation to clients, including video production, PowerPoint, and software demos.• Stakeholder requirements gathering, research, and technical studies.• Customer interface with several city governments, private organizations, investors, and businesses• Creation of Investor pipeline and process structureAndroid/iOS app creation, (Lviv, Ukraine) Product Owner/Product Manager• Software Requirement Stratification: 5 software suites including tourism, medical, VR, and business.• Technical Information, MGPP, and roadmaps• Quality and UAT Process streamlining: Conducted Contractor improvement audits for sub-contract coders/developers in Ukraine, including other Developer oversight in 3 countries.• Project tracking and delivery• Design & development, production, and publishing of the Tourburst App, version 1, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0. 3.3 on both android and iOS. Includes web interface and planning through versions 4 and 4.5 • Design & development, production, and publication of the Nauvoodoo AR/VR App, version 1 and 2. Version 3 planned MGPP • Design / Requirements for Responder Pro’s software suite. Includes web and app provisions, MGPP version 1-3. • Design & development Audit Pros version 1 software suite. Includes web interface, MGPP version 1-3.

Cheyenne, Wy, Us

Large Automotive Software Transformation: ($50m CAPEX)$2Bn Automotive Software Provider seeks method to CAPEX investment dollars with board visibility. Includes implementation of SAFe and roll-out of Jira Align. Role: Program Manager & Coach Formalization, systematization, and efficiency evolution of the program increment and commitment cadence across multiple business units (PMO -Project Management Office) Roll-out of SAFe (Scaled Agile) for 1200 developers Management of the commit cycle dashboards Integration of Executive Dashboards Established Software tool evaluation criteria, roll-out roadmaps, and implementation standards Managed all BAU activities for the organization. Responsible for Executive updates Executed FY close-out and finance synchronization Outcomes: Enabled direct-hire company staff to assume responsibility for all operations once systematized. Facilitated CAPEX tracking by category

Cheyenne, Wy, Us

Light Rail Delivery $1 bn Ottawa Canada: Delivery of the light-rail system certification Systems Certification (Rail Tech) managed a small delivery team responsible for certification. Canadian Contract requirements and compliance delivery – government certification Development of various compliance frameworks in accordance with international standards Audit and compliance checks on multiple teams in various countries across several industries Designed and managed the Power BI live dashboards for all PMO reporting.Ottawa Light Rail - $1Bn – Ottawa Canada • Created the delivery management framework, streamlining quality and asset data for rail certification resulting in capability for rail authority to certify the rail. • Implemented live dashboards for quality enabling focus on high-priority defects & safety case issues.• Improved delivery management processes, governance, and standardization enabling rail authority interlock.

Doha, Doha, Qa

Program Manager with a focus on operational software deployment to manage all aspects of construction quality and execution. Responsible for management, deployment, and software integration of 8 software systems across the program and management of software providers and required upgrades. Deployment to users includes all policies, plans, procedures, and Monitoring Measuring & Reporting (MMR's). Assists project directors with timely fact-based and data-driven actionable information to facilitate corporate goals and strategies through data analytic dashboards.Responsible for Strategic policy and governance oversight and implementation with an emphasis on business analysis and continuous improvement. Deployed a data-centric universal audit, analysis, and defect reporting software to help shape and implement policy for governance controls. Creates and implements program management systems across 9 simultaneous construction projects, each over $5 Billion, including universal methods for contractors, production teams, logistics, planning groups, and vendors. Focus is on management protocols and enforcing governance protocols in a young organization through software.Skillset includes Software provider oversight, requirements development, deployment, Program & Project Management, Configuration Management, Six Sigma process improvement / Creation, and strategic business planning (including risk mitigation).Creates and disseminates policy and governance documents, requirements, and guidelines.

Doha, Doha, Qa

Implements corporate strategy and continuity initiatives with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Uses audit mechanisms to promote critical projects, streamline processes, and facilitate program delivery.Ensures risk-based and quality-centered projects receive advanced audit and continuous improvement analysis. Creates sensible and value-added monitor, measure, and reporting systems that provide timely and actionable analysis and information for project management teams.$57 Billion Qatar Rail contains 100's of projects of various sizes and consists of:– Metro– Long Distance– Light Rail TransitThe total length of the Qatar Rail network will consist of approximately:– 750 km of track– 100 stations for both passenger and freightWorkforce:- 400 Qatar Rail Senior Management (Strategic Oversight)- 22,000 Workforce (including engineers, tradesmen, etc.).

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

With a focus on process and procedural improvement initiatives, drives organizational change initiatives geared towards project close-out through systemic enhancements that yield efficiency gains.Provides strategic direction to quality and operational improvement initiatives by standardizing processes across multiple construction and operations projects by focusing on Software Solutions / Configuration Management.Implements solutions including functional organizational definitions, procedural documentation, and technology solutions integration that enforces efficient processes.Designed / implemented several technology based solutions that ensure procedural compliance, drive efficiency, ensure trace-ability and tracking, and provide clients with pathways to organizational oversight. PARLINK Quality Module design through deployment featured web-based console for defect management and reporting.Also administrator for SharePoint based Construction Quality Oversight dashboards, web-based defect tracking mechanisms, document control integration with Aconex, and audit software. Solutions focused on hand-held platforms that allow instant updates to multi-platform software services with associated API's.Supplied external KPI / Monitor, Measure, and Reporting mechanisms that ensure customer-compliant targets are tracked and met, as well as internal project review templates that meet company standards and feed other high-level reporting mechanisms.Focus on lean, six-sigma process improvement and value-added procedural mechanisms that save time, improve quality, and reduce costs- yielding project and operational gains.

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Projects: Villa De la Colombe: €25 Million PWM project in France True Farms / Redbird / Defense Initiatives: Research and strategic Initiatives (USA)Miller Gordon Trucking Dispatch Process Improvement (USA)Hassanesco Special Projects (US Gov Contracts) (Qatar)SMI Polaris Defense Six Sigma Project (Afghanistan)SMI US Navy / US Airforce Airfield structure upgrade Project (Qatar)Business: Provide consulting and standardization for 5 private & corporate clients in 4 countries with Quality Assurance, process analysis/control services, and business development methods:Software: responsible for ensuring software tools were implemented to lock in gains. Superuser, admin, and deployment activities.Solutions: Identified critical process hinge-points for a Private Wealth Management (PWM) project in France; cutting through red tape and restoring work schedules on a 25€ Million property.Innovation: Pinpointed debilitating business issues troubling a mid-sized logistics company in the US. Implemented streamlining processes; improving quality of equipment, reducing maintenance issues, and reducing dispatch staff requirements by 50% while increasing throughput 30%.Quality: Provided root cause analysis and critical customer requirements to a US Defense Contractor in Afghanistan (Six Sigma Project)PM Services: Assumed Project Manager role during a difficult period for a small construction company in Qatar; restoring project timelines, enabling claims procedures, saving $700K, and reorganizing the company.Business Development- prepared for and registered with the United States Military, NATO, NGO’s, and entered New Markets for supply & construction contracts Obtained 3 contracts in 2 new markets including commercial and US MilitaryISO Certification- Using a 3rd party verification org, crafted, implemented, and certified all corporate departments and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001

Irving, Texas, Us

Responsible to implement corporate Quality improvement strategy and execution plan for premier global manufacturing team for 4 total plants located in China, Brazil, and the United States across the entire value stream. Led international improvement teams on multiple projects at both the strategic and local levels. Responsible for ISO and manufacturing continuous quality improvement initiatives.o Developed processes for Robotic Manufacturing including bespoke Rockwell software systems for SCADA interfaceso Produced key 6-year strategic plans for improving quality by capturing economies of scale, reducing costs, standardizing product offerings, and modernizing facilities.o Standardized quality in global production and design processes by consolidating and unifying global design, manufacturing, and purchasing teams; suppliers, vendors, and facilities designers into one integrated design team. Saved $millions in rework, improved manufacturability, and raised quality standards.o Drove $9M daily increase in sales output capability, substantial quality improvements, and significant cost reductions by refining six-year strategic plan including 3 super projects, 12 sub projects, and 7 vendors with $36M+ in total contracts value.o Ensured process and controls conformed to ISO standards, and customer quality requirements.

Irving, Texas, Us

Led Six Sigma projects in conjunction with project sponsors and improvement project teams. Identified opportunities, defined/justified projects, launched project teams, led project execution, and removed project barriers. Ensured project integration with other business activities, improvement projects, and overall corporate business strategy. Saved $7.2M, gained efficiencies, and maximized corporate resources by leading multidisciplinary teams to execute vital Six Sigma projects that resolved complex issues. Led project teams to increase production capability 12-fold within six months and execute 170+ product engineering/design changes by redesigning product and manufacturing processes and establishing breakthrough production methods. Revolutionized design teams by developing new methods of coordination between manufacturing and engineering and instituting new team procedures and collaboration protocols.

Iraq country managerAfghanistan contracts Program manager

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Masters Of Science, Management: Project Management

Bachelors, Political Studies