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Boston, Ma, Us

Acton, Massachusetts, Us

➢ Leads IT operations and services within the GBS organization.➢ Manages a team of experienced leaders with responsibility to lead, implement and manage the IT Business Partnership relationship to ensure accurate creation, staffing and forecasting of approved programs, projects and initiatives.➢ Responsible for forward-thinking strategies for the evolution of IT services within GBS.

Acton, Massachusetts, Us

Leadership role driving technology and enterprise initiatives, ensuring programs stay on track through cross-functional team management and strategic partnerships.➢ Program Lead for Global Business Service transformation. Drove program management activities, strategic partner management, and movement forward to ensure prioritization and funding were committed at the enterprise level. Liaison with IT Leadership regarding progress and input.➢ Managed Investor Day 2024 implementation, coordination of the overall plan, deliverables, and vendor management.➢ Led business readiness activities for SAP implementation. Ensured that the business was prepared for new ways of working and confirmed contingency plans were in place for go-live.

Acton, Massachusetts, Us

Acton, Massachusetts, Us

Lead and grew the IT global program and project team, IT operations team and initiatives which consisted of business-critical transformation and technology projects that tie to the company’s strategic imperatives.➢ Responsible for implementing, leading, and managing the IT portfolio management governance processes to ensure accurate creation, staffing and financial management of approved programs, projects, and initiatives.➢ Implemented Business Relationship Management/Account Management to work with our partners to improve strategic planning and communications regarding delivery of work. ➢ Oversaw and executed projects and programs from the initiation phase through implementation and delivery using various project management disciplines, including waterfall and agile methodologies. Managed teams leading ERP replacement programs, new international manufacturing facility program, acquisitions, and commercial programs supporting new product launches.➢ Identified and championed best practices in Program and Project Management, including the use of templates, tools, technology, and processes to drive efficiency, alignment, and effective planning. Implemented an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management tool. Drove project management and agile methodology maturity. ➢ Drove Global Business Service initiative as Initiative Manager to develop preliminary operational model, location selection approach and prioritization for the enterprise and secured funding for the implementation. ➢ Co-Lead for Employee Resource Group (ERG). Lead teams to drive events, awareness, and community.

Responsible for leading consulting engagements to improve enterprise portfolio management, establish project management capabilities, enable organizational transformation and alignment to key strategic imperatives, and improve delivery of results.◆ Insulet Corporation (August 2019 – May 2020)➢ Established project management office and capabilities for the IT organization. ➢ Defined processes and tools to drive standardization and alignment. Establish governance across programs.➢ Identified and championed best practices in program management, including the use of templates, tools, and processes to drive efficiency, alignment, and effective planning.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Oversaw leading enterprise-wide project and program activity and organizing resources to conduct project management and business analysis for the corporate operations project portfolio. ➢ Initiated and built a PMO organization, including methodology, team-building and value delivery.➢ Led planning, organization and management of integration, regulatory and operations projects across the company.➢ Worked with the project sponsors, stakeholders and project management team to develop project plans including the scope statements, work breakdown structures, schedules and communications plan.➢ Collaborated with business leaders to ensure resource availability, workload and performance. Drove project vision through effective risk management and change management.➢ Guided team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation and ensure project efficiency.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

Responsible for leading project management coordination for IT software and business process deployment activities in the US for a multiyear ERP implementation with a $50 million annual budget and a team of 150 employees.➢ Led the company’s largest IT and process implementation program for an enterprise resource planning technology ensuring proper resource allocation, managing the project budget and maintaining the project timeline. ➢ Guided a team of business, technology, change management and training development professionals to manage the multiyear program to implement an SAP ERP technology solution for the $7.1 billion business, focused on supply chain and finance. ➢ 85% positive responses received in an employee survey of project team on overall experience, ability to deliver the solution and support received from leadership. ➢ Oversaw a $50 million annual profit and loss budget for a multiyear technology and business process implementation project by meticulously managing all project planning, budget development, capital / expenses and resources.➢ Drove implementation of continuous improvements, business requirements and supporting technology solutions.➢ Led pre-deployment actions in alignment with key design decisions using Agile Scrum methodology for business design activities.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

Led implementation of SAP for the $300 million Canadian business across finance, sales and supply chain. Managed the complex information systems and business process improvement project by devising resource plans, risk assessments, mitigation strategies and stakeholder communications. Managed $18.8 million in project expenses and a team of 90+.➢ Directed an $18.8 million SAP and business process deployment project across sales, supply chain and finance. Managed 90 business and technical resources, the project plan, timeline and financials.➢ Orchestrated business readiness activities and training development to ensure successful project launch.➢ Ensured leadership alignment on development and management of business and technical requirements.➢ Successfully closed the project after steering the post-launch issue resolution process.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

Directed the business portfolio development and program delivery team driving project execution, process improvement and business value by improving internal processes and employee/customer experiences.➢ Delivered $6.41 million operating income on a $2.42 million budget by developing and managing a portfolio comprised of diverse projects and project management resources to enhance internal processes, improve safety, cut costs and improve speed to market and customer acquisition. ➢ Identified new, strategic opportunities to accelerate long-term business value across multiple divisions.➢ Collaborated with leadership to devise a strategic mission and vision for a recently profitable division. Built a three-year plan aligned on key initiatives, investments and projects to support the strategy and accelerate growth.➢ Championed the development of a project management office (PMO) team and capabilities to drive growth, productivity projects and business process redesign in multiple divisions by coaching and mentoring employees and project sponsors to lead projects and Lean Six Sigma / continuous improvement work.

Lansing, Mi, Us

Spearheaded the implementation of a continuous improvement and lean manufacturing program to improve costs, lead times, quality and customer service. Developed training materials so the organization can drive value creation.➢ Assessed organizational operations, prioritized opportunities, developed training curriculum and coordinated program delivery. Improved workflow, cycle times and working capital investment from supplier management, manufacturing and customer delivery operations while consulting with a manufacturing organization to implement a 5S / 6S continuous improvement method in a lean manufacturing program.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Established enterprise shared service transformation strategies, implemented operating processes to improve services and reduce costs. ➢ Enhanced customer satisfaction by co-leading a post-merger integration team through negotiations to identify gaps in operations to meet business requirements and developed solutions to streamline operations, staff, technology, financial reporting and customer experience.➢ Transformed indirect procurement through comprehensive strategy and operations review, improved business practices and KPIs to propel accountability.➢ Re-engineered enterprise employee on-boarding cross-functional processes and accountability to improve client satisfaction while reducing operational cost

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Effectively managed the development, activation, progress and deliverables for multiple projects and enterprise-wide initiatives; ensured proper work prioritization, resource allocation and program/project leadership. ➢ Identified and led opportunities for the Supply Chain Product Acquisition and Flow enterprise initiative, focused on reducing costs and cycle time while improving customer satisfaction End-to-end scope from manufacturing, vendor management, procurement, inventory management and optimization, transportation, warehousing and distribution, customer delivery, order fulfillment and final inventory disposition o Initiated process improvement work to improve supply chain reverse logistics costs and recovery rates, delivering $12M in benefits o Delivered $2M in benefits through reduction in working capital, customer disappoints and process improvements in Appliance supply chain through streamlining business operations and flows o Participated in vendor supply chain fulfillment initiatives, streamlining global supply chain operations through leveraging lean principles➢ Led enterprise business operations re-engineering program, identifying and prioritizing work streams, managing project leaders, collaborating with businesses to develop strategies, solutions and ensure outcome accountability through change management, resulting in $14M in annual savings➢ Served as Program Leader for the Business Customer Channel Operations Improvement Initiative; innovated process and systems solutions through re-design, connected cross-functional resources to drive horizontal operational solutions to better meet customer needs through improved supply availability and delivery➢ Spearheaded continuous improvement scoping and project work for the organization’s Continuous Improvement capability, through consulting with businesses and driving efficiency; lead/coached projects delivering $41.3M for FY12

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Spearheaded a range of strategic business initiatives; managed all business functions of work, including financials, project timelines, prioritization, measurement of outcomes, and developing business plans through cross-functional relationships.➢ Developed strategic partnerships and brought together unlikely industry experts through extensive industry research and networking; resulted in innovation discussions to develop industry-changing solutions and start-up investments opportunities for Best Buy. Architected new health-ecosystems and led negotiations with potential partners and vendors➢ Business Lead for emerging platform to measure feasibility of growth/expansion into new sector; led development of overall multi-pronged strategic path and leveraged strengths for differentiated customer experience resulting in new category foundation and a trajectory for $200M in annual sales➢ Identified and created an innovative digital health solution, where Best Buy was first to market with a new consumer solution, offering technology integration into proactive clinical care with leading hospital systems

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for strategy, development, and organizational implementation of objectives through continuous customer value creation and cost reductions. Also served as Staffing Development Leader for Black Belt resources, providing essential career development.➢ Utilized extensive lean Six Sigma training to lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at addressing or overhauling major corporate programs. ➢ Developed a comprehensive process and systems map for all merchandising processes to improve program delivery as well as improve costs and customer perception; updated processes that significantly reduced cycle times and cost for delivery; facilitated continued improvement of established program

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Provided overall strategy, program development and implementation management as Lean Six Sigma core team member at capability start-up. Utilized start-up mentality to build out evolving function. ➢ Coordinated Lean Six Sigma implementation and benefits delivery for all of Supply Chain and Information Technology, including project identification, Green Belt selection/coaching and peer Black Belt mentoring➢ Managed and implemented multiple process improvement projects: returns & exchanges ($5.8 M benefit), goods not for resale supply chain flow, appliance replenishment

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Drove strategic and collaborative initiatives aimed at producing solid supply chain partnerships. Innovated supply chain value through strategic partnerships. Built and implemented new business models, driving outcomes.➢ Cultivated integral relationships with key suppliers and business units to create unique, industry-leading competitive advantages and drive transformational efficiencies➢ Led Program Management Group working cross-functionally to pilot and implement effective concepts ➢ Fostered partnerships and co-created innovative solutions that streamlined end-to-end processes in supply chain, manufacturing and product development; Led team to obtain measurable benefits of $63.5M in FY05 and FY06

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Proficiently managed all operational functions of new Distribution Center; led management of multiple facilities. ➢ Cultivated essential relationships with retail partners to drive benefits for retail; created a two-way learning and communications model to better identify issues and resolutions➢ Managed team through strategic employee engagement motivation and empowerment

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Developed long-term business planning models, financial analyses and strategic recommendations; worked extensively with complex financial statements.➢ Coordinated Region’s strategic vision and profitability objectives; collaborated with business units to improve operational results; consulted with retailers on financial performance to drive operational stability for partners➢ Led budgeting/forecasting for $1.2B in annual sales

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

➢ Managed procurement and planning team for dry goods across 5 Distribution Centers

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Bs, Industrial Engineering And Management Sciences

Mba, Operations And Management Sciences

Mini Masters, Project Management

Postbaccalaureate, German Studies