SUMMARY:

• Confidential has a cross industry background focused on Project and Program Management, Supply Chain Strategy / Execution and Manufacturing Operations; making business investments in Change, successful
• Confidential has extensive experience defining, developing and delivering successful technical / functional projects; typically involving SAP ERP & associated custom development
• He can perform various Project QA activities; including risk assessment, realized performance analysis / recommendations, project recovery and underlying methodology - review / change.
• Confidential is skilled in account development, executive level partnering and is a flexible, supportive leader, team player, a trusted advisor with a reputation for creative problem solving and has demonstrated insightful understanding of integration / interdependency challenges
• Confidential enjoys turning strategic plans into reality through road map development and effective project portfolio management; making sure projects serve the business needs in a timely fashion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• ETL Process development, client & operation/ management
• Overall Supply Chain Strategy & Development - with S.C. Director
• Introduction of MRP process
• Integration testing scenario development, script development & testing scheduling / execution and management
• Regular analysis / reporting to West Coast based PMO
• Recruitment and Support of other contractors
• Ongoing Project assessment / analysis - as part of business leadership / development
• Support and Guidance to Business Readiness team (OCM)
• Cut-over planning and preparation
• Osage plant complex - liaison / and support
• RICEFW objects testing as part of the Legacy / SAP HANA integration
• SAP / BW / BPC Reporting / Analysis design, development and testing

Confidential

Account Director - Strategic Planning Preparation

Responsibilities:

• Recruited team and primary liaison with client
• Executed on site interviews / data analysis / picture consolidation

Confidential

Project Manager/ S&OP Planning Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Led Supply chain (plan and execute pillars) / Nov. & Feb releases.
• November release was successful and the February release, with more complexity and risk, was on track
• Qualified business requested changes, assessing feasibility within the time boxed and budgeted release program
• Supported the planning and co-ordination of both functional and technical developments, multi stage testing, including user testing and end user & sustainment team
• Coordinated global, virtual, part time, Project team; operating on multiple time zones
• Direct support / consulting advice to plant leaders; in consideration of requirements, solution feasibility and sequence logic
• Provided direct support and advice to the Global Supply Planning leader- re Planning approach & technical / process developments.

Confidential

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led Project Refuel / Technical SAP & PkMS Upgrade. Very successful go-live. Project on time and to budget
• Managed broad scope & integration planning & execution through all project phases: ECC 6.04 > 6.07, SQL 2008 > 2012, ADS-LMS / BW / BOBJ / BPC / PI / SCM/ SAP GUI/ Web Dispatcher / SAP Console PLUS PkMS WMS new hardware, operating system, data base, upgraded Web Methods, SCI and IBM iSeries emulator client roll-out
• Led risk management and communication activities to align the approx. 2000 SAP Users, seven DC’s and one Mexican manufacturing facility, along with corporate headquarters.
• Consulting support for CRM & ‘Digital Factory’ developments and business architecture integration

Confidential

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Ran PMO / Program Superior - Global Synergy realization between WAG and AB (Alliance Boots); six synergy streams, JV in Switzerland and a goal of realizing $1bn plus EBIT benefits over a 4 year period; to sustain the proposed merger between WAG and AB (scheduled for completion 2015)
• Global SAF (Strategic Action Forum) - managed the translation of corporate strategy into successful programs and projects. Overall support for 25 plus programs to establish a ‘global platform’ to sustain the WAG /AB merger. Additional specific support on Best Practices, Capabilities and Innovation initiative reporting to divisional CIO
• Project Management duties within M&A organization - including led Project Zeta (DailyMed) business closure and led Project Links (TakeCare Health business) carve out and business architecture support for Total Rx, new pharmacy concept development program

Confidential

Account Director - Strategic Planning Preparation

Responsibilities:

• Recruited team and primary liaison with client
• Executed on site interviews / data analysis / internal & external scan analysis consolidation
• Led SWOT analysis development, review and presentation
• Facilitated client workshops and sessions
• Led, Developed and Presented Business strategy & architecture

Confidential

EPMO / PM and OCM Manager

Responsibilities:

• Planned and managed the IT support of an Indian Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) ‘carve-out’ acquisition - featuring 3 sites, approx 800 employees, an SAP system, 10 other business applications, associated network and workstation changes and multiple support contracts. This project featured Change Management preparation, as well as the significant technical migration / integration and support
• Actively supported and contributed to planning & analysis of three SAP APO related projects, including global communications, stakeholder analysis and PM services - specifically developed the details of the rollout approach and business organization Change recommendations

Confidential

Senior Director, Business Process Improvement

Responsibilities:

• Developed this new role in the organization - including organization, methodology development and toolset selection / configuration
• Managed and addressed short term challenges in the business operations - through collaborative business projects - e.g. Pricing Condition Change Management

Confidential

Subject Matter Specialist - SAP MDM

Responsibilities:

• Drove project efficiency by explaining best practices, tailored project approach and methodology
• Raised project credibility through project planning and preparation, to execute the business interviews
• Reduced investment risk with a multi-year road map to provide overall business context

Confidential

Director, Business Relationship Management - N.A. Operations & Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

• Reduced business & project risks through effective Organizational Change Management (OCM) techniques; main focus was an SAP WM project implementation across two plants / DC’s, resulting in smooth operational transition, with no loss of shipments
• Raised design rigor, as an internal consultant, for the major upgrade of the PaxPro system - which manages the global product development and commercialization processes
• Managed the successful upgrade and minor development of the Compliant Pro system - global QM / CAPA solution
• Project Managed the upgrade of the Report to Web application - AS400 reporting tool
• Provided business and technical analysis/expertise to the business leaders, to address operational / performance challenges; in areas such as supply planning, regulatory compliance management and the integration of a 3PL company into day to day operations
• Developed business investment Road Maps - which required aligning business growth / performance plans with the logical development of IT architecture, systems and applications. This collaborative process featured business case development and budget planning considerations

Confidential

Senior Manager - SAP Service Line

Responsibilities:

• Led over 20 diverse SAP projects (typically change management of business process, organization change, data integrity / ownership and IT) in over eight industry verticals, with project responsibilities valued up to $30 million. Project experience ran through pre-sales, sales, delivery, “C” level advisory services requiring extensive business and technical understanding
• Program Manager responsible for project management, integration and end to end support on multiple SAP global, mid-size and SMB full life cycle implementations
• Recognized as a thought leader on Supply Chain challenges for multiple SAP implementations often executing foundational analysis and developing key business concepts and transformational strategies that cemented Confidential ’s credibility and supported follow-on work
• Managed a large and complex enterprise wide global SAP project for a medical device organization by conducting in-depth research and analysis of the associated BU’s, their processes, legacy systems, data, organizational structures and culture to tailor the project approach and methodology
• Led or played a key role in over 25 sales pursuits with a win rate of more than 35%, often requiring innovation, cross business unit (BU) co-ordination and partnerships with third parties
• Generated more than $20 million in add-on revenue from over ten projects by identifying enhancements and options that would benefit the client; researching and analyzing the value propositions, developing strong client relationships, presenting, and finally negotiating, the contracts with the senior decision makers
• Developed five new accounts by delivering business and system analysis, thought leadership and professional integrity; thereby positioning Confidential for a range of subsequent work. The most significant follow-on work generated revenues in excess of $80m on a global ERP project
• Led a number of supply chain centric projects; analyzing underlying characteristics, future business need, strategizing innovative ways to better leverage investments and developing supporting road maps
• Created a new SAP ‘IS Beverage’ product offering, as part of a two million dollar Confidential investment, by creating the appropriate industry business scenarios and collaborating with SAP to configure their generic products. Other client solution experiences included fit/gap assessments, cause and effect analysis, package selection assessments, master data strategies and the development of strategic road maps
• Mentored over 15 seasoned consultants in annual performance planning, engagement assessments and career advancement. Supported the SAP service line development and the Chicago office growth by supporting recruitment activities, interviewing, performance round tables, internal knowledge sharing and general networking
• Led four supply chain focused Analyses, Strategy definition and Road Map development projects
• Led project teams of up to ten, in large and small engagements, ranging in value from five million dollars to over $100 million, with a focus on SAP PP / APO functional solutions and timely completion
• Completed a major ERP beverage project solution on time and on budget by developing tactical implementation plans, assessing team member strengths and assigning appropriate elements to each, monitoring progress against schedules and troubleshooting problems as they arose
• Implemented the of more than 20 customer staff on a new hybrid planning solution by defining the learning objectives, developing the lesson plans, creating aides and conducting more than ten interactive classroom sessions
• Created the testing approach and managed the testing execution for a global ERP project involving ten major business processes (required to operate in eight countries) by quickly identifying and negotiating agreement on the underlying strategy, closely managing the primary obstacles, troubleshooting a series of technical glitches, and establishing and sustaining a sense of urgency across all the supporting functional and technical teams
• Supported over 5 Sales pursuits - requiring detailed customer analysis, tailored approach response development and presentation / dialogue to sell expertise, value and differentiation

Confidential

Senior Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Key member of the project team to set up and managed an $80million Confidential ERP project
• Developed the project preparation including methodology, governance, tools, and team
• Designed the project approach - exploiting the BaaN Dynamic Enterprise Modeler

Confidential

Principal CIM Consultant - BAeCAM

Responsibilities:

• Founding member of a new business unit providing internal and external consulting that developed, and installed, fully integrated and highly automated I.T. solutions for advanced, close tolerance, machining and assembly systems involving direct numerical control (DNC) and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)
• Created a government sponsored Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness program and guided industry and academic organizations in applying for, and leveraging, the associated grant monies
• Started as a Works Project Engineer and progressed through shop floor and departmental roles associated with a variety of aircraft projects and manufacturing shops. Managed the development and introduction of aircraft modifications and evaluated manufacturing operations, defined capital improvement projects and led up to ten person project implementation teams