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AbbVieAssociate Director, Global Program Management - Procurement
Aug. 2021Recruited as a contractor August 2021 to drive PMO/Portfolio reporting optimization and migration to the new JIRA implementation in partnership with KPMG. Coached the OCOE team and promoted best PMO/PPM practices. Delivered on the established PMO maturity roadmap. Assessed new risk, issue and governance modules for 2023 rollout as part of their contract management solution SirionLabs. And advised and co-managed 2 Analytics and Market Intelligence engagements including a multi-year global outsourcing maintenance strategic initiative. Leadership asked me to join March 2023 our multi-year Procurement program and Genesis team to deliver the transformation of its function to be best in Class by 2025. A strategic program inclusive of the transformation of its operational model, optimized process and policies, Value Generation, Technology (strategy to pay), Data Analytics, category management capabilities, and a dedicated academy. Very proud to be co-managing this amazingly impactful global multi-year and multi-facet transformational procurement program at AbbVie. I became an employee August 2023.
Kickapoo Health and Wellness RetreatChopra Meditation Instructor and Life Coach
Mar. 2019Founder of the the Kickapoo Retreat in Large WI. Awarded by Airbnb the Super Host status every quarter between 8/2019 and 12/2023 providing guests an amazing experience in the Driftless area of Wisconsin. Also offering health and wellness private and corporate classes around meditation , and life coaching.
.Transformation/Portfolio/Senior Mgt. Consultant
Feb. 2021 - Aug. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States3 clients: A) ABBVIE (via USTechSolutions) started September 2021. Transitioned to an employee of AbbVie 8/2023 but assigned to build up the Transformation Office for the multi-year procurement transformation leading the team through planning, resourcing, pricing and implementation of the transformation across 7 workstreams: people & culture, org, process, technology , data/analytics, value creation, capabilities Recruited to drive PMO/Portfolio reporting optimization and migration to the new JIRA implementation in partnership with KPMG. Coached the OCOE team and promoted best PMO/PPM practices. Delivered on the established PMO maturity roadmap. Assessed new risk, issue and governance modules for 2023 rollout as part of their contract management solution SirionLabs. And advised and co-managed 2 Analytics and Market Intelligence engagements including a multi-year global outsourcing maintenance strategic initiative. B) NIELSEN IQ (via Tek System) (June to August 2021): co-led SDLC/PLDC consolidation, JIRA Align implementation and PMO process optimization. C) Kickapoo Retreat (my S-Corp) : Developed 2021-2022 business expansion/development plan inclusive of 1) investment, revenue, marketing strategy and pricing model for 2 new services: mini-weddings and health & wellness retreat 2) sustaining Airbnb super host status with a 4.9/5 rating while rolling-out new staffing model and managing new landscaping investments.
CME GroupDirector, Planning & Execution
Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLed 3 major strategic multi-year key business commitments: - IT Efficiencies
- Market Surveillance, and - Integration of the Bank of Japan/Japan Ministry of Finance to CME. Co-defined and rolled-out new product strategic planning practice for the market surveillance function.
CME GroupDirector, Corporate Portfolio Management
Dec. 2015 - Jan. 2021Greater Chicago AreaGlobal enterprise portfolio prioritization, planning and execution monitoring
.Management Consultant
Mar. 2015 - Nov. 2015Greater Chicago Area2 clients:
- AMA (via TBSG) : co-responsible for the relationship and the digital development work in TeamSite LiveSite Content Management System, focusing on planning, delivery of approved CMS projects with weekly account status reporting, prioritization of the requests, writing SOWs, high-level requirements, project plan development, and managing project issues, and risks.
- TRANSUNION (via SPR) : enhanced their digital marketing project management practice and cross-functional processes in support of TUI's business strategy and objectives.
American Medical AssociationIT Portfolio & Procurement Director
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2015Greater Chicago AreaReported to CIO. Member of core Leadership team. Responsible for oversight of AMA IT project portfolio, IT operational budget, and AMA corporate technology purchases. Matured the IT organization to adopt standard processes and deliverables, from planning to delivering but also to streamlining the procurement function (contract, vendor, scorecards..).
Harley-Davidson Financial ServicesIT Planning & Portfolio Mgmt Manager
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2014Greater Chicago Area2 roles. Reported to the CIO. Member of both core IT leadership teams - HDFS (financial services) and HDMS (manufacturing) :
1) IT Planning & Portfolio Mgmt. Manager: oversaw HDFS $20,000,000 IT project portfolio and IT operational budget. Led planning and governance activities with global IT, strategy, and EPO leadership teams. Transformed and matured the IT organization to adopt standard processes and reporting. Spearheaded portfolio management methodologies and supported platform for effective management and reporting. 2) GIS Transformation Lead. Co-managed the definition and the implementation of the corporate IT Transformation for the Business Management Office of IT. (Nov. 2011 to April 2012)
Mars - Wrigley Jr CompanyGlobal IT Portfolio Manager
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2011Greater Chicago AreaReported to the Global Program Office Director. Hands-on oversight of complex, global IT in Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI and multi-process including supply chain, engineering, procurement, innovation, marketing, finance, PLD, commercial, selling, and information system of $32M IT project portfolio (300 projects). Matured the demand management process, master scheduling, intercompany billing, cost management structure, and reporting. Led and delivered the IT portfolio for 5 years.
Gartner (Project Portfolio Management Summit)Global IT Portfolio Manager Advisor
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009Contracted and sponsored by Gartner in 2008 and 2009 to participate to both 2008 and 2009 Gartner PPM Summits and responsible for providing insights and reviewing PPM solution suite/software for vendors.
IRIDirector - Requirements, PMO, Technology Strategy and Planning
May. 2001 - Oct. 2005Greater Chicago AreaRepeatedly recognized for top performance through fast-track promotions in various SDLC functions including:
Requirements Director
- Managed requirements function in high-tech, fast-paced environment with the goal of re-engineering the entire factory. Oversaw, retained, and motivated staff of ten senior business analysts and a technical writer. Led award-winning team through demanding iteration cycles, consistently achieving on-time delivery within budget. - Managed four requirements directors, including management of project assignments to conflicting assignments. Audited and mentored team while delivering high-priority requirements. - Led business analyses and requirements for three new service launches (Retail Custom Categories, Intelligence Plus Scoping, and Convenience Advantage) from research to elicitation, review, and approval. Obtained Extraordinary Performance Award.
Technology Strategy, Planning Director - Served as a member of the task force responsible for definition of new commercial offerings and data integration with RPM and Ascential companies. Oversaw technology performance reporting. PMO Director, Requirements Process, Methodology - Managed and delivered requirements training for the organization. Consulted in high-priority projects for requirements process and deliverables.
XpediorSenior Consultant - E-Business Analysis/Requirements
Nov. 1999 - May. 2001Greater Chicago Area- Led and delivered requirements for the following large clients: TransUnion, Officemax.com, PortalTellabs, Sears.com. - Mentored new business analysts to speed ramp-up time as well as enable company growth. - Led quality engineering, testing as well as business change management in order to provide continuity to the clients.
Boise Cascade Office ProductsSenior Business Analyst
Feb. 1999 - Oct. 1999Itasca, ILOnboarded to implement a business intelligence for new division of Boise Cascade - Boise Express. Reported operational performance for a rapidly growing $30mm division of Boise Cascade to Senior Management.. Designed and managed tracking system to measure monthly flyer and quarterly catalog effectiveness.Repaired and stabilized Boise Express Corporate prospect database and reporting to ensure daily distribution of new leads to the 55 sales managers at the call center until new solution was selected and implemented.
Truserv - TrueValueMergers and Acquisitions Specialist, E-Business Analyst, and Market Research Analyst
May. 1995 - Jan. 1999Chicago, ILE-Business Development Senior Analyst, September 1998 to January 1999
• Co-Defined the business model and applicability within the B2B and B2C for online electronic delivery.
• Developed, executed business process analyses for selected e-business initiatives Marketing Analyst, February to August 1998 Monitored and performed extensive financial analyses of the top 1,100 stores and tracked financial performance of 30 marketing programs and services for 12,000 stores.
Identified and analyzed marketing business practices for potential re-engineering. Presented recommendations to the e-business functional area Merger Analyst, April 1997 to January 1998
Co-administered the merger of ServiStar, Coast to Coast and TrueValue Corporation into a $4mm corporation developing and monitoring the merger task list and implementation teams.
Co-produced training manuals, conversion presentation material for 5,000 stores and the Policy and Procedures Manual for 12,000 stores. Market Research Analyst, May 1995 to April 1997
CNH Industrial (JI Case - Agricultural Division)International Marketing Analyst (HQ + AUSTRALIA)
May. 1992 - Nov. 1994Racine, WI + AUSTRALIA International Marketing Analyst for JI CASE (HQ) (June 1993- November 1994)
Performed strategic analysis to define marketing budgets and strategies for international markets. Developed and executed international advertising campaigns.
Implemented international customer service function by creating databases of inventoried advertising media. International Marketing Analyst for JI CASE AUSTRALIA (May to Sept 1992)
Conducted international strategic analyses for farming and construction equipment.
Established a monitoring system for marketing communications budgets. Developed pricing models and product positioning.
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