Senior projectĀ managerĀ with over 21+ years of systems integration experience for large clients with distributed work forces in the US and Globally. I have lead multiple Fortune 500 clients through the full project life cycle and have played combined hands-on and lead roles in helping my clients transform their current capabilities, and create solutions that allow them to achieve their business goals.
Richland CollegeDallas, TXExpected in 1988 / 1991 ā ā:Human Resources Management - GPA:
Experience
Hawaiian Telcom - Principal Consultant Hilo, HI, 01/2015 - Present
Part of Infosys' HCM Consulting practice specializing in Human Capital
Management and Workforce Management solutions like Oracle Fusion &
SAP HCM, Taleo, Kronos, ADP.
Assisting clients in Program Management,
Package Evaluation and Vendor Selection, Implementation and Global
Rollouts, Upgrade, Best Practices Recommendations and System
Architecture.
Solution Architecture/Design: Responsible for solution
Architecture/designing which includes setting the global standards,
global requirement gathering and analysis, Solution development for all
business Units across the globe, keeping in view of Process simplicity,
easy to use functions, scalability and Maintainability.
Solution Delivery Management: Responsible for overall solution
delivery from the pre-assessment stage up to final delivery including
post go-live support.
Client Engagement: Responsible for coordinating between various stake
holders (company, client, business end users, Implementation
partners) through regular interactions/meetings for effective Solution
design/development.
Apple Inc. - ADP Project Manager - Contractor Naples, FL, 01/2014 - 10/2014
Lead client teams through the implementation of solutions via hands-
on, end-to-end, project management.
Technical Upgrade - BSI Tax Factory.
Develop project plans and execute them to deliver solutions while
engaging all key stakeholders.
Pro-actively manage scope, deliverables, risks, issues, etc. while
collaborating with HRIS business partners.
Develop Cut-over, Recovery and Post Production activities.
Lead and directly managed a team of internal and offshore resources as
it relates to the successful delivery of ADP BSI Tax Factory.
Communicated with all key stakeholders, Onshore and offshore teams
with appropriate level of detail. Ā
Excellent knowledge/experience of Taleo and related modules with
proven project delivery through full life cycle from requirements through
deployment/support.
Functional knowledge of Taleo including online configurations.
Experienced in Taleo implementations or optimizations with proven
project delivery through full project life cycle.
10+ years' experience with Taleo configuration with Taleo Recruiting,
On-boarding, Connect.
Ability to gather and document requirements, provide expertise to
analyze client business requirements and suggest delivered/custom
solutions to meet these requirements.
Ability to identify risk, work with business and team to mitigate issues
and escalate issues as appropriate.
Assist with Business Process Re-engineering and system configuration.
Managed Taleo engagements, including implementations and upgrades.
Engage with clients and lead workshops to define business
requirements.
Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality and client req.
Managing a team of 7 consultants to implement a Global Success
Factors (Learning Management and Performance).
Maintain direct control over project planning and must be able to setup
the necessary measures to build the proper foundation that will be a
stepping-stone to project success.
Demonstrate excellence and significant experience in the following
areas: developing project plans and managing project stakeholders,
project teams, risks, schedules and budgets.
Established goals and objectives, measures of success, risk factors,
developing project plans and budgets, determining resource
requirements, and tracking all facets of the project and regularly
reporting to Management on the status of the work.
Efficiently manage technical escalations and work with the appropriate
stakeholders to resolve the issues.
Led Successfactors workshops and interations for the client.
Create and maintain a highly skilled, motivated and productive team by
using various team development and people management methodologies.
Lead technical workshops with customers (onsite/offsite) as a technical
expert.
Cognizant Technology Solutions - SAP Project Lead Ankeny, IA, 10/2011 - 02/2013
Preparation of the Blueprint design document for SAP ESS/MSS and
back end transaction publishing to the Portal ESS and MSS configuration
and customization, custom development and Web Dynpro modifications.
Participate in configuration, testing and go live activities for SAP
ESS/MSS Support training for end users and managers on new SAP
ESS/MSS functionality.
Support the integration of SAP ESS/MSS with other SAP module
Develop Functional Specs to support RICE development Implementation
and configuration of SAP ESS and MSS business Packages.
Designing, developing and supporting front end enterprise reporting,
Management Cockpits, queries, query views, query elements,
Report/Report Interface through Business Explorer Query Designer,
Workbook design and formatted reports, Web Application Designer and
Information Broadcasting.
Involved in creation of user roles, Developed dashboards, dynamic
charts and graphs Guided Procedures development for SAP ESS Benefits
and My First Days Development of iViews, Pages, Worksets and Roles.
N2HR, Inc - SAP Project Manager - Contractor City, STATE, 01/2011 - 10/2011
Participate in projects to plan, design, and implement initiatives that
deliver capabilities on the HR roadmap Support HR data interfaces to
external vendors and internal programs.
Engage with HR Technology, business partners, developers and vendors
to bring timely resolutions to meet compliance and/or new business
requirements.
Utilize the SAP HCM platform to support our business partners to
resolve operational issues and deliver future enhancements.
Participate in projects to plan, design, and implement initiatives that
deliver capabilities on the HR roadmap.
Manage and execute all steps in delivering a project, including
requirements gathering, design, system configuration, testing, rollout,
and support.
Managing offshore team in India as well as 3 employees on client site
conducting workshops Provides functional expertise within the HR
functional area and modules to confirm business requirements
definition.
Provides guidance and insights about the nature and implementation of
the ESS module.
Flowers Foods - SAP Project Manager City, STATE, 01/2011 - 07/2011
Managed a team of 5 consultants onsite.
Worked to establish governance with the business and stakeholders.
Preparation of the Blueprint design document for SAP ESS/MSS and
back end transaction publishing to the Portal.
SAP ESS and MSS configuration and customization.
Support training for end users and managers on new SAP ESS/MSS
functionality.
Support the integration of SAP ESS/MSS with other SAP modules.
Proficient in all phases of testing: Unit, Integration, System, Regression,
Stress, Performance, and User Acceptance.
Significant contributor to all software development life-cycle stages,
including analysis, design, programming, usability and data
migration/quality testing, documentation, training, implementation, and
maintenance level support.
Skilled in manual, automated, and system performance testing,
including lean test plan and test case creation, test execution and
reporting, risk identification/mitigation, and overall project quality
assurance.
Proficient in all phases of testing: Unit, Integration, System,
Regression, Stress, Performance, and User Acceptance.
Significant cont.
U.S. Army - SAP CATS Team Lead City, STATE, 07/2009 - 09/2009
Worked to develop a prototype that would integrate with other current
ARMY systems.
Documented the current (AS-IS) ARMY solution to customize the
prototype.
Developed multiple scenarios for presentation to the client.
Worked with functional team for a proposed solution going forward.
Configuration (SAP CATS) for prototype.
Function within the Public Sector environment (worked with ABAP
Developers) developed the mini-master for CATS, Transfer of time data,
and Worked with data entry profile.
Maintained customized transaction codes and approval codes function
as resident team expert for all configuration issues (both support and
project) within their areas (modules) of expertise.
Testing - check to see if the requirements are done, test for negativity.
Maintain Project Plan, status reports and RAAIDD's as well as budget.
Prepare Public Sector functionality specifications and deliver to ABAP
developers.
Responsible.
Computer Sciences Corporation - Principal Consultant City, STATE, 04/2009 - 07/2009
Supported enhancements of the U.S.
Army's Logistics Modernization
Program (LMP) Public Sector project.
SAP CRM sales& Marketing - Settings for maintaining organizational
structure and organizational data Determination.
Configuration of Business Partners Setting like Roles and Number
Ranges.
Maintained Business Partner Relationship categories.
Configured partner determination procedure.
Knowledge of Service Now- service management tool for service desk
integration.
Technical training and mentoring in all areas of ITSM application
software including developing, supporting and training of user groups to
ensure users can utilize new modules within the ITSM tool.
Customizing of Product hierarchy, categories, set types and attributes.
Configuration of Business Roles and Navigation Bar Profiles.
Responsibilities for this position were to conduct testing of
modifications to deployment 1 application and enhancements to LMP SAP
application that are scheduled for release in deployment afte.
SAIC - US Navy NAVSEA - SAP Team Lead - Contractor City, STATE, 01/2009 - 02/2011
Serving as the Senior Consultant on the Organizational Management
and Personnel Administration Team for the Naval Sea Systems Command
Deployment Project (Public Sector).
Providing senior level guidance, technical and business process
information.
Directs the Public Sector counterpart in developing business processes,
enterprise and operational business rules and workflow information for
the NAVSEA government team.
Assisted in developing business process flows and logic diagrams for
use in developing training material and demonstrations of functionality.
Performed as the lead in the utilization of SAP Employee Self Service
(ESS) and Manager's Self Service (MSS) in the execution of Navy ERP/SAP
functionality.
Assisted other team members in the use of their functionality (Time
and Attendance, Training Event Management, Personnel Development)
and the accessibility via SAP ESS and MSS.
In coordination with the Organizational Change Management Team
develops a variety of communication tools.
Interact with company leaders in.
N2HR, Inc - SAP HCM Project Manager City, STATE, 05/1991 - 02/2009
Facilitate meetings and workshops for project to ensure smooth
workings among all members of client and project staff.
Generated and established highly effective policies and procedures
including pay for performance, knowledge, orientation, and succession
planning.
Administered disciplinary procedures in association with published
policy guidelines.
Applicant sourcing, screening, interviewing and issuing
offers.
Administered employee benefits and filed workers compensation
claims.
Designed and maintained the performance appraisal processes, Salary
analysis, review and recommendations on pay levels.
Conducted college recruitment for exempt and non-exempt employees,
New hire Orientation & Benefits enrollment.
Provided support and testing (end user) of the PA configuration to
ensure the functional mappings are set-up properly according to
Business Blueprints and Project Plan.
Designed workshops and documented business requirements.
Served as on-site SME for SAP Manager's Self-Service (MSS)
functionality a.
Luxottica - SAP Project Manager City, STATE, 02/2014 - 02/2015
Responsible for driving ADP Global payroll system implementation for
36,000 North American users.
Facilitate the coordination and completion of projects within the
Information Technology Department; oversees all aspects of assigned
projects; responsible for project and quality of delivery from original
concept through final implementation.
Managing and working with vendors for interfaces.
Conducts weekly status meeting with US and Global teams to get
updates to project plans, talk through any risks and key decisions.
Manages deadlines, managing expectations with the business and IT
leadership, and proactively managing all projects and program related
responsibilities; proactively works with IT business, Brands, Quality
Assurance, Training, Testing and HR Business; provides open and
consistent communication with Stakeholders and Leadership on
progress of project, scope management, Issues/Risks, and lessons learned.
Support client as a Project Manager guiding the team (26 employees)
through scope definition, requirements definition, and project
planning/forecasting.
Johnson & Johnson - Taleo Project Manager - Contractor City, STATE, 01/2009 - 03/2009
Developed business process flows, Taleo functional requirements and
technical documentations to implement global HR BPO Taleo
implementation.
The project encompassed a global company with its subsidiary
companies located in numerous countries.
Responsible for troubleshooting and identifying fixes in partnership
with Taleo RSA.
Provide expert advice or how-to's to users including Talent
Management (TM), Talent Acquisition (TA), CFHR, managers and
employees.
Evaluate and recommend Taleo upgrades in partnership with Taleo
System Admin, TM and TA teams.
Support recurring cycles and work with TM owner to modify the tool as
necessary.
Be in-house expert of Taleo capability, including those not
implemented.
Participated in the implementation of new Taleo capability (e.g., Talent
Review, Succession Planning, On-boarding, Dash-boarding, Mobile, etc).
Participated in Taleo user groups.
Provide/facilitate training for HR (e.g.
new HR members, new
functionality, upgrade release enhancement).
Managed and documented implementation of SAP HCM modules at
client sites.
Duties included analysis of process migration from "as-is" current
systems to "to-be" new system.
This included requirements gathering,
business process modeling, data determination, resource requirements,
functional design, functional documentation and technical design.
Lead team to implement Applicant Tracking System for Taleo Applicant
tracking system and SAP HCM E-recruiting processes.
Led configuration of External/Internal Candidate Experience and
Recruiter Experience including user interface customization, look-and-
feel updates to standard functionality, process flow streamlining and
resume parsing.
Managed and documented implementation of SAP HCM modules at
client sites.
Duties included analysis of process migration from "as-is" current
systems to "to-be" new system.
This included requirements gathering,
business process modeling, data determination, resource requirements,
functional design, functional documentation and technical design.
Lead team to.
Affiliations
Wounded Warrior Project - Washington D.C. ChapterĀ
Skills
SAP HCM Certified Consultant
Cornerstone on Demand
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