Alan Oulette

Project Manager at IBM

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

An accomplished Project Manager with demonstrated skills managing the triple constraints of cost, time and scope. Respected for being able to bridge the gap between technology and the business processes to drive productivity. Experience has been gained in the oil and gas industry with a focus on the corporate business side of the industry. Project scope includes inception to completion for projects of $1 million budget within 6 to 8-month time frames. Attention to detail in all phases of the project ensures clear expectations with all stakeholders. Areas of Expertise: Software and Systems Development | Project Management Methodologies Communication | Supply Chain | Finance | Project with an IT Focus Human Resources | Talent Acquisition | Payroll KEY COMPENTENCIES Project Management: Cloud Applications, ERP implementations, System Migrations/Integrations Server/network implementations IT Project Lifecycle: Requirements Analysis, ROI and Budgeting, Project Scheduling, Testing/QA/Rollout Leadership: Cross-functional leadership, Team building, Client Relations, Vendor management

Experience

  • Project Manager at IBM
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Lead projects in various industries, including: - Oil & Gas - Utilities - Health Care

  • Sr Project Manager w IBM Canada (contract) at Husky Energy
    Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 · 7 mos

    - Project Manager on SAP Stack Upgrade project

  • Suncor Energy (Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area)
    • Project Manager
      Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Leveraged PMBOK-based project methodology in delivery of IT application and infrastructure projects. Led multiple concurrent projects of various sizes and budgets, up to 12 project resources and budgets exceeding $6M. Managed internal Suncor project resources and integrated with external project delivery teams. • Led upgrade of Sitecore CMS platform. Integrated with vendor project technical team. • Led a $2.5M project to implement SuccessFactors’ Talent Acquisition modules for HR. Integrated with SAP/SuccessFactors project development team. • Led the integration of the SAP payroll to Benevity’s cloud-based employee donation management system. Integrated with Benevity project team. • Led the implementation of the SAP changes necessary to support the Supply Chain Financing program. Managed Deloitte development project team, as well as integrate with Supply Chain and Finance groups to ensure program deliverables were met. • Led a $6M+ SAP and Network implementation of the MCC Warehouse in Edmonton. Managed a Deloitte development team. Also integrated with Warehouse leads, construction personnel, electricians, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure program deliverables were met. • Led the move of the analytics platform from cloud to in-house for the Oilsands safety and productivity program. Managed project team, including Accenture development team, to ensure project deliverables were met.

    • Project Manager (contract)
      Nov 2013 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Leveraged PMBOK-based project methodology in delivery of IT application and infrastructure projects. Led multiple concurrent projects of various sizes and budgets. Managed internal Suncor project resources, and integrated with external project delivery teams. • Led project implementation of MSA Galaxy GX2 and Link Pro applications, as a centralized system for the control of MSA gas detector information. • Led project implementation of Mistras Group PCMS (Plant Condition Management Software) for pipeline condition monitoring.

    • Project Manager/Business Analyst w/ CompuCom (Contract)
      Nov 2011 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs

      Utilized client-develop project delivery methodologies based on PMBOK, including requirements analysis, budgeting, project planning and implementation • Led implementation of Microsoft BitLocker, CompuCom’s EUC Workbench, Microsoft CM 2012 to support Windows 7 deployment. • Performed Business Analyst and Process Analyst duties to transition Windows 7 implementation, including implementation, deployment and transition to Operational Sustainment teams. • Performed Project Coordination duties for Office 2010 deployment, including data analysis, site scheduling, and logistics planning. • Gathering and documenting requirements for NetBackup upgrade, including Project Charter, Business Requirements Documentation, Testing Plan, Test Cases and Scripts. • Created Business Cases and Opportunity Assessments for Filer Consolidation, Linux and Solaris Evergreening, Upgrade to LTO5 Hardware, and Unix Patching.

  • Co-Founder/Managing Partner at Aldero Group
    Feb 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Sr. Business Analyst with CompuCom (Contract) at Cenovus Energy
    Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 · 8 mos

    Business Analyst activities in the Storage and Backup area, including: - gathering and documenting project requirements. - creating project documention: system design, test plans, implementation plans - using Cenovus' IT Project Lifecycle.