Bear, Delaware, United States
Strategic IT Director with 20+ years in Digital Transformation, Enterprise IT and M&A integration. I lead regulated industrial and manufacturing companies through technology architecture, governance, and enterprise systems modernization, turning complex roadmaps into measurable performance through disciplined leadership and clear communication at every level. Delivered $3.7M+ in cost savings and business value by leading digital transformation and M&A integration across global industrial and manufacturing companies. Led M&A IT integrations across SAP, cloud architecture, and enterprise governance, reducing costs by 20% while ensuring seamless enterprise transitions. Managed nine-figure M&A IT program using PMO governance, resource planning, and cross-functional leadership; improved delivery efficiency +15%. Spearheaded deployment of AI-enabled supply chain solutions, applying data analytics and automation to improve ROI 15% and increase operational efficiency. Drove enterprise IT optimization using Six Sigma Master Black Belt methods, leveraging process improvement and cross-functional collaboration to reduce complexity and improve reliability. I am most energized by opportunities where complexity is high, the path forward is not yet clear, and technology can become a catalyst for measurable business performance. I thrive at translating business objectives into structured IT execution, aligning leaders around practical roadmaps, and turning strategic intent into operational results. The work that excites me most sits at the center of transformation, enterprise modernization, manufacturing operations, and business-led digital innovation. Outside of work, I value time with family and friends, personal fitness, pickleball, travel, and continuous learning. I enjoy experiences that broaden my perspective, build resilience, and keep me grounded. EXPERTISE: Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Business/IT Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Digital Transformation & AI Enablement, Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Vendor Management, Enterprise Architecture, Team Leadership, Portfolio Management, Governance, IT Operations, ERP Leadership, IT Security & Risk Management, Cost Optimization, Transformational Roadmaps SOFT SKILLS: Accountability, Reliability, Business Acumen, Collaborative, Disciplined, Empathetic, Leadership, Innovative, Customer Focus, Mentor, Value Creation, Ethical, Responsive, Communication, Passionate
Led the enterprise-wide integration of SAP Manufacturing data from DuPont's legacy environment into the Celanese SAP ERP system, consolidating two platforms into a single system of record. Directed cross-functional teams of external consultants and internal IT and business stakeholders to execute complex data mapping and integration workstreams. Concurrently owned the scope assessment and rationalization of non-ERP applications across Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and Engineering — eliminating duplicate tools and establishing a standardized application portfolio for the combined enterprise. Orchestrated weekly governance meetings to maintain alignment on priorities, track progress, and address execution risk. Following go-live, assumed leadership of the Americas Hypercare organization — a 20-person team of functional and IT specialists — charged with triaging and resolving post-integration defects across the combined Celanese and DuPont M&M dataset. Subsequently directed an operating model realignment initiative to transition the principal operating company from the Netherlands to Meyrin, Switzerland, reducing overall operating costs. · Directed IT integration post-acquisition, reducing technology landscape costs by 20% through cloud-aligned architecture optimization and elimination of application redundancies. · Led SAP Manufacturing transition to European Operating Company through cross-functional alignment, delivering seven-figure cost savings. · Spearheaded SAP module consolidation for Manufacturing impacting 1,500+ users, eliminating redundant costs by 25%, and enabled one enterprise standard solution. · Achieved a 15% reduction in IT integration costs within 6 months by optimizing resource allocation and leveraging cloud technologies during M&A activities. · Refined IT M&A playbooks to enhance stakeholder engagement and enable improved execution of project requirements, improving productivity by 10%.
Appointed as the Integrated Operations and Supply Chain IT Leader for the Mobility & Materials portfolio, with accountability spanning technology modernization, cost optimization, and digital transformation across a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment. Directed large-scale digital initiatives at high-value plant sites, delivering measurable outcomes through AI-driven supply chain planning enhancements. Co-led the Productivity through Digital and Lean initiative, embedding Lean methodologies across manufacturing sites while launching and governing digital transformation projects tied to quantifiable business impact. Maintained executive oversight of IT portfolio governance prioritizing a seven-figure budget, including cost planning discipline and rigorous evaluation of high-value capital investments to ensure sustained alignment with enterprise business priorities. · Led the implementation of an AI-enabled Supply Chain planning system, enhancing employee experience, delivering $400K in value within 12 months. · Directed IT governance for a seven-figure annual portfolio, prioritizing business-critical investments and improving cost accountability while delivering $2M in annual value. · Reduced IT landscape costs by 20% through architecture optimization, cloud aligned system integration, and elimination of application and infrastructure redundancies. · Led IT divestiture planning for Supply Chain and Manufacturing M&A transactions, separating critical IT assets and transition requirements to achieve 100% transition readiness and protect business continuity. · Identified, prioritized, and advanced Digital and AI use cases through ROI-based evaluation, improving operational efficiency and delivering 15% ROI within 12 months. · Negotiated contracts with Tier-1 IT staffing firms, addressing critical digital technology challenges, achieving a 10% reduction in overall project costs within 6 months.
Appointed as IT PMO Leader for the Dow/DuPont Merge and Separation recognized as the largest IT merger and separation program in history with accountability for orchestrating a large, multi-workstream planning organization across the full lifecycle of separating a single, deeply integrated enterprise into three independent companies. Maintained executive-level oversight spanning project planning, performance metrics, contractor governance, and fiscal management. Drove operational discipline by implementing a resource management platform to strengthen staffing visibility and accelerate project delivery, while negotiating vendor contracts to improve the overall cost position. Established rigorous financial tracking and controls across a complex multi-vendor engagement including client-owned burn-rate, roster, and forecasting tools to validate invoices, prevent rate drift, and materially reduce M&A program spend. · Led IT PMO for a nine-figure M&A program, embedding planners across workstreams to strengthen schedule discipline, performance reporting, and executive delivery accountability. · Launched a global IT hypercare support model within 2 months, deploying skilled regional teams to stabilize post-cutover operations and achieve on-time transition readiness. · Reduced M&A project costs by 15% within 6 months by negotiating Tier-1 IT supplier contracts, aligning staffing models, and optimizing resource allocation. · Built client-owned roster, burn-rate, and forecasting controls to improve supplier oversight, validate invoices, and prevent rate drift, reducing M&A project spend by 10%. · Standardized and corrected ServiceNow Lifecycle Management data, improving asset visibility and increasing reporting accuracy by 20% within 6 months.
Global Supply Chain and manufacturing IT Leader, partnering with senior business leaders to architect and deliver a three-year IT application roadmap aligned to modernization and growth objectives. Guided MES replacement strategy across two lines of business within DuPont's Electronics & Communications division, while driving seven-figure value realization across supply chain and manufacturing functions through process reengineering and targeted technology deployment. Strengthened business partnerships and user productivity by championing digital solution adoption at scale. From 2017 through 2019, assumed concurrent accountability as M&A IT PMO Leader for the Dow/DuPont Merge and Separation program while sustaining full delivery of this portfolio. · Delivered $1.1M in value within 18 months by partnering with supply chain and manufacturing leaders to re-engineer workflows, deploy digital capabilities, and improve process efficiency. · Built and executed a three-year IT application roadmap with business leadership, prioritizing plant technology investments that delivered $600K in value across manufacturing operations. · Improved project risk closure by 25% through risk management, stakeholder engagement, and communication planning, strengthening visibility and escalation discipline. · Drove digital solution scaling using pilot programs, user feedback analysis, and ROI prioritization, increasing user productivity by 20% within 12 months. · Implemented stakeholder engagement cadences, decision checkpoints, and escalation paths to close communication gaps and improve project delivery efficiency 15% within 8 months.
Directed a transformational IT systems program embedded within DuPont's Safety, Health, and Environment function, mentoring and managing a global application support team of 10 IT professionals to optimize infrastructure and operational performance. Delivered the full specification and technical design for the Global DuPont Chemical Information System, a foundational enterprise solution that established consistent, accurate tracking of chemical usage and location data across DuPont's worldwide operations.
Provided lead technical support for three global DuPont Safety, Health, and Environmental applications, ensuring the reliability and performance of systems underpinning critical safety and environmental operations worldwide. Served as lead developer for a Joint Venture supply chain solution that optimized raw material consumption and enabled demand-based reordering for material planners, delivering greater efficiency and responsiveness across the supply chain. Designed and delivered multiple project time-tracking solutions for key accounts, improving operational visibility and enabling measurable efficiency gains for the teams that relied on them.