Katie Hilyar

Global Sales Operations | Marketing Operations | Organizational Transformation

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

About

Strategic and operational executive with nearly two decades of experience in the software and technology industry, leading business transformation through process optimization, strategic program execution, and organizational enablement. My diverse background across multiple business functions has cultivated a deep understanding of how to align strategy with operations to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. I excel at designing and implementing scalable frameworks that streamline execution, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and accelerate strategic priorities. With a methodical and analytical approach balanced by creativity and vision, I focus on building cohesive, high-performing organizations that deliver measurable impact and long-term value.

Experience

  • Oracle (Full-time · 3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President, Sales and Operations Strategy
      Jul 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Vice President, Global Apps Transformation
      Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 · 5 mos

      Leading transformational sales process initiatives supporting global applications sales teams.

    • Vice President of Sales Excellence
      Sep 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Manage a team of centralized functions supporting the North American Applications (NAA) division focused on sales process and tools, presales operations, demand generation and alliances operations, and sales initiatives.

  • Head of Global Sales Effectiveness and Enablement at Qlik
    Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 · 8 mos

    Managed a team that defined and created key enablement programs, sales communication strategy and oversaw sales tools and analytics for the global sales organization oriented around selling solution value, sales process excellence and role-based learning.

  • Infor (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • VP, Global Field Operations
      Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Supported organizational transformation initiatives for Sales, Presales, Marketing, Business Development, and Creative teams. Developed efficient processes, governance, talent strategy, and communications, as well as financial KPIs, business reviews, and management reporting.

    • Sr. Director, Global Field Operations
      Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 · 6 mos

      Led a team of Business Operations Managers supporting Global Inside Sales, Marketing, Strategy & Sales Support teams.

    • Director, Global Field Operations
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Led a team of Business Operations Managers supporting Global Inside Sales, Marketing, Strategy & Sales Support teams.

  • Client Services Manager at SPC
    Feb 2015 - Sep 2015 · 8 mos

    Performed various sales analytics activities to measure against organization’s strategic goals, and identified areas of improvement to the sales organization, which led to project managing the implementation of a new CRM solution.

  • KeyedIn Solutions, Inc. (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Product Manager, KeyedIn Manufacturing
      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Managed the product roadmap and product release schedules for all manufacturing vertical product lines. Collaboratively worked cross-departmentally on identifying the product(s) vision and mission statement. Performed detailed analysis on the sign-building vertical solution which supported executive management’s decision to rewrite the software on a new SaaS platform.

    • Product Marketing Specialist
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Supported the launch of new product offerings for manufacturing industry. Created and maintained training content (videos, user documentation, datasheets) for internal and customer usage, as well as delivered training to internal staff.

    • Implementation Manager
      Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 · 10 mos

      Managed and consulted on two software solutions for the manufacturing sign vertical and project & portfolio management solution. Developed “How To” documentation distributed to customers to assist in their implementation, and everyday use of KeyedIn Manufacturing- Sign Edition.