Highly skilled senior IT manager with over 10 years experience developing and executing IT strategies in alignment with corporate objectives. Successful in global manufacturing environments during all cycles of business, including high growth, downturns and acquisition integration. An established record as a leader & business partner who collaborates with other executives to use information and communication technology to transform and simplify business processes while delivering an understandable and measurable benefit for the corporate management. Solid project management skills, with the ability to deliver milestones on-target and under budget. Strong talent for process reengineering and optimisation, focused around cost reduction and improved efficiency. Able to work with multicultural and international teams to achieve common ground and meet company objectives.
Promoted to address acquisition integration for a recent financially unstable acquisition. Orchestrated German IT department operations, personnel, and outsourced teams. Ensured appropriate management and delivery of all IT services. Administered multiple IT budgets and invoicing for different areas. Oversaw financial tasks and human resources processes. Monitored systems and staff performance. Key member of the Crises Management Team.
• Lowered operating costs for Germany 40% within 3 years, reaching €400,000 per year. • Created a high-availability IT architecture with 24/7 availability. • Provided necessary stability and organisation for the German IT department. • Led development and implementation of the corporate ERP system, upgrading from SAP / Delta Business to J.D. Edwards. • Supported acquisitions by merging IT systems from new companies into existing operations. • Reduced unnecessary outsourcing to critical functions only via a new insourcing / outsourcing strategy.
