Andrew L. Clark
Chicago,USA
Summary
Results-driven Program Leader with expertise in managing technology and operations initiatives in omnichannel retail and supply chain. Delivered scalable solutions that resolved complex business challenges and fostered enterprise growth through strategic alignment of engineering and operations. Background in technical program management enhances collaboration among stakeholders and engineering teams, driving revenue and operational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Technology (Contract)
Peapod Digital Labs
Chicago, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded $7.3 million last-mile routing optimization program, achieving ~$5 million annual savings through dynamic routing implementation.
- Directed development of self-service retail media platform, empowering vendors to effectively manage digital ad campaigns with budget and keyword targeting.
- Delivered one of first unified retail media platforms at scale within national grocery ecosystem, supporting monetization across web and mobile channels.
- Drove platform launch in January 2026, generating ~$7 million+ revenue within initial periods with 70% year-over-year growth.
- Enabled significant performance gains across advertising channels, achieving +168% year-over-year display revenue growth and +33% sponsored ad growth.
- Facilitated transition from legacy ad systems to unified platform, enhancing inventory utilization with fill rates reaching ~88%.
- Led cross-functional collaboration among engineering, product, and business teams, managing integrations and technical dependencies for large-scale initiatives.
- Oversaw program governance for major platform initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives and deliverables.
Implementation Specialist III
Peapod Digital Labs
Chicago, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Directed rollout of fulfillment platform across 655+ store locations, enabling scalable pick-from-store operations.
- Led operational program delivery across omnichannel grocery network, executing business initiatives in stores and fulfillment.
- Managed cross-functional execution involving merchandising, fulfillment, marketing, and store operations.
- Oversaw program planning, field execution, training, and change management for enterprise initiatives.
- Delivered alcohol expansion program in multiple states, navigating regulatory requirements and launching new fulfillment model.
Project Manager / Project Engineer
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Romeoville, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported $70 million facility expansion, increasing production capacity by 120%.
- Delivered automation upgrades for packaging operations, achieving 1.8-year ROI.
- Led capital and infrastructure projects in food and beverage manufacturing, improving production processes and operational capabilities.
Process Engineer / Quality Engineer
Schneider Electric
Columbia, USA
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led Six Sigma initiatives, achieving over $30,000 in annual savings and enhancing throughput by five percent.
- Designed and implemented automated testing systems, reducing cycle time by eighty-five percent.
- Developed business case for $350,000 capital investment in manufacturing infrastructure, supporting operational growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri
ColumbiaSkills
- Technical Program Management
- Agile Methodologies
- E-commerce systems
- Platform Implementation
- Program Governance
- Risk management
- Budget Ownership
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
Core Capabilities
- Technical Program Management
- Platform Implementation
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- ECommerce & Supply Chain Systems
- Program Governance
- Budget Ownership ($7M+)
- Stakeholder Alignment (Exec to Engineering)
- Risk & Dependency Management
Timeline
Program Manager, Technology (Contract)
Peapod Digital Labs
01.2023 - Current
Implementation Specialist III
Peapod Digital Labs
01.2019 - 01.2023
Project Manager / Project Engineer
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Process Engineer / Quality Engineer
Schneider Electric
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Missouri