DeAnne Roth
Jordan,MN
Summary
With over 25 years of exceptional business and IT project and program management experience, I excel in using strategic alignment and program monitoring throughout the planning lifecycle to link key operational systems and processes to an organization's mission and objectives. I provide top-down direction and guidance, effectively communicating senior leadership goals and strategic direction to the entire organization. Known for my professionalism, high energy, and solution-oriented attitude, I approach every challenge with the belief that "every problem has a solution."
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager - 1 Year Contract
Spring Lake Fabrication
01.2024 - Current
- Project Oversight: Managed project portfolio and senior management reporting and dashboards
- Sales Transformation: Partnered with VP of Sales to analyze processes, set goals, develop strategy and roadmaps and establish sales KPIs
- Program & Project Management: Oracle Cloud and SaaS Applications / Cybersecurity Implementation / Salesforce Implementation / Established HR Processes / Established New Customer Intake process / Optimization of Accounting Processes / Established Supply Chain and Order Management Process / Managed 18 fabrication projects including design, materials, timeline, budget and scope
PMO Program Manager - 3 Month Contract to Direct Hire
National Grid Renewables
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Strategic Planning and Governance: Led strategic planning and project governance, defining and implementing project management methodologies.
- Standardization and Best Practices: Standardized best practices, overseeing business administration, risk management, and change management.
- Resource Management: Hired, managed, and allocated resources across projects based on priorities, schedules, and budgets.
- Project Oversight: Ensured on-time, within-budget delivery of projects while meeting quality standards.
- Established and maintained reporting systems for the executive team on PMO progress and performance.
- Strategic Assessment: Collaborated with the executive team to evaluate and prioritize proposals/projects for value, impact, and strategic alignment.
- Program & Project Management: managed a portfolio of 16 Tier 1 IT and business projects, including: $5M buildout of Remote Operations Center and Data Warehouse Transfer / Software and SaaS Implementations / Proof of Concepts for New CRM – Salesforce vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Improvements to Onboarding and HR Processes / Cybersecurity Planning and Control / Implementation of Release Management / SCRUM Master and Revised SCRUM Process
Revenue Operations Program Manager - 1 Year Contract
GRIN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Net Revenue Retention Program: Implemented a new Net Revenue Retention program, including department restructuring, Salesforce updates, compensation, reporting, and metrics.
- Sales Transformation: Partnered with VP of Sales to analyze processes, set goals, develop strategy and roadmaps and establish sales KPIs. Established Partner Program for sales opportunities.
Senior Program Manager - 1 Year Contract
Saks 5th Avenue
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Program Intake: Implemented a new Net Revenue Retention program, including department restructuring, Salesforce updates, compensation, reporting, and metrics.
- Program Assignment: Managed program requests and completed program discovery, pm assignment, resourcing, costs and timing
Senior Program Manager - 2 Year Contract
Red Wing Shoes
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Portfolio Management: Managed a portfolio of Top 3 Strategic Initiatives.
- Oracle SaaS Implementation: Oversaw the implementation of a new Order Management System.
- Ecommerce: Managed strategy, development, and implementation of new eCommerce Omni Channel (B2B, B2C, B2B2C) Marketing Programs and launched 3 new branded websites with a new digital voucher solution.
- Strategic Planning: Managed Long Range Planning for Strategic Initiatives.
- Program Assignment: Developed, directed, and prioritized PMO projects and programs to achieve business financial goals.
- Senior Governance Team Member: Reporting program updates to the President and Senior Leadership.
- Process Improvement: Mapped current workflow processes and implemented new business and customer-focused processes using Business Model Canvasing, Customer Experience Mapping, and Right Work Right Best methodologies.
- KPIs and Metrics: Conducted research and reports identifying new IT and company-developed software capabilities, business improvements for Business Unit Presidents.
Project Director - Direct Hire
Travelers Insurance
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Program Assignment: Developed, directed, and prioritized PMO projects and programs to achieve business financial goals.
- Project Management: Managed end-to-end Project, Program, and Portfolio Management.
- Governance Lead: Presented Business Cases, CBAs, Risk Analysis, Program Status Reports, and recommendations for new capabilities and process/policy improvements.
- Risk Management: Managed Security/Compliance vendors to ensure company and customer data was securely protected against fraud and theft.
- Shared Resource: Direct report to 5 business unit presidents, providing cross-departmental expertise.
- Agile Coach/Scrum Master: Leading Tier 1 projects, defined Backlog, led user story mapping, measured metrics including burndown and velocity, and managed sprints.
- Project Execution: Developed, managed, and achieved objectives of multi-million-dollar annual budgets for IT and Business within the PMO.
- Staff Management: Maintained high standards in hiring staff for the PMO, conducted weekly staff meetings, provided coaching in communication, and handled problem-solving, quality assurance, team building, and project management.
- Implementation: Managed the implementation of variable rating model software, including overseeing filings with the Department of Insurance for all 50 states, meeting budget and ROI goals. Implementation of Oracle SaaS products.
Sr Marketing Project Manager - Direct Hire
Supervalu
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Established PMO: Led the PMO department in developing and maintaining strong partnerships with internal customers and/or key project stakeholders (IT, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Banners, Finance)
- Construction Management: Led the transition to a companywide Workforce Empowerment environment. Remodel of corporate headquarters, trained all users on remote workforce environment, implemented staggered department rollouts
- Strategic Planning: Collaborated with multiple business leaders and business partners to identify and aligned project deliverables with business goals and expectations
- Project Reporting: Continually monitored project status, proactively managed changes in project scope, identified potentials risks, developed contingency plans and communicated project risks to management as needed
- Risk Management: Resolved issues at appropriate levels within the organization. Escalated issues to senior management when resolutions cannot be achieved within established structure
- Project Management: Managed and successfully executed tier 1 projects and Price Cut programs for 11 supermarket chains, including $17M Holiday marketing campaign working with the internal and external Marketing partners
- Received 3 Standing Ovation awards for excellent individual contributions and 7 Best Project Team awards
Project Manager / Operations Manager
Marcus & Millichap
01.2006 - 01.2009
Office Manager / Project Manager
Midwest Industrial Coatings
01.2003 - 01.2006
Office Manager
Fiduciary Management Group
01.2000 - 01.2003
Education
No degree -
NDSU
01.1991
High School -
Dickinson High School
01.1988
Skills
- IT, Business & Digital Transformation
- Governance
- Change Management
- Resource Management
- Risk Analysis & Mediation
- Process Design & Improvements
- Software & Process Implementations
- Business Canvas & Roadmaps
- Business Solutions
- Budgets & Financials
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Data Warehousing
- Data Analysis
- SCRUM Master
- Release Management
- Vender Management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Training and mentoring
- Business forecasting
- Project cost management
- Relationship management
- Implementation planning
- Agile methodology
- Client interfacing
- Strategic goal development
- Progress monitoring
- Requirements gathering
- Work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Software development lifecycle
- Policy writing
- Deployment plans
- Project Status & Dashboards
- Hardware and software installation
- Technical leadership
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and reporting
- Revenue forecasting
- Training and development
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Managing operations and efficiency
Accomplishments
- Optimization of Revenue Cycle Re-engineered the resource planning process, streamlining operations and contributing to a consistent year-over-year revenue growth of 15%.
- Build Out of Remote Operating Center. Spearheaded a critical transformation program, made up of 6 key projects (Buildout & Construction, IT Networking, Data Warehousing, PI / SCADA, Software & Hardware implementation) achieving completion 2 months ahead of schedule and under budget
- Omni Channel / Ecommerce Successfully rolled out new OMS, Vendor Portal, 4 B2B Websites, Supply Chain Software Implementation, on time and on budget
- Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implemented and trained two companies on a framework that helps businesses improve their operations and achieve their goals. Established a set of tools and principles that helps businesses streamline operations, enhance communication, and improve team alignment.
Implementations
- Order Management System
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- Netsuite
- SaaS
- CRM
- Software
- ERP
- SCADA
- Data Warehouse
- Cyber Security
- M365
Timeline
Senior Program Manager - 1 Year Contract
Spring Lake Fabrication
01.2024 - Current
PMO Program Manager - 3 Month Contract to Direct Hire
National Grid Renewables
01.2023 - 01.2024
Revenue Operations Program Manager - 1 Year Contract
GRIN
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Program Manager - 1 Year Contract
Saks 5th Avenue
01.2021 - 01.2021
Senior Program Manager - 2 Year Contract
Red Wing Shoes
01.2019 - 01.2020
Project Director - Direct Hire
Travelers Insurance
01.2012 - 01.2018
Sr Marketing Project Manager - Direct Hire
Supervalu
01.2009 - 01.2012
Project Manager / Operations Manager
Marcus & Millichap
01.2006 - 01.2009
Office Manager / Project Manager
Midwest Industrial Coatings
01.2003 - 01.2006
Office Manager
Fiduciary Management Group
01.2000 - 01.2003
No degree -
NDSU
High School -
Dickinson High School
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