Gary Pepera
Tampa,USA
Summary
Director of Strategic Initiatives with over 15 years of expertise, adept at navigating high-stakes mergers and transformative business strategies. Renowned for harnessing collaborative leadership and strategic planning to spearhead sustainable growth and fortify organizational capabilities. Committed to innovating forward-thinking solutions that proactively address dynamic market changes, ensuring enduring operational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
System Manager – HR M&A
CommonSpirit Health
06.2023 - Current
- Led HR M&A integrations, handling transactions up to $50M
- Collaborated with business partners to improve risk and governance policies
- Implemented strategic HR initiatives to drive growth in healthcare M&A
- Standardized acquisition and divestiture processes for optimal efficiency
- Refined due diligence protocols, securing meticulous employee integrations
- Drove key HR initiatives that increased efficiency in healthcare mergers
- Fostered strong partnerships to enhance governance during healthcare mergers
- Streamlined HR protocols, cutting integration times by 30%
- Guided teams through mergers, maintaining high morale and productivity
- Optimized HR operational flows, reducing costs by 20% in M&A activities.
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Fifth Third Bancorp
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded fintech acquisitions and transformation initiatives
- Mentored teams to bolster M&A strategy execution
- Introduced innovative technology to streamline real estate transactions
- Refined financial models to improve investment accuracy by 15%
- Drove a 20% efficiency increase in project delivery through agile methodologies
- Analyzed market data to realign investment portfolio, achieving higher ROI.
Director Program Management Office
Citizens Financial Group
04.2010 - 09.2016
- Led strategic stakeholder alignment for robust governance
- Implemented advanced project management tools, reducing costs by 20%
- Spearheaded a $15M business transformation initiative
- Managed a $5M Commercial Banking rebranding initiative, enhancing market competitiveness
- Enhanced reporting accuracy by refining data collection methodologies
- Coached junior PMs, elevating team productivity and project success rates
- Streamlined operations, achieving a 15% increase in efficiency across projects
- Mentored over 30 staff, fostering a culture of professional growth
- Pioneered integration of sustainability goals into project lifecycles.
Commercial Technology Strategy Manager
Citizens Financial Group
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Directed strategic planning for multiple business lines
- Devised a three-year roadmap aligned with corporate vision
- Championed a technology merger, consolidating three platforms into one CRM
- Facilitated seamless transition of over 2000 users across thirteen states
- Initiated advanced analytics integration, driving data-centric strategies
- Boosted strategic decision-making by integrating key analytics, affecting 2000+ users
- Led a tech merger that unified 3 platforms, enhancing operational efficiency
- Pioneered a comprehensive 3-year tech strategy, aligning closely with corporate goals
- Implemented advanced analytics, significantly improving data-driven decision making
- Facilitated a major CRM transition smoothly across 13 states, ensuring user adaptability.
PMO Portfolio Manager
Citizens Financial Group
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Steered strategic planning and resource allocation for Citizens Financial Group's programs
- Achieved program outcomes ahead of schedule, exceeding delivery timelines by 20%
- Implemented groundbreaking program management strategies, setting industry standards
- Mitigated risks, ensuring project integrity through strategic management techniques
- Boosted stakeholder satisfaction via streamlined communications
- Crafted a long-term strategic vision that reduced operational risks
- Reduced project costs by 15% through strategic budget management
- Pioneered innovative project tracking methods to enhance operational efficiency
- Enhanced data analysis processes, increasing report accuracy by 25%
- Mentored junior managers, improving team skills and project delivery
- Led team to win 'Best Project Portfolio' award, boosting company recognition.
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OHBA, Business Administration -
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OHAdvanced Leadership -
Babson College
Skills
- Enterprise Transformations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Strategic Planning
- Project Portfolio Management
- Business Operations
- Communications Strategy
- Creative Problem Solving
- Collaborative Leadership
- Organizational Change Management
- Talent Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Cost Reduction
Timeline
System Manager – HR M&A
CommonSpirit Health
06.2023 - Current
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Fifth Third Bancorp
09.2016 - 05.2023
Director Program Management Office
Citizens Financial Group
04.2010 - 09.2016
Commercial Technology Strategy Manager
Citizens Financial Group
04.2008 - 04.2010
PMO Portfolio Manager
Citizens Financial Group
04.2005 - 04.2008
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Baldwin Wallace University
BA, Business Administration -
Baldwin Wallace University
Advanced Leadership -
Babson College