HOWARD BOYD

• Provided IT/Business Project Management and Consulting services to numerous client within various industries.

• Contracted by The University of Maryland Medical System to provide IT Project Management services related to the UMMS' Infor Stabilization Initiative in addition to implementing several Infor/3rd party application solutions.

• As an Experienced Manager within the Advisory practice, I led and or assisted with numerous implementations/business analyses across various applications, creating or responding to RFPs, vendor selection initiatives across various industries/practices within Grant Thornton.
• Additionally, I assisted Senior Leadership with sales opportunities and market strategies.

• Hired by Ciber to establish and oversee execution and strategy for methodology and project delivery approach within the Infor Lawson Healthcare business line.
• Audited and reviewed Healthcare projects to ensure profitability and target dashboard metrics.

• Contracted by The University of Maryland Medical System to provide project management services related to UMMS' Infor Lawson ERP and relevant 3rd party applications' migration and upgrade.

• Contracted by SUNY Downstate Medical Center’s IT department to provide overall project management services related to various strategic Manage Services/Cloud Computing IT initiatives.

• Contracted by Brookdale Hospital Medical Center’s CIO to provide overall project management services to Brookdale in connection with upgrading and migrating their Shared Services, Platform as a Service “PaaS” and Software as a Service “SaaS (Infor Lawson and Kronos) solutions from Jamaica, NY to Minneapolis, MN.
• My responsibilities included:
• Using implementation methodology based on industry best practices including gap analysis
• Working with project schedules, contracts, third-party vendors, and other Brookdale departments
• Assisting allocating resources to implement solutions and problem resolution
• Assisting with end-user training for the project team and end users
• Providing both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, issues, or material changes to project scope, schedule, or budget
• Providing leadership and assistance on assigned implementation projects across the organization
• Working to ensure initiatives meet the goals and objectives of the executive leadership team
• Assisting the IT team with implementing tools for project execution and management
• Providing expert input into feasibility or viability of project objectives and scope as opportunity presents itself
• Serving as the Lawson Security Officer.

• Contracted by the University’s IT PMO to provide project management expertise for key IT initiatives and aid the PMO Leader in the evaluation and reformulation of the PMO office.
• My responsibilities included:
• Managing large, complex IT implementation projects
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Assisting in the formulation of the University's new project management methodology
• Helping with the creation of project management deliverables and templates
• Defining and managing project budgets
• Helping with developing best practices
• Assisting the IT PMO with implementing tools for project execution and management
• Coaching and mentoring project managers, and
• Managing large project teams.

• Contracted by Weight Watchers’ PMO to oversee their Learn Management System “LMS” Cloud Solution (Platform/Software as a Service) implementation.
• Assisted with developing the project scope of work, financial plan, goals and deliverables.
• Managed all aspects of the project business plan and budget.
• Managed the operational, financial and technological aspects of project based on timelines and work plans.
• Identified resource requirements, assigned responsibilities and coordinated directly and indirectly project staff to ensure successful completion of the project.
• Tracked project deliveries using project management tools.
• Managed the design of the project documents to monitor project performance.
• Reported on project progress and communicated relevant information to superiors.
• Resolved, traced and escalated critical issues to minimize project risk factors.
• Directed, supervised, supported and coordinated the project staff.
• Communicated intensively with stakeholders, subcontractors and vendors to establish a cordial/effective working relationship.
• Followed up with stakeholders to verify satisfaction.

• Provided strategic direction and leadership to complex client engagements that identified, designed, and implemented creative business and technology solutions.
• Daily hands-on management of complex projects (In-House and Cloud Base) up to $3,000,000 in value.
• Defined existing business and project management culture and processes.
• Created an oversight framework and methodology appropriate for the environment and developed customized standards of project execution and reporting as well as the associated artifacts, templates, and documents, providing training as required.
• Monitored project timelines and provided regular reporting and forecast preparation of short-term and long-term projects.
• Led effort with PMO and sales to create product offering and implementation procedures for both In-House and Cloud Base Infor Lawson upgrades within Professional Service division which led to me owning the Upgrade Practice (Sales through Implementation) within Professional Services.
• Developed and implemented policies / procedures for booking Consulting Services' resources within the OpenAir application.
• Developed and deployed The Planning for Success work stream which ensured a smooth transition from sales to delivery, as well as delivering a quality project kickoff.
• Maintained ongoing communication with the project managers from the program management level perspective.
• Conducted regularly scheduled project reviews with executive management and business sponsors.
• Managed and monitored day-to-day activity and provided direction to team members and supporting organizations.
• Translated documented requirements into appropriate SDLC documentation (e.g., requirements document).
• Developed and distributed project performance reports.
• Regularly reviewed project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule & quality).
• Participated in change control board to review and approve product/project changes to the production environment.
• Determined and/or reviewed project risks and establish risk response plans as required.
• Successfully managed a diverse staff, including project coordinators, business analysts, vendor project personnel, technicians, and inventory coordinators.
• Identified stakeholders’ needs, expectations and managed/influenced those expectations over the course of the project.
• Ensured projects were managed in accordance with the recommendations for project management as outlined in the Project Management Guide.
• Completed projects within aggressive scheduling demands and under budget, bolstering relations with clientele.

• Delivered expertise to the management of projects for not-for-profit membership association.
• Led projects to streamline processes and improve business performance.
• Cultivated relationships with key decision-makers through in-depth needs analysis, risk mitigation, and solution development.
• Successfully completed stalled Lawson implementation through the re-establishment of project expectations, revised project plan, and expert guidance.
• Led effort to streamline Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures where the Accounting Department was able to utilize Lawson's Lockbox and Auto Apply Cash features.
• Created and implemented Lawson AR policy, procedures, and structure related to The College Board's major SAT online registration and payment initiative.
• Continuously improved, developed, and implemented best practices in accordance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards and procedures and the Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM).
• Change Agent for acceptance of PMO directives and facilitation of process ownership for specific life cycle improvement initiatives.
• Ensured IT applications were developed consistently with the software development life cycle.
• Supervised staff defining Corporate Systems / Finance vertical goals and objectives and encouraged frequent contact with members, customers, and vendors.
• Participated in staff performance evaluation and compensation reviews.

• Managed client / vendor relationships to propose and deliver client-focused product solutions.
• Cultivated relationships with key decision-makers through in-depth needs analysis and provided effective, client-focused delivery management.
• Developed timelines / budgets for projects, monitored project timelines, and provided regular reporting and forecast preparation of short-term and long-term projects.
• Led financial teams during full Infor Lawson implementation projects and communicated implementation issues and risks to project teams and senior management.
• Created strategic plans for testing, data conversion, documentation, and customization with application and technical leads.
• Became Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Team Lead for Lawson's multi-currency implementations.
• Mentored a group of five Consultants within the area of Lawson's Financial Suite.
• The Consultants successfully passed the Lawson Financial Exam which made each of them a Lawson Financial Certified Consultant thus expanding the Lawson practice and leading to my promotion from Senior Consultant to Manager at that time.

Served as Project Manager/Financial Lead during 6+ full Infor Lawson where I developed timelines, budgets while consistently monitored project timelines, and provided regular reporting and forecast preparations for these short-term and long-term projects.

Lead Close Out Activities (i.e., Lessons Learn Workshops, Project Documentation Archiving, Future Phase Planning, etc...)

Oversaw the Port Disbursement Department within Stolt Parcel Tankers Division responsible for processing vessel, rail, and truck container-related expenses.

Lead Stolt Parcel Tankers Inc USA/International monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.

Executed internal audits at various Stolt locations within the USA.

Created various financial reports.

Assisted/collaborated with external auditors as needed.