Marla Lewis
Carmel,IN
Summary
Experienced IT project manager with a decade of experience. Visionary technology and supply chain leader delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget. Expertise in establishing and enhancing project management methodologies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning IT initiatives with organizational strategies. Trusted advisor to C-level executives and stakeholders, known for innovative solutions and effective communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CONSULTANT, Technical PROGRAM MANAGER
cORDIS
01.2022 - Current
- Lead the Project Management Office within IT, establishing standards and methodologies that drive project success across the organization
- Led the TSA exit, successfully migrating 181+ applications to the new Cordis Network
- Drove digital transformation (MES project), managing vendor down-selection using agile frameworks with business and vendor collaboration
- Optimized infrastructure operations by implementing Azure DevOps, streamlining continuous improvement and development
CEO
Grow Bar Organics
01.2017 - Current
- Founded a line of natural, premium hair care products designed to maintain and grow natural hair
- Leveraged an engineering background to design a line that is free of chemicals, parabens, and sulfates
- Managed all aspects of the start-up including marketing, product design, packaging, model selection, web design, and promotion
- Secured highly profitable partnerships with global retailers including Amazon
- Profiled in national publications including Sheen, Essence, and the Indy Star
Director, IT Project Management (PMO) - Supply Chain
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led a team of eight IT functional project managers and business analysts, supporting technology delivery for Quality and Manufacturing R&D
- Successfully transformed the supply chain by integrating four active SAP projects into the Advanced Supply Network, achieving a streamlined digital roadmap within nine months
- Implemented Agile methodologies, enhancing project efficiency and rapid delivery of products aligned with business objectives
- Managed a $5M budget and collaborated with Accenture on application assessments, driving a reduction in system redundancies
IT Program Manager Consultant
ZIMMER BIOMET
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed a team of five IT and functional business analysts in managing IT ERP M&A projects, ensuring projects were delivered on scope, budget, and schedule
- Achieved a 35% reduction in non-validated ERP JDE/Oracle systems and improved vendor relationships through effective negotiation and analysis
- Enhanced project efficiencies, achieving a 30% reduction in global project delivery time while adhering to PMO methodologies
Director of Information Technology
WÜrth Industry of North America
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw a team of 10 IT professionals, implementing global technology initiatives and managing a $100M IT budget
- Saved over $10M through contract negotiations and established templates for tracking project progress and risk
IT Program Manager Consultant to Eli Lilly
IBM
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Transitioned to IBM to own program planning activities using Test Automaton Tools/Worksoft Certify/HP Quality Center
- Developed global projects, test cases, test plans, and tool solutions within QA criteria
- Managed offshore resources/partners
- Improved global intermediate deliveries 35% by effectively managing project scope and change control of global functional and vertical teams
- Delivered projects in an Agile development environment and leveraged QA best practices to improve efficiency of projects
- Reduced manual test case executions 45% by implementing test automation solutions and managing project risk, quality approval, performance, test plans, and costs across multiple ERP integrated areas
- Reduced change requests by 40%, while improving the overall quality of release delivery and fixes by defining the transformation of tools, automating system testing, and maintaining change request logs
IT SAP Release/Program Manager
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Managed the development, validation, and definition of projects, test cases, test types, testing plans, resources, and test environments and controls
- Provided leadership to SAP Supply Chain functional teams for day-to-day operations, including software development, mentoring, on-boarding/off-boarding, and team development
- Led turn-around of the company’s largest at-risk project (ambulatory APO upgrade) from previous external team management to achieve on-time and on-budget delivery within just six months
- Grew the Project Management team from 10 to 35-members in three months to cover the program spanning 40 different workstations and 60 different applications
- Leveraged core Agile program plan, implementation schedule, and weekly governance to deliver a successful APO upgrade program
- Reduced XML message errors by 40% through competent PMO leadership for the Supply Chain model integration and SAP configuration for Brazil
- Ensured compliance with taxation laws and EDI bridges
- Improved global project delivery 35%, while improving project efficiencies by competently managing scope and change control of functional teams globally
- Delivered projects in an agile development environment and leveraged QA principles and best practices
- Accurately defined, developed, implemented, documented, and continuously evolved the integration of tool standards and best practices
- Reduced redundancies 25%, while ensuring compliance for delivering nonconformance in Manufacturing by facilitating continuous improvements through streamlining standardized processes
- Saved ROI 25%+ for $1M+ projects by leveling internal/external resources after developing business cases
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Louisville
Certificate - Doing Business in China
Tsinghua University
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Client relationships
- Best practices implementation
- Process improvement
- Relationship building
- Enterprise network hardware / software
- Disaster recovery planning
- Work product development
- Resource allocation
- Product life cycle management
Accomplishments
- Handled several high-level projects simultaneously, successfully delivering each of them in less time than was expected.
- Achieved TSA Exit by migrating over 181 applications, servers and devices to a new network with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 80 in the implementation and development of AI Enterprise and agents.
Certification
- Agile SCRUM Certification | Agile with JIRA – Scrum Alliance
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate | Candidate
- AI Generative | Candidate
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute
- SAP EDI Certification
- SAP Inventory Management Certification
- Worksoft Certify Certification
Community Service
- Reading Volunteer – Indianapolis Public Schools
- Board Member – Girls World
Awards
- ASN Project Recognition – Emergent
- Global Quality Award – Eli Lilly
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CONSULTANT, Technical PROGRAM MANAGER
cORDIS
01.2022 - Current
Director, IT Project Management (PMO) - Supply Chain
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
01.2021 - 01.2022
IT Program Manager Consultant
ZIMMER BIOMET
01.2019 - 01.2020
CEO
Grow Bar Organics
01.2017 - Current
Director of Information Technology
WÜrth Industry of North America
01.2016 - 01.2018
IT Program Manager Consultant to Eli Lilly
IBM
01.2011 - 01.2016
IT SAP Release/Program Manager
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2000 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Louisville
Certificate - Doing Business in China
Tsinghua University
Master of Business Administration - Management
Purdue University
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