Mary Lauber
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Experienced IT professional with proven experience leading large IT initiatives, including planning & selection, application architecture, IT operations, and resource management. Strong business acumen with ability to integrate technology with business needs. Experience working with large global teams driving global transformation initiatives designed to achieve business needs
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President - ERP Technical Operations & PM
3M Company
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Led Global SAP IT Organization responsible for SAP ERP Eco-System Operations including SAP Basis Team, HANA Database Team, Quality Assurance, ERP Release Management, Testing Governance & Methodology, SAP Production System Health & Performance Monitoring, SAP Security & Internal Controls Mgmt
- Managed global team consisting of 300+ team members with 8 direct reports
- Collaborated with 3M IT Infrastructure, Cloud Platform and Corporate Security Teams to ensure SAP ERP Eco-system performance, stability/health, risk management and adherence to corporate security policies
- Strong partnership with 3M Business stakeholders to deliver IT Technologies that meet strategic initiatives driving business requirements
- Responsible for 3M/SAP Contract Negotiations along with other 3rd Party Suppliers & Vendors
IT Business Lead – Electronics & Energy Business Group
3M Company
08.2015 - 10.2017
- IT Liaison for Electronics & Energy Business Group (EEBG)
- Responsible for identification of IT products/solutions & implementation for EEBG Business Operations
ERP Center of Excellence – SAP Global Program Leader
3M Company
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Responsible for SAP ERP Global Deployment Release Schedule
- Ownership of Global SAP Deployment Methodology including timelines & key milestones
- Leadership of Global Release Leads
ERP Center of Excellence – SAP European Release Lead
3M Company
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Lead SAP European COE Deployment – Creation of new legal Entity and SAP Deployment within EMEA Distribution Centers
ERP Center of Excellence – SAP Finance IT Lead
3M Company
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Led SAP IT Finance Team with initial 3M SAP Deployment in Taipei, Taiwan
- Partnered with Accenture, 3M Solution Integration to collect Finance business requirements, create configuration documents, execute cross-functional testing, user acceptance testing, training documents and provided production support at go-live
IT Director – HR & Financial Systems
Tennant Company
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Responsible for Global SAP HR & Financial Systems, including technical upgrades, new functionality deployment, testing and production support
- Leadership of Global IT Team
SAP Senior Consultant
pragmatek consulting company
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Worked with multiple SAP companies focusing on Finance, HR and technical system support
- Project Management leadership & Program Management
IT Director
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota
08.1998 - 07.2006
- Responsible for SAP ERP Solutions, including new deployments, technical upgrades, delivery of new functionality, system health & performance
- Management of IT Team including Basis, ABAP Developers, and IT System Analysts
Senior IT Business Analyst
US Bank NA
07.1987 - 08.1998
- IT Business Liaison for US Bank Business Groups and Personal Trust Organization
- Led IT Projects from business requirements gathering, system documentation, testing and production support
Education
College of St. Thomas - Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting
College of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN01.1987
Skills
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Enterprise Architecture
- Information Security
- Software Development (SDLC)
- SOX Compliance & IT Controls
- Change Management
- Outsourcing
- IT Governance
- Supplier/Vendor Contract Management & Negotiations
- Global Program & Project Management Experience
- Leadership of Large Global Project Teams
- Budget Management & Planning
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
- Risk management
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant Exam
- BCBSM Advanced Leadership Program at Carlson School of Management
- 3M Advanced Leadership Program
Timeline
Vice President - ERP Technical Operations & PM
3M Company
10.2017 - 07.2024
IT Business Lead – Electronics & Energy Business Group
3M Company
08.2015 - 10.2017
ERP Center of Excellence – SAP Global Program Leader
3M Company
03.2014 - 08.2015
ERP Center of Excellence – SAP European Release Lead
3M Company
08.2012 - 03.2014
ERP Center of Excellence – SAP Finance IT Lead
3M Company
01.2010 - 08.2012
IT Director – HR & Financial Systems
Tennant Company
01.2009 - 12.2009
SAP Senior Consultant
pragmatek consulting company
07.2006 - 12.2008
IT Director
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota
08.1998 - 07.2006
Senior IT Business Analyst
US Bank NA
07.1987 - 08.1998
- Certified Public Accountant Exam
- BCBSM Advanced Leadership Program at Carlson School of Management
- 3M Advanced Leadership Program
College of St. Thomas - Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting
College of St. Thomas
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