Hi, I’m
Matt Misiak
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Dynamic Senior Product Manager adept at product enhancement and road-mapping strategy. Driven to increase revenue and product awareness through strategic marketing initiatives and SEO prowess. Aiming to secure a new role in which to utilize 25 years of IT Project Leadership and quality performance.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dell Technologies
Senior Product Manager
02.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Product Manager for Mission Critical corporate telemetry application supporting customer upgrades from legacy software to next gen Telemetry data collection software
- Manage Developers, business requirements, customer support
- Communicate with Business partners, Dell Leadership and customers
- Understand customer needs
- Define product vision and strategy
- Create and maintain product roadmap
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Prioritize features
- Manage product backlog
- Ensure great user experience
- Track key metrics.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
- Oversaw internal product team employees and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners.
- Created product positioning strategies designed to achieve optimal market penetration.
Dell Technologies
Senior Program/Project Manager
10.2016 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Leading program Level implementations (Converged Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Business Continuity Technology and Storage Infrastructure) at several large customers
- Program and project level communication to multiple levels of customer and internal teams
- Managing project financials
- Working with Enterprise Customers to set strategic direction for IT Department Projects
- 3rd Party Vendor/Partner and customer integration.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
EMC Corporation
Senior Project Manager
04.2012 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Leading program Level implementations (Converged Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Business Continuity Technology and Storage Infrastructure) at several large customers in the Great Lake Area region
- Program and project level communication to multiple levels of customer and internal teams
- Managing project financials
- Working with Enterprise Customers to set strategic direction for IT Department Projects
- 3rd Party Vendor/Partner and customer integration.
Accretive Solutions
Project Manager
11.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Project Manager Information Technology Corporate Services
- Including: Legal Department Support for Document Management and eDiscovery
- Finance Department Support for Oracle Upgrade
- Finance Department Support for Expense Reporting System Upgrade
- System Cutover Management.
Accretive Solutions
Project Manager
04.2011 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Project Manager Chrysler Financial Brand Name Transition Project
- Including: Email Domain Migration from Chrysler Financial to TD Auto Finance
- Business Process Management
- Vendor Integration
- System Cutover Management.
Accretive Solutions
Project Manager
11.2010 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Project Manager Delphi Payroll Project
- Including: Business Process Management
- Vendor Integration
- System Cutover Management.
Dell Computer Corporation
Infrastructure Project Manager
01.2007 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Project Manager for CIO IT infrastructure projects
- Including: End of Life Server Reduction efforts
- Server Reduction via Virtualization
- MQ reduction efforts
- Storage Migrations
- Oracle Upgrades.
Dell Computer Corporation
Project Manager
03.2009 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Drove projects to improve Dell manufacturing supply chain management through development and deployment of a new cross-functional software application that provided real-time manufacturing data
- Project Manager responsible for implementation of the Plant Floor Tracking system within all Dell Inc
- Manufacturing Centers
- Co-managed initiative to begin migrating mission critical manufacturing tracking system from mainframe to a windows based platform
- Project included proof of concept work, performance testing, and training and deployment to the pilot factory.
Dell Computer Corporation
Development Leader
01.2007 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Technical project leader responsible for implementation of the Plant Floor Tracking system within all Dell Inc
- Manufacturing Centers
- Worked directly with the Operational customer to implement changes and troubleshoot system concerns
- Liaison between the technical team and manufacturing end users
- Facilitated issue resolution in Project Status/Issue Resolution meetings
- Developed technical solutions when needed.
General Motors
Wireless Business Development Leader
01.2002 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Responsible for developing and selling wireless solutions for Flint Metal Center, Metal Fab Division, GM Manufacturing globally and external EDS customers
- Developed solutions utilizing 802.11x wireless devices, multiple systems on multiple platforms, utilizing many enabling technologies
- Facilitated strategic planning meetings with both GM and EDS leadership to define wireless solution needs
- Provided technical and project management direction for projects currently underway and consulting for future projects
- Managed and directed internal (EDS/GM) and external suppliers to ensure project goals and timelines are met
- Evaluated vendors and products to ensure the right technology and services are being used for said projects
- Developed projects for both Manufacturing and office environments ranging from enterprise level Mobile Solutions to plant floor Material Tracking solutions.
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
General Motors
Plant Floor Systems Implementation Leader
01.1998 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Technical project leader responsible for implementation of the Plant Monitoring and Control System on 20 production lines at Flint Metal Center
- Worked directly with the GM customer to implement changes and troubleshoot system concerns
- Scope included PM&C application written in Cimplicity, the SQL Server Database, and the Wavepoint environment
- Liaison between the technical EDS team and manufacturing end users
- Facilitated issue resolution in Project Status/Issue Resolution meetings.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
General Motors
Powertrain Y2K Divisional Project Manager
02.1999 - 02.2000
Job overview
- Single point project leader contact to both GM and EDS Director level management and site coordinators/managers
- Managed and monitored status of readiness procedures and deadlines
- Instituted procedures to follow and organized the group in this 22-site effort
- Held weekly meetings with all 22 site coordinators and presented weekly to upper level management.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
General Motors
PM&C Support @ Pontiac East Truck
09.1998 - 02.1999
Job overview
- Supported the production team within the Truck Plant Pontiac
- Worked directly with the GM customer to implement changes and troubleshoot assembly concerns
- Recognized with award for such efforts and successes within this assignment.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
MESA International
Systems Engineer
06.1996 - 12.1997
Job overview
- Directed a team of systems engineers, sales personal, and suppliers to implement software systems in manufacturing plants throughout the nation
- Managed full cycle project management including selling software/hardware systems, obtaining competitive quotes from manufacturing suppliers, supplier quality analysis, implementation of systems within plants, and resolving payable issues with vendors and customers
- Daily customer interaction, use of project management skills, buyer experience obtained, and manufacturing productivity and cost targeting experience gained.
Education
Central Michigan UniversityMt. Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Science from Management Information Systems/Computer Science
12.1994
Skills
- Expert product manager/owner for 18yrs
- Ability to develop integrated project schedules including tasks, milestones, resources assignments, and task dependencies resulting in a clear understanding of critical path activities
- Proficient in leading cross functional collaboration teams with technical and business members, senior executives, and geographically dispersed resources, consultants, and vendors
- Polished communicator Adept at translating strategic objectives into workable requirements and profitable tactics Skilled at customer communications and problem-solving
- System installations
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Project Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Infrastructure Planning
- Project lifecycle management
Family, Golf, and God
Work/life balance plays directly into personal productivity and creative problem solving in the workplace.
Timeline
Senior Program/Project Manager
Dell Technologies
10.2016 - 04.2021
Senior Project Manager
EMC Corporation
04.2012 - 10.2016
Project Manager
Accretive Solutions
04.2011 - 06.2011
Project Manager
Accretive Solutions
11.2010 - 03.2012
Project Manager
Accretive Solutions
11.2010 - 02.2011
Project Manager
Dell Computer Corporation
03.2009 - 10.2009
Senior Product Manager
Dell Technologies
02.2007 - Current
Infrastructure Project Manager
Dell Computer Corporation
01.2007 - 10.2010
Development Leader
Dell Computer Corporation
01.2007 - 03.2009
Wireless Business Development Leader
General Motors
01.2002 - 01.2007
Powertrain Y2K Divisional Project Manager
General Motors
02.1999 - 02.2000
PM&C Support @ Pontiac East Truck
General Motors
09.1998 - 02.1999
Plant Floor Systems Implementation Leader
General Motors
01.1998 - 01.2007
Systems Engineer
MESA International
06.1996 - 12.1997
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Management Information Systems/Computer Science