Michael Matthews
Program Management Professional
Boonville,United States
Summary
I am a seasoned management professional with over 25 years of expertise, excelling in contract and program management, project leadership, and business information systems. Strong skillset in strategic planning, problem identification, and resolution. Have a proven track record of driving bottom-line results in international and domestic business environments. I am recognized for proficiency in new business integrations, process standardization, and cost reduction initiatives. I am adept at leveraging technology to solve business challenges. The top five Gallup strengths are: strategic, individualization, responsibility, achiever, and developer. My skillsets come from a unique life experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Project Controls Manager
Caterpillar Inc
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2019 - Current
- Manage a global project control team across the USA and UK, overseeing a portfolio of 100+ projects, most exceeding 1 million USD
- Proven ability to navigate complexities, ensuring successful project execution through seasoned leadership
- Drive the development of cutting-edge health reporting tools for enhanced project visibility across the global portfolio
- Applied innovation and technology for more informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation to project execution teams
- Develop workplace automation initiatives, demonstrating a visionary approach to project management efficiency
- Designed and implemented advanced systems using the Microsoft Power Platform, leading to streamlined processes and improved outcomes
- Office 365 Administrator for a network of 90+ SharePoint sites, showcasing proficiency in Project Online administration for 175 users in global locations
- Provided leadership in business system integration, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimized information flows and reporting.
Business Integration Champion
Caterpillar Inc
Houston, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Drive the development and management of strategic start-up initiatives for the Caterpillar Microgrid/Hybrid Energy business in the sales and execution phases of the solution delivery lifecycle
- Demonstrated a results-driven approach, emphasizing a commitment to achieving tangible and impactful outcomes
- Navigated the establishment of crucial 'rules and tools' for Caterpillar's entry into the renewable energy sector
- Showcase expertise in crafting foundational project execution frameworks and information systems, laying the groundwork for sustainable and effective business practices
- Led and orchestrated key supplier integration activities, ensuring the seamless collaboration of external partners into mainstream Caterpillar operations
- Played a pivotal role in championing cultural change within the organization, fostering a collaborative and unified approach to the way of working
- Served as the Electric Power Division Champion in the enterprise move to Office 365, playing an instrumental role in advancing enterprise-wide digital transformation
- Established and led global superuser communities, showcasing proficiency in training and fostering user adoption with strategic guidance.
Manager, Project Controls
Caterpillar Inc
Houston, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed a diverse and extensive global project portfolio of multi-million-dollar reciprocating engine power plant projects, applying seasoned expertise in project controls to ensure effective project execution and reporting delivery across global locations
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing tools, systems, and training methods to enhance project management efficiency
- Championed internal process improvement projects, showcasing a commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness within the project controls domain
- Delivered Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reporting that served as crucial input for evaluating and optimizing project performance
- Led a team of Project Controls Specialists and Deputy Project Managers in the USA, Germany, and Romania, demonstrating global leadership acumen
- Applied management and leadership skills to foster collaboration across diverse cultural landscapes, ensuring cohesive and successful project operations.
Project Manager, Business Systems and SaaS
GE Energy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Successfully delivered organizational-wide technology solutions, strategically focusing on business systems interfaces to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Applied expertise in business information systems utilizing the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, driving impactful technological advancements
- Led continuous business and sales process reviews, showcasing a proactive approach to optimizing processes with data-driven insights across the entire sales cycle
- Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to streamline front-end business operations, ensuring optimal performance and setting the stage for successful project execution.
Project Manager, SAP
GE Energy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed SAP stability efforts, application development, and change management activities
- Responsible for the authorization concept and user permission management in the North America tenant
- Managed helpdesk with 10 off-shore developers for North America SAP developments after global deployment.
Project Manager, Construction
Converteam, Inc
Pittsburgh, United States
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Led a construction management team, including estimators, for the ThyssenKrupp Steel mill mega-project in Calvert, AL, demonstrating adept leadership in large-scale construction endeavors
- Applied a diverse skill set in construction estimating to optimize material procurement and delivery processes, contributing to the success of a multi-million-dollar electrical prime contract
- Coordinated construction engineering design and services subcontract, showcasing expertise in risk management and design cost optimization
- Successfully reduced subcontracting risk and design-related change orders by 14 MUSD through estimating and aggressive change management, highlighting strategic project management skills
- Obtained a General Contractor license for the State of Alabama in 2009, emphasizing a commitment to professional development and regulatory compliance outside of the core skillset
- Positioned as a qualified and licensed contracting professional and Project Manager within the construction industry.
Manager, Process Development
Converteam, Inc
Pittsburgh, United States
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed the process office, overseeing a broad spectrum of process development initiatives, repositories, and tools within Converteam, Inc
- Champion of Corporate Continuous Improvement Program North America
- Played a pivotal role in fostering continuous improvement initiatives across North America, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
- Due diligence and targeted business operating adjustments ahead of the acquisition by GE through the successful delivery of multiple internal projects.
Process Implementation Manager
Wartsila Corporation
Helsinki, Finland
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Served as the US representative for the Global ERP deployment project based in Vaasa, Finland, demonstrating leadership in overseeing SAP deployments across multiple countries, including Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, and the USA
- Implemented global SAP processes with a specific focus on Project Systems (PS), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Materials Management (MM) modules, ensuring alignment with the enterprise deployment plan
- Led data migration efforts from legacy tools to SAP in multiple countries, ensuring a seamless transition and accuracy in information transfer from legacy systems
- Played a key role in establishing Project Management Institute (PMI) execution structures within SAP Project Systems (PS), aligning project management practices with industry standards on an international level
- Conducted application training in multiple countries, showcasing a global perspective in knowledge dissemination in SAP PS, SD, and CS modules
- Conducted SAP training in the global key user network, taking charge of training the trainers and ensuring a cascading effect of knowledge throughout the organization
- Responsible for the creation of global training materials for PS and SD modules, emphasizing a standardized and comprehensive approach to training delivery, and fostering a consistent understanding of SAP processes.
Manager, Project Controls and Estimating
Wartsila North America, Inc.
Annapolis, MD
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Led a team of five estimators for the delivery of project execution proposals for reciprocating engine power plants, utilizing diesel and gas technologies across the USA
- Key player in the cost of the 'Americanization' of Finnish power plant designs in Colorado, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, collaborating with power utilities to adapt designs to meet local standards and preferences
- Led the team in reducing project costs on multiple EPC power plant projects exceeding +90 MUSD, demonstrating strategic cost management skills
- Established a project management core team during the corporate relocation from Annapolis, MD, to Houston, TX, showcasing adaptability and leadership in navigating organizational changes
- Implemented remote monitoring of project execution activities utilizing Primavera planning tools and Citrix remote connectivity tools, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to project management.
Education
Prerequisites Electrical Engineering -
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate in Management -
University of Southern Indiana
Computer Engineering Technology -
Tampa Technical Institute
Coal Mining Reclamation Technology -
University of Kentucky
Skills
- Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, and Planning
- Problem Identification and Resolution
- Business Information Systems Management
- Business Partnerships and Collaboration
- People Management and Leadership
- Project Controls and Cost Estimating
- Global Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Project Controls Manager
Caterpillar Inc
01.2019 - Current
Business Integration Champion
Caterpillar Inc
01.2014 - 01.2019
Manager, Project Controls
Caterpillar Inc
01.2012 - 01.2014
Project Manager, Business Systems and SaaS
GE Energy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Project Manager, SAP
GE Energy
01.2009 - 01.2011
Project Manager, Construction
Converteam, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
Manager, Process Development
Converteam, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2008
Process Implementation Manager
Wartsila Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2007
Manager, Project Controls and Estimating
Wartsila North America, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2003
Prerequisites Electrical Engineering -
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate in Management -
University of Southern Indiana
Computer Engineering Technology -
Tampa Technical Institute
Coal Mining Reclamation Technology -
University of Kentucky
Certification
PMI PMP (Project Management Professional) 2003
References
References available upon request.
Professional Profiles
- LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelamatthewspmp
- Bold Profile, https://bold.pro/my/michael%2Dmatthews%2D240125153606/367
Activities
I enjoy spending time with my family, aerial photography, video editing, playing guitar, reading, and geocaching.
References
References available upon request.