Michael Jebber
Silver Lake,OH
Summary
An accomplished, proactive leader with an outstanding record of leading organizations from mid-size to Fortune 500s to optimize profitability and growth by forging key relationships and executing strategic and tactical objectives. Motivational manager with expertise in growing/retaining large dedicated operational teams to generate millions in increased EBITA and cost savings. Proven ability to build adaptable teams and processes, enhancing organizational performance. An energetic, hands-on leader, creating organizations that flex to changing strategies and market shifts. A trusted leader/collaborator/bridge builder with exceptional interpersonal and communication talents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership and Continuous Improvement Consultant
Agile Meridian
Greater Cleveland, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Guided 50+ executives from mid-size to Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries, delivering operational improvements of 10% to 40% in time and cost
- Created adaptable operating environments preventing market disruptions and increasing alignment, achieving EBITDA returns of up to 24%
- Trained PMOs to enhance project transparency and delivery, improving timelines by up to 50%
- 50% faster integrations on two PE acquisitions, double-digit sales, and EBITDA returns annually on three M&A transactions
Lean and Agile Consultant
Cardinal 6, LLC
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio
09.2013 - Current
- Provided consulting to manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and tech executives, improving profitability and operations
- New Products delivered 50% faster (18mo to 9mo) through product value-stream optimizations
- Deployed innovative operating environments and guided Lean and Agile transformations, resulting in significant EBITDA growth and process improvements
- Service delivery increased by over 50% through operations optimizations of 23%
Program Executive
Strategy Execution, A Korn Ferry Company
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed and launched Lean and Agile curriculum for global clients, doubling company revenue in the category and increasing client engagement success metrics by 18%
- Supported sales and marketing teams in positioning training programs for global companies such as BP, Exxon, NASDAQ, Adidas, and more
Program Executive
LeanDog
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Doubled company revenue for consulting and improved client success scoring through operational improvements, expanded content offerings, and new market opportunities generated by Lean and Agile coaching practices and the addition of a new Business Agility model
- Key clients included Sherwin Williams, Key Bank, Moen, Electrolux, MTD, and more
Director, Technology Strategy
Fidelity National Financial
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Spearheaded Lean and Agile transformations for five divisions, including offshore teams in India and Canada, improving project success rates and reducing defects by 15%
- Increased operational capacity of software organization by 200% without additional headcount by training, coaching, and implementing Lean principles into workflows
Agile PMO Manager
Fidelity National Financial
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Transformed PMO practices, improving project success rates from 25% to 70% and reducing delivery times by 30%-60%
- Streamlined project management processes, doubling annual projects delivered while reducing in-progress projects by 30%
Scrum Master
Fidelity National Financial
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2007 - 12.2011
- Improved software delivery cycles from 4 to 20 releases annually, reducing technical debt and enhancing collaboration between business and IT teams
- Increasing the flow of features by 40% by bridging traditional gaps between stakeholders, management, IT, release, support, and implementation
IT Manager (4 yrs) / Head of Merchandising (4 yrs) / Financial Analyst (3 yrs)
Westco Group Inc.
Akron, Ohio
08.1998 - 09.2002
- Modernized IT infrastructure, reducing product lead times from 2.5 months to 2 weeks and increasing inventory turnover from 4x to 20x annually
- Detected and prevented $25K in monthly inventory theft through data analysis and process improvements and worked with law enforcement to halt and prosecute offenders
- Designed, contracted, managed, and implemented custom Inventory Forecasting, Purchasing, and Tracking software, which decreased stock outages by 75% and increased gross margins on total revenue by 3-8% year over year
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Akron
05-1992
Skills
- Process Optimization Leadership
- Efficiency Improvement
- Crucial Conversations
- Dispute Mediation
- People Maturation Strategies
- Lean Program Management
- Product Management
- Product Lifecycle Proficiency
- Proficient in SDLC Processes
- Value Stream Optimization
- Lean Transformation Expertise
- Agile Project Management
- Organizational Change Management
- M&A Integration Strategy and Incorporation
- Private Equity Performance Optimization
- Family Office Optimization
- Product Innovation Expertise
- Product Launch Strategy
- C-Suite Guidance
- Board Leadership Experience
Accomplishments
- 5x or greater reoccurring annual ROI for all delivered outcomes since 2015.
- 20+ innovative/adaptable operating environments, creating more than $100M in value.
- EBITDA returns growth (as high as 24%) to PE, holding companies, and owners since 2015.
- $10M in operating capital for high-impact projects generated through optimization efforts.
- New Products delivered 50% faster (18mo to 9mo) through value-stream optimizations.
- Supply chain achieved $5 million in annual cost savings through restructuring processes.
- Service delivery increased by over 50% through operations optimizations of 23%.
- Helped 100s of individuals and over 30 companies "deliver amazing!"
Certification
- Duke CE Advanced Technology Leadership Program (Certified Facilitator)
- MindGym Leadership and Performance Management Programs (Certified Facilitator)
- Scrum Alliance, ICAgile, Kanban University, SAFe 3.0
Board Member and Advisory Roles
- Board Member and Advisory
- Lunum | Jan 2022 - Present | Chicago, Illinois
- Learning Tree International | Oct 2023 - Present | Herndon, Virginia
- MindGym | Aug 2024 - Present | London, England
- Endorsements & Recommendations: These are available on LinkedIn.
Timeline
Leadership and Continuous Improvement Consultant
Agile Meridian
01.2021 - Current
Program Executive
Strategy Execution, A Korn Ferry Company
05.2017 - 12.2019
Lean and Agile Consultant
Cardinal 6, LLC
09.2013 - Current
Program Executive
LeanDog
05.2013 - 04.2017
Director, Technology Strategy
Fidelity National Financial
05.2011 - 05.2013
Agile PMO Manager
Fidelity National Financial
01.2010 - 12.2012
Scrum Master
Fidelity National Financial
06.2007 - 12.2011
IT Manager (4 yrs) / Head of Merchandising (4 yrs) / Financial Analyst (3 yrs)
Westco Group Inc.
08.1998 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Akron
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