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Renee Jonat

Renee Jonat

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Transformational leader with a proven track record in establishing governance frameworks that significantly boost project success rates. Expertise in budget management and change management, resulting in measurable enhancements across various portfolios. Strong ability to drive organizational change and optimize resource allocation for improved outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSFORMATION & ENTERPRISE PMO

Avolta
East Rutherford, US
11.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded the company's transformation strategy, driving a 30% increase in operational efficiency and a 25% reduction in costs over a 3-year period through innovative process improvements and technology integration.
  • Directed a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects, including enterprise-wide digital transformations and organizational restructuring, resulting in a 40% boost in project delivery speed and a 20% increase in project success rates.
  • Led change management initiatives that facilitated smooth transitions during major organizational shifts, ensuring employee adoption and maintaining productivity levels through comprehensive training and communication plans.
  • Coordinated with senior executives and cross-functional teams to align project objectives with corporate strategy, ensuring that all initiatives were completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Engaged with key stakeholders, including regional and global executives, clients, and partners, to ensure alignment and support for transformation initiatives.

STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION & HEAD OF ENTERPRISE PMO, VICE PRESIDENT

Dufry Group
East Rutherford, US
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Leader of the North American merger integration, successfully combining two organization into one including culture, strategic vision, systems and key business process.
  • Personally led various initiatives to drive transformation in North American including rebuilding the organization post covid, key business transformations, KPI development and more.
  • Successfully created and implemented an IT PMO governance and structure which has driven large scale transformation on the overall project delivery methodology within both IT and the non-IT departments.
  • Owner of strategic external relationships, driving change and innovation, with a critical focused on revenue generation, to all areas of organization.
  • Developed both a local and Global project delivery methodology and project governance to drive standardization and significant improvements across the total business.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and controlled execution of the IT portfolio ($30m+) to ensure preservation of scope and protect delivery that is on time, on budget, using PMO standards and best practices.
  • Developed and led communication with C-Level local & global stakeholders, serving as the primary liaison for the PMO, fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Led development of 5-year strategies for IT organization including operational and capital expenses.
  • Drove a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and sharing of best practices in strategy implementation from within and outside the organization.
  • Developed mentorships with IT and non-IT associates via touch bases to continue professional growth.

DIRECTOR, DIGITAL PMO

Toys "R" Us
Wayne, US
11.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided leadership and governance over e-commerce and mobile projects for both Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us brands.
  • Actively managed the domestic and international Toys "R" Us & Babies "R" Us digital portfolios including assistance in creation of strategic roadmaps and management of budgets, cross-functional resource loading and vendor management.
  • Oversaw management of multiple complex enterprise level projects from inception through execution with internal and external teams of more than 40 members.
  • Digital portfolio projects included replacement of eCommerce platform (Radial ATG), Mobile App transition to in-house, continuous optimization of Path to Product, Checkout, Registry and Customer Profile management within desktop, desktop mobile and app platforms.
  • Created and maintained accountability for portfolio funding and budgets of up to $30 million per year as well as ensuring budget tracking, maintenance and reconciliation with Finance and C-suite level.
  • Developed standardized weekly status reports and stakeholder documentation to ensure consistency across Digital portfolio and reported weekly status directly to VP of Project Management.
  • Facilitated executive level portfolio updates including portfolio status updates, risk management/mitigation, and timeline impacts at SVP and Executive level.
  • Led on-going agile transformation within the internal and external TRU technology teams.

SENIOR IT PROGRAM MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN

J.Crew
New York, US
02.2015 - 09.2016
  • Actively managed the Supply Chain Technology Program including complete Omni-channel inventory visibility and availability, Merchandise Planning system upgrade, Global Supply Chain Visibility - factory to stores and 4-Wall Distribution Center automation.
  • Maintain accountability for project funding and program budgets of up to $15 million per year as well as ensuring budget tracking, maintenance and reconciliation with Finance.
  • Facilitate executive level stakeholder updates including program status, risk and timeline with direct integration and escalation at the senior executive level.
  • Completed full program resource loading including internal/external development and QA.
  • Fully comprehended and executed Waterfall, Agile and Kanban Project Management methodologies.
  • Manage a team of seven full time employees and two consultants.

IT PROGRAM MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN

J.Crew
New York, US
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Oversaw Omnichannel transition initiatives included technical implementation of a Centralized Inventory View, Distressed Inventory Opportunities, Single Swipe, and Omni Planning and Allocation Tools.
  • Oversaw IT Supply Chain Initiatives including launching a new Distribution Center with 3rd Party Innotrack, Space Optimization to create a redundant 3rd party facility, Shipping Sorter replacement and the integration of Canadian store distribution in house.
  • Led J.Crew's entire initiative to exit third-party logistics provider (3PL) after roof collapse, enabling customer order fulfillment throughout and assuring inventory accuracy.
  • Prepared stakeholder level documentation including status reports, risk assessments, budget tracking, etc.
  • Managed a team of four direct reports and a large team of consultants.

IT PROJECT MANAGER, ECOMMERCE

J.Crew
New York, US
01.2008 - 02.2014
  • Led the $14 million initial Omnichannel implementation with Manhattan Systems which realized 100% return on investment in one year.
  • Launched new brand websites for both Madewell and J.Crew Factory stores.
  • Upgraded existing Call Center and Website with Blue Martini, including infrastructure hardware.
  • Oversaw the opening of a new Call Center.
  • Played an integral role in the technical international expansion of J.Crew eCommerce.

Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Cost Control
  • Cost Reduction
  • Governance
  • Agile
  • Change Management
  • Partnerships
  • Collaboration
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Digital transformation
  • Portfolio governance
  • Strategic planning

Websites

Volunteer Experience

  • Everytown Moms Demand Action, 01/01/21, Current
  • Dana Farber Jimmy Fund, 01/01/21, Current

Timeline

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSFORMATION & ENTERPRISE PMO

Avolta
11.2023 - Current

STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION & HEAD OF ENTERPRISE PMO, VICE PRESIDENT

Dufry Group
07.2018 - 11.2023

DIRECTOR, DIGITAL PMO

Toys "R" Us
11.2016 - 05.2018

SENIOR IT PROGRAM MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN

J.Crew
02.2015 - 09.2016

IT PROGRAM MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN

J.Crew
02.2014 - 02.2015

IT PROJECT MANAGER, ECOMMERCE

J.Crew
01.2008 - 02.2014

Liberty University

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