Open To Work
Sara Saloner
Program Manager
Prescott,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and finance expert with extensive experience leading multi-million-dollar initiatives and acquisition integrations. Specializes in HR transformation and cross-functional leadership, enhancing efficiency and strategic outcomes. Skilled in managing complex projects to align with organizational goals and meet stakeholder expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant, Program Manager
Solomon Edwards (Cisco Systems)
06.2023 - Current
- Led customer transition for Cisco's acquisition team, overseeing 17 active transitions to ensure seamless integration across sales, legal, and integration partners.
- Developed internal reporting infrastructure to enable clear tracking of all activities for leadership review.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and improve client satisfaction.
- Analyzed complex business processes to identify areas for operational improvement.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to guide consulting engagements and resource allocation.
HR Portfolio Senior Manager
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed $5M HR investment portfolio, providing strategic insights through monthly and quarterly reporting to Investment Executive Committee.
- Led HR transformation initiatives including process analysis, future-state design, and HR Service Center establishment.
- Facilitated collaboration between HR and ServiceNow technical team, streamlining transactional work processes to enhance Service Center operations.
- Oversaw HR Business Continuity and Risk plans across 10 business processes, integrating Boston Private Deferred Compensation Plan post-acquisition to ensure compliance and continuity.
Project Manager
Project Outlier (Bio-Pharma Client)
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed strategic and post-acquisition integration projects across business units and vendor partners, enhancing financial reporting processes.
- Directed internal projects to develop IT protocols and databases that supported timely pharma drug release.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely completion.
- Managed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for bio-pharma initiatives.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide project updates.
Strategic Consultant, Project Manager
Jack in the Box
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Led securitization project transferring ~$500M in assets into four legal entities, affecting 30+ IT systems and 6 departments, facilitating $1.2B in securitized assets.
- Managed Corporate Systems Applications team overseeing 15+ concurrent projects annually, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Developed strategic plans to improve operational efficiency across franchise locations.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities in the fast-food industry.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement strategies.
Director, Business Analytics
Eurofins DiscoverX
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed ~$130M annual revenue plan and bi-monthly forecasts during post-acquisition financial reporting transition across multiple business units.
- Coordinated cross-team efforts to integrate DiscoverX into Eurofins, enhancing collaboration and alignment.
- Directed cross-functional teams to enhance project execution and collaboration.
- Developed strategic plans aligning company goals with market trends and customer needs.
- Oversaw budget management to ensure efficient resource allocation and financial planning.
Senior Finance Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
12.2013 - 11.2017
- Managed $1B annual revenue plan and forecasting for North America Commercial, Biosciences Division, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
- Directed acquisition integrations of eBbioscience into Affymetrix and Affymetrix into Thermo Fisher Scientific; performed ROI and NPV analyses that informed corporate investment strategies.
- Oversaw $85 million in annual revenue as Senior Business Manager at eBioscience during and after its acquisition by Affymetrix, driving financial performance stability.
Finance Planning & Analysis Manager
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Produced annual budget and monthly forecasts for Professional Services BU (~$180M); aligned Product Development and Segment teams with sales cycle to enhance financial planning accuracy.
- Led data analysis initiatives to enhance decision-making processes.
- Developed predictive models using advanced analytics techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategies and objectives.
Senior Financial Analyst
Intuit, Inc.
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed $200M+ consolidated marketing budget, providing monthly variance reports and briefings to VP of Marketing and senior management.
- Analyzed financial data to inform strategic decision-making and planning.
- Developed financial models to project future revenue and expenses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning & Strategy
Sony Electronics, Inc.
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed Reader Revolution project, executing 2M+ trials across 32,000 events in 29 U.S. cities within 100 days, resulting in $12M budget success. Earned COO Award (2009) and two Silver Reggie Awards.
- Received COO Award (2010) for excellence in Consumer Fulfillment and CFO Award (2008) at Sony Business Conference, highlighting contributions to financial strategy and operational success.
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Developed financial models to forecast revenue and manage budgets effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with business goals.
Education
Professional Certificate in Finance -
UC San Diego Extension
San Diego, CA01-2006
M.P.A. - Emphasis in Finance Management
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-1999
B.A. - Political Science & French Literature
UC San Diego
San Diego, CA01-1994
Skills
- Project and program management
- Change management
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Cost performance analysis
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor management
- Organizational development
- Cross-functional leadership
- Cross-functional leadership
Timeline
Senior Consultant, Program Manager
Solomon Edwards (Cisco Systems)
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Project Outlier (Bio-Pharma Client)
03.2021 - 12.2021
HR Portfolio Senior Manager
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
02.2021 - 04.2023
Strategic Consultant, Project Manager
Jack in the Box
10.2018 - 11.2020
Director, Business Analytics
Eurofins DiscoverX
11.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Finance Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
12.2013 - 11.2017
Finance Planning & Analysis Manager
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)
03.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Financial Analyst
Intuit, Inc.
01.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning & Strategy
Sony Electronics, Inc.
03.2007 - 01.2011
Professional Certificate in Finance -
UC San Diego Extension
M.P.A. - Emphasis in Finance Management
San Diego State University
B.A. - Political Science & French Literature
UC San Diego