Benjamin M. Smith, pmp

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144 610-***-****

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Project Management

Results-driven Project Manager with demonstrated expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to steer various initiatives from conception through completion, consistently ensuring quality performance and timely delivery.

Proactive self-starter and leader with a proven track record of performance in complying to established policies, procedures, standards, methods, processes, and contractual requirements. Solid skills in organizing and coordinating projects with appropriate personnel and vendors while exemplifying the highest standards of performance and functional expertise. Strong analytical and problem solving proficiencies, coupled with ability to quickly and effectively resolve technical problems and issues. Strong written and oral communication skills; hold instrumental role in fostering highly effective relationships and collaborating with individuals at every level.

Core competencies include:

M3 ERP Implementations

Global Manufacturing Operations

Strategic Program/Project Planning & Execution

Sourcing & Procurement Processes

Business Relationship Management

Business /Requirements Analysis

Best-in-Class Technology Solutions

Presentation Development & Delivery

Staff Training, Coaching & Mentoring

Complex Project Implementations

Key Stakeholder Reporting

SLDC / Waterfall Methodologies

Professional Experience

ZODIAC AEROSPACE GROUP, Aston, PA

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, 1/2009 to Present

Manage teams of up to 30 in executing all phases of the project lifecycle from inception through closure for new application development, new system functionality, and implementation of third-party applications, ensuring quality and timely completion. Act as point of contact to all parties, including key stakeholders, project team, business partners, and Zodiac Group Management. Facilitate business process re-engineering and process improvements. Create and deliver project presentations. Devise and implement project plans, including risk management. Keep key stakeholders apprised of project status, milestones, and deliverables. Develop project management reports. Coordinate and lead project team meetings.

Directed numerous successful projects consisting of M3 ERP implementations:

M3 Java Project Mexico

Corporate Carve out to a new financial division

M3 Java Project Canada

M3 Java Project USA

Migration from Movex RPG 12.4 to M3 Java

Aero Safety BU Global migration from Movex RPG 12.4 to M3 Java

E-Sales Implementation

Led other various projects consisting of :

EDI Integration with major airline customer

Development of NCR Item Reporting Database and Application with major airline customer

Creation of new functionality and enhancements in M3 ERP system

Played an integral role in developing migration validation Hyperion reports and M3 ERP implementation approach for new and version upgrade.

Trained new project managers and business analyst on various implementation approaches.

Recognized as only member of team to hold PMP certification.

ZODIAC AEROSPACE GROUP, Aston, PA

M3 DOMAIN LEAD, 10/2007 to 12/2009

Oversaw training in and deployment of M3 ERP application in areas of Manufacturing, Sales & Purchasing, Distribution, Warehousing, and Inventory software modules, as well as associated training requirements for Pre-Implementation and End User. Steered Domain Teams in analyzing current business processes and executing Redesign and Re-engineering process to enhance operations.

Directed three successful projects as Sales & Purchasing Domain Lead, demonstrating solid understanding of logistics, product data, manufacturing, and finance.

ZODIAC AEROSPACE GROUP, Aston, PA

M3 ERP SUPPORT ANALYST, 5/2006 to 9/2009

Provided best-in-class support to 12 business units on M3 ERP application. Troubleshot and identified corrective actions. Established KPI reports for support response.

Spearheaded development initiatives for the design and implementation of a global support database, implemented and utilized still as best-practice process by company today.

Designed and implemented Hyperion reporting tool for new Zodiac BU, encompassing ETL process of Oracle-based data to SQL-based configuration; additionally, devised key BU reports for global utilization and trained end-users in US and UAE on Hyperion reporting tool.

R AND B INC., Montgomery, PA

BUSINESS ANALYST, 8/2005 to 3/2006

Served as a Business Analyst supporting the QAD / MFG PRO ERP Application. Worked with remote location on implementing a warehouse management system. Supported local users on ERP issues and new enhancements.

APPLIED PROGRAMMING, Brooklyn, NY

PROJECT MANAGER & CONSULTANT, 2/2003 to 6/2004

Implemented the SynQuest Advanced Planning and Scheduling software product for a $250M Electrical Systems manufacturer over three months, which led to an additional contract for $225K.

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Earlier employment included ...

JANIS GROUP, New Rochelle Park, NJ; SENIOR ERP CONSULTANT

DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Philadelphia, PA; SENIOR ERP CONSULTANT

INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEMS, Litchfield, CT; PROJECT DIRECTOR & SENIOR CONSULTANT

NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, Radnor, PA; INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT BROKER

Education & Credential

Catholic University of America, Washington, DC; Coursework in Electrical Engineering

Professional Credential: Project Management Institute – PMP Certification (2016)

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