Project Manager Management

Sander Helder, m.sc.

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Centennial, CO 80112

Phone: 303-***-****

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Results-focused Project Manager eager to contribute solid background in

Information Technology and Continuous Improvement toward supporting a

dynamic company in optimizing bottom-line performance.

Profile

Adept at achieving excellent and sustainable results via SDLC, ITIL and

Lean Six Sigma methods. Substantial experience in business and requirements

analysis, change/transition management, team leadership, and test

management. Highly skilled in developing, testing, implementing and

validating state-of-the-art IT systems. Excel in managing multi-million

dollar budgets, identifying cost savings, determining project risk and

scope, and preparing reports. Highly accomplished in conceptualizing,

defining, and instituting business strategies to accelerate company growth

and capitalize on emerging technologies. Proven ability to motivate teams,

resolve conflicts, elevate morale, and steer personnel to achieve

excellence.

Key Achievements:

. Project-managed $5M automated systems solution for pharmaceutical

company inclusive of installing ITIL processes, vendor relations,

budget administration, quality control, and deployment.

. Captured $14M in annual savings for oil and gas industry client while

improving on-time delivery by 50% and streamlining documentation by

40%.

. Identified $17M in annual savings for aviation client, enhancing

throughput by 40%, quality by 50%, and security-related delays by 95%.

. Produced $3.1M annual benefit for food packaging client over multiple

sites, successfully expediting throughput by 20% and fortifying

maintenance compliance by 50%.

. Exceeded a $3M business case for food processing client, while

improving maintenance and sanitation process. Increases efficiency by

30%.

. Boosted on-time delivery for pharmaceutical laboratory by 30% and

dramatically advanced warehouse lead-time by 60% through proficiency

in Six Sigma and Lean techniques.

Professional Experience

Celerant Consulting, USA & Europe, Nov 2005 to present

Project Manager

. Spearheaded continuous improvement projects across broad-scope

industries from initial analysis and project definition to successful

and timely delivery and closure.

. Demonstrated exemplary leadership talents in directing, motivating,

mentoring and supervising cross-functional project teams of between 20

and 40 personnel.

. Cultivated, nurtured and maintained effective and cooperative

relationships with stakeholders.

. Devised project plans and budgets, monitored adherence, identified and

assessed risks, and oversaw change management.

. Employed rigorous and creative problem solving skills to enable rapid

assimilation and resolution of complex problems.

Moved to the USA in November 2007; work as contractor since June 2010

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Professional Experience continued ...

Merck Sharp & Dohme, The Netherlands, Dec 2002 to Oct 2005

Computer Validation Manager

. Steered site compliance with company validation guidelines and system

life cycle methodology, as well as conformance to FDA regulations for

GMP information systems.

. Collaboratively developed, implemented and administered corporate

policies and procedures regarding automated system life cycle.

. Leveraged sharp attention to detail in conducting quality audits and

validating implemented automated systems and procedures.

. Drove continuous improvement initiatives to optimize computer

validation.

. Championed development, implementation and validation of major IT

systems including ITIL processes within defined timelines, budget and

quality.

LogicaCMG, The Netherlands, July 1999 to Nov 2002

IT Project Manager / Test Manager

. Exhibited outstanding versatility in spearheading various initiatives

across several industries.

. Established test department consisting of four test coordinators and

formulated highly structured processes, procedures, tools and

training.

. Proactively implemented ITIL processes to significantly improve test

management process.

. As Test Manager, directed 61 testers and test coordinators in ERP

project (SAP), facilitating seamless process from unit test to user

acceptance test.

. Commended for achieving an extremely systematic and controlled test

approach in documents and internal personnel.

. Navigated development and deployment of new ERP release (Oracle),

efficiently coordinating 30 programmers, analysts and testers, and

exercising strong multi-tasking abilities to oversee planning, budget,

quality and execution.

Prior background includes role as IT Project Manager in the health care

industry in The Netherlands.

Education

Master's Degree, Business Management, Information Management, Erasmus

University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1997

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, TH Rijswijk, The Netherlands,

1994

Professional Development & Certifications

Six Sigma Black Belt 2006

Lean Manufacturing 2005

Pharmaceutical Techniques and Good Automated Manufacturing Practices

2005

Project Management Professional (Certified Prince2 Practitioner)

2002

ITIL Foundations 2001

Test Frame Test Management 2001

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