Ed Groebe
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Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
Significant experience directly managing MDM projects and programs over the last 5
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years. Sample work includes a provincial-wide solution for Ontario, multi-phase
programs for two major technology companies, a multi-domain solution for a major
retail pharmacy chain, MDM-powered solutions for payers and many healthcare
engagements. Looking for a contract project or program management position.
Work Experience
Initiate Master Data Management – WW Practice Lead
4/1/10 – 4/22/11 at IBM
5/2006 – 3/30/10 Initiate Systems Inc. (acquired by IBM), Chicago, IL
Improved efficiency and profitability of service operations by implementing
creative solutions to optimize revenue, operating margin and utilization.
Directly participated in the sale of millions of services per year while supporting
license and service sales opportunities.
Managed the delivery of solutions in the healthcare and commercial markets
utilizing Initiate’s Master Data Management (MDM) products.
Personally led programs for strategic, complex customer engagements.
President
5/2004 – 5/2006 Innovative Technology Solutions, Inc, Hoffman Estates, IL
Specialized in web site design, e-commerce development and application
maintenance services for small business owners.
Director - Solutions Delivery
10/1998 - 4/2004 PeopleSoft, Westchester, IL
Managed the delivery of PeopleSoft Financial and Human Resource solutions
with combined values of up to $30 million dollars per year.
Lead role in managing teams of up to 100 or more consultants for the most
complex and strategic engagements.
Significant accomplishments included helping close $20+ million dollars in new
service business in 2002 and 2003.
Client Partner
9/1997 - 10/1998 Cambridge Technology Partners, Chicago, IL
Led a practice focused on data warehousing, business intelligence and on-line
analytical processing.
Used a fixed-price delivery approach and serviced clients in a wide variety of
industries including financial services, retail, steel and hospitality.
Regional Manager
8/1995 - 9/1997 Comshare, Chicago, IL
Exceeded revenue and operating margins through the delivery of consulting and
training services in the Midwest region. Primary product was Essbase.
Various roles
5/1988 - 8/1995 Household International (now HSBC), Prospect Heights, IL
Held a wide variety of managerial positions in accounting, operations and
marketing.
Education
Northern Illinois University,DeKalb, IL
MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
B.A. in Music
Skills
Business Development
Client Relationship Building
Complex Project Management
PeopleSoft Compass Implementation Methodology
Cambridge Technology Partners Rapid Application Development Methodology
Accenture Method One
Initiate Master Data Management
MS-Project, Excel, MS-Access, MS-Word
PeopleSoft 7.x and 8.x, PeopleTools, PeopleSoft EPM
Oracle, Oracle Express, MS-SQL Server, MySQL
MicroStrategy, Essbase, Informatica, Cognos, Brio, Crystal
Various eCommerce Solutions, Pay Per Click Marketing, Search Engine Optimization
Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, CSS, PHP, XHTML, XML