Project Manager

KIM P. KRAUS

**** **** ***** *******, ** *****

Cell: 608-***-**** abif5e@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR LEVEL GLOBAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL

Innovative, results oriented, senior level manager with 15 years of professional experience. Proven ability to take complex projects

from need identification through implementation in order to support the global business strategy. Architected innovative and cost-

effective solutions for running, growing and transforming the business. Adept at establishing and developing talented, results oriented

teams.

Strengths Skilled in all phases of the project life cycle, from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual design through

implementation and enhancement.

Proven track record of leading the implementation of large and complex ERP projects

Strong supply chain experience

Global Project Management Experience

Portfolio Management Experience

Strong business acumen and solid understanding of broader business concepts

Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills

Passionate customer-centric focus

Strong experience in capital planning, financial analysis, and cost management

Personal drive to succeed and a commitment to excellence

Commitment to lifelong continuous improvement through education

Experience 2005–Present Fiskars Brands, Inc

Manager of Enterprise Applications

Responsible for cost-effective delivery of all application services to six divisions across North America

plus Australia and Shanghai in support of a dynamic consumer product business, including the

implementation and integration of world class software solutions.

Successfully managed three ERP implementations (approx 20 person IT team) for acquisitions and

instance consolidation (Software implemented: JD Edwards 8.10, Manhattan WM outbound or third party warehouse via

EDI, Advance Forecasting, Cognos BI, EDI & iBolt integration, and Agile Product Lifecycle Management).

Key member of core team setting strategic direction for distribution and business case development, led IT

program for new central warehouse solution; phase 1 go-live very successful; $9.4M project over 22 months

Hired and led a high-performing, results-oriented team of 14 senior level systems managers, business

analyst, CNC, and developers as well as ad hoc consultant and technical support staff (staff both onsite and

remote)

Successfully led Manhattan WM warehouse implementation project at third party logistics vendor

Directed the successful implementation of RFID and warehouse upgrade project across eight warehouse

locations

Conducted European IT Assessment in preparation for implementing a shared infrastructure and common

ERP platform (10 divisions). Participated in semi-annual global IT meetings.

Manage Application Portfolio and IT Project Portfolio, as well as having led the governance process with

executive team to approve investments; manage resource planning.

Directed project managers and business analysts through many implementation and integration projects

which were often going concurrently:

Master Data Management Project, Supplier Portal and Trade Compliance Application

(Java), Cforia AR implementation, Kwik Tags Imaging integration, RF scanning (DSI)

implementation, American Express T&E reporting system, ADP HRIS, SuccessFactors Integration,

Web Ordering Application (Java), and many more enhancements

Realigned department to better align with business organization

Responsible for department budget and multi-million $ project & maintenance budget

Responsible for vendor management and contract negotiation for enterprise applications

Share expertise and coach team on most JDE modules including: Finance, Manufacturing, Distribution,

Sale Order Management, and Multicurrency modules of JDE.

2003–2005 Fiskars Brands, Inc

Financial Systems Manager

Successfully managed all IT aspects of major business systems consolidation project ($140M). Integrated

business processes between the two divisions. Managed outside consulting team as well as Fiskars IT staff.

Recognized and received award for Outstanding Management of this project.

Led the financial modules upgrade from JDE XE to 8.10 (4 manufacturing & distribution divisions & 1

financial shared services division)

Worked closely with stakeholders to identify areas of need and develop solutions for finance and

manufacturing processes

Provide level 2 system support and issue resolution

2001–2003 Fiskars Brands, Inc

JD Edwards Implementation Specialist

Finance lead for three JD Edwards XE ERP implementations ( Manufacturing Accounting, Product

Costing, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting)

1. Replaced legacy systems at two Fiskars divisions with JDE XE (iSeries with Citrix)

2. Implemented financial shared service organization at the global corporate headquarters on JDE

XE

Designed and implemented common application solution with standardized business processes in order to

provide consistent, timely information access

Coordinated implementation of financial module system design across three concurrent projects

Collaborated with team members to analyze client needs, formulated integrated custom solutions for

finance and manufacturing processes

Created test scripts, performed prototype and integrated testing for JD Edwards and related interfaces

Mapped data from legacy systems to JD Edwards, worked with data conversion team, and validated

converted data for accuracy

Elicited and documented report requirements, developed technical specifications, validated and debugged

completed reports

Documented design decisions and system set-up

Developed end user procedures, curriculum and training materials

Conducted end user training

Provided post go-live support including trouble shooting and issue resolution

Education 1995 University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Whitewater, WI

B.B. A., Finance (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.0 scale) and International Business (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.0 scale).

Minor in German (Studied in Germany, Fall 1993)

Dean’s List (Nine Semesters)

Campus Leader Award

Golden Key Honor Society,

Financial Management Association, National Honor Society

Helen Harris Wilsman Scholarship Recipient

Continuing Project Mgmt Professional (PMP) Certification Prep

Education

Enterprise Architecture using TOGAF 9.0

Project Leadership Communication & Project Management – UW Executive Education

Scope & Requirements Management – Looking Glass/New Horizons

Business Analyst Bootcamp & Process Modeling – ASPE

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