Project Manager Management

Mark Younger

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Qualifications Summary

Broad based background in all aspects of Business & Technology Management

in a variety of industries and environments. Proven ability in using IT

technology to solve business issues while managing cost and risks. Very

adapt at process management, SDLC, and IT risk governance. Demonstrated

success managing projects at multiple sites and resolving complex problems

in a timely cost efficient manner. Recognized for building productive cross-

functional teams, developing positive relationships and cultivating

valuable strategic alliances. Excellent communications, negotiations,

organizational, and analytical skills.

Strategic & Operational Planning

Project & Program Management

Policies, Processes & Procedures

Profit & Loss Responsibility

Systems & Software Integration

Vendor & Client Relations

Technical & Management Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Contract & Agreement Management

Website Development & Management

Merger & Acquisitions - Due Diligence

Quality & Productivity Improvements

IT Governance & Risk Assessment

Selected Career Achievements

Originated the design of an Aircraft Appraisal Database System. Analyzed

existing process and architecture, devised and generated multiple

solutions; coordinated with Sales support employees and management on

implementation of solution. Results: 30% gain in appraisal productivity

and new central repository allowing for management reporting.

Developed and Managed the creation of over 10 custom applications

supporting the Financial Operations backoffice area. Applications included

an Insurance, Stocks/Bonds & non-equipment collateral tracking, invoicing,

and reporting. Results:

Launched the first E-Commerce system at CIT. Managed the selection of

technologies & tools and overall project from start to finish. Was

featured in our Company magazine. Results: Reduced maintenance cost by

200% and created an additional $2MM in revenue.

Managed all IT efforts of startup Rail Leasing division. Oversaw the

creation of over 40 individual custom developed client-server and SOAP

intranet computer applications. Results: Went from startup to TOP 3 in

US market share in just 5 years.

Established a joint-venture agreement w/Union Pacific Technologies.

Spearheaded an aggressive effort to reduce costs for operational logistics

data; evaluated many vendors and created a marketing plan for joint venture

agreement. Results: Reduced operational expenses by 40%.

Integrated global offices of Newcourt Capital due to merger. Standardized

infrastructure and systems in Toronto, New York, New Jersey, London, and

Barbados. Results: Over $500MM in annualized cost reduction from hardware

and software obsolescence.

Executed the Acquisition a small San Francisco based railcar company. Part

of an executive management team that managed the merger and acquisition of

Flex Leasing. Handled all facility and IT integration. Core IT systems

were integrated within 30days post acquisition. Results: Increased

revenue by 50%

Recognized as one the TOP IT organizations in Financial Services by

Information Week 500 3 years in a row.

Envisioned, then implemented the purchase of a new loan computer system for

Structured Finance. Analyzed and identified problem areas with existing

platform; spear-headed an exhaustive market study. Created and analyzed

RFPs from multiple vendors; negotiated contract. Results: 30% savings in

backoffice productivity

Turned around failing project to automate and control CIT's SDLC process

and PMO reporting. Reengineered all IT processes centered around SDLC.

Developed predictive analytics for future forecasting. Worked with key

global management players to get buyin. Results: Cleared all major audit

issues and automated our PMO reporting.

Originated the design of a new Customer Relationship Management System.

Evaluated off-the-shelf systems purchased one and customized it to our

business. Results: Allowed management to see pipeline and have real-time

reporting and metrics. Awarded the "Most Automated Franchise" in 2008.

Increased Sales & Revenues. Increased marketing efforts towards wholesale

distribution channel via wholesale marketing website. Results: Grew

revenue by 100% in 2008

Professional Experience

HomeVestors-Wurthmore Acquisitions, McKinney, TX 2007 - 2010

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Directed all technology development & operations for a North Texas based

Real Estate Investment Company.

. Implemented real estate CRM system and was Voted "Most Automated

Franchise" in 2008

. Managed creation of new wholesale sales channel website that helped

increase revenue by 100% in 2008

. Managed P & L, accounts receivable, accounts payable, & financial

reporting

CIT Group, Inc., New York, NY 1994 - 2007

Vice-President, Information Security & PMO 2005-2007

Provided executive leadership as head of global IT governance group.

Engineered turnaround of IT performance and service levels and strategic

business partnerships via transparency of SDLC and PMO reporting.

. Re-engineered entire IT Governance processes using work-flow tools and

following COBIT framework that resulted in clearing all major audit

control issues

. Implemented enterprise-wide SDLC system that fully automated all levels

of PMO reporting

. Created forecasting module using predictive analytics

Vice-President, CIO Capital Finance/Structured Finance 2003-2005

Business Unit CIO for 2 of CIT's 5 business units. Responsible for a $10

million budget and managing locations in U.S., Canada, UK, and Barbados.

Managed systems development, database administrator, remote system

administrator, and project manager personnel.

. Led key IT mergers & acquisition activities for the Rail Leasing division

that grew an average of 50% per year 2003-2005.

. Evaluated and implemented new loan system (Loan IQ) for Structured

Finance business unit that resulted in a 30% savings in back office costs

. Managed development of new Business Objects Financial data warehousing

environment

Asst. Vice-President & Project Manager, Rail Leasing 1998-2003

Responsible for software development, data and database management, and

project management for the Rail Leasing division of Capital Finance.

Managed $4 million dollar budget and staff in both NJ/NY and Chicago.

. Developed object-oriented client-server and intranet based back office

rail system (FMS) that increased productivity by 33%

. Developed state of the art Internet based railcar logistics system that

created an additional $2M in revenue.

Programmer/Business Analyst, Capital Finance 1994-1998

Responsibilities included DBA, software development, business analysis, and

product support.

Developed core back office systems for Financial Operations and Aerospace

groups.

AMOCO Production Co, Tulsa, OK 1991 - 1994

Programmer/Analyst 1991-1994

Developed and maintained COBOL based back office systems and helped develop

the 1st client-server based invoicing system using PowerBuilder and Sybase.

Education

MBA, Finance, Seton Hall University,

BBA, Management Information Systems, University of Oklahoma

Technical Skills

Windows NT, 98, 2000, XP;Unix

NET, Visual Basic, web services, PowerBuilder, JavaScript, HTML, Java,

COBOL

MS SQL Server, Sybase, Unidata, Oracle

MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project

Business Objects, InfoLease, Loan IQ, Peoplesoft, Crystal Reports,

TeamTrack, Quickbooks, ACT!

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