Project Human Resources

Adrienne DiPaolo

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** **** ******

City: Kenosha

State: WI

Zip: 53142

Country: USA

Phone: 262-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

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ADRIENNE M. DIPAOLO

15412 73rd Street

Kenosha, WI 53142 262-***-****

*********@********.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

*Accomplished, results driven senior leader with over 20 years IT and business experience across multiple industries including hospitality, manufacturing, financial services, insurance and consulting with a demonstrated ability to successfully build and lead teams towards common goals or objectives

*Developer of strategies as well as tactical solutions supporting both technology and operations management.

*Qualified project portfolio leader with a successful track record of managing an organization-wide technology and business portfolio that drives both results and organization value through strong prioritization and governance processes

*Experienced program manager delivering initiatives up to $20M budget responsibility and 100+ resources including vendors and off-shore

*Computer literate (MS Office suite), Internet savvy, Implementation and utilization experience of project/portfolio management system (HP PPM)

EXPERTISE

*Strategic and Operational Planning

*EPMO Start up & Build Out

*Audit, Risk, Compliance and Governance Frameworks

*Capacity and Demand Planning

*Process Re-engineering and Development

*Program/Project Management

*Information Technology Management (Application Development and Infrastructure)

EXPERIENCE

RESULTSPOSITIVE CHANDLER, AZ (7/2011-PRESENT)

PRACTICE LEAD - EPMO &BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING

Developed and built practice area focused on expanding client engagement services related to project and portfolio management solutions, processes and systems, as well as overall EPMO services. Offerings include process re-engineering and development, solution architecture and delivery, strategic planning and alignment, staff augmentation supporting project/program recovery. Technology platforms encompass HP PPM, Clarity and MS Project Server.

AVIVA USA

WEST DES MOINES, IA (1/2008-7/2011)

DIRECTOR, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, PROJECT DELIVERY &CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT- ENTERPRISE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Lead and managed EPMO start up and build out including, portfolio management, capacity planning and utilization; developed and managed project and systems development lifecycle, risk and governance framework for an enterprise portfolio of business and technology programs and projects. Directed a staff of 70 project managers, business analysts and portfolio analysts who drive both project and portfolio activities.

Implemented prioritization process along with executive oversight committee that is responsible for determining investments in $130M strategic initiatives annually.

Implemented processes in support of portfolio intake - ideation through initiation of a project including business case development, resource estimation and integration into a prioritization framework which drove data driven decision making for project selection.

Improved capacity planning (resource supply and demand) and implemented processes and supporting tools for Information Technology organization (350 ppl) and Enterprise Program Management Office (85 ppl) - resource utilization for strategic projects increased by 18%.

Developed and implemented tools, templates and supporting methodology practices for systems development lifecycle and project management lifecycle. SDLC framework supports varying approaches including waterfall, agile, and other iterative frameworks.

Implemented HP PPM solution in support of project and portfolio management.

Facilitated annual IT strategic and operational planning process for an overall budget supporting 400 FTE`s and over $210M annual spend.

WELLS FARGO HOME AND CONSUMER FINANCE GROUP

WEST DES MOINES, IA (9/2005-1/2008)

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEMS & PROJECTS

Lead the PMO organization responsible for implementation and sustaining activities related to core Human Resource system (PeopleSoft) utilized by the business unit in support of 56,000 FTE`s. Focal processes include performance management, salary administration, incentive compensation (Callidus), employee relations case management. Additionally perform primary liaison role between the Home and Consumer Finance Group Technology Information Group and Corporate Human Resources related to technology strategy in support of Human Resource systems including PeopleSoft ERP. Direct management of a team of project managers and business systems consultants in support of various Human Resources initiatives.

MAYTAG CORPORATION

NEWTON, IA (8/1996-9/2005)

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SYSTEMS

Lead application development and sustaining activities related to corporate shared systems for a Fortune 500 Company. Responsible for a staff of 15 developers and analysts who problem-solved for procurement, human resources, finance and legal functions.

Implementation of SAP for HR. Projected savings of this initiative was $2.4M annually was in process prior to departing the organization - included was US, Mexico and Australia payroll.

Successfully completed the integration of financial, HR and procurement systems from the Hoover operations to Maytag Appliances operations in October 2004 resulting in cost savings in these areas of $5.5M.

Implemented first on-line enrollment process for benefits, which impacted 20,000 employees; implementation supported the reduction of 13 HR professionals due to process automation.

Supported technology aspects of retirement plan change through the implementation of an enrollment engine, generating savings to company of $9M annually.

Implemented corporations first intranet including content management as well as a variety of application supporting communications, employee self-service, product development and financial reporting.

EAS, INC.

RESTON, VA (1993-1996)

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT/OWNER

Independent consulting practice focused on proposal development and grant writing for contracting firms in public sector. Grew business to support government proposal work in areas of defense, general services and natural resources clients including SAIC, Unysis, IBM, EDS and TASC. Proposal win/loss rate of 92% that generated $21B for clients and was based on a repeatable project management framework.

B.F. SAUL COMPANY

BETHESDA, MD (1989-1993)

DIRECTOR SALES & CATERING

Corporate licensee for Holiday Inn Worldwide hotels. Managed Sales and Catering operations for properties in Dulles Technology Corridor. Grew market share by 8% while three new hotels were being added to competitive region. Implemented focused -customer appreciation- programs as well as -open community events- which provided entertainment venues during weekends and non-peak periods.

MARRIOTT CORPORATION

BETHESDA, MD (1984-1989)

GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager of various freestanding restaurant facilities generating $4.1M in annual sales. Responsibilities included P/L, staffing, customer services and general operations.

EDUCATION

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Coursework completed towards an MBA - 2001-2003

Allegheny College, Meadville PA

Bachelors Degree: History with minors in Journalism and Music -1984

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