Manager Project

James A. Bagwell

973-***-**** ac3lpo@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

An established and results oriented Senior Information Systems Professional and Master Retailer Solution Provider for several Major Retail Chains with a successful record of delivering a wide variety of high quality, cost efficient, and timely business solutions. Project Management Professional (PMP) specializing in ERP Application implementations, integration business process analysis and optimization, change management, roles and needs analysis, and business application development. Oversee the support, maintenance, and development of enterprise-wide applications along with ensuring operational functionality. A Transformation Leader, transitioning organizations to meet the needs of their growing business. Well versed in ERP systems and supporting technologies, and has demonstrated a history of Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Project lifecycle methodology and metrics-based management for delivery of systems. Managed a portion of the overall IT Operating Budget for multibillion dollar Retail operations both for Opex and Capex, input on IT Strategy, and additional tactical execution roles and responsibilities.

EXPERTISE

Merchandise Management Systems: JDA/PMM & MMS, Microsoft NAV, SAP, Island Pacific, Richter. Financial Systems GP/MEM, CIP, FAS, AMTDirect, Avalara, Replenishment Systems, Loss Prevention System, POS Systems, Space Planning and New Product Placement Systems, Customer Sales and Forecasting, Field Service Merchandising, Data warehousing and Data Mining, e-Commerce, EDI and Warehousing/Distribution Systems.

SPECIALTIES

Global implementation of large scale Business Applications, Retail Systems, Omni channel and converting data from one ERP to another to consolidate for synergies/cost savings, all in very brief time frames. Customer Loyalty programs and tracking systems to leverage promotions, assortment of ecommerce vs retail and enhancing the consumer experience, cross selling and upselling programs at POS, Mobile and ecommerce.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McKinsol Consulting VP Advisory Services 2017 – Present

oVP in Woodbridge NJ.

• VP Retail IT/SAP Advisory Services for McKinsol Consulting. Advisor for multiple retail & Fashion clients. Leading practice of SAP Retail & Fashion having direct reporting of practice Head into me. Overseeing SAP FMS and Retail Programs deliveries at multiple clients. Managed delivery of a strategic SAP FMS Program at a client for migration of system from AFS to FMS. Managed escalations and de-escalation of issues. Managed communication across clients and within internal teams managing a team of sales directors. Organized client demos for CAR, FMS and S4 HANA. Create Proposals for responses on RFP’s.

Responsible for saving time and money by improving on the processes: Define, document, communicate, plan, build, control, train, execute the process, measure, refine and tune, update documentation, communicate, but most important always continue to ask how could we make this better. ROI= Investment in key resources and technology building the right solutions.

oSpecialties: Global implementation of large scale Business Applications, Retail Systems and mapping and converting data from one ERP to another, all in very short-time frames. Excellent track record, references and best rates. Results in Service, Respect, Passion, Dedication, Teamwork and Innovation.

oFocus: Strategy Transformation (Business & IT), Functional IT Strategy, Service Oriented Architecture, Roadmap Planning and Design, Financial Modeling, Business Process Modeling, Change Management, Executive level facilitation and strategic visioning, Merger & Acquisition, Post Merger Integration.

Hudson Group: VP Application Systems 2005 – 2017

oVP, Application Systems in East Rutherford NJ

oResponsible for transitioning the organization from manual processing to using ERP Software Applications: JDA PMM Merchandising System, NAV2013, SAP, Gamma as well as many home-grown bolt-on applications: Marketing, DCIS reporting, Replenishment. Supporting the brands of Hudson Concept stores, World Duty Free Concept stores, Dufry Concept stores, Nuance Concept stores and Gamma Duty Free stores.

oFinancial Software Applications: Great Plains/MEM, CIP, FAS, AMTDirect, Concur, Kronos, DataVantage XBR: Lost Prevention Systems, Sales Audit.

oPOS Applications: Aptos/Epicor/CRS, Info Store, Wincor. Supported and modified several POS systems, modifications and interfaces to capture customer information and customs details for the Duty Free Brands: Dufry, Nuance and World Duty Free at the POS, ecommerce and Mobile Apps.

oManage and Directed the implementations and upgrades of hardware & software Applications for both Duty Paid and Duty Free Systems, conversions and interfaces, highly customized modifications and BI reporting needs to support the business. More than tripled in size with over 950 stores. Manage third party consultants and secure a highly efficient staff team of in house resources to support the new applications and systems. Created many Project Charters, Capex and Opex budgets, project plans, too many things to list.

JAB Solutions, LLC: Consultant/Director of Applications for MGM 2004 - 2005

oConsultant/Director of Applications for MGM in Santa Monica CA

oDirector Project Application Manager responsible for supporting JDA E3 advanced replenishment system, SAP EDI and Space Planning.

JDA Software Group: Sr. Manager 1998 – 2004

oSr. Engagement Manager in Parsippany NJ.

oResponsible for managing large scale projects, multiple Retailer's accounts and resources for JDA’s Portfolio Retail Products.

Liz Claiborne, Inc.: Sr. Technology Transfer Manager 1994 – 1998

oSr. Technology Transfer Manager in Secaucus NJ

oResponsible for managing and spearheaded the implementation of the European retail merchandising system and highly designed and custom-built wholesale system.

eTailing Consulting, LLC: Sr. Project Manager for Charmont Inc. 12/92 – 1/94

Popular Club Plan a Division of J. Crew: System's Director/Sr. Project Manager 3/86 - 12/92

Software Associates Inc.: Sr. Project Manager 8/85 - 3/86

Key Financial Systems: Sr. Project Manager/Programmer Analysis 9/84 - 8/85

AYA Associate Inc.: Sr. System's Support Specialist 3/82 - 9/84

Education

George Washington University,

Master’s in Project Management. PMP, Associate in Project Management: Managing Projects in Organizations, Scheduling and Cost Control, Project Leadership, Management and Communication, Risk Management, Quality for Project Managers, Contracting for Project Managers, Project Management Applications and PMP Exam Preparation.

Computer Processing Institute, Paramus, New Jersey

Diploma Business Application Programming

Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey

BS in Allied Health Administration

Bergen Community College, Paramus New Jersey.

Associate in Science in Respiratory, Certified CRT Respiratory Therapist

MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS VISIO, MS PowerPoint, Remedy, Service Now (SNOW), TrackIT

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