Manager Project

James H. Barry

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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

617-***-**** (H)

617-***-**** (C)

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

Qualifications: A well organized, results oriented executive who sets goals and objectives that add value to an organization and help it achieve its business objectives

Professional Experience:

Boston Software Corp., Needham, Massachusetts

May 2007 to Dec. 2018 – Program Manager/Project Manager

Created the process for client implementations

Managed the implementations of more than thirty client companies

Managed the development and BA staff

Recruited BA and Development staff

Managed the relationships with client companies

Worked with BSC’s attorney to complete the requirements for the Company’s H1B and Green Card immigration programs

Strong experience with the following methodologies and tools:

oAgile

oWaterfall

oJIRA

oSmartSheet

oMicrosoft Project

oMicrosoft Office

JHB Advisory Services: Independent consultant working in several industries.

July 2002 to May 2007

Key engagements included:

Managed the project for a multi-billion international retailer on a systems strategy for their supply chain

For an international office supply retailer acted as the main technology lead between the business areas and the internal IS organization during a multi-year supply chain program

For a research firm conducted a study to determine the impact technology has had on cycle times for business processes within the retail sectors

For a startup company conduct research on Open Source space and the opportunity for integration and research services

Managing the selection and implementation of systems for a client opening several specialty stores

For a POS vendor providing exhibition industry requirements for both POS and Back Office systems

For an embedded systems manufacturer conducted customer research

General Cinema Companies, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Jan. 2000 to June 2002 - Vice President for Information Services

Key accomplishments included:

Established an in-house IS organization to replace Andersen Consulting

Established relationship with off-shore development partner

Reduced operating budget by $5M while improving service to business functions

Negotiated service based contract with POS vendor reducing expenses by $300K

HOYTS Cinemas, Boston, Massachusetts, (acquired by Regal Cinema March 2003).

Oct. 1996 to Jan. 2000 – Director for Management Information Systems

Key Accomplishments included:

Created an IS organization for the US operations of this Australian based chain

Developed initial IT Strategic Plan for the cinema chain addressing all technology functions within the company

Developed and executed plan to address the Year 2000 transition

Directed $10M project to replace multiple POS systems in the field. This project involved approximately 130 sites in the northeastern region of the country

Implemented Peoplesoft Financial Systems using an ASP model

Developed strategic partnerships with key vendors for theatre systems

Stride Rite Corporation, Lexington, Massachusetts, a $500M footwear manufacturer, key brands being Keds, Sperry and Tommy Hilfiger.

Nov. 1994 to Oct. 1996 - Director for Retail Systems responsible for the establishment of the Retail Information Services organization to support Stride Rite’s 250 stores Retail Division

Key Accomplishments included:

Directed $4.5m project to implement new Merchandising and POS systems resulting in improved merchandising information and reduced expenses

Managed project to reengineer business processes around new technology enablers

Worked with Stride Rite’s Corporate IS organization to implement a standardized set of PC tools for use by Retail Division Associates

Marshalls, Inc. Andover, Massachusetts, (acquired by TJX 1996)

May 1989 to May 1994 - Director of Systems Development

Key Accomplishments included:

Managed a development budget in excess of $20M

Directed the development of s prototype system for taking markdowns using

Artificial Intelligence technology resulting in a $5M savings during the pilot, the System was implemented for all merchandising departments

Introduced a structured development life cycle to development projects resulting in more thoroughly designed applications and improved project completion

Brought a business focus to development projects which improved project implementation

Improved alignment of IS Development Staff with Marshalls business objectives

Reduced maintenance hours for current systems by 40%

Implemented new POS System in all stores

Worked with senior distribution management to design next generation of Distribution Center systems using RF Technology and Open Systems

Implemented systems for Merchandise Planning and Distribution resulting in improved inventory management.

Early Experience

Zayre Stores Framingham, Massachusetts

August 1988 to March 1989 - Manager of Merchandising Systems

Allied Stores, Auburndale, Massachusetts

March 1988 to August 1988 - Director of Merchandising Systems

Envoy Systems, Waltham, Massachusetts

April 1987 to March 1988 -Director of Account Management

Index Group, Cambridge, Massachusetts

July 1985 to March 1987 - Senior Associate

April 1968 to January 1979

During this time, I held several data center management positions in the medical and manufacturing industries. These positions ranged from establishing the company’s first data center to managing large centers requiring improved management processes and improved customer service. The operating budgets for the data centers ranged from $3M to $12M.

Education: Boston College

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