Project Manager

VIC BANIUK

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SENIOR Project MANAGER

VIC’S PROFILE

Award-winning Senior Project Manager with an exemplary record of leading IT projects globally for a Fortune 500 company,

along with experience managing IT functions for other organizations spanning diverse industries. Seasoned technology

innovator and visionary acknowledged for successfully leading both management and non-management personnel in the

transformation process in order to embrace change including program management with project risk assessment, risk

mitigation, and risk management. Recognized as a key player in a major internal cultural change, resulting in multi-billion

dollar cost savings, in addition to personally generating year-over-year cost reductions in IT budget through continuous

improvements. A partner with senior management and other extended teams in aligning business and IT strategy.

Experienced in all aspects of talent management and union relations.

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

At IBM: Achieved business transformation savings of $9B globally by implementing Client/Server infrastructure,

rolling out Lotus Notes, and deploying standard client platforms to 18,000 Canada users and 450,000 users globally.

Included program management and project risk management,

Established and managed customer/vendor oversight for a major IT outsourcing, resulting in a 10% reduction

annually in IT expenses over 5 consecutive years.

Created a Global Standard and Process for IT Project Communications thus reducing user errors and improving

employee productivity, with higher satisfaction ratings by employees and stakeholders.

At the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO): Spearheaded a $40M IT re-engineering effort to move the Board

from a distribution paradigm to a world class retailer, achieving a 25% increase in profits and productivity.

Maximized return on investment for all projects, a company record achieved through effective program management

with project risk assessment and risk mitigation.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Managing Business & Technology Architects Program Management Quality Assurance Software & System Development

Vendor Management Contract Negotiations Operations Organizational Design Strategic Development & Implementation

Enhancing Software Delivery & Quality Cost Optimization Ensuring Customer Satisfaction Advanced Decision-Making Skills

Talent Management Building Productive, Collaborative Relationships with Internal/External Stakeholders Globally Standardizing

Solutions Across All Business Units Globally Creating Metrics Leading Cross Functional Teams Managing Multi-Million Dollar

Budgets Working With Process Documentation Governance

CORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Methodologies-PMBOK,SDLC,Waterfall,Prince2,Agile/Scrum PMO Applications-Point of Sale, Corporate Systems, Supply

Chain, Warehouse Management Infrastructure-Client Hardware and Software Deployment, Server, Network, SOM/SOA, Cloud

Computing, Security, Antivirus, Patch Management Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Vendor Management

Contract Negotiations Building Productive, Collaborative Relationships with Internal/External Stakeholders Globally Analysis of

Business Requirements Business Case Development Cost/Benefit Analysis Able to Introduce, Implement and Manage All

Aspects of Change with teams and Stakeholders Attained PMP equivalence through on the job experience and courses

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, TORONTO, Ontario

PROJECT MANAGER, 2011 – PRESENT

Effective management of project life cycles, while developing multi-level relationships in the delivery of business-critical,

strategic IT projects. Expert in the management of contracts, vendors, project plans, communications, deployment, project

risk, project budget, and issue resolution.

Vic Baniuk

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IBM CANADA, Markham, Ontario

MANAGER CIO OFFICE, 1996 – 2011

Key leadership role in providing program management with project risk management, project risk assessment, project risk

mitigation for build, test, and deployment of client/server infrastructure and applications. Worked in a matrix management

environment to represent local business requirements to Global team.

Served as Canada Representative for IBM Global infrastructure management, including working on Global teams to develop

infrastructure strategies and measurements. Planned and led the rollout of global applications and infrastructure releases.

Directed project administration and managed project budgets of up to $20M. Recruited, developed, and supervised 9 Senior

Project Managers and technical staff.

Developed strategy and executed the rollout of Lotus Notes to 18,000 users (conversion from Mainframe).

Managed implementation of the first client/server standard platform in IBM Canada.

Developed strategy and executed the build, test, and deployment of a multi-platform standard infrastructure. Received

Special Achievement Awards for deployment of standard client platforms, education strategy for Lotus Notes deployment,

and team-building efforts.

Prepared annual IT infrastructure budget globally and cost initiatives, which resulted in 10% year-over-year cost

reductions.

Established and participated in Communications Program including roadshows, kickoff meetings, and departmental

presentations that promoted the principles and values of the mission.

Created strategies for education, communications, and deployment logistics.

Developed and managed IT End-User Communications and processes in Canada.

Led Y2K Canada readiness project for standard client rollout

Managed global/local IT infrastructure service escalations.

Served as Canada IT Representative for company acquisitions/divestitures (PC Company, Printer Company).

Led local service delivery SLA oversight and issues management for client platform.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

LGS GROUP, Toronto, Ontario – Management Consultant. Conducted a system conversion study for a Government agency.

Led an IT operations review for a large Ontario City.

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, Toronto, Ontario – Project Director, Information Technology Division.

LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD OF ONTARIO, Toronto, Ontario – Director, Information Technology Planning. Spearheaded a $40M re-

engineering effort focused on corporate strategic planning and business processes. Managed $14M operations budget and

$5M capital budget.

CONTRACT AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING POSITIONS – Developed and managed a computer sales representative/product tracing &

analysis system for 3M Canada’s Electro Product Division. Managed the installation of 4 complex projects for American

Motors with an $8M budget.

GULF CANADA LIMITED, Toronto, Ontario – Manager of Business System Development for this oil company.

SIMPSON’S LIMITED (SIMPSON’S DEPT. STORES), Toronto, Ontario – CIO. Oversaw the performance of 250 employees. Developed

Heavy Goods Warehousing and Reservation System, the first successful implementation of its kind in North America, which

is still in use. Managed the development and implementation of a full-cycle retail management system using IBM POS, one

of the first implementations in the world. First IBM customer worldwide to implement IBM INTERPERS System.

EDUCATION

University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Was the subject of a Harvard Business School MBA program business case.

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