DANIEL BUTTINO
Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, CPIM
Austin, TX 78749 email: ***********@***.*** hm: 512-***-****
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dan-buttino/2/536/143 cell: 512-***-****
Continuous Improvement Manager
Proven leader who delivers measured results in Lean and Six Sigma Project Management, New
Product Introduction, Cost Reduction, and Supply Chain Management. Courageous Change Agent
who defines and implements business processes, software, and organizational structures that fully
satisfy customer needs and maximize sales and profit. Visionary strategist who consistently meets
project goals by progressively elaborating strategy into tactics that clearly direct and engage teams.
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Global Trainer/ Mentor Leader Process Driver
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Six Sigma advanced problem solver Global Team Builder Change Agent
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Lean / Kaizen Facilitator Clear Communicator Program / Portfolio Manager
Experience
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, Austin, TX
Process Improvement Champion Jan 2005 – Aug 2014
Identify improvements to business processes, systems/technologies, and roles and responsibilities to drive a
culture of process improvements and rigorous problem solving through excellent change management.
Achieved a 10x improvement in cycle time and improved global data sharing for semiconductor validation
by creating and deploying enterprise software / hardware using Kaizen & DMAIC.
Decreased Customer Quality Incidents 30% by streamlining NPI processes using Lean methods.
Created Intellectual Property governance linking the Voice of the Customer to strategic roadmaps which
resulted in better resource utilization and proper project prioritization using DMADV.
Composed standardized work for the Project Management Office which resulted in 50% improvement in
Key Process Indicators.
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, Austin, TX
Portfolio and Program Manager Jun 2012 – Aug 2014
Lead business requirements definition and implement process improvements for portfolio enterprise
solutions (ERP). Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues across the portfolio of projects
(enterprise risk management). Manage the continuous improvement of Project Management Office processes
and mentor stakeholders on portfolio and program best known methods.
Improved resource utilization and portfolio optimization 25% by rolling out enterprise tools including MS
Project 2013 Server, Excel Power-pivots, and Web tools for better project pipelining.
Built New Product Introduction dashboards, using agile methodologies for Web design, which focused
corrective action, saving $.5M per year despite very limited development budget.
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, Austin, TX
Senior Program Manager July 2005 – May 2012
Through excellent schedule, communication and risk management, deliver hardware and software projects to
the consumer and automotive markets on time, on budget, and fulfilling scope.
Introduced on time, on budget, within scope 70+ new products resulting in over $6B in revenue.
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Deployed globally Primavera enterprise Portfolio and Project Management System to 1200+ users resulting
in 30% efficiency improvement and better project visibility.
Mentored and trained 100’s of Project Managers worldwide on best practices and PMP saving the company
over $.6M in training costs with a high rate of 1st pass success of participants taking the PMP. Created a 13
week training program for new Project Managers.
Overhauled scheduling and risk management techniques using critical chain methodology throughout the
PMO resulting in 40% improvement on critical milestone metrics.
MOTOROLA, Austin, TX
PMO Manager May 2002 – Jun 2005
Lead Project Managers in the creation and management of the scope, cost, schedule, and quality of projects.
Enhance the maturity of the PMO through development, tools, and best known methods.
Managed 5 direct reports; implemented roles and responsibilities, standard risk and schedule management
leading the PMO to improve project on time delivery metrics by 10 points.
Wrote and implemented life cycle governance with standard deliverables for each phase gate.
Prior Relative Experience
Project Manager
Monitor, track and prepare reports of project status, progress, and problem areas to the stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects using best in class scheduling, communications, and risk management techniques.
Major customer Advocate
Marketing focal point that helped define and bring to market new products for our largest global
telecommunications customer resulting in > 25% of Group revenue.
Supply Chain Management
Co-sponsored selection of the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning System. Developed and implemented Lean
manufacturing processes that reduced cycle time by 50% and inventory by 35% while improving cash flow
and on time delivery to 98%.
Education
PM Masters Certificate, George Washington University
BBA WIT H HONORS U niversity of Texas, Austin
Certifications
S ix Sigma Black Belt Certification trained in the Toyota Way (Ketachigai)
L ean Certified Kaizen Facilitator
P MP (#36655, achieved Aug 2001; expires 2017)
AP ICS CP I M
Skills
Primavera, MS Project Server 2013, MS Office 365, PertMaster, Sharepoint
Business In telligence report writ ing; DAX