Freya Harris, M.S., *σ, PMP

**** ********* *****, **********, ** 27409 • 336-***-**** • acusqh@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A seasoned professional with 16 years of business experience in multiple fields. Ability to quickly see the "big picture" and use qualitative and quantitative data analysis to create innovative strategies that move the corporation forward.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Program Management

Multi Discipline Project Management (Agile, Lean, Scrum, Waterfall)

Strategic Sourcing

Process Analysis and Change

Supply Chain Management

Contract Negotiation

Contract Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Commodity Management

SDLC

SAP & Oracle ERP systems

6σ Green Belt DMAIC

E-Commerce and Cloud Computing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cognizant Technical Solutions 1/2015 to date

Sr. Manager of IT Projects and Procurement

Mapped the current procurement process, Negotiated Ariba Sourcing, Spend Vis and Library Services. Managed the project using Agile methodology, Global Implementation of Ariba within Pharmaceutical company, maintain the MPP, Organize meeting structure, Plan and run UAT (User Acceptance Tests), Identify and mitigate for risk, SDLC, Cloud Project Manager

Managed project using the agile methodology because of recent acquisitions

Delivery Management using 6 Sigma (DMAIC) to complete process mapping

Document the current “As Is” and the “To Be Process”

Create Business Requirements Documents ( Master Plan)

Track changes in tasks in the project to mitigate risks

Implement governance for accurate completion of milestones

Manage successful internal and external relationships

Report current deliverables to management

Managed cross functional and cross business teams

Implemented P2O and P2P

Cloud Computing Project Manager for PMO storage

Kick Acquisition Inc., Greensboro, NC 6/2006 – 12/2014

Principal Consultant / Program Management

Consultancy dedicated to supply chain management, project management and strategic sourcing. Multiple sourcing methods used to procure hardware, software, professional services and Cloud Computing Access Manager and direct products below list prices through expert contract negotiation of vendor terms and conditions. Use historical data and business analysis to predict directional correlation and market trends. Some clients include: Office Depot, Volvo IT NA, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Cisco and several Pharma companies

As Program Manager manage and direct multiple complex projects simultaneously for large programs in a highly matrixes organization.

Managed cross functional teams to ensure project continuity, reliability, scope, time and cost

Established communication plans to ensure that all projects and progress are accounted for and reported upon

Identify and mitigate risks both known and unknown to project constraints.

Establish the parameters for the completion of all projects assigned with specific attention to time cost and scope

Managed the Business Requirements Documents for each project

Develop internal and external relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Develop and implemented comprehensive software purchasing and license management standards for Volvo NA

Used SAP to assist in the implementation of a call tracking system for training purpose

Used Nexus to provide seamless payment systems integration with other ERP systems

Negotiated the ERP software to a promote the continuity across the enterprise

Managed the usage of software assets

Established cloud computing for storage elasticity

Database Management

Coordinates with partners and superiors across disciplines to realize program deliverables.

As Program Manager manage and direct multiple complex projects simultaneously for large programs in a highly matrixes organization.

Managed cross functional teams to ensure project continuity, reliability, scope, time and cost

Established communication plans to ensure that all projects and progress are accounted for and reported upon

Identify and mitigate risks both known and unknown to project constraints.

Detailed data analysis to reveal additional opportunities for savings

Prepare and disseminate robust project plans as dictated by the requirements

Extensive e-commerce project and product delivery

Full life cycle contract management from negotiation to award and beyond.

Complete financial modeling on the macro level to predict and identify areas of potential savings

Loaded MRO UPC codes

Establish process for ACH payment system with our vendor partner

Establish and document vendor selection methodology, process and project plan using SDLC.

Manage engineering team for internal project releases.

Implement a procedure to pay system.

Negotiates with suppliers for leading edge IT resources including terms and conditions, increase contract compliance, secure intellectual property and agile supplier relationships.

Map Strategic Sourcing Strategies within all IT initiatives: including Software, Hardware, Professional Services and Telecom

Negotiate solutions for voice, data, telecom and remote security.

Renegotiate contracts to reflect new organization’s business needs.

Institute the to-be process to facilitate business transformation valued at $80M.

M&A analysis to evaluate the individual business needs and worth of current assets.

Re-engineer current IT procurement environment to reflect the current business model.

Quantify assets and recommend solutions for changes in project constraints.

Scrum Project Methodology employed for the manufacturing events

Enterprise implementation of Ariba full suite.

Established Distributed IT Infrastructure Implement enterprise data management / ERP solutions using software like Oracle, SAP,EMC, HP and Cisco.

Manage and document and report project progress

Project plan while owning the vendor relationship as well.

Use Agile to manage project plan for remote access for savings valued at $800K annually.

Functional guidance of Oracle ERP software which was used in the creation of the project plan to manage resources.

Lead infrastructure strategic sourcing guidance in line with senior management roadmaps.

Support Satellite product development for telematics through expert sourcing of suppliers.

Motorola Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 10/2000 –6/2006

Cultivated strategic-vs.-transactional, “win-win” culture. Managed $1B in technology assets and negotiated global, enterprise-wide software, hardware, infrastructure and networking systems licensing agreements for leading-edge resources while saving $160M and improving productivity. As Global IT commodity approver, set the standards and policies for procurement of all IT assets for all businesses across the enterprise. Led cross functional global teams. Established platform for flexible contracts now used throughout organization. Managed full scale implementation of the contract subject matter in our organization through program and project management.

Program Manager for Enterprise and Government PMO

Vendor Manager

Cross functional multicultural PM team management

Performed quarterly reviews of major programs which resulted in immediate improvement in vendor support, efficient issue resolution and ongoing cost savings.

Consolidated asset-inventories for major mergers and divestitures totaling $580M.

Implemented budget controls for $1B in assets and spends for the IT category.

IT Contract / Project Manager

Key member of the Software Asset Management Team (SAMT)

Managed the governance, negotiation and implementation of various Software, Hardware and Telecom projects. Savings represent $6M.

Instituted SaaS through SHI in order to manage the inventory of some software applications.

Implemented HR Contract model for proposal of professional services.

Power user and beta tester for SAP, Oracle and Ariba.

Supported the 3G project initiatives and intellectual property for products developed by team.

Business Analyst

Managed key vendor relationships to further “win-win” concept and acted as liaison between various user groups and vendors for issues involving contract terms/conditions and escalation of support.

Vendors negotiated with included Ariba, Cadence, Mentor, Adobe, SAP, Oracle, Cisco, IBM and Microsoft.

Merrill Lynch, Princeton, NJ 1996 – 2000

Executive Training Program

Managed small and mid market 401K and 403B retirement program

Establish relationships with companies

Attained series 6, 7, 63 securities licenses

EDUCATION

Project Management Professional - Certification 210-***-****) 2014

Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC Process) 2006

Master of Contract Management, Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA 2005

Master of Science in Finance, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 1999

Bachelor of Arts in Finance, Stockton College, Pomona, NJ 1996

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