Catherine Reget

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-reget

Self-starting, detail-oriented Project manager with 10+ years of focused experience within Pharma/Life Sciences industry. Skilled in IT Communications, Organizational Change Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sales, Creative Design, Project and Program Delivery. Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills with the ability to craft compelling business cases, sell new ideas and influence stakeholder direction. Unique balance of creative and analytical skills to analyze and correlate quantitative and qualitative information. Technical aptitude to learn modern technologies and implement blended learning solutions and mixed media creation. International experience working with cross matrix teams, global third-party vendors to analyze complex business problems, lead cross functional projects, reduce debt and create metrics to measure communication, progress, effectiveness, reach and engagement while creating the design of innovative solutions for the exceptional customer experience. Able to supervise multiple projects at once while effectively managing conflict resolution, risk management and organizational alignment. Ability to apply learning principles, agile methods, and technology together in design, development and maintenance of creative and technical solutions. EXPERIENCE

Pfizer, Senior Project Manager

AUG 2022 – PRESENT

Responsible for coordinating and leading meetings with key IT Stakeholders and System Owners to understand the current environment and inventory of systems in scope for the End of Service Life and Modernization Program. Partner with Digital Plant Network Team, Pfizer’s Application Support Service Provider (BTAMS), and Digital Colleague Services to access system requirements for migration to target platforms and determine a timeframe for migration including existing core solutions.

• Manage and coordinate the in-depth look at the following areas:

• System (3rd party application or Pfizer custom application) and Asset

(Laptop/Desktop/Server/Lab Instrument) pairing, dependency, and overall functionality

• Business purpose and use

• Network connectivity and reachability (Pfizer Secure Network layer (PANS))

• Business criticality and uptime requirement of system

• Compatibility requirement for system migration including: o Online support access

o Engagement of technical support

o Compatibility Validation

• Software dependencies

• Migration options

• Downtime Requirements

• Maintenance window availability

• Overall criticality

• Application security and architecture

• Assess interdependencies between system and assets

• Conduct Stakeholder interviews with site Senior Leadership Members, System Owners and Local IT as needed.

• Create a current state report, recommendations, criticality ranking with upgrade options and provide monthly status reports providing plan and schedule options for each asset upgrade.

• Coordinate upgrade activities of near-term devices and deep dive technical meetings with the application stakeholders and associated 3rd party support vendors with the goal of the creation of individual SOW’s supplied by the support vendor.

• Work with Application Stakeholders and Support Vendor to ensure all application dependencies have been accounted for and addressed.

• Assist with the internal funding efforts required to support the upgrades.

• Create timelines for each application upgrade.

• Define and maintain an overall EOSL Remediation Project Plan that evolves over time as device remediation plans are defined.

AbbVie, Senior Project Manager

DEC 2020 – MAY 2022

Responsible for project planning and execution within the Innovation, Architecture and Infrastructure team, managing large AbbVie/Allergan integration project geared around migrating users and data from one infrastructure to another infrastructure, specific to collaboration technologies (e.g., email, mobile devices, laptops/desktops).

• Worked with a matrixed team to create multiple migration schedules using Clarity PPM and MS Project delivering a project plan within a defined scope.

• Collaborate and communicate high degrees of strategic impact, change, program complexity, and senior executive interactions.

• Lead all aspects of the project lifecycle, working with project sponsors/key stakeholders, team members, and management to oversee all phases of project completion.

• Build and manage project’s work breakdown structure, milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables within the constraints of human and financial resources and changing priorities to ensure the successful completion of the project.

• Ensure transparent reporting of project status, issues, risks, and financials.

• Lead and direct the collaborative team to initiate and plan project while working with business and IT management to establish and gain consensus on project goals, objectives, financials, and deliverables.

• Maintain project control by assessing the degree to which changes to scope, issues and risks will affect the project, working with business and IT management and sponsor to gain agreement for resolution. Measure performance to assure the project is progressing as compared to original plan and budget.

• Develop and execute work plan obtaining authorized resources to ensure all activities are performed and leading team in delivering project scope. Gather lessons learned and obtain final closing project approval from sponsor and stakeholders.

• Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to project teams, business, and IT management. Makes recommendations based on current project status to resolve issues and manage risks.

• Coordinate resources to ensure project needs are addressed and effectively assign tasks and deliverables to team members based upon their abilities. Motivates project team to deliver project outcomes

• Responsible for compliance and quality management with applicable Corporate and functional policies and procedures

• Make decisions that impact project level activities Abbott, Senior Manager IT Marketing & Communications DEC 2016 - APRIL 2020

Direct and coach teams responsible for global IT strategic communications, Organizational Change Management (OCM), training strategies, technical writing, project management, creative arts, digital media, video production, graphic design, branding, event planning, internal websites, SharePoint portals, social media, Yammer and global town hall meetings. Maintained a standard of communication and voice for IT that is distinct, clear and aligned with Abbott’s corporate brand.

• Advise and consult with subject matter experts in the development and socialization of communication assets.

• Deliver quality project solutions to business problems and initiatives within a defined budget and/or timeline for new product rollouts including OneDrive, Zscaler, Multi-factor authentication, Microsoft Office 365, Help Desk Chat, Password Manager and Cybersecurity education and awareness.

• Provide expert and customized project guidance and training proactively through project completion to all levels of the organization including customers, project managers, tech teams, steering committees, and service desk managers.

• Develop and refine communications strategy, including internal branding, service desk omni- channel transformation, automated workflows and marketing campaigns.

• Responsible to support, assess, and communicate key changes and project initiatives from that affect the rest of the global enterprise through for execution of OCM roadmaps, strategies and communication activities for the implementation of all global and regional IT services including cybersecurity, digital tools, PC replacements, and software changes.

• Translate technical information into accessible and relevant written and digital communications, ensuring strategic Public Affairs standards for consistent, engaging, compelling and comprehensive multi-language messaging for a broad and diverse user population.

• Prepare detailed tracking, reporting, presentations, creative briefs, communication calendars, plans and marketing materials to management and stakeholders.

• Partner with leadership, migration teams, BRMs, key business stakeholders, Legal and Public Affairs to ensure successful transition of processes and delivery.

• Develop effective change materials to drive understanding within the business and end users.

• Develop and manage relationships with key business counterparts to ensure change readiness.

• Work to ensure adequacy, appropriateness and timeliness of communications.

• Evaluate effectiveness of training and support materials and improvements to corporate culture. Abbott, Senior Technical Project Manager, Information Technology APR 2011 - DEC 2016

Manage activities and people to execute small scale to enterprise-wide infrastructure IT service delivery projects and solutions within a defined scope representing interdependencies between technology. Considered Subject Matter Expert for vendor relationships and standard business procedures (SOPs, global regulations) to expedite, manage, coordinate and complete multiple projects, including infrastructure migrations, shared services, while working with multiple cross- functional stakeholders delivering value according to the contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and executing new operating models.

• Collaborate with project sponsors, business units and end users to identify project scope, objectives and goals for infrastructure projects including storage, desktop & mobile migrations, Citrix Xendesktop deployments, software rationalization and reduction, network upgrades, and global outsourcing of services.

• Lead team with a continuous improvement mindset driving strategic initiatives and enabling cross-functional operational efficiencies including reduction of technical debt, application justification and consolidation of inventory.

• Supervised international team of personnel to include exempt, non-exempt and third-party resources in US, LATAM, APAC and EMEA.

• Implement and monitor project requirements in PM Tools, such as MS Project and Clarity, to assure project success by producing project dashboards and designing and maintaining collaboration tools and SharePoint portals for team collaboration.

• Manage all facets of single or multiple, multidimensional, mission-critical projects through the full project life cycle including activity & technical resource planning, cost estimating & budget management, identifying & managing project risks, monitoring progress, conducting operational readiness, disaster recovery plans, evaluating reports & communicate result findings, and managing scheduled reports & documentation.

• Prepare requests for capital expenditure and track project financials in the ERP system.

• Develop and effectively communicate insights related to change risks and impacts. Kohl’s Corporation, Product Development Manager

JAN 2010 - APR 2011

Managed cross-functional team of merchants, vendors, and design to develop internationally source decorative bath, storage and back to school products for private branding labels in accordance with the goals and standards of the corporate product development program. Partnered with corporate buyers to determine seasonal product assortment. Conform to legal, packaging and labeling requirements.

Home Concepts, Owner/Director of Sales & Design

JAN 2003 - JAN 2010

Launched leading, high-performance window fashions and decorating business. Achieved monthly and annual sales goals with consecutive profits of 25% above plan. Maintained a high sales volume by successfully closing 75% of customer opportunities. Achieved Leading Independent Dealer status for first year operation and Centurion Dealer Status from national vendors in subsequent years. Directed all facets of the organization including managing inside

& outside sales teams, marketing, promotions, vendor relations, branding, sourcing, new product development and design.

Cordeck, Sales & Marketing Manager

JUL 1997 - JAN 2003

Directed daily operational activities for metal desk, flashing, flooring systems and roofing supply company including managing sales team, vendor relationships, corporate & financial initiatives, logistics, marketing, design and branding. Completed blueprint product takeoff for cost estimates and project proposals. Managed staff ensuring the highest level of corporate culture and performance to carry out standards of superior customer service and ‘whatever it takes’ mindset.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Bachelor of Business Administration GRADUATED 1997

Emphasis in Marketing and Public Relations

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