SENIOR MANAGER
IT, COMPLANCE, OPERATIONS
GEORGE E GRABHER
PHONE
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LINKED IN
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Vū TECHNOLOGIES, TAMPA FL
MARCH 2023 – JULY 2023
Developed the systems, processes, and tools to better support the facilitation, collection, and sharing of knowledge that is generated by the programs driving the company success
Provided leadership in development of inter-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth
Launched big data & portfolio management of system applications
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY & PROJECT MANAGEMENT BISK EDUCATION, TAMPA FL
APRIL 2016 – FEBRUARY 2023
Implemented & lead a strategic Technology Organization of professional Agile project management, Quality Assurance, Salesforce, Developers, Enterprise Information Management, and Security teams to enable business opportunities
Acted as Information Security Manager responsible for implementing, developing, and managing Information Systems cyber security, including disaster recovery, database protection and software development
Drove enterprise strategy, tools, and templates to ensure team success utilizing Lean Six Sigma problem solving tools
GLOBAL TRADE TOOL IT LEADER/DIRECTOR for all GE CORPORATE DIVISIONS GE, FT MYERS FL
JUNE 2012 - JUNE 2015
Automated global Import & Export compliance screening across global distribution networks
Led teams that designed, tested, and the implemented a tool that integrated with Oracle and SAP to screen 850 thousand annual import & export transactions for denied parties, classifications, and licensing globally
GLOBAL ITC MANAGER GE HEALTHCARE, MILWAUKEE WI
FEBRUARY 2003 - JUNE 2012
Managed global Import and export compliance processes for over 300 sites
Led processes for mergers and acquisitions to ensure that standard process were followed
Managed all digitization projects by gathering the users functional requirements and leading the systems integrations for Global Parts & Distribution networks
CORE COMPETENCIES
Systems and Process Design
Information Security
Enterprise Strategy
Budget Planning & Cost Control
Lean Six Sigma
Waterfall PM
Cross Functional Leadership
SAP, Oracle, Salesforce
Confluence/Atlassian Tools
ISO, GDPR, CCPA
Azure Devops
PMO
Business Process Mapping Executive Management Lean Manufacturing
Agile Project Management Road Mapping Business Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly experienced Senior Professional with 28 years of global leadership in Information Technology and Compliance and a background of service in the US Marine Corps. Accomplished in establishing Project Management Offices (PMOs), implementing GDPR and ISO standards, and developing efficient processes and procedures. Highly proficient in strategic insight, specifically in assessing strategic guidance, environmental trends, and organizational goals to design approaches for achieving strategic outcomes. Excels at addressing complex challenges by adapting to changing requirements and identifying points of inflection. Strong team building ability to include assembling experts, prioritizing tasks, and establishing milestone-focused timelines for efficient teamwork. Consistently prioritizes building strong relationships.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONS MANAGER UPS FREIGHT SERVICES, MILWAUKEE WI
DECEMBER 1999 – FEBRUARY 2003
Managed operations, projects, supply chain, and environmental health and safety
Managed all office operations for a global freight forwarder and customs brokerage firm
Led a team of operations professionals and sales teams
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
DECEMBER 1992 – JULY 2000
Quality assurance inspector and aircraft safety & survival Marine for KC-130 Aircraft
Aircrew Chief
Flight Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Business Management
Upper Iowa University, 2006
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GE Crotonville, John F. Welch Leadership Center
Advanced Manager Leadership Program
Program Management
Project Management
Lean Six Sigma, Master Blackbelt
Agile Scrum Master
Agile Product Owner
Agile Coach
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SENIOR MANAGER
IT, COMPLANCE, OPERATIONS
GEORGE E GRABHER
PHONE
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