Denise Mainville Walton Program Manager Location: Pflugerville, TX

Mobile: 512-***-****

Email: ad4esv@r.postjobfree.com

Work Authorization: US Citizen

Interview Availability: 24 hours’ notice

Summary:

Strategic senior manager experienced in change management, digital transformations, and supply chain improvements by delivering value in reduced time to market and greater efficiencies verified by stakeholders

Program Manager for global adoption, deployment, and implementation of P2P, Ariba SAP at BP and PSCM, Inc. delivered on schedule and within budgets. Over 20 years of experience

Developed and managed programs for software licensing sales, outsourcing arrangements, consulting agreements, professional services, technical services, systems, fleet management and P-Card

Leadership with IT and software development engineering groups on complex programs and projects such as new products or manufacturing operations affecting up to $460 million in sales

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Direction Client Experience Strategy

Business Process Improvement; Audits Revenue Growth Budgeting Finance

Procedure Process Policy Development Program Development and Management

Organizational Effectiveness Software Licensing - Applications to ERP

Contract Management and Negotiations Process Mapping, Workflow and Improvements

Best Practices Continuous Improvements Digital Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Cybersecurity

Risk Management and Mitigation Attention to detail in fast pace operations

Professional Experience:

Adams and Morse February 2023 to Present

Senior Manager Risk and Compliance - per project contract remote

Advisor to internal management and business partners on compliance and risk management programs

Serve as overall operations lead for compliance-oriented initiatives and execute the annual risk assessment

Develop opportunities for improving consistency, automation and efficiency. Drive financial solution implementation

Oversee the development of management reporting and dashboards for Legal Compliance. Prepare regular reporting

Manage the integration of newly acquired companies, including coaching and training

Plan for and manage the expansion of the compliance programs to new products or service offerings including data analytics

Maintain accurate metrics to enable effective operational and strategic reporting for internal stakeholders

Provide day-to-day and ad hoc compliance guidance to departments across the company

ClearBridge Technology August 2022 to December 2022

Program Manager contract and remote

Client: Keurig Dr. Pepper

Accelerated and further improved sign off process for contracts through DocuSign by 9 days

Managed programs to collaborate and build partnerships with stakeholders to understand and deliver on requirements for information technology procurement requests

Management of supplier relationships with stakeholder guidance at Directorship level, including alignment of business strategy. Managed suppliers to include negotiation of new business agreements and settling disputes

Managed projects for software licensing, Software as a Service, the renewal process covering subscriptions, support, and software maintenance

Managing to the Global Technology Sourcing Request process, including intake, triage, and support of stakeholder requests

Participated in cost savings tracking and continuous improvement initiatives, such as, quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness

Collaborated with internal departments such as Human Resources, Finance, Integrated Business Services, Legal and other entities in order to promote the best interest of clients

PSCM, Inc. January 2015 to August 2022

Program Manager

Client: numerous companies in alternative energy

Responsibilities:

Worked with start-ups that have globally disruptive technologies (certified by independent third parties) in alternative energy sector renewable energy, hydrogen and clean water. Created strategic sourcing plans and managed environmental compliance programs

Implemented plan for rapid data center construction, cutting timeline by 33%

Strategic planning projects included inputs to investment cycles

Program managed negotiations for Power Purchase Agreements and setting up relationship agreements

Formulated tactics for implementation, business plans and operating plans

Development of business cases for justifications. Analyzed current needs and assess opportunities

Analysis complex documentation for first time accepted submissions to government entity and usage with investment groups. Working knowledge of FAR and State acquisition requirements

Trusted advisor on key milestones for growing start-ups

Enhanced project management methodologies, procedures, as well as policies, in addition to risk management, enforcing creative solutions to strategic and operational needs in alignment with organizational standards

Engineered the launch of strategic plans, performance management initiatives, organizational diagnostics, and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analyses to maximize business performance and engagement Real time development of initiatives for new business opportunities and alliances

Proficiency in leading and mentoring multiple work streams and diverse project teams from cross functional venues: Finance, Legal, Risk Management

CDD Western Hemisphere, British Petroleum Houston, TX April 2014 – October 2014

Program Team Lead

Program managed team to support compliance due diligence for BP Western Hemisphere conducting investigations under risk-based management systems – Ariba SAP

Worked on design, new processes and system within this new group with development support provided by overseas engineering resources for P2P and eProcurement tools

Provided system guidance and coaching to larger global team, including continuous process improvements

BP Houston, TX February 2013 – April 2014

Supply Chain Program Management

Reliability & Maintenance - Strategic Category Management for Field Services driving TCO solutions for complex services including strategy development & implementation within North America Gas (onshore). Principal contract negotiator.

Responsible from sourcing strategy to contract to supplier performance management.

Developed and implemented Pricing Strategy to migrate from hourly charges to more cost effective and efficient Time & Material Bundle Pricing with forward path to fixed single price service packages – 8% Value Contribution within one year

Pricing Strategy verified by stakeholders with up to 30% reduction in budget costs for preventative and corrective maintenance plus supplier performance improvements through greater operational efficiency

BP Houston, TX May 2007 – February 2013

E-Procurement Category Management

Provided Process Design support from May 2007 to May 2008 on strategic purchasing in sourcing and contract management on SRM module within SAP

Involved with PSCM users on defining user requirements and worked closely with configuration team. Conducted User training on business process procedure updates for SAP SRM 4.0

Systems: Represented Core Team for E&P – Upstream Global on creating selection criteria, ranking, and rating of world class e-Procurement tool. Negotiated contract with selected software supplier. Lead adoption, deployment, and implementation of tool for North Seas and Azerbaijan regions.

Transitioned to regional unit, North America Gas, in June 2010 to work closely with executive leadership team on sourcing strategies with improvements in risk management, supplier quality management, and category management

Lenovo Morrisville, NC March 2006 – May 2007

Global Purchasing Director

Lead Global Purchasing teams on cross commodity projects to improve supply, reduce liability, and drive cost improvements through industry mix program on $ 9 B spend

Achieved $111 M savings on $1 B spend to bottom line within 6 months. Conducted executive level management reviews and approvals for new programs and projects for additional cost savings

Proposed and developed new metrics to cover global procurement measurement database system. Accepted by CPO and Executive Directors for monthly review

Responsible for creating hub management system to improve availability of key components under highly fluctuating demand. Commendation received from GVP for Global Supply Chain

Program lead in evaluating costs and logistics of third-party inventory funding model options

Created training program plan, linked to competency levels and assessments, to increase overall skill levels. Started value stream mapping for lean process management to support Yellow belt for Six Sigma. Received commendations

DVA Solutions, LLC Round Rock, TX June 2002 – March 2006

CEO/Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage projects on new business development, supply chain management, and relationship management for new technologies in areas of alternative energy, security, mobile tracking, and wireless

Work with “C” level clients to establish new program product offerings with “C” level industry leaders as customers. Established sales contracts and help in ongoing management of relationships

Developed business plan for company and several business plans for clients to solicit venture capital. Created generic marketing plan to optimize business development efficiencies and doubled established client base. Worked with 4 consultants on ERP implementations, eBusiness, and systems integrations.

Assignment supporting a semiconductor business in spin off; experience with mergers and acquisitions

Set up all different types of contracts for resellers and suppliers worldwide. Created several types of business agreements to expand working relationships

SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS

DocuSign JIRA Ariba SAP SRM P2P Microsoft Office Agile Scrum Azure Contract Life Cycle Waterfall

Education:

Graduated with Honors in both double majors: Sociology / Anthropology and Industrial Relations from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.

Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager from ISM

Certified in ABC (Anti-Bribery Corruption), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), International Trade Regulations

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