Program Manager Project

Benjamin Gruler

Phoenix, Arizona 623-***-**** *******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gruler-0b2831118/ SAP Project Program Manager

High performing, certified program leader with experience in successfully planning, managing, and delivering high-profile initiatives on time, on budget and within scope. Managed several programs valued at $10MM+ and led teams of up to 20 people. Proven track record of stakeholder management and relationship building at all levels. Can quickly understand and adapt to new concepts and technology. Strong commitment to learning and efficiency with high sense of responsibility to clients and team. Exemplary communications, interpersonal and leadership skills. Core Competencies

Program Management Escalations Relationship Management Stakeholder Relations SAP Project Management Design Thinking

Technical Skills

SAP ERP HANA S4 FMS AFS SAP Internal Assessments: ASAP SAP; Activate BTP RDS A2O Adobe Acrobat JDA Intactix Confluence / JIRA admin Concur ISP CRM O2C SPS system Knowledge Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project PWA / SharePoint Tango Software Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker MDM MDG RDG ADM Concento Signavio Ariba Professional Experience

Elite Woodworking, Phoenix, Arizona June 2023-Current Program Manager

• Implemented Almoxy ERP system

• Improved production using latest technology

• Performed weekly status reports

• Created project plan and reporting tools for visibility throughout the company SAP, Phoenix, Arizona March 2022 – June 2023

Client Partner

Managed 10 accounts throughout the SE including Molex (S4), Publix (S4), AMAT, OBE, Cheney Brothers (S4), AAG and more.

• Lead several escalations resulting in over 6 million in revenue.

• Performed weekly stand ups with several customers undergoing a variety of programs.

• Pipeline generation for net new clients.

• Perform weekly touch bases with IAE’s.

• Collaborated with PE, PS, Ariba, Concur and other services to keep up to date with SAP latest offerings. DMR Syniti, Phoenix, Arizona August 2018 - March 2022 Program Manager/ Account Executive: S4 HANA

• Strategic account development.

• Worked with members of the sales and technical teams, to manage lead distribution, collation, reporting and feedback.

• Escalation manager for 5 ongoing SAP projects.

• Developed and oversaw detailed project plans.

• Implemented both Green and Brownfield projects

• Identified project risks o develop risk mitigation plans.

• Provided project leadership, work direction and feedback.

• Sold 18 million in services in 2020 24 million 2021.

• Managed relationships with SAP, Google, Informatica, JDA, Pure Storage, and multiple other SI’s. PETSMART, Phoenix, Arizona June 2017 - August 2018 Project Manager: SAP, JDA, Tango

• Project Manager for 3 simultaneous projects; SAP upgrade, Connolly audit, and Tango implementation.

• Salvage a supply chain project saving the company 12 million dollars.

• Interviewed and onboarded vendors and resources while maintaining scope and budget.

• Created and updated time and actuals for project scope and budget while delivering additional scope under budget by

$60,000 for Tango implementation.

• Ran daily development meetings to maintain progress and associate deliverables. SAP Project Manager: S4 HANA, HEC, CAR, and Lumira May 2014 – June 2017

• Brought in during escalation to meet the timeline and budget for their ERP installation.

• Ran daily project activities to ensure efficient use of resources and customer time.

• Built resource team and project governance.

• Developed multiple project workstream plans for S4 to support effective deliverables and adoption within project timeline while delivering all original scope.

• Managed executive status and communications for executives during project escalation. Benjamin Gruler *******@*****.*** Page 2

United States Army, United States

Air Traffic Controller, (ATC)

• Operated complex mobile radar systems to conduct ATC from any location.

• Shift leader at Mosul International Airport running an airspace of 30 miles and 15,000 feet with 3 surrounding facilities.

• Dual rated tower / radar operator at Mosul International Airport.

• Training supervisor / tower operator Tikrit Airport leading a team of 6 in high stress environment.

• Shift lead Bagdad Airport Ground Controlled Approach (GCA). Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration Arizona State University. Certifications

• Multiple Air Traffic Control certifications / ratings

• Microsoft Project Web App Essential Certification

• MS Project Orange Belt

• Project Management Fundamentals

• Sensi Project Management Certification.

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