Manager Executive

Chet Mehra

Los Angeles, CA ***** 310-***-**** **********@*****.***

Hands on Executive

Profile: Forward-thinking information technology executive with 10+ years of experience leading technology architecture and application development projects focused on organizational transformation, technology implementation, risk management, and cost reduction. Accomplished in directing overall business technology planning and roadmap development to bridge the gap between business and technology with expertise in the financial, Payroll, Human Resources and ERP applications.

Areas of Expertise

ERP CRM Workforce Management Integrations Automation Process Improvement

SDLC Program/Project Management Vendor Management Payroll and Time Entry Systems

Financial Systems Cloud Applications Strategic Planning Budget Management Requirements Analysis

Forecasting Software Project Management Change Management IT Management Workday

JD Edwards Salesforce Rightsline Media Maestro Mulesoft

Skills & Capabilities

●Expertise in the development and execution of strategic roadmaps for Business systems, Reporting, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Data Visualization, Application Development, System Supportability, and Scalability that is consistent with defined objectives.

●Documented history of success in the planning and execution of system deployments, implementations, and integrations.

●Strong understanding of and hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle and project management techniques and methodologies using agile and waterfall.

●Ability to manage large operational and capital budgets, manage to SLAs while optimizing total cost of ownership for the business.

●Deep knowledge of ERP financial systems includes Workday, Oracle JD Edwards & Oracle PeopleSoft.

●Well versed with deployment of cloud based applications such as Salesforce, Tableau, Servicenow, Concur, Coupa, T-RECS and Elan.

Selected Highlights

●Led ERP system deployment that aligned global policies and financial systems, reporting for business operations in four different divisions.

●Led digital transformation from legacy platforms to Workday for HR on-boarding, tracking and analytics.

●Implemented Coupa P2P system replacing paper-based invoice processes with 25% reduction in costs via RPA..

●Established SOP for SOX applications and deployment through Jenkins CI/CD pipeline.

●Led package selection for Mulesoft and set up COE for use of platform.

Professional Experience

FOX CORP, Sports & Entertainment, Century City, Los Angeles, CA January 2013 - Present

HEAD OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Direct the strategic, tactical, and day-to-day operations and technical strategy for the divisions business systems and applications for the FOX Networks Group, a division of 21st Century Fox. Establish and manage SLA and help desk performance metrics.

●Led strategy for the transition of packaged and custom deployments to a cloud-based infrastructure, lowering total cost of ownership by 30%.

●Lead intake for executive project prioritization, ROI analysis, business case preparation and resource management.

●Spearheaded (RFP, POC, Implementation) an enterprise-wide rollout of Coupa P2P tool to over 1500 users leading to re-allocation of 5 FTE in shared services through use of RPA.

●Migrated financial system from Oracle JDE E1 to Workday for National Geographic division, improving reporting time, speeding up close process and enabling self service kpi reporting by CFO.

●Led RFP, POC and selection of Salesforce service cloud to transform sports operational workflows and ticketing with tight integration into Slack. It also set base for Machine Learning to drive scheduling.

●Migrated from legacy marketing platform to Salesforce Marketing cloud delivering instant analytics and empowering business to design templates for campaigns on shows and promos.

●Led re-platforming of Order to Cash system from custom legacy architecture to cloud based B2B and B2B SAAS offering decreasing close cycle for A/R and automating cash application.

●Led digital transformation from legacy platforms to Workday for HR on-boarding, tracking and analytics.

●Established UI/UX guidelines, code review best practices for salesforce org development to ensure seamless experience across different applications and uniformity of coding standards.

●Set up SOP for SOX applications to drive compliance using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline and ServiceNow for approvals.

●Lead planning around quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, re-forecasts enhancements to reporting & processes.

●Manage custom development team encompassing .net, Azure PAAS using Jenkins for dev ops .

●Manage to well understood SLAs, lead SOX audits and conduct quarterly roadmap reviews with corporate controller, division heads and other C executives.

FOX Cable Networks Group, Los Angeles, CA April 2008 - December 2012

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AND PAYROLL SYSTEMS

Managed ERP, workforce mobility, and billing systems along with the deployment and support of planning and forecasting systems, ad-hoc reporting tools, and application integrations/migrations. Trained, mentored, and managed a staff of 25.

●Replaced paper-based reporting processes with a business intelligence data warehouse. Streamlined and consolidated reporting functions leading to quicker financial close and structured reporting processes.

●Deployed cloud based Concur TnE system from custom TnE application for over 5000 Corporate and 10000 freelancers lowering TCO by 30%.

●Planned and led the integration and transition of technical assets, systems, and staff resulting from 9 corporate acquisitions and sales.

●Set up SOPs for network testing and application pin testing with infosec.

●Implemented real estate module for managing all FOX USA owned properties and drive cost allocations

FOX Sports Net, Los Angeles, CA June 2006 - March 2008

MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Provided technical leadership and managed ERP systems, processes, and technology initiatives across various networks. Managed a staff of eight. Developed standards for project management, process improvements, and SDLC best practices for ERP and general ledger processes and systems.

●Consolidated four legacy ERP and Payroll systems into one standardized Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne application.

●Engineered and implemented the helpdesk process for workload management and tracking. Defined application requirements and SLAs. Sourced, evaluated, and selected appropriate tools.

●Standardized chart of accounts and change management processes within the IT organization.

MWH Global, Pasadena, CA January 2001 - June 2006

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST/PROJECT MANAGER

Leveraged technical and business knowledge to serve as the liaison between business and development teams. Documented specifications for ERP and project management tools, time entry systems, and UAT plans.

●Deployed an ERP system that provided a single ERP tool that incorporated the separate business requirements from eight countries with five different currencies into a single, unified ERP tool.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Finance,

ICFAI School of Business

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Bachelor of Accounting

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