Project Manager Data Conversion

Seth Goldfarb, PMP

Multinational Senior Project/Program Manager

+1-216-***-**** - ************@**.***

www.linkedin.com/in/sethgoldfarb

Versatile and adaptable Project, Program, and PMO Leader with a diverse portfolio of successful client engagement and project / program management experiences perusing a Director level opportunity

(Open to relocation overseas)

Results-driven leader with 20+ years of formal Project and Program Management expertise that leverages multiple delivery methodologies and innovations to deliver with the highest value and quality at the optimal effort necessary

A proven professional both at the strategic level leading PMO teams in delivering against a prescribed portfolio and at a tactical level delivering complex programs on time and on budget while expertly managing risk. Skilled in ERP, corporate systems implementation, data migration and integration, software implementation, IT infrastructure, and systems deployment. Experienced communicator with business and IT stakeholders, able to manage business relationships and create consensus among all project stakeholders.

Highlights of Expertise

Education & Credentials

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, CIS / MIS, Kent State University - 1999

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Publications: Published, PM Network Magazine, July 2012 Issue

Spoken Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Intermediate)

Career Experience

Alithya – Cleveland, Ohio - Remote

Senior Project Manager – Oracle Consulting Practice (9/2023 – Present)

Oracle Cloud Multi-pillar and multi-phased – Healthcare

Implemented Full Suite of Finance, Supply Chain Management, HCM, Payroll, and EPM –$4+ M budget, 40+ resources functional and technical onshore and off. 4 Phases with no less than 2 phases running simultaneously and a majority of the duration 3 phases all running concurrently in different test cycles.

Infor - Cleveland, Ohio - Remote

Project Manager– ICS – Public Sector (6/2021 to 8/2023)

Planned and lead GHR, Finance, and Supply Management Program HealthCheck and Implementation utilizing the Infor IDM Methodology

Planned, Led and executed:

HealthCheck - Provided customer with data and information to make an educated decision on their go forward implementation strategy

Full conversion and implementation - Infor Multi-Tenant Cloud Suite of GHR, Finance and Supply Management - Project Budget: $5M - Client EE Population Range: 5,000 to 6,000 – Internal team consisting of 33+ resources onshore and off

XPO Logistics – Charlotte, North Carolina

Sr. Project Manager (6/2019 to 9/2019)

Planned, budgeted, and executed 3 Oracle ERP Integration Projects for Innovation Management and Business Finance teams leveraging the XPO Business Integration Methodology

● Procurement – Mobile applications integration

● Order to Cash – Online Customer Payment Portal

● XPO Connect - The core cloud-based product utilized by all lines of business under the XPO Enterprise to track all supply chain, logistics and XPO customers Globally - Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report

CBSG, LLC – Consulting Company – Cleveland, Ohio / Miami, Florida / Charlotte, North Carolina

Sr. Project/Program Manager (1/2016 to 6/2021)

Sourced and acquired consistent consulting work for several companies, including Ultimate Software, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Century Ship Services, and Carnival Corporation & PLC utilizing multiple implementation methodologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financials and Operations ERP Migration

● Planned and managed data migration Discovery from Epicor Legacy ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and systems integration requirements Discovery for 26 peripheral systems integration to and from Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP.

● Managed a program of 2 cross-functional teams of 15+ resources, monitoring and controlling to ensure delivery of project and programs objectives within stringent time, budget, and quality constraints.

● Completed the technical foundation for Systems Integration and Data Conversion/Migration for transition to PWC.

Oversaw the full-scale implementation of numerous, complex technical solutions while managing budgets ranging from $800K+ to $1.5M. Planned resource allocation and management for teams consisting of 20+ resources in the US, APAC, and EMEA regions, ensuring proper coverage for project completion and operational excellence.

● Road mapped, planned and directed daily operations for a cross-functional team of 30+ resources, monitoring, directing and quickly resolving conflict to ensure delivery of projects within stringent time, budget, and quality expectations to achieve business objectives and goals.

● Led successful implementation and integration program: Office 365, Active Directory, Exchange Hybrid Cloud and on-premise Migration, OneDrive, all corresponding infrastructure and applications for 3,000+ end users in multiple countries. Was responsible for preparing all financials for project accounting, depreciation schedule, monthly burn rate reporting and Capital Asset Requisition.

● Planned and executed a Windows OS and SQL server upgrade - 2008 to 2016 Server; performed scoping on 1,300+ servers and 109 applications residing in multiple data centers and 20+ ships. Created budget forecasts and financials for Capital Asset Requisition.

● Program Managed the buildout of a Data Center for APAC consisting of voice, redundancy and security managing, internal and external project managers, logistics and third-party vendors in multiple countries – US, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

SCM (Supply Chain Management) Transformation Strategy

● Contracted SCM SMEs for Supply Chain Process Improvement to map out a new process flow and warehouse organization.

● Vetted 3 SCM solution providers and implementation partners, Implementation Strategy, and Integration Discovery for ERP and Accounting Systems.

Managed the implementation of complex technical ship infrastructure and compliance solutions while with combined portfolio budgets up to $7.5M. Planned budgets, resource allocation, managed teams and vendors consisting of 20+ resources.

● Served as Project Manager for Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act (CVSSA) Implementation for 5 Ships with a budget of $1.5 M / Ship. Effectively managed vendors and contractors remotely to deliver projects effectively and efficiently.

● Managed a SOX - Pentana Implementation with a budget of $1 M working with executive management and corporate auditors to ensure adherence to compliance objectives.

Eaton Corporation – Cleveland, Ohio

Manager, IT Projects (4/2014 to 12/2015)

Managed multiple transformation, implementation, and proposal projects. Directed operations for team members, supervised operations, ensured cost-controlled project delivery while working with Deloitte as an implementation partner on 2 global projects executing the Eaton ProLaunch Methodology and Deloitte Project Methodology

● SAP Global Trade Management - Took over and delivered a troubled project within re-casted schedule and original budget. Managed financials and burn rate reporting to C level and executive Decision Gate Committee for Capital Assets, 20+ resources in the US and Mexico, SMEs and implementation partner with a $5M+ budget. Led the implementation of NAFTA trade agreement, integration of 53 ERPs into SAP GTM with 159 interfaces across 53 manufacturing sites in the US and Mexico.

● ERP Oracle EBS 11i to Oracle R12 Financials Transformation and Global Upgrade (48 Countries impacted) – Total Program Budget $110M+. Managed a sub-program, designed data migration approach, and responsible for the data migration and transformation for 160+ operating units, and 400+ legal entities; managed 30+ resources across 4 countries and 3 time zones. Accountable for all testing and QA initiatives. Managed the QA and functional managers.

● SAP Environmental Health and Safety RFP - Valued at $6M+ and a Supplier Quality Management RFP valued at $4M+. Created all forecasted financials and Total Cost of Ownership (Expense and Capital), 5-year depreciation schedule for capital assets to complete a Capital Asset Requisition for each RFP.

CBSG, LLC. – Consulting Company – Cleveland, Ohio

Sr. Project/Program Manager (6/2010 to 4/2014)

Sourced and acquired consistent consulting work for several companies, including Harley Davidson, CVS Caremark, University Hospitals of Cleveland, JoAnn Fabrics, Rolta AdivizeX and more utilizing multiple implementation methodologies

● Managed strategic projects and programs with up to 30 resources in cross-functional teams located nationally and internationally in the full-scale implementation of enterprise applications, supply chain management, CRM, infrastructure, creating approach strategy, enhanced delivery standards, and integrating process improvements to maximize business value.

● Strategized to deliver technical solutions to drive business efficiency while creating and working with capital budgets ranging from $200k - $30M related to corporate systems implementation, infrastructure, and data center buildouts. Effectively managing and value engineering budgets to increase project value without detriment to quality.

● Managed and built relationships with vendors and implementation partners, took part in enterprise software selection, process improvement, and Discovery for application integration with accounting and ERP systems to ensure the right product and expected value were delivered to customers.

● Conducted contract negotiations, vetted vendors and third-party contractors while proposing cost saving value engineering without detriment to quality or delivery.

Premier Equipment – Cleveland, Ohio

Interim Director of IT Operations and Sales Executive (11/2011 to 6/2012)

Oversaw all aspects of technology and software implementation.

● Vetted, took part in the selection of CRM software and subsequently managed the implementation partner that resulted in a successful implementation.

● Managed website development from discovery to successful deployment providing the company with new channels to acquire business.

● Drove revenue growth by independently closing $500K+ in sales order value, leveraging consultative selling skills to sell multinational and US customer accounts.

DimpleDough, Independence, Ohio (Startup in the financial and pay card industry)

Sr. Project Manager (1/2009 to 6/2010)

● Drove revenue growth by successfully delivering on several high-end implementations with clients such as Nike, American Express, First Data, Canadian Tire, Moneris, First Community Services (Third largest issuer of MasterCard in the US).

● Created, defined and developed an effective gated implementation methodology, governance model and VAR(Value Added Reseller) management strategy to facilitate reliable and repeatable implementation of the DDI software platform.

Ceridian – Broadview Heights, Ohio

Project Manager (11/2002 to 1/2009)

Managed and delivered over 50 projects utilizing Ceridian Project Methodology

● Served as a Contract Data Integration Specialist for Ceridian before earning 1 of 3 full-time job offers out of 50 candidates to join the National Migration Team as a Full Time Project Manager from 2004 to 2009.

● Managed on premise legacy application migrations to the latest cloud solution.

● Managed one comprehensive portfolio budget valued at $6.5M+.

● Managed and delivered over 50 projects within budget and schedule while overseeing up to 15 staff onshore and off during all phases of the project lifecycle including core product and peripheral product customization and implementation.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Analyst (2000 to 2002) - Accenture, Cleveland, Ohio(Andersen Consulting / Accenture Business Integration Methodology)

Staff Consultant (1999 to 2000) - The Maxim Group, Cleveland, Ohio

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