Supply Chain Project Manager

Jorge Alvarez

**** ***** ******, **** **** Beach, FL 33413

e-mail: **********@*****.***, mobile: +1-832-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-alvarez-7804653

PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE CHANGE MANAGEMENT

A strategic and goal-oriented operations executive with international experience leading PMO organizations, Supply Chain Operations, Construction Operations, Operational Excellence and IT Application/Infrastructure (ERP) integration with operations. Over thirty years’ experience spanning Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Management and Renewable Energy Operations complemented with a strong background in Process/Project/Program Management.

Proven track record of successfully executing measurable optimized operational processes that reduced costs. Proactively identifies potential challenges, implements effective mitigations, and transforms risks into strategic advantages. Skillful management of stakeholder priorities to align processes and solutions while balancing cost, schedule, and resources.

Recognized as a passionate, driven and collaborative leader delivering through hi-performance teams and focus on KPI. Able to manage third party suppliers and service providers through strong partnership and metrics management. Excellent leadership and professional communication skills based on clear, concise and congruent delivery to address issues and inspire and influence teams in a fast paced environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations management

Construction and maintenance

Facilities and asset management

Engineering management

Program Management

Project Management PMP and Agile Certified Scrum Master, Six Sigma Green Belt

Process Optimization

Operational Excellence

C-46 licensed contractor (CA)

Data Analysis (trends to proactively support business)

“Can do” attitude (focused solution finder)

Metrics (KPI) development and implementation

Cross-functional team management

Change Management

Distribution and Logistics

Contract Negotiation

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Client management

IT Initiatives: SAP and Oracle implementation management and Asset Management software using API integrations)

EXPERIENCE

Dynamic Process and Project Services (Consulting) Sep 2024 - present

Lead Consultant. West Palm Beach, FL

Enabling companies to scale by optimizing processes adding workflows and deliver transformative strategies that drive results. Consolidate information (single source of truth), establish clear process ownership and key inter department responsibilities.

Implement project management infrastructure and methodology.

Use AI tools to automate processes

Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group (now MN8 Energy) Jun 2021- Sep 2024

VP – Project Support Organization and EV Operational Excellence. Boca Raton, FL

Managed company wide key process management. Defined, optimized and implemented company’s development and construction processes and implementation of IT software to manage project delivery. (Managed the Asset Management platform for over 950 assets – QBI, ensuring data accuracy, enhancement development and integration via API to other systems to achieve single data source for performance and financial data)

Architected New Electric Vehicle Division development.

oLead definition/documenting of processes and metrics to operate the new EV Division. Select and implement best in class software applications to manage new division to support goal to build 450 stations in 4 years.

oEnsured all EV Division applications were integrated via API’s through the full development to operational lifecycle.

Clean Energy Associates Jan 2020 - June 2021

Director, PMO and Project Operations. Oakland, CA

Led the PMO and Operations teams

Project Operations team (50+ quality control engineers) producing product manufacturing quality assurance reports accounting for ~75% of company revenues. Ensuring operational excellence in 3 key areas: on time, on spec and on budget.

Project Management team: Managed configuration and migration for project-based ERP (Deltek) from Quick-books used to centralize and manage project billable activities and financials. Managed key internal process optimization projects (sales pipeline to cash)

ZDT Services Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

Managing Director/Owner. Oakland, CA

PV Consultant and Asset O&M services to commercial solar asset managers

Contracted services included: addressing worst performing plants to correct and bring up to designed production specs by investigating root cause, designing solution, procuring materials and executing the repair/solution at Client: Enerparc Energy.

Repaired over 45MW of solar assets, for small utility and commercial installations.

Plant controls: monitoring communications and troubleshooting/correction services.

Managed commissioning of small utility and commercial size solar arrays: verify contractors have built to design and local specifications. Run performance acceptance tests for lenders and plant owners.

Staten Solar June 2017 - Oct 2018

Director, Project Management, Construction and Maintenance. Milpitas, CA

Lead Operations (Project Management, Construction, and Maintenance teams).

Responsible for technical business development, contract negotiation, project management, permitting/interconnection, building and scheduling, material planning and procurement, construction, commissioning, and customer services.

Implemented PM and construction methodology to produce positive cash flow.

Advised sales on operations capabilities and cash flow.

Developed operations and maintenance playbook from contract to execution.

Member of the executive team defining company strategy, policy, financial and HR.

SunEdison Sep 2011 - Aug 2016

Sr. Director, Supply Chain Operations. Belmont, CA

Directly managed planning, procurement, distribution, transportation, third party logistics services for the Solar Energy Division serving Utility, Commercial and Residential Divisions.

Oversaw yearly spending of $750 MM (Materials and Logistics).

Consolidated Planning, Procurement and Logistics functions for seamless collaboration and speed of execution.

Consolidated Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Transportation under one system to gain total Supply Chain visibility and obtain a headcount reduction of 30% and ~50% on transportation costs.

Supervised “Procure to Pay” process optimization that eliminated 100% of shipment holds to projects.

Led Procurement /Inventory track for Company-wide Oracle Implementation resulting in reduction of Procurement FTEs by 30%, through reduced complexity. Amplified traceability and scalability, streamlining approvals and enabled accurate metrics.

As SunEdison declared bankruptcy, I led the process to classify and manage all services and supplier debt/invoices to prioritize payment to suppliers. based on bankruptcy rules and internal operating needs.

Mainstream Energy May 2010 - Aug 2011

Director, Logistics, Warehousing, Fleet and Facilities. San Luis Obispo, CA

Managed distribution, transportation, third party logistics service providers, kit production, fleet services, and facilities in support of 3 business units.

Doubled throughput capacity for the distribution business reducing cycle time by 50%. executed Oracle WMS and a consigned inventory model.

Increased production throughput 600% through process standardization and catalog optimization.

Alvarez & Associates Aug 2008 - April 2010

Principal Consultant, Houston, TX

Clients:

Consultleague, a group of independent Supply Chain Consultants in Global Supply Chain.

Business Management, Principal Consultant. Project Management consulting and coaching.

AMD - Advanced Micro Devices, Sr. Consultant, Supply Chain IT

Hewlett Packard May 1989 - Aug 2008 Sr. Manager, PMO Manager, Freight Cost Management Group. Houston, TX

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Strategy and Development

Sr. Program Manager, Global IT and Supply Chain Operations

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University. Aug 1984 - May 1989

B.S. Industrial Engineering. College Station, TX

Licensed C-46 Contractor #1065993. California PV Installer

OSHA 30 Certified

PMI - Project Manager Professional #424654.

CSM – Scrum Alliance cert: 001747107

RELEVANT SKILLS

•Languages: English (native), Spanish(native), Portuguese (conversational)

•International working experience in: South America - 14 years, Asia Pacific - 4 years.

•Public speaker to professional societies and Master Programs in Supply Chain Management. Speaker at Smeal College of Business, University of Houston and Council of Supply Chain Managing Professionals.

•CSCMP, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, member

•IIE, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Former President (1991), Secretary. (1990)

•Toastmasters International, Public Speaking Workshop

•The Savy Negotiator, advanced negotiation course for managers

•CSM - Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Allegiance), Six Sigma, Green Belt

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