Marc Wright
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-wright/
CHIEF OF STAFF and SENIOR STRATEGIST
Seasoned Senior Corporate Strategist with expertise in Corporate Financial, Administrative, and Operational Management. Proven success in Project and Program Management, overseeing PMOs, executing Process Re- Engineering, and implementing Capacity and Asset Management initiatives. Adept at analyzing challenges and crafting inclusive strategies, specializing in driving efficiencies, facilitating business transformation, and managing projects with a focus on costs, resources, and timelines. Highly skilled in People Management and Communication, demonstrating effectiveness across global organizations at all levels. Executive Skills & Experience
Strategy Implementation Long-term Strategic Planning Problem Solving
Organizational Development Process Reengineering Cost Controls
Program Management Relationship Management C-Level Communications
Resource Management (ERP) People Management Project Management
Return on Investment (ROI) Regulatory Risk/Compliance Corporate Finance
Asset Management Business Operations Capital Budgeting
Global Multi Site Operations Vendor Management Internal Consulting RANGAM CONSULTANTS INC Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
Consultant
Consulted with National Grid to lead the rollout of Resource Management tool and process UNDERDOG ENTERPRISES, New York Jan 2017 – Present
CEO/Executive Management Consultant
Led strategic initiatives for global organizations and startups in Banking, Healthcare, Fin-Tech, AI, and Cyber Security industries
Notable projects:
Currently managing confidential political transformation project
Established PMO and Performance Management Framework at LIPA
Consulted with Wells Fargo to Implement Target Operating Model (TOM) for Customer Remediation COE, Workforce Planning, and Business Management Office Framework and Playbook
Developed and implemented short and long term (1-5 year) budgets and financial plans WINGS FOR GROWTH (Non-Profit), New Jersey Oct 2017 – Oct 2019 Chief Administrative Officer (Volunteer)
Reporting to the Founder/CEO for a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and empowering professional women
Senior advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors
Delivered and implemented strategic plan to expand services and market to corporate accounts
Facilitated and manage board meetings
Organizational leader responsible for managing Finance/Operations, and Administrative functions
Delivered Operational Framework, Corporate infrastructure, and efficient organizational structure EMBLEMHEALTH, New York Jun 2014 – Dec 2016
Chief of Staff/Director Performance Management
As the COO/CFO for the IT department reporting to the CIO, collaborated closely with IT operational teams, lines of business, and shared services including HR, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and Facilities
Directed operations, managed finances, and administered a department of over 450 personnel
Led C-Level Re-Engineering Committee of four to establish a disciplined Program Management Process, resulting in the development of a best-in-class SDLC policy/protocol
Formulated comprehensive financial Asset Management strategy for both Hardware and Software
Overhauled the procurement-to-pay process, implementing rigorous accounts payable oversight
Supervised a team of six to successfully implement a Capacity/Resource Management tool and associated processes
Negotiated Enterprise Level Agreements, securing a 9% reduction in the cost of vendor services
Established and managed financial governance structures and SLAs for BPO and IT Outsourcing
Crafted multi-year strategic plans and budget forecasts, resulting in a 13% reduction in IT overhead BARCLAYS, New York Feb 2013 – Feb 2014
Vice President/Chief of Staff – Technology Program Services Global COO/CFO responsible for managing all Communication, Resourcing, Compliance, PMO, Real Estate and Financial Management for a fast-growing Internal Consulting group
Created Headcount and Capacity Management Process
Served as TPS Change Adoption Leader for roll out of new Portfolio Management tool ensuring compliant process implemented into the tool
Facilitated creation and implementation of new O&T internal billing process for Barclays
Delivered monthly financial planning and review against plan
Managed end-to-end process for rapid growth plan
Coordinated and managed overall TPS project portfolio including weekly status reporting and project financial management
Redesigned Regulatory Risk and Control Reporting delivering a single source of truth on remediation of regulatory statute compliance
Modernized Global Business Continuity Management and implemented global BCM plan CITI, New York Oct 1999 – Jan 2012
Senior Vice President Chief of Staff/CFO – Operations Technology (2010 – 2012) Global COO/CFO for Operations Technology CIO, managing a global team with responsibility and oversight into all Compliance, HR, Real Estate, and Financial aspects of the department
Improved financial management of global budget process, producing monthly variances within 1% of plan ($250MM annual budget)
Successfully managed planning and execution of Right Placement strategy resulting in a 40/20/40 resource distribution by cost of location in a department of 1800+ resources
Led Financial Control group on Business Chargeback process, creating transparency into Total Cost of Ownership
Coordinated Business Critical Milestone Reporting for Investment Governance and Monthly Operations Report
Prepared and delivered C- Level communications and presentations
Analyzed business investment spend data to ensure proper investment alignment and ROI
Directed Back Office Operations Business in budget planning and management for project budgets totaling over $200MM
Managed PMO office to ensure project delivery, and Financial/Change Management processes were compliant with Regulatory Statutes
Collaborated with Risk and Control group on policy, oversight, and implementation
Prepared senior management reports for Ops Tech CIO as well as Global Head of Operations and Technology. Negotiated with stakeholders for cross-divisional programs Vice President/Chief of Staff – Global Banking Technology (2006 – 2010) Assistant Vice President/Sr. Business Analyst – CMB Technology Business & Controls (2004 – 2006) Procurement and Rollout Manager – Investment Banking Technology (1999 – 2004) THE WINE INVESTOR, Los Angeles/New York Jan 1996 – Dec 2007 Owner/Publisher/Editor
EDUCATION
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor’s Degree