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Operations & Data Management Leader with 15+ Years Experience

Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted:
January 26, 2026

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Resume:

TARA PIKE

******@******.***

412-***-****

Summary

Results-driven operations and data management professional with 15+ years of experience supporting executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Highly skilled in streamlining processes, managing remote teams, implementing initiatives and driving strategic initiatives. Recognized for adaptability, critical thinking, and strong organizational skills. Eager to leverage these strengths in a dynamic work environment.

Skills

Project management

Executive Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team management & Resource Allocation

Quality Assurance & Documentation

Document review and management

Critical thinking

Business Reporting & Data Analysis

Training and Onboarding

Adaptability and flexibility

Process Improvement

Work History

Manager, Data & Analytics, 05/2022 – 03/2025

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy – Pittsburgh, PA

Ensure data file quality by performing pre-submission evaluations to meet specified requirements.

Incorporate standardized processes for data testing, retain documentation and implement new program launches.

Convert business reporting needs into technical specifications.

Partner with multiple teams to analyze and implement contractual data obligations.

Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to present findings and develop reporting dashboards, enhancing communication and visual presentation of data.

Assist in coordinating and planning quarterly town hall meetings to create engaging agendas and key company updates.

Facilitate weekly discussions to assess data for improved accuracy and patient experience.

Develop and optimize data files to align with business objectives and contractual obligations.

Supervise remote analytics team maintaining over 800 reports.

Reporting Manager, 04/2007 – 03/2022

Walgreens/AllianceRx Walgreens Prime – Pittsburgh, PA

Work with external and internal customers to assess and execute new or amended contractual data requirements and drive business initiatives.

Execute testing of current and enhanced software to ensure accuracy and functionality.

Reduce weekly workload by 30 hours by analyzing data integrity trends, streamlining contractual data execution and optimizing report implementations.

Supervise nationwide remote team of 14 people handling Pharmaceutical and Client data agreements.

Manage travel logistics for corporate events, ensuring timely bookings and cost-effective options.

Ensure on-time and accurate implementation of over 50 new drug program reporting requirements annually.

Create and maintain monthly executive reporting to drive business initiatives.

HRIS Analytics, 03/2004 – 04/2007

Education Management Corporation – Pittsburgh, PA

Consolidate ADP Time and Attendance system across 90 locations to enhance payroll efficiency.

Create comprehensive executive weekly and monthly reports to enhance business strategy execution.

Author detailed training documentation Sarbanes-Oxley and Lawson systems.

Real Estate Leasing Analyst, 01/1997 – 03/2004

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. – Pittsburgh, PA

Develop a standardized process to collect data from various sources.

Systems support for HR in conjunction with I.T. including troubleshooting, system upgrades and maintenance testing.

Achieve annual cost savings of over $300,000 by reviewing contracts, invoices and analyzing data.

Develope and sustain reports for analysis, budgeting and tracking purposes

Standardize invoice review to support inter-departmental reporting needs and gain efficiencies.

Create and conduct consolidated Cognos, Excel and Access training for internal teams.

Education

B.S. of Business Administration

Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA

Certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt & Lean Certification

Project Management

Management I and II

Leadership I



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