Improver

Sheila Bridge, MBA, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma

Divisional Vice President, IT Finance and Indirect Sourcing at True Value Company

Greater Chicago Area

I am a highly accomplished IT visionary leader with proven experience in contributing unparalleled transformation successes to IT and business processes in Technology, Consumer Products, and Telecommunications industries.
Recognized as an exceptional program manager, I am skilled at leading & delivering large-scaled programs and establishing PMO to enhance IT performance, reduce costs, streamline operations, and drive continuous improvements.
My leadership team has referred to me as a strategic business/technical leader and change agent with the ability to build and lead high performing teams and deliver with excellence seemingly impossible endeavors. I am innovative, collaborative, action-oriented, lead with emotional intelligence, and have the ability to effectively communicate complex and technical issues to a diverse audience. My greatest accomplishment comes from coaching & mentoring team members to grow and develop in their careers.
I am known for:
• Leading enterprise initiatives transformation programs
• Effectively managing large direct-reporting and/or cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of successes in managing complex IT ERP and Legacy application software, M&A integration, compliance, business case development/realization & bringing innovative solutions for cost & risk reductions
• Experienced in managing large IT sourcing initiatives, negotiating and procuring IT contracts, managing vendors, and governing outsourced contracts

Specialties:
PMO  Budget & Cost Management  Program/Project Management  Stakeholder Relationship Management  SAP Transformation  Senior Management Communications  IT Sourcing Strategy, Procurement, Contract Negotiations  Application & Infrastructure Management  Team Leadership & Management, Staff Development, Mentoring & Coaching  Vendor Relationship Management, Contract Governance  Strategy Development  IT Service Management (ITSM)  Process Management

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Experience:

• Director - IT Financial & Supplier Management (Alcatel-Lucent)
• Director, IT Governance & Business Operations (True Value Company)
• Director - Risk & IT Operational Controls Management (Alcatel-Lucent)
• Senior Director - IT Global Compliance and Controls Governance Office (Kellogg)
• Head of IT Global PMO, Procurement and Outsourced Governance Offices (SC Johnson)
• Senior Director, Chief of Staff –Office of the CIO and IT Governance, Finance, and Procurement (True Value Company)
• Divisional Vice President, IT Finance and Indirect Sourcing (True Value Company)
• Director, Y2K Program Management Office & Transition Command Center Lead (Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise)
• Senior Director - Executive SAP Transformation PMO | Business Relationship Management (Kellogg Company)

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