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Donald l. Pitts

Project Manager – IT

Identify Organization Requirements in Detail | Implement Software that Meet Business Needs

Specialize in implementation and support of ERP packages. Apply subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and contribute to development of new ideas and methods. Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Lead expert for functional project teams and cross-functional initiatives. Expertly provide direction and guidance utilizing continuous improvement processes and establishing policies. Represent IT organization to external customers / clients. Exercise significant independent judgment with defined policies to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. Proactively provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees.

Oracle / JD Edwards Implementations | Change Management & Support (large scale)

Process Redesign | Business Process Analysis | Shared Services & Transition Initiatives

Areas of Expertise

Professional Experience

JLG Industries, Hagerstown, MD                                                                                                                                                      2013 – 2017

Senior Business Manager

Project Manager with various global-scale assignments focused on new implementations and application enhancements with locations in South America, China, Europe, and North America. Adhered to corporate project methodology office (PMO) for all projects.

·         Implemented over 40 projects with JLG Industries and enhancements to multiple global locations with a variety of ERP packages such as JD Edwards, Sage, and other ERP applications needed by business.

·         Achieved cost savings and improved business processes and efficiencies by managing database upgrades and system integration with external applications.

·         Reduced cost and increased productivity by leading high-risk and high-exposure projects visible to senior leadership, and responsible over 30 projects exceeding $250K – 2M requiring board approval.

·         Led design and rollout of robust, scalable and secure electronic data interchange (EDI), enterprise resource planning, completing 3 months ahead of schedule and reducing manual processing of documents, and labor costs $400K annually.

·         Utilized Lean concepts and Continuous Improvement sessions to identify the needs of business processes which reduced labor-intensive processes and costs.

·         Created project charters and benefits definition of strategic initiatives, resulting in project approval by board based on clearly defining necessity or justification of business needs.

·         Recommended key new technology and potential implementations related to IT strategy / vision.

Abas-USA, Inc., Sterling, VA                                                                                                                                                               2010 – 2013

Finance Lead / Project Management

Finance lead for clients using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, other ERP systems, and developing interfaces to Abas software. Implemented cost accounting, inventory, and material valuation. Provided support to users post go-live status.

·         Managed financial implementation and business teams that aligned business goals with technology solutions, resulting in bottom line gains.

Deltek, Inc., Herndon, VA                                                                                                                                                                   2009 – 2010

Project Manager, Testing Global Implementation

Managed clients’ team leads in developing testing methods.

·         Led testing initiative, converting internal corporate legacy system to Costpoint, product of Deltek Inc.

·         Identified new business processes for major client, winning billable time for consultants.

·         Defined business process methodology, enabling company to leverage such processes during design phase of implementation.

Independent Consultant – JD Edwards Xe, Hartford, CT                                                                                                      2008 – 2009

Developed training documents and trained users in the accounts receivable department.

·         Identified issues with Accounts Receivable XE module and made recommendations, reducing invoice processing man-hours 40%.

·         Developed strategies, ensuring cash application process was timely, resulting in a cost savings of $200K.

Deloitte Consulting, LLP, McLean, VA                                                                                                                                         2005 – 2008

Specialist, Enterprise Applications, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Led teams across broad technical, financial, and business disciplines. Planned, analyzed, designed, configured, tested, trained, and implemented JD Edwards EnterpriseOne application systems for major clients, such as Chevon, Wal-Mart, Mills Corporation, Willbros Corporation, and Regency Centers.

·         Managed all phases of software implementation of EnterpriseOne financial modules, completing within budget and on schedule.

·         Defined processes and tools best suited to projects as assigned, delivering industry-leading software that saved customers millions of dollars.

Additional Experience

Arthur Andersen, LLP, McLean, VA

Senior Experienced Consultant – JD Edwards

Education & Professional Development

-         Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

-         Continuous Improvement Facilitator

-         Six Sigma Training

-         ITIL Certification

J.D. Edwards Expertise

Additional ERP Software

Abas | Deltek Costpoint | Sage Timberline Software | Lawson

HCS | Mapics | Microsoft Office