Candidates About

 

John K. Davidson, Jr., PMP

Accomplished leader with many years of demonstrated success in program and project management, consulting, and leadership of IT organizations in the Energy, Utilities, Real Estate and High Technology industries in both regulated and de-regulated environments. Specific expertise leading applications, infrastructure, business process, and records management functions within IT organizations and multi-disciplined senior consulting resources in these areas on projects of up to 50 FTE’s throughout all phases of software and data center implementation projects.  Experience managing stakeholders at all organizational levels up to ‘C’ level, as well project financials and project portfolios.

·         Managed 11 ERP implementation projects, both as a consultant and IT leader.

·         Managed 4 merger/integration projects (BP/Amoco, Chevron/Texaco, HP/EDS, Genesis Energy/Enterprise Products)

·         Managed 1 separation project (HP Inc./HP Enterprise Inc.)

·         Consolidated and sunset 28 applications resulting in greater than $2,500,000 in IT cost savings.

 

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

IT Strategy ~ Project Management ~ Software Development ~ Data Centers

Global Deployment ~ Consulting ~ Cost Optimization ~ Change Management

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEADIGM (“lee-dime”), Houston, TX                                                                                 2009- Present

A global consulting firm focused on Project and Program Management, Technology Solutions, Energy Consulting, and interim CIO solutions in the Energy, Utility, Real Estate, and High Technology space.

 

Senior Program and Project Manager

Performed consulting services for a variety of Leadigm clients in the Energy, Utility, Real Estate and High Technology industries, while building a high performing consulting organization.

 

Sample Client Experience:

 

Project Manager, Phillips66, PAS Replacement/Volumetric Reporting (Beaumont, TX/Bartlesville, OK ) 

Replace Product Accounting System(PAS) at Beaumont Terminal with Synthesis and Terminal Scheduler packaged software products from Emerson/ESI.   Analyze business requirements, created project plan, negotiated SOW and T’s and C’s between Emerson/ESI and Phillips66.   Successfully completed 3 stage gate approvals for CIO approval for project to enter execution phase.

 

Program Manager, Genesis Energy, Gulf of Mexico Asset Transition (Houston, TX)

Program manager reporting to CIO for the IT Transition of $1 Billion in acquired offshore liquid and gas pipeline assets in the Gulf of Mexico from Enterprise Products to Genesis.  Led 6 software projects in the program including Quorum for Gas Accounting, Waterfield Energy for Liquids Accounting, Flow-Cal for Measurement, Auto-Sol for Polling and GE/Alstom for SCADA, as well OSI PI.   Also provided oversight for infrastructure transition of Sharepoint, network file shares and desktop rollout for transitioned employees.   Created integrated program level plan as well as provided direct vendor oversight during RFP, SOW and contract(T’s and C’s) negotiations.    Also, acted as hands on project manager for SCADA implementation of GE/Alstom e-terra pipeline software.   Total vendor spend was $6,000,000+.

 

Program Manager, HP, Channel and Contra Data Management IT (Houston, TX)

Program manager for the separation of 16 Sales Operations software assets of HP into 2 legal entities:  HP Enterprise, Inc. and HP, Inc.   Responsibilities included all governance activities as well as developing and maintaining scorecards to track status of separation activities and work products as dictated by Separation Management Office(SMO), as well as direct oversight of PM’s across 3 works streams: 

 

 

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Channel Data Management, Financial Claims and Partner Compensation. Liaised directly with Sales Operations PMO, Sales Operations business leaders and Change Management to manage expectations regarding IT project delivery and performance as well as providing an escalation point for the same.  Analyzed CCDM application portfolio for input and formation of TSA’s (Transition Service Agreements) between Sales IT and Sales Operations for the re-organized HP, Inc. for Day 1.

 

Program Manager, Centerpoint Energy, Office of CIO  (Houston, TX)

Executed 2 programs, Innovate Data and SAP Modernization, working directly with and for Centerpoint CTO.  Innovate Data included data/requirements analysis, remediation, archiving and implementation of SAP HANA and SAP NLS (Near Line Storage) to cut storage and hardware costs.    SAP Modernization included optimization of the SAP EC/C, CRM, and IS-U (CRB) functional footprint using SAP Closing Cockpit and other new SAP technologies, as well as oversight of SAP MaxAttention resources and the implementation of “Run SAP Like a Factory”.

 

HR Project Manager, Baker Hughes, Global Workforce Administration – HR PMO (Houston, TX)

Embedded in the Program Management Office within Baker Hughes Human Resources Global Work Force Administration function.  Managed multiple interdisciplinary projects and programs related to SAP

HR, SABA, and Towers Watson, including FMLA OT Payroll Bonus Changes, Global Rollout of Local

Training Capability as well as UK Pension, UK Life Assurance and UK Total Rewards projects.    Familiarity with Towers Watson integration to SAP and SABA integration to ACHIEVE Learning systems. 

Resources managed including SAP Functional, SAP Technical, Organizational/Change Management, Business Analysts, Training and Competency SME’s, and SABA functional resources. Completed business case analysis for switching Monterrey, Mexico outsourced payroll from bi-weekly to weekly to address retention/attrition issues.

 

IT Program Manager, Baker Hughes, Global Payroll/Time and Attendance Project (Houston, TX)

Managed program of projects to outsource international payroll processing from BH SAP HR to 3^rd party payroll processor NorthgateArinso (NgA) using their EuHReka SAP product for Norway, Argentina, Venezuela and Colombia.  Additionally, managed UK Time and Attendance outsourcing project to NgA. 

Created business case for outsourcing Time and Attendance to Kronos, as well as managed 3^rd party vendors.  Created business case for switching Monterrey, Mexico plant from bi-weekly to weekly payroll.

 

Project Manager, Appraisal MC/Total MBS LLC, Appraisal Management Software (Houston, TX)

Managed $500k project for ground up development of web-based Java appraisal management software solution.  Platform included virtualized servers, storage using VMWare on Linux while utilizing an outsourced infrastructure host.   Performed infrastructure vendor selection activities including cost/benefit analysis, site visits, infrastructure and architecture layout as well as negotiation of all vendor commercials for software and services vendors.    Facilitated the software design process with the software architect. Used onshore/offshore software development model to accelerate delivery.

 

Project Manager, Halliburton, Battle Red Program, Mobility Project (Houston, TX)

Lead Infrastructure and iPhone deployment and user provisioning for Battle Red Program.   Project scope included AFARIA implementation and upgrade, network and server upgrades, Wi-Fi access point ARUBA upgrades and deployment of handheld devices, as well as integrated testing with new iPhone applications.   Delivered iPhones contained content filtering per corporate security standards using OnDemand VPN with certificate based authentication for 800 domestic users.

 

Project Manager, Halliburton, Battle Red Program, SAP CLM/E-Sourcing Project (Houston, TX)

Lead a global project for a SAP portal application (SAP Contract Lifecycle Management/E-Sourcing 7.0) implementation, using the ASAP methodology, that contains all Halliburton’s executed legal contracts for all customers globally.    Functionality includes direct, real time interface to ECC 6.0 SD module for creation of operational contracts for billing of Halliburton’s customers, as well as master data synchronization jobs.   Provided direct vendor and budget oversight for project comprised of 21 FTE’s

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from SAP, Halliburton and Accenture, and independent contractors with a budget of $4MM.    Pilot rollout for 100 users in Gulf of Mexico region. Global rollout successful for ~1,800 users worldwide.

 

Program Manager, EDS Merger Integration and IT Optimization, Hewlett Packard (Houston, TX)

Led global program of 28+ projects for HP Finance and Accounting Information Technology(FAIT) organization to consolidate and sunset back office AR and AP applications from legacy EDS customer data centers to one legacy HP next generation data center(NGDC) resulting in substantial application and labor cost savings.  Responsibilities include stakeholder management, simultaneous management of 6+ vendors, change control, infrastructure and database acquisition, and IT operational reporting. Program scope includes applications from vendors such as:  SAP, Kofax, OpenText, plus various Web applications, with a team of 15+ project managers.  Insured data center high availability implemented for

the mission critical applications in the portfolio, as well as optimizing infrastructure design using SAN and virtual server environment, while also performing technical refresh/upgrade of Apache, Tomcat, WebMethods and Siteminder for various financial applications on AIX environment.

 

SIRIUS SOLUTIONS, L.L.L.P., Houston, TX                                                                           2006- 2009

A mid-size, international consulting firm focused on Technology Solutions, Energy Consulting, Business Process and Controls, Financial Transaction Support, and Litigation Support with 300 employees across five international locations, and $70,000,000 in annual revenues.

 

Senior Program Manager

Executed business development through lead generation, follow-up, and sales-cycle management. Created project delivery methodology for use at clients, as well as recruited and hired top talent project consultants. Performed consulting services for a variety of Sirius clients in the Energy/Utilities industries. 

 

Sample Client Experience:

Program Manager, Global IFS ERP Upgrade, Bristow Group (Houston, TX)

Led project office for client on a global $5,000,000 ERP upgrade. Developed project financial control, stakeholder management, and vendor management processes while operating the program management

office. Project scope included Finance, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Infrastructure, Organizational Change Management, and Training, with multiple vendors involved.

 

Project Director, CIS Stabilization Project, Centerpoint Energy (Houston, TX)

Directed project team of senior consulting resources reviewing application portfolio, infrastructure portfolio, internal controls, and IT processes to determine gaps impacting stability of company’s legacy customer information system. Reviewed detailed IT processes, de-regulated retail market applications and processes, and made recommendations. Managed Steering Committee and Stakeholder engagement process.

 

Project Management Consultant, CFO Cost Allocation Study, ERCOT (Austin, TX)

Built cost allocation framework for CFO and Controller for use in implementation of a $256,000,000 Nodal Market design program.

 

Noteworthy Accomplishments:

·         Developed Program and Project methodologies for use on Sirius ERP and SAP projects.

·         Delivered $5,000,000 ERP upgrade program for client.

·         Recruited top talent SAP and ERP consultants for delivery of Sirius projects.

·         Enhanced Sirius credibility in ERP space.

 

 

 

 

 

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RELIANT ENERGY, INC., Houston, TX                                                                                     2002-2006

A deregulated Retail Electricity Provider of  5,000 employees serving 1,800,000 residential, small business and commercial/industrial electricity customers in ERCOT territory of Texas and the PJM(Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland) market, as well as a wholesale power generator and marketer with $12 billion gross annual revenues

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Senior Manager, Retail Information Technology

Established direction on architecture, HR policies, organizational framework, and change management, and while simultaneously serving as program manager and/or project manager for numerous ongoing projects. Led Sourcing pilot for Retail and Corporate businesses in preparation for commencement of sourcing contract with outsourcing provider. Managed SAP (FI, CO, MM, HR and CCS/IS-Utilities) functional and development teams responsible for delivering solutions, capabilities, projects, and production support to Corporate and 24x7 Retail businesses inclusive of Web, IVR, and Call Center channels.

 

Noteworthy Accomplishments:

Oversaw $2,000,000 budget for SAP Development staff, and consolidated staff from four disparate departments into a single shared service organization, inclusive of recruitment and staffing optimization.

·         Managed five external vendor outsourcing relationships concurrently, including a $1,000,000 relationship with a pure-play offshore vendor to assist in the delivery of mission critical IT projects. 

·         Reduced SAP development costs by $2,500,000 by outsourcing development to pure-play Indian offshore vendor.

·         Saved $500,000 and $300,000 per year in license and staff costs, respectively, by replacing Loadstar application for commercial and industrial customers with SAP EDM implementation.

·         Contributed to $50,000,000 in annual savings through Management of the Call Center Optimization program.

·         Managed 80 Accenture onshore/offshore indirect reports for $100,000,000 outsourcing deal for production support and minor projects for entire SAP footprint.  Managed transition of SAP functional and technical support for SAP FI/CO, MM, HR and SAP CCS/IS-U from Reliant to Accenture.  Initiated and managed an operational support model for outsourced SAP support.

·         Managed project to outsource payroll and benefits processing from SAP HR to ADP for Reliant union and non-union employees.

·         Created business case and project ramp up for SAP CRM implementation for call center and marketing departments.

 

PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP/PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP, Houston, TX                           1994-2002

A ‘Big 4’ Global Audit, Tax, and Management Consulting Firm of 12,000 employees worldwide, with $18 billion in annual revenues.

 

Manager/Principal Consultant

As part of Management Consulting Services (MCS) practice, provided SAP and project management consulting services to Energy industry clients such as:  BP, Mobil, Mobil Chemical, Amoco Chemical, Amoco E&P, Chevron, Texaco and Shell Chemical.

 

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SAP FI Team Lead, Merger Integration, Chevron and Texaco (Houston, TX/Concord, CA)

Oversaw integration of two complex SAP R/3.4b & 4.6d systems into one system. Partnered with resources from both companies in Joint Analysis and Design (JAD) sessions. Co-Led Fit/Gap Analysis and Business Case for Financial business processes. Led Financial Team of 11 FTE’s for cutover to production and first month-end close. Redesigned complex Intercompany Accounting processes to fit in a Customer/Vendor Strategy.  

 

SAP FI Architect, SAP Upstream Implementation Project, Texaco (Houston, TX)

Led a four FTE functional team in analysis, design, and implementation of customized, worldwide intercompany accounting solution for approximately 800 company codes. Re-built standard SAP FI, CO and HR module functionality successfully to fulfill business requirements. Developed and implemented project-wide change control procedures.

 

SAP Architect, SAP Implementation Project, BP Amoco (Chicago, IL)

Directed team members, as the chief interface architect, in support of two mission-critical order-to-cash interfaces for downstream petroleum products business. Facilitated three additional interface architects in performance of duties. Played integral role in client billing process for Time and Expenses.

 

Sample Client Experience:

EASEL Developer, GasLink Project, Chevron (Dallas, TX)

Designed, Constructed, Tested A/R Write Off module for GasLink gas accounting   software.   Wrote and developed all online help for the Accounts Receivable module

 

Noteworthy Accomplishments:

·         Architected and delivered changes to core SAP application in Texaco Global Intercompany Accounting solution, effectively clearing $250,000,000 off balance sheet.

·         Led integration of Chevron and Texaco financial systems during merger, in six-month time frame, resulting in retirement of Texaco legacy system, and saving $5,000,000 per year.  

·         Designed custom inbound architecture for interfacing SAP into financial systems that was used in over 75 interfaces and conversions for Mobil E&P SAP implementation.

·         Built customized intercompany clearing process in SAP for Amoco Corporate, clearing

$3,000,000 in payables and receivables from balance sheet.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

·         Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, March 2012

·         PMP Certification, Project Management Training Institute, March 2009.

·         Leadership and Accomplishment, King Chapman and Broussard, August 2005.

·         Fundamentals of Project Management, Business Management Consultants, May 2005.

·         Leadership Communication, King Chapman and Broussard, November 2004.

·         Breakthrough Project Implementation, King Chapman and Broussard, October 2004-March 2005.

·         Accounting for Non-Financial Managers, Institute for Management Studies, February 2004.

·         Influence & Action: The Core of Leadership, Institute for Management Studies, October 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY       

Software Vendors:       SAP, Oracle, IFS, Kofax, Opentext, Kronos, ADP, Quorum,Waterfield Energy,

                                   GE, Alstom, FlowCal, AutoSol, ESI

Services Vendors:        Accenture, L&T Infotech, Wipro, Ajilon, NorthgateArinso (NgA), ADP

 

Leveraged Packages:  SAP Modules- FI, CO, HR, AM, SD, MM, PP, Workflow. SAP CCS, IS-Utilities,

                                     SAP CCS/EDM, SAP CRM, Filenet, IFS, Oracle eBusiness Suite, HP QC (Quality

                                     Center, HP PPM (Project & Portfolio Management), Clarity, SAP E-Sourcing/CLM

Languages:                  ABAP/4 (Including RFC’s, User-exits, Open FI, SAP Business Framework, DDIC,

                                     IDOCS), SQL, and PowerBuilder, SDLC, ETL.                                                                         

Software:                      Merant Dimensions, Visio, Peregrine, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint,   

                                     Microsoft Sharepoint and Microsoft Office.                                                                                     

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute, National Chapter (PMP #1244419)

Project Management Institute, Houston Sub-chapter.

 

EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TX

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering