Jackie Elias
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Jo McCatty™️
Jackie and I got to know each other whilst working on a business critical ERP Implementation project for Sigma Healthcare. Jackie was the Programme Strategy and Delivery Lead ; it was clear from the get go she has the ability to gain insights , build relationships , strategise and make things happen that are beneficial to the business whilst also keeping people at the heart of what she does. Her work ethic , integrity , intellect and Program Management skills are impressive. Am glad to have her in my network and look forward to future project collaborations.
Ardeshir (Addy) Heshmati
I was lucky enough to work with Jackie during Edge Project at Seqirus for over 2 years. Jackie has this amazing ability in providing clear leadership, motivation and strategic direction to multifaceted projects. She strives on getting into the detail to remove blockers from Projects. A key attribute is her ability to translate "IT as a tool" to real business and IT operations. Her contribution to Edge was the key factor in the success of the Project. She is an outstanding individual who brings enthusiasm and dedication to any challenge laid before her. She applies herself to always provide options and recommendations based on her detailed investigations and what is best for the project and organisation. Jackie sets extremely high standards for herself and achieves them! She has the ability to positively promote ideas within her own group and at all corporate levels recognizing the impact of changes (cost and organizational). In simple terms if you set Jackie a challenge She will achieve it, if you don't set Jackie a challenge, she will set herself one and achieve it for the benefit of the whole Organisation. "Failure" and "can't do" are not part of Jackie’s vocabulary. She has this amazing ability to bring the best out in teams even under extremely stressful conditions. Her vision in understanding operational and strategic needs of clients and providing the best value to meet their needs is outstanding. The key to Jackie’s success is the level of trust and support she gives to all her teams, delivering exceptional leadership, Influential communicator, managing multiple stakeholders, driving performance and translating complex strategies into tangible KPIs and strategic milestones to achieve defined objectives. I so hope we can get the chance to work together in the very near future.
Jo McCatty™️
Jackie and I got to know each other whilst working on a business critical ERP Implementation project for Sigma Healthcare. Jackie was the Programme Strategy and Delivery Lead ; it was clear from the get go she has the ability to gain insights , build relationships , strategise and make things happen that are beneficial to the business whilst also keeping people at the heart of what she does. Her work ethic , integrity , intellect and Program Management skills are impressive. Am glad to have her in my network and look forward to future project collaborations.
Ardeshir (Addy) Heshmati
I was lucky enough to work with Jackie during Edge Project at Seqirus for over 2 years. Jackie has this amazing ability in providing clear leadership, motivation and strategic direction to multifaceted projects. She strives on getting into the detail to remove blockers from Projects. A key attribute is her ability to translate "IT as a tool" to real business and IT operations. Her contribution to Edge was the key factor in the success of the Project. She is an outstanding individual who brings enthusiasm and dedication to any challenge laid before her. She applies herself to always provide options and recommendations based on her detailed investigations and what is best for the project and organisation. Jackie sets extremely high standards for herself and achieves them! She has the ability to positively promote ideas within her own group and at all corporate levels recognizing the impact of changes (cost and organizational). In simple terms if you set Jackie a challenge She will achieve it, if you don't set Jackie a challenge, she will set herself one and achieve it for the benefit of the whole Organisation. "Failure" and "can't do" are not part of Jackie’s vocabulary. She has this amazing ability to bring the best out in teams even under extremely stressful conditions. Her vision in understanding operational and strategic needs of clients and providing the best value to meet their needs is outstanding. The key to Jackie’s success is the level of trust and support she gives to all her teams, delivering exceptional leadership, Influential communicator, managing multiple stakeholders, driving performance and translating complex strategies into tangible KPIs and strategic milestones to achieve defined objectives. I so hope we can get the chance to work together in the very near future.
Jo McCatty™️
Jackie and I got to know each other whilst working on a business critical ERP Implementation project for Sigma Healthcare. Jackie was the Programme Strategy and Delivery Lead ; it was clear from the get go she has the ability to gain insights , build relationships , strategise and make things happen that are beneficial to the business whilst also keeping people at the heart of what she does. Her work ethic , integrity , intellect and Program Management skills are impressive. Am glad to have her in my network and look forward to future project collaborations.
Ardeshir (Addy) Heshmati
I was lucky enough to work with Jackie during Edge Project at Seqirus for over 2 years. Jackie has this amazing ability in providing clear leadership, motivation and strategic direction to multifaceted projects. She strives on getting into the detail to remove blockers from Projects. A key attribute is her ability to translate "IT as a tool" to real business and IT operations. Her contribution to Edge was the key factor in the success of the Project. She is an outstanding individual who brings enthusiasm and dedication to any challenge laid before her. She applies herself to always provide options and recommendations based on her detailed investigations and what is best for the project and organisation. Jackie sets extremely high standards for herself and achieves them! She has the ability to positively promote ideas within her own group and at all corporate levels recognizing the impact of changes (cost and organizational). In simple terms if you set Jackie a challenge She will achieve it, if you don't set Jackie a challenge, she will set herself one and achieve it for the benefit of the whole Organisation. "Failure" and "can't do" are not part of Jackie’s vocabulary. She has this amazing ability to bring the best out in teams even under extremely stressful conditions. Her vision in understanding operational and strategic needs of clients and providing the best value to meet their needs is outstanding. The key to Jackie’s success is the level of trust and support she gives to all her teams, delivering exceptional leadership, Influential communicator, managing multiple stakeholders, driving performance and translating complex strategies into tangible KPIs and strategic milestones to achieve defined objectives. I so hope we can get the chance to work together in the very near future.
Jo McCatty™️
Jackie and I got to know each other whilst working on a business critical ERP Implementation project for Sigma Healthcare. Jackie was the Programme Strategy and Delivery Lead ; it was clear from the get go she has the ability to gain insights , build relationships , strategise and make things happen that are beneficial to the business whilst also keeping people at the heart of what she does. Her work ethic , integrity , intellect and Program Management skills are impressive. Am glad to have her in my network and look forward to future project collaborations.
Ardeshir (Addy) Heshmati
I was lucky enough to work with Jackie during Edge Project at Seqirus for over 2 years. Jackie has this amazing ability in providing clear leadership, motivation and strategic direction to multifaceted projects. She strives on getting into the detail to remove blockers from Projects. A key attribute is her ability to translate "IT as a tool" to real business and IT operations. Her contribution to Edge was the key factor in the success of the Project. She is an outstanding individual who brings enthusiasm and dedication to any challenge laid before her. She applies herself to always provide options and recommendations based on her detailed investigations and what is best for the project and organisation. Jackie sets extremely high standards for herself and achieves them! She has the ability to positively promote ideas within her own group and at all corporate levels recognizing the impact of changes (cost and organizational). In simple terms if you set Jackie a challenge She will achieve it, if you don't set Jackie a challenge, she will set herself one and achieve it for the benefit of the whole Organisation. "Failure" and "can't do" are not part of Jackie’s vocabulary. She has this amazing ability to bring the best out in teams even under extremely stressful conditions. Her vision in understanding operational and strategic needs of clients and providing the best value to meet their needs is outstanding. The key to Jackie’s success is the level of trust and support she gives to all her teams, delivering exceptional leadership, Influential communicator, managing multiple stakeholders, driving performance and translating complex strategies into tangible KPIs and strategic milestones to achieve defined objectives. I so hope we can get the chance to work together in the very near future.
Experience
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The Project Consultants
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Aug 2016 - Present
A Senior Project Consultant specialising in ERP and business transformation projects with experience in the following industries; pharmaceutical, telecommunications, health insurance, transport and the utilities sector focusing on the areas of construction and design, asset management services, contact centre activities, logistics and technology solutions. Experience: - Business Transformation - Target Operating Model - ERP - SAP, Microsoft Navision, Oracle (JDE), SaaS, PaaS, - Payroll - SaaS and BPO - PMO Deployment, Operations and Enhancement - Project Portfolio Management (PPM) - Project Review and Recovery - Project & Program Management - Project Management Mentor/Coaching - Lessons Learnt - Business Process Modelling (SIPOC, Value Stream Mapping) - Feasibility- RFP, Business Case Development, Cost/Benefits Modelling Methodologies – Prince 2, Six Sigma, PMBOK, BABOK, BPMN Clients - Sigma Healthcare, Kraft Heinz, Ambulance Victoria
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Seqirus
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Program Delivery Lead
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2020
Managing Global Program of work which includes:- ERP global template - gLIMS- Document Management System- Learning Management System- A Quality System to manage change control and deviations- Sharepoint- Core infrastructure and site migration- C level engagement
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Site Integration Lead for Global Program of Work (AsiaPac)
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
Managing program of work which includes:- ERP global template - gLIMS- Document Management System- 2 Quality Systems to manage change control and deviations- Sharepoint- Core infrastructure and site migration- C level engagement
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Transurban
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Australia
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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700 & Above Employee
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ERP Program (Contract)
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
Role type – Engaged by CIO and Project Steering Committee to manage the Feasibility Phase of the ERP Program Stakeholders - Reporting to the Project Director, my role involved day to day liaison with the Group Executives, GMs, Senior Managers and other key stakeholders Responsibilities and Achievements: - Managing RFI/RFP, vendor and SI selection process - Review of top Gartner magic quadrant ERPs e.g. S4Hana, Oracle, Workday and Microsoft Dynamics - Business case development - Comparative of base case (JDE) to alternative options, TCO and benefits analysis - Improving capability across HR/Payroll, Finance and Procurement domains by reviewing current roadmap and recommending solutions that are aligned to business and technology strategies - Leading the Project Steering Committee and ExCo group through the feasibility phase - Target Operating Model - current state assessment, Vision and Design Principles and target state development of processes (including data, enterprise architecture and business architecture)
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CSL
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Brazil
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager (Contract)
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Oct 2012 - Feb 2016
Position – Senior Project Manager of SAP Program. Role type – Engaged by VP Corporate Finance Executive to manage Global SAP Project. Stakeholders - Reporting to the Project Director, my role involved day to day liaison with the Group Executives, Senior Directors, Directors, Program Manager and Technical leads. Responsibilities and Achievements: • Managed a multi-million dollar SAP Project, interfacing to existing applications, overseeing data migration • Day to day responsibilities include managing direct reports, change management, cutover, project management, and overseeing data migration and integration. • Responsible for a team of ~140 internal and external staff (local and global).
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Service Stream
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Australia
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of PMO
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May 2011 - Sep 2012
Position – Head of PMO. Role type – Engaged by CIO to provide leadership and guidance with the development of EPMO capability to deliver a new project management framework. This included mindset and behavioural attributes that a new framework requires and the overall roadmap for delivery. Stakeholders - Reporting to the CIO, my role involves day to day liaison with key executives and business SMEs Responsibilities and Achievements: • Supported the delivery of an EPMO to 6 different business units and managed the change within the IT area. • Day to day responsibilities included managing project managers, risks and issue, portfolio supply and demand. • Conducted project reviews and health checks, and provided recommendations on risks/issues.
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IT Project Manager
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Mar 2010 - May 2011
Position – IT Project ManagerRole type – The role included managing projects responsible for planning, tracking and managing the release of several projects into a production environment and in compliance with regulatory requirements.Stakeholders - Reporting to the head of PMO my role involved day to day liaison with SMEs, vendors and other key stakeholders from technology.Responsibilities & Achievements:• The primary contact for a production changes supporting the business with a key operations program.• Day to day responsibilities included facilitating stakeholder workshops, developing a project management plan, implementing change activities, stakeholder identification, and impact assessments.
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Business Analyst
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Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Position – Business AnalystRole type – The role included supporting the business by documenting processes (L0-4), requirements, functional and high level design.Stakeholders - Reporting to the the BA Practice my role involved day to day liaison with SMEs, vendors and other key stakeholders from technology.Responsibilities and achievements:-Liaised with key stakeholders, including senior management, to determine project objectives-Prepared project documentation including - Business requirements, business impact report, business process definition-Worked with other resources across the project to achieve project goals-Managed project deliverables by creating a project plan to manage time effectively-Conducted workshops with subject matter experts to gather business requirements
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Project Manager
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
Position – Project ManagerRole type – The role included managing business projects responsible for planning, tracking and managing the release of several projects into a production environment and in compliance with regulatory requirements.Stakeholders - Reporting to the head of PMO my role involved day to day liaison with SMEs, vendors and other key stakeholders from technology and the business.Responsibilities & Achievements:-Managed projects throughout their lifecycle from mandate to operational handover.-Prepared project documentation including -mandate, business case, project plan and functional requirements-Built cross-functional project teams and managed them for optimal performance.-Conducted workshops - To assess business needs and determine business requirements-Directed technical delivery through external suppliers and as required in coordination with internal IT Project Managers. -Monitored all development progress, budgets, resources and prepared project reports.-Managed and approved, in consultation with the business, statements of work from external vendors-Managed and monitored issues/risk register ongoing-Conducted weekly status meetings -Vendor management - managed offshore vendors for two IT Projects in the testing phase-Managed dependencies across all Projects
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Team Manager/Six Sigma Project Consultant
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Mar 2006 - Jun 2008
Position – Team Manager/Six Sigma Project ConsultantRole type – The role included managing a contact centre six sigma project responsible for planning, tracking and managing the project. Stakeholders - Reporting to the Call Centre Manager my role involved day to day liaison with SMEs, Senior stakeholders and other key stakeholders from technology.Responsibilities & Achievements:-Completed all phases of Project, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control.-Acted as a support consultant for three six sigma projects being conducted at the same time-Liaised with Project Champion and Project Sponsors on a weekly basis to negotiate Project commitments-Delivered Project findings for each phase in a tollgate review to key stakeholders and project sponsors/champion-Conducted regular meetings and training to key stakeholders-Conducted risk analysis for each stage of the project-Completed Process Maps -SIPOC, AS-IS and TO-BE process maps in BPMN -Established project scope throughout each stage-Managed Team Leaders for three teams in a seconded Team Manager role. Coached them to meet and exceed targets-Managed grade of service requirements to ensure customers were dealt with efficiently.
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Education
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2023 - 2023
PM Partners Group
Certificate, Leading SAFe -
2022 - 2022
PM Partners Group
Prince 2 Agile -
2022 - 2022
PM Partners Group
Scrum Fundamentals, Agile / Scrum -
2022 - 2022
PM Partners Group
Scrum Master, Agile and Scrum -
2008 - 2008
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate, Project Management -
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2011 PMBOK
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