PAULA VARGAS

Delivery Manager at Nub7/8
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Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia, CO
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  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Auditor Interno Integral ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
    SGS
    Jul, 2011
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Nub7/8
    • Colombia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Delivery Manager
      • Feb 2021 - Present

      • Guarantee the delivery and KPIs achievement based on the SOW requirements for the teams of software development (4 members), data analytics (8 members), tech support (6 members), and commercial advisory (19 members) and propose operational improvement strategies to Cisco• Plan and execute the operation's projects and ensure the design thinking and project incubation processes are followed and tracked• Conduct the internal and external business reviews and projects mid-sprint and sprint closing reviews with the stakeholders• Ensure the execution and resources allocation for the training, quality, and knowledge processes and keep them updated• Execute activities that foster team building and professional development for all the team membersAchievementso Nominated twice as the "Best Manager" and awarded in FY23Q1o I implemented a process and team management model that have allowed us to drive >$240M in new business for Cisco.o The team development and performance follow-up policy I established resulted in more than 40% of the team members having an opportunity for professional growth within the companyo I have accomplished the execution of 90% of the quarterly Growth and Transformation projects planned for the last year and a half due to the effectiveness in assigning leaders, follow-ups, and controls execution— thanks to which we have received Cisco's recognition, especially in the analytics and sales support fields Show less

    • Data Analytics Team Leader
      • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

      • Create the Data Analytics area as part of Cisco's Offer Advisor & Analytics new project based on the SOW requirements• Set the backlog, deadlines, and required resources for the project execution, as well as document them in Jira• Keep close communication with the project stakeholders at Cisco• Monitor and constantly improve the KPIs and goals outcomes for the Analytics role, aligned with Cisco's strategic targets• Document the operational and training processes once it became business as usual, propose improvement strategies to Cisco, and execute them upon their approvalAchievementso I managed to implement the project along with my team in one less month than expected; as a result, the learning curve was accelerated, and the team achieved 100% of KPIs by the third month of execution and a sustained improvement of ~10% month over montho I led the implementation of the data pre-check plan and the buffer stage redesign, reducing 5 to 2 days of account processing timeo I consolidated and synthesized the training process for the Data Analyst role, resulting in a reduction of onboarding time from 6 to 2 weeks Show less

  • Primadera
    • Colombia
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Financial Management
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2020

      • Design and execute ad-hoc models and reports for the follow-up, control, and improvement of the production plant's financial situation • Validate and analyze technical, accounting, and administrative information impacting EBITDA to generate the monthly reports and cost closing • Plan and lead the annual cost and expenses budgeting process • Implement audit standards and tests to ensure that the management of all areas is executed in compliance with the Internal Control guidelines. • Attend to the financial reporting requirements of the Statutory Auditor and other entities Achievements o I implemented cost closing, allowing the C-level management to make more assertive decisions and consequently resulting in a 10% improvement in the contribution margin o I implemented an inventory tracking and projection model by age that prevented the loss of approximately 500 MCOP in working capital Show less

  • Grupo Elemento
    • Colombia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager (freelance)
      • May 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Set the charters for all the projects and lead the execution of all its stages • Direct the project's documentation management in terms of processes and procedures and identify the risks involved • Monitor the project's evolution and report the results to the company's manager periodically • Set up the founding options and credit modalities for clients in line with the company's cash budget • Set the charters for all the projects and lead the execution of all its stages • Direct the project's documentation management in terms of processes and procedures and identify the risks involved • Monitor the project's evolution and report the results to the company's manager periodically • Set up the founding options and credit modalities for clients in line with the company's cash budget

  • Rich Products Corporation
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cost Leader
      • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Structure the team and procedures for the new costing area • Establish the initial budget and cost structure for the new production plant • Execute the project for the implementation of the SAP costing module, from blueprint creation to UATs • Create the local and head-office governance system for cost and expense control based on the available databases • Perform the reports and profitability analysis by product for the commercialization activity Achievements o I created and structured the costing area, including the successful implementation and go-live of SAP FICO under a combined costing system in less than six months o I ensured the reliability of the SAP FICO module through simulations and effective UATs execution o I optimized the profitability analysis tool by-product through a more efficient management model of the available databases, decreasing the delivery time by 1.5 days Show less

  • Grupo Elemento
    • Colombia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Consultant
      • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

      • Structure and analyze the feasibility of the housing commercialization project • Determine the value of the investment required, the time of execution, the optimal cost structure, and the potential risks throughout the project implementation • Establish the most appropriate KPIs to monitor performance • Design the periodic management reports • Structure and analyze the feasibility of the housing commercialization project • Determine the value of the investment required, the time of execution, the optimal cost structure, and the potential risks throughout the project implementation • Establish the most appropriate KPIs to monitor performance • Design the periodic management reports

  • Saint-Gobain
    • France
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cost Controller
      • Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

      Report to Plant Manager• Perform annual cost projections based on historical data and control actual figures through variance analysis.• Participate in the financial planning process through the financial statements preparation, review, and reporting to the head office (France)• Audit the execution of the guidelines established to mitigate operational risks within the Internal Control process frameworkACHIEVEMENTS• I re-established control over the information gathering and analysis within the first two months of work, allowing the C-level to have reliable figures for strategic decision-making on the continuity of the company Show less

    • Head of Sales Administration
      • Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

      • Structure the team and establish procedures and KPIs for the deliveries management and communication with customers• Manage claims and optimize financial resources for after-sales and customer service• Directly coordinate the planning and execution of deliveries with strategic and international customersAchievementso I was able to recover and strengthen commercial relationships with strategic customers with an approximate 30% improvement in scheduled deliveries during the first quarter of work.o I created a sales reporting scheme that allowed the commercial area to have visibility of the team's effectiveness and negotiate with customers resulting in higher profitability Show less

    • Production Control Leader
      • Mar 2010 - Nov 2013

      • Consolidate and analyze the information from the manufacturing plant and report results to the head office (France) every month• Participate in the financial planning process with the financial statements' creation and review, plus the projections for the strategic plan's calculation based on historical data• Develop the annual standard cost budget, control its execution and manage projects aimed at reducing expenses• Identify risks associated with the production process and establish controls to mitigate them within the Internal Control process frameworkAchievementso I contributed to the reduction of approximately 20% in production costs through a program based on critical costs components reports and financial training for the leaders for their interpretation, analysis, and controlo I automated the capture of information from 90% of the operative processes through training and software optimization projects, allowing my area to speed up the processing and analysis of data and providing reliable and real-time information for decision-making Show less

Education

  • Universidad EAN
    Especialista en Gerencia de Proyectos, Project Management
    2012 - 2012
  • Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
    Ingeniera Industrial, Ingeniería Industria
    2002 - 2010

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