Dan Jones

Background

About Dan Jones

Proven executive leader with diverse experience in demanding and complex environments. Seasoned analytic and collaborative communication skills refined with the experience of frequent interaction and relationships of trust with C-level business executives. Skilled at communicating complicated technical topics in understandable business terms and context. Extensive people management: successfully leading and motivating numerous teams of talented professionals. Innovative thought leader skilled at building on and challenging current thinking with positive, candid, clear-eyed approach. Broad exposure to cultures, processes and technologies in organizations. Core competencies include: IT and Data Strategy (aligned with business leaders) SAP Implementation and Support Development of People and Organizations Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures Technology Enabled Cost Transformation and Outsourcing Digital Business Technologies Financial Planning/Budgeting (Zero Based Budgeting) Organizational Change Leadership Key accomplishments include: Created/Instituted Career Development Program for 800+ person IT Department. Developed content to address gaps in competencies, improve business alignment and sourcing approach to manage growing demand. Improved employee retention/engagement/collaboration between business partners and IT. Led Transformation/Outsourcing of IT Department. Led transformation to a lean, competitive org model saving multi-million dollars annually while improving stability/quality. Developed comprehensive Three Year IT Strategy semi-annually. Aligned with business strategy, the IT strategy included forward looking opportunities designed to grow the business utilizing IT applications, infrastructure and security. Delivered multi-million dollar annual savings to business by implementing Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO). Oversaw deployment of SAP’s TPO allowing Sales to optimize their multi-billion dollar annual Trade Spend.