James Stinson

Background

About James Stinson

IT Executive with a combination of operational and consulting experience. Leads organizations through complex information technology and merger integration initiatives across the construction, energy, transportation, insurance, and software industries.Leadership* Global information technology leader for Quanta Services, a Fortune 200 utilities engineering, procurement & construction company, including leading IT through a transformation to an insourcing provider of services to 40 operating units worldwideIT Strategy and Outsourcing Advisory* Creating the IT strategy for a $20B utilities construction company that aligned IT with the company’s operating model* Developing the IT sourcing strategy for an $8B insurance company to enable consistent sourcing decisions* Designing a financial reporting architecture strategy for a $1.5B independent software vendorCybersecurity* Leading the development and execution of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for Quanta Services. Developing the cross-functional roadmap for enhancing cybersecurity measures, successfully recruiting a specialized team, and overseeing the establishment of robust cybersecurity capabilities to elevate our security posture to meet auditable standards and mitigate risks.Merger Integration and Carve Out* Leading the due diligence and integration of over 30 acquisitions.* Program managing a $300M merger integration for a midstream business* Facilitating a new IT infrastructure setup for the carve-out of a $1B construction company* Guiding the integration of a $100M utility services company into a $300M parent. Facilitated development of cross-functional operations strategy* Developing a strategy for achieving post-merger IT synergies of a $150M software company* Conducting IT due diligence for the proposed acquisition of a private jet services companyStrategic Program Management* Program managing the performance management system requirements and design for a $14B airline * Program Manager for an ERP implementation at a $700M international drilling company* Facilitating the ERP and mobility requirements definition and software and SI selection for a $750M oilfield services company IT Performance Improvement* Identifying IT SG & A reduction opportunities for a $6B energy services company Specialties: Six Sigma Green Belt