Liz Mandato

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About Liz Mandato

Accomplished Business Manager, with expertise in Supply Chain Optimisation & Strategy, Project Management including large and complex Transformation Projects, Business Optimisation & Strategy, Change and Operations Management. Able to navigate complex regulatory and organisational frameworks, lead contract negotiations and manage key partnerships and relationships to deliver outstanding results and business growth.Extensive experience in organisational transformation through new technology and outsourcing strategies. Delivery of successful transitions through effective change management and risk assessment.Leader of teams both locally and across geographies, employing excellent communication and negotiation skills. Effective in working in global teams and managing national, regional and global portfolios. An enthusiastic leader with a positive can-do attitude, who is excited by challenges and opportunities.STRENGTHS INCLUDE:• Excellent stakeholder management both internally, including across lines of business and at all levels of the organisation, and externally, managing key partner, vendor and customer relationships• Business acumen, including extensive knowledge and experience in organisational change, transformation projects and risk management• Successful at leading and motivating high performing teams• Commercial acumen and management, with accountability for multi-million dollar contracts • Public speaking and presentations to internal stakeholders at all levels, business partners, customers and suppliers. Managed Viva’s largest customer, Coles• Risk management across operational sites, financial and business processes, segregation of duties, safety and compliance Mathematics and Computer Science - RMIT