Lynn Garner

Background

About Lynn Garner

Senior Information Technology Leader with a proven track record of successful delivery in IT Governance including PMO/Project Management, Software Change Management, Release and Deployment Management, Source Control Management, Software Quality Assurance (QA), Business Intelligence (BI) and Organizational Change Management (OCM) including Communications, IT Marketing and Training – most of these areas were built from the ground up. Most recently, demonstrated success in managing the Governance of a cloud ERP system implementation as well as the holistic view of the ERP financials, and the conversion of the BI tools and reporting. Proven vendor management skills leading a large QA team with both on shore and off shore resources and an ERP OCM team delivering communications, marketing and training. Other large projects include leading a cross functional team to implement the divestiture of the Consumer Goods business, leading the move of the corporate data center to a new location, performing as the IT concierge for an Operational Service Agreement with a divested business unit, acting as project manager of a large Trade ROI project as well as extensive experience in BI projects. Top tier performer exhibiting strong skills in governance, project management and customer relationships. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the company encouraging open dialog for continuous improvements. Excellent managerial skills while investing in the development of my employees, motivating my team to excel and build positive relationships with people at all levels. Strong team leader often called upon by the CIO for special assignments. Driver of change to consistently deliver excellent results and proactively addresses issues in an ever changing IT landscape. Maintains an influential voice in IT based on business acumen and collaborative style. Pursues goals with a purpose and sense of urgency by closely managing projects.