Andrew R Patterson
IT Automation Project Manager @Novo Nordisk
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WORK HISTORY
IT Automation Project Manager @Novo Nordisk
Clayton, NC, US
Execute IT Automation projects of various complexities within a GMP manufacturing setting.Manage the triple constraints of budget, timeline & scope to meet expectations of both customers & management.Adhere to mechanism for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel.Lead project teams of various expertise to complete end-to-end project execution.Collaborate extensively with cross-functional work package owners to ensure tasks & requirements are communicated & followed up on.Adjust priorities to multiple demands & unanticipated events; demonstrates flexibility & response to changing circumstances.Ensure that installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment meets all commitments laid out by the overall project.Develop & execute projects identified as process needs & improvement opportunities.
EDUCATION
Newcastle University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Polymer and Color Chemistry
ABOUT ANDREW R PATTERSON
I am a Multi-Faceted Individual, ESTJ Project Manager, and technical business leader with 13+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives across IT integrations, M&A, manufacturing operations, and enterprise transformation. I specialize in turning strategy into execution. This is by aligning people, processes, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes.Most recently, I led IT M&A integrations for a global manufacturing organization, delivering 90-day end-to-end integration timelines and generating $500K in cost savings per acquisition. My work has spanned cybersecurity compliance (NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0), infrastructure integration, systems governance, vendor management, and executive-level reporting across 25+ sites on five continents.Previously, I’ve held roles as a Business Analyst, Technical Project Manager, and Operations Leader, where I improved production efficiency by 47%, increased profitability by 31%, and supported global teams through data-driven process improvement and standardization efforts.I bring a structured and collaborative leadership style, with strengths in-Project & Program Management (Agile & Waterfall)-IT & Systems Integrations (M&A)-Stakeholder & Executive Communication-Process Improvement & Operational Strategy-Governance, Risk & Compliance AlignmentI hold an MBA, an ITIL v4 Certification, a Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) certification, and a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving backed by hands-on delivery experience. Currently open to Project Manager, Program Manager, IT Integration, PMO, or Transformation roles where I can help organizations execute complex initiatives and deliver sustainable results. Feel free to connect or message me. I’m always open to conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and industry peers!
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