Brian Fischer

About Brian Fischer

Experienced project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive and supply chain industries. Strong professional skilled in IT Strategy, Software Implementation, Site Launches, Continuous Improvement, Business Process Improvement, and Organizational Development.

Experience

1. Lead, Data Stategy Operations

   FordDirect

   Mar 2025 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   Passionate about transforming data into a strategic asset that fuels business growth. As a Data Strategy Operations Lead at FordDirect, I am focused on strengthening data governance, optimizing data demand processes, and ensuring data driven decision making across the organization. Key areas of focus include:•Data Governance Enforcement: Championing data governance policies and procedures to enhance data security, access controls, and responsible data usage.•Data Demand Management: Developing and enforcing clear guidelines and standards for data requirements, empowering business owners to prioritize data demand effectively.•Strategic Roadmap Contribution: Collaborating on the vision, goals, and roadmap for data management, data governance, data productization, and potential data monetization opportunities.•Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitoring and reporting on the performance of data strategy execution, tracking progress against data demand and governance goals, and identifying areas for continuous improvement.•Operational Excellence: Managing the day to day execution of data demand and governance. Partnering closely with IT, business units, and senior leadership to ensure data demand is prioritized, executed efficiently, and aligned with business objectives, all while maintaining data quality, integrity, and compliance. I am committed to fostering a data driven culture at FordDirect and empowering teams to leverage data for strategic advantage.

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management

  2001 — 2004

• Eastern Michigan University

  Master of Science, Human Resource Management and Organizational Development

  2006 — 2008

• Eastern Michigan University

  Master of Business Administration, Information Systems

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Organizational Development
• Training
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Hris
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Onboarding
• Employee Engagement
• HR Policies
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Employee Benefits
• Information Security
• Information Technology
• Information Technology Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Personnel Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap
• Business Process
• Benefits Administration
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Analysis
• Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Inventory Management