Christopher Rundell
Senior Manager, ERP Applications & IT Project Management @Covia
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, ERP Applications & IT Project Management @Covia
Independence, OH, US
Senior IT Manager overseeing IFS ERP and 26 third-party applications for a multi-billion-dollar mining and manufacturing organization. Established and manage the IT Demand process to evaluate and prioritize technology initiatives with C-level executives. Directly led all major strategic technology projects including the following:IFS Implementation - Led a 68-person team to implement IFS Cloud 22R2 for 1,100 users across 129 North American sites. Integrated IFS with 31 applications. Enabled the organization to capture $2.3M annually in freight revenue, reduce RNI management time by 85%, and improve gross margin reporting. Optimized cutover schedule to reduce outage window from 56 hours down to 20. Successfully executed the go-live and managed hypercare to maintain order fulfillment levels. Achieved a maximum 200% score on individual performance goals for delivering the project on time and within budget.IFS Upgrade - Led the upgrade for IFS Cloud 22R2 to 23R1. Completed the project on budget and within the required timeline. Enabled the organization to begin evergreen lifecycle management.IFS Carve Out - Led the reconfiguration of IFS to support the urgent divestiture of the Energy business unit, which accounted for 35% of the company\'s sales volume. Accelerated readiness by 5 months by structuring project phases around critical reporting needs. Enabled the sale of the Energy business within the 4-month timeline required by the Board of Directors.
EDUCATION
Western Reserve Academy
Diploma, College Prep
Miami University
B.S., Systems Analysis
DePaul University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER RUNDELL
Results-driven leader of IFS implementations, upgrades, and transformations. Recognized for ability execute applications and infrastructure projects from conception through benefits realization on time and on budget, while exceeding expectations. Technology leader for major IT projects involving mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and divestitures. Extensive industry experience in mining, automative electronics, consumer products, and business consulting. Significant operations excellence experience related to best practices, KPIs, and just-in-time manufacturing. Collaborative approach to all initiatives. Outstanding communication skills.
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