Dylan Willis

About Dylan Willis

I help companies deliver complex technology solutions that drive measurable business value.With over 8 years of experience leading cross-functional teams across product, engineering, analytics, and operations, I specialize in orchestrating large-scale programs and product deliveries — from manufacturing execution systems (MES) to enterprise data platforms — often under tight timelines, regulatory oversight (HIPAA, PCI), and high-stakes business goals.At Shutterfly, I’ve led the delivery of multi-million-dollar platforms supporting custom product manufacturing and retail operations, saving millions annually and increasing speed-to-market by 15%. I’ve also managed over $5M in annual vendor contract spend, ensuring scope, outcomes, and executive alignment stayed locked in.Known for clear communication, calm execution under pressure, and team-first leadership, I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution. Whether I’m facilitating SAFe Agile ceremonies, building integrated delivery roadmaps, or solving delivery blockers across product lines, I focus on bringing clarity, accountability, and momentum to every initiative.If you’re navigating transformation, scaling product delivery, or aligning tech execution to business outcomes — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Manager, Program and Product Delivery

   Shutterfly

   Sep 2022 — Present · US

   Led the delivery of a multi-year, multi-million dollar Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation—with many delivery phases—driving CapEx and OpEx annual cost savings through improved operational efficiency and reconciliation across engineering spend. • Partnered directly with Operations SVPs & Directors, COO, CTPO, Finance, and Merchandising Leaders to align MES capabilities with executive priorities, establishing roadmap discipline, value-based delivery, and measurable ROI. • Drove cross-functional planning across product, architecture, quality, and engineering, consistently delivering on PI objectives while managing dependencies, blockers, and capacity tradeoffs. • Facilitated quarterly planning sessions with enterprise visibility, earning a reputation for driving alignment across resources, timelines, and outcomes while reducing cycle times. • Scaled Agile practices across technology delivery, embedding SAFe principles to improve velocity, increment quality, and stakeholder confidence in delivery predictability. • Championed transparency through delivery metrics, increment retrospectives, and risk management reporting—boosting stakeholder satisfaction and delivery trust across multiple programs.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  BFA, Photography

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Visual Merchandising
• Big Box
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Access
• Store Management
• Process Improvement
• Retail
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Retail Sales
• Driving Results
• Team Building
• Budget
• Budgets
• Digital Photography
• Photoshop
• Data Analysis
• Data Entry
• Photography
• Profit
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Project Management
• Merchandising
• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• Loss Prevention
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Training