Eric Nelson
Enterprise Execution Architect | Turning strategy into execution at scale | Author of The Unchained Operator
- Role
- Management Consultant Senior Associate at Slalom
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Nelson
I am an operator.I design execution systems for complex organizations where scale, regulation, and competing priorities make outcomes unpredictable. I’m typically brought in when initiatives stall, alignment fractures, and delivery depends on heroic effort instead of structure. My work focuses on restoring execution by clarifying intent, redesigning operating models, and building systems that allow teams to deliver consistently without burnout. My background spans defense, public sector, healthcare, and technology, including leading high-visibility enterprise programs exceeding $25M. I bring the operational rigor of a senior Army officer combined with hands-on experience across ERP, SaaS, and large-scale transformation efforts. I specialize in:• Designing execution and operating systems that scale• Recovering at-risk programs and portfolios• Translating strategy into governed, executable work• Leading delivery in regulated, high-stakes environments. I am not interested in performative leadership or status reporting. I focus on structure, clarity, and outcomes. If you are responsible for execution in a complex system and need it to work reliably, we should talk. Book time: calendly.com/ericgnelson
Experience
Management Consultant Senior Associate
Aug 2025 — Present
Drove the Finance & Accounting strategy for a $500M Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation at a nuclear energy utility, leading cross-vendor delivery (Slalom, KPMG, PwC, Green Castle), shaping executive decision-making, and aligning complex workstreams to modernize financial operations, strengthen compliance, and enable enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Education
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Master of Science - MS, Military Leadership and Strategy
Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education
Logistics And Project Management, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management
University of Southern California
Master of Science - MS, Project Management
Skills
- Time Management
- Closing Sales
- Entrepreneurship
- Public Speaking
- Mentoring
- Team Building
- Management
- Sales
- Army Secret Security Clearance
- Event Planning
- Negotiation
- Business Development
- Training
- Logistics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Advertising
- Oregon Property and Casualty License
- New Business Development
- Customer Service
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Oregon Life and Health Insurance Qualified
- Computer Program
- Social Networking
- Military
- Competitive Analysis
- Security
- Contract Negotiation
- Networking
- Real Estate Investor
- Cpr and First Responder Certified
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Oregon Property and Casualty License
- Social Media
- Logistics Management
- Ruby
- Security Clearance
- Military Logistics
- Strategic Planning
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