Jeff Geissler

About Jeff Geissler

Senior Program & Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering complex, multi‑year initiatives across cloud infrastructure, AI‑enabled operations, and enterprise modernization. I specialize in aligning people, process, data, and automation to drive measurable business outcomes — improved forecast accuracy, reduced operational risk, and stronger financial performance.My work sits at the intersection of AI strategy, program governance, and large‑scale delivery. I’ve led intelligent workflow automation using platforms like WatsonX Orchestrate and Microsoft Copilot, unified data across enterprise systems (SAP, Apptio, Ariba, Jira), and built decision‑intelligence capabilities that enable executives to steer with clarity.Across IBM, KBR, and global teams, I’ve managed multi‑stream programs, cloud infrastructure roadmaps, and enterprise portfolios with full CapEx/OpEx accountability. I’m known for executive‑ready communication, structured governance, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical, value‑driven programs.I thrive in environments where transformation, ambiguity, and scale converge — and where organizations need a leader who can bring order, alignment, and measurable impact.Core strengths:• AI‑enabled program delivery & workflow automation• Enterprise program management & governance• Cloud infrastructure & platform operations• Financial stewardship (CapEx/OpEx/P&L)• Organizational change & operating model transformation• Executive reporting, risk management, and decision intelligenceIf your organization is navigating AI adoption, cloud modernization, or enterprise‑scale transformation, I bring the structure, clarity, and leadership to make it real.

Experience

1. Program Manager of Operations & Business Strategy, Cloud Storage (Iaas Paas)

   IBM

   Jul 2017 — Present · TX, US

   Managing AI-enabled initiatives aligning staffing, procurement, financial governance, and automation to improve forecast accuracy, reduce operational risk, and support profitable growth. • Design and lead intelligent workflows leveraging IBM WatsonX Orchestrate to automate procurement, staffing alignment, KPI management, and executive reporting. • Unify data across SAP SuccessFactors, Apptio, Ariba, Jira, Excel, and AI platforms to deliver real-time decision intelligence for senior leadership. • Establish governance models ensuring AI initiatives align to business objectives, ethical standards, and measurable outcomes. • Deliver quarterly and annual CapEx, OpEx, staffing, and P&L reporting, enabling data-driven investment and roadmap decisions. • Advise executive stakeholders on AI strategy tradeoffs, program risks, and transformation sequencing.

Education

• Liberty University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Religious and Philosophical Studies

• Saddleback College

  Associate of Science - AS, Computer Science

Skills

• Risk Management
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Enterprise Software
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Christian Ministry
• Biblical Teaching
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Information Technology
• Program Management
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Servant Leadership
• Missions
• Ministry Leadership
• Leadership
• Expository Preaching
• Public Speaking
• Integration
• Christian Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Requirements Analysis
• Discipleship Training
• Management
• Team Building
• Systematic Theology
• Crm
• Software Development
• Business Analysis
• Consulting