Judy Pieper-Knight

About Judy Pieper-Knight

Seasoned IT professional with 15+ years of experience in IT management and project leadership roles.Highly Accomplished IT Leader, expertly driving dynamic projects, programs, and operational initiatives to deliver results that align with a progressive company’s mission, vision, and values. IT Manager | IT Project Manager | Technical Program ManagementEmail: j••••••••@gmail.comLeads projects from initiation to successful completion, showcasing success in evaluating requirementsthrough collaborative engagement with IT teams and stakeholders. Drives process enhancements, directessential upgrades, and aligns short- and long-term objectives in complex technical environments.Proven expertise in deploying IT solutions, managing teams, and stakeholder relationships within acompany. Possess an advanced level of communication, actively engaging with stakeholders involved inprojects.Dynamic strategist adept at gaining support from multidisciplinary teams to achieve goals andstrategically position businesses for optimal scalability. Brings advanced expertise in diagnosingoperational deficiencies and resolving technical challenges through IT implementations andimprovements.Demonstrates expertise in vendor selection and management, forging impactful partnerships. Proactivelyidentifies and mitigates project risks, applying both Agile and Waterfall methodologies with precision.Effectively oversees changes in implementing or upgrading corporate systems for maximum impact.CORE COMPETENCIES• IT Project & Program Management• Cloud Infrastructure• ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning• Software Systems Implementation• Finance Management• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies• Team Building & Leadership• Stakeholder Relations• CommunicationACCOMPLISHMENTS~ Orchestrated the upgrade and optimization of the company’s IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability,security, and high availability.~ Conducted bi-annual ERP upgrades and transitioned on-premises ERP systems to Oracle CloudInfrastructure, saving $1M in downtime.~ Led a top-performing 37-member team and oversaw global IT operations, including data centermanagement, Oracle JD Edwards ERP systems, and more.~ Served as a senior member of the Industry 4.0 team, digitalizing processes, growing BusinessIntelligence for predictive analytics, and ensuring SOX compliance.~ Successfully led the deployment of robust IT solutions, including ERP technologies such as Oracle JDEdwards, Oracle HCM, and Hyland OnBase.Contact me at 50••••••68 with any IT Manager or IT Project jobs.

Experience

1. Sr IT Operations Manager

   Legrand, North America

   Mar 2024 — Present · Concord, NC, US

Education

• Union Institute & University

  PhD , Humanities/Humanistic Studies

• Lockyear College

  Associate's degree, Computer Science

• Oakland City University

  Bachelor of Science , Organizational Management

• University of Evansville

  Master of Science, Public Administration

Skills

• Information Systems
• Vmware
• Process Improvement
• Systems Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Integration
• Team Building
• Management
• Visio
• International Project Management
• Sdlc
• IT Management
• Software Project Management
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Servers
• Db2
• Ibm Iseries
• Six Sigma
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Network Security
• Strategic Planning
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• IT Service Management
• Systems Management
• Change Management
• Operating Budgets
• Process Engineering
• IT Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Information Technology
• System Administration
• Databases
• Rpg
• Networking
• Requirements Analysis
• Edi
• Team Leadership