Kari Waring

About Kari Waring

Results oriented professional with over seventeen years of experience. Strong background in relationship management, business analysis, project management, process improvement as well as financial analysis and reporting. Demonstrated success leading teams and projects for strategic business initiatives including IT demand planning, prioritization/roadmaps, performance management and cost control all while implementing best practices. Proven ability to successfully deliver business value while developing and improving processes within a global company.

Experience

1. Information Services Leader - Americas

   GHD

   Jul 2023 — Present · Olathe, KS, US

   Lead regional IS strategy and operations across GHD’s Americas and EMEA regions, aligning technology delivery with global business objectives and transformation initiatives.• Act as the primary IS partner to senior leadership within the regions, fostering strategic engagement and driving client-centric service excellence.• Oversee regional IS teams and budgets, ensuring operational efficiency and financial stewardship through value-driven project prioritization.• Champion a high-performance, inclusive team culture rooted in collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.

Education

• Pittsburg State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

  2002 — 2006

• The University of Kansas

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Customer Service
• Financial Forecasting
• Schedule Development
• Bi Publisher
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Edi
• Operations Management
• Sql
• Budget Development
• Forecasting
• Estimating
• Scheduling
• Print Management
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cost Estimating
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Analysis
• Decision Support
• Supervisory Experience
• Queries
• Peoplesoft Financial
• System Testing
• Budgeting