Mary Swenson

About Mary Swenson

Global technology leader driving digital solutions at the intersection of business and technology. Proven experience guiding teams through large‑scale initiatives, including custom‑developed solutions, enterprise platforms, process improvements, technology investment and transformational change. Centered on building high‑performing teams, shaping enterprise technology strategy, and delivering solutions that strengthen the operational and strategic foundation of complex organizations

Experience

1. Technology Manager - Product Engineering, Digital Marketing

   Amway

   Aug 2021 — Present · US

   Technology & Product Leader overseeing global teams to deliver scalable products and solutions. Driving product strategy, guide technical roadmaps, and build high‑performing teams while ensuring operational excellence, security, and alignment with business goals. Spanning stakeholder collaboration, vendor and budget management, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement across complex digital ecosystems.• Lead a globally distributed team of 10+ developers and analysts delivering Enterprise and Digital Marketing products and solutions• Define technical product strategy and roadmaps supporting enterprise programs impacting thousand of customers• Hire, mentor, and develop high‑performing software developers and analysts• Manage vendor relationships across 5-10 strategic partners, ensuring quality software, services, and support• Lead SOW creation, professional services engagements, and contract governance to ensure clear deliverables, accountability and value• Oversee million dollar budgets for business and technical products, optimizing spend and ensuring efficient resource use• Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate needs into technical requirements for high visibility initiatives• Conduct market and competitive analysis; lead RFI/RFP processes to select best‑fit tool selection and measurable ROI• Direct Agile project planning, development, and delivery across 10+ current initiatives to meet scope, timeline, and budget• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product performance, reliability, and adoption• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards across all digital products and solutions

Education

• Ferris State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Technology/Computer Information Systems

• Bay de Noc Community College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Estimating
• Reporting & Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sdlc
• Requirements Management
• Long-Term Customer Relationships
• Demand Management
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Software Solution Architecture
• Event Management Software
• Business Analysis
• Ibm Doors
• Powerbuilder
• Html
• Software Solutions
• Plm Tools
• Change Management
• .net
• Software Development
• Ca Clarity
• Oracle
• Vendor Management
• Technical Analysis
• Relational Databases
• Microsoft Office
• Visual Studio