Michael Tobias

About Michael Tobias

Enterprise program leader with 20+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive operational transformation, strengthen governance, and align organizations around strategic priorities.I specialize in leading enterprise-scale programs that span operations, finance, IT, HR, engineering, and manufacturing, bringing structure and execution discipline to high-visibility initiatives such as ERP implementations, acquisition integrations, and operational transformation programs.Throughout my career, I have managed portfolios of 190+ projects across 20+ programs, delivering measurable improvements in operational performance, financial reporting, and program execution.Selected results include:• Implemented enterprise-wide Oracle NetSuite ERP, reducing the month-end close cycle, improving reporting accuracy, and cutting reconciliation workload• Directed integration of a multimillion-dollar acquisition, aligning teams, financial controls, and resource planning with corporate strategic priorities• Automated Smartsheet portfolio reporting and project controls, reducing manual data entry by 43% and improving real-time program visibility for leadership• Delivered CPI/SPI cost and schedule performance reporting across 20+ programs, integrating performance dashboards that strengthened executive visibility into schedule risk and resource conflicts• Established a Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP) framework, improving forecast accuracy by 15% by aligning demand, capacity, and production planning• Chaired cross-functional governance reviews across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing, supporting $42M in concurrent projects• Reduced project ramp-up time by 25% through standardized stakeholder onboarding and program coordination• Optimized manufacturing and warehouse operations, reducing cycle time by 10% and material-handling time by 30%My leadership approach focuses on bridging executive strategy with operational execution, enabling organizations to deliver complex initiatives with clarity, accountability, and measurable results.I hold an MBA and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and am fluent in English and Italian.Based in the Charleston, SC area, I am particularly interested in opportunities focused on enterprise programs, strategic initiatives, operational transformation, and PMO leadership, and am open to select remote roles with limited travel.I enjoy connecting with professionals who are passionate about delivering meaningful organizational change.

Experience

1. Sr Operations Analyst Sr Project Manager

   KPI Solutions

   Feb 2023 — Present

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

• Ashland University

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

Skills

• Event Management
• Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Indesign
• Brand Development
• Sales Management
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Strategy
• Business Strategy