Nicholas Byrne
Information Technology Management at Essendant
- Role
- Information Technology Management at Essendant
- Location
- Elmhurst, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Byrne
A friend enlightened me about a Computer Careers Program offered by DePaul University. At…
Experience
Information Technology Management
Jan 2017 — Present · Deerfield, IL, US
Experienced IT Manager overseeing cross-functional teams, vendor relationships, and enterprise applications across multiple platforms. Proven ability to lead people, manage processes, and optimize technology to support critical business functions.PEOPLE – Who Supports Me?Team Leadership & Resource ManagementManage up to 14 direct reports across three IT teams, including on-site, remote, on-shore/off-shore, internal, and external resources.Provide mentorship, emotional support, and career development through:• Performance reviews, goal setting, and achievement tracking• Compensation planning and training via platforms like Udemy, SAP, and Pluralsight• Recruiting, onboarding, and dismissal processesVendor Management• Maintain relationships with 15 software and staff augmentation vendors• Lead contract negotiations for both on-premises and cloud-based applications• Oversee payables, processing ~80 vendor invoices annuallyPROCESS – What Do We Support?Systems ManagementSupport and manage IT systems across 10 functional areas, including:• Account Master/Maintenance, Billing & Invoicing, Returns, Credits• Finance & Controls, Human Resources, Time & Attendance, Payroll• Legal, Safety, and Sales TaxProject & Portfolio ManagementSimultaneously manage or support:• 1–2 large-scale projects or programs• 2–3 small to medium-sized projects• 4–5 ongoing enhancementsResponsible for resource allocation, effort estimation, prioritization, and delivery trackingTECHNOLOGY – Where Do We Do the Work?Application ManagementOversee 18 enterprise applications, including:• Custom-built solutions• Vendor-provided platforms (cloud and on-premises)Budget & Financial Oversight• Manage multiple cost centers with a combined budget of $3MM• Responsible for forecasting, estimating, and financial planning across teams and initiatives
Education
Franklin Covey
Strategic Leadership - Ascending Leaders Program
2023 — 2024
DePaul University
Computer Careers Program
1997 — 1998
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
DePaul University
Web Developer Program
2001
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