Paul Cegles

About Paul Cegles

Extensive professional knowledge and experience includes: Implementing process structure, supporting tools, training programs and metrics Innovation Governance & Stage Gate Processes (Idea – Post Launch) Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) Systems, development and implementation Portfolio Management, Prioritization & Resource Balancing Building Project Management Offices & Change Management Product Design, Packaging Design and Engineering System Development and Integration (SAP, Oracle, Agile, DevEx, EPM, MRP) Managing Complex Global projects

Experience

1. Director, Product Portfolio Management

   Trace One Inc

   Dec 2015 — Present · Chicago, IL

   Selerant\'s Innovation Process Management (IPM) technology equips process manufacturers with a comprehensive solution to manage complex global portfolio\'s. The IPM suite provides key functionality in the areas of- Ideation and Open Collaboration - Resource Management and tracking - Automated Innovation Processes (Idea - Post Launch)- Portfolio Management and Business Intelligence - Full PLM solutions, integrating Regulatory Compliance and Specification Development Team members can work more efficiently with easier access and full transparency to the data they need, including- Visibility to a complete business case - Cross functional data inputs - Key process steps, decision points and approvals - Full project plans with deliverables and tasks - Product attributes for new products and changes to existing - Financial, timing and resource data - Portfolio metrics and Post launch information IPM utilizes an Automated Phase Gate Methodology to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle with a series of \"Gates\" to evaluate progress and determine if a product is on-track- Define gates and approval points - Ensure key deliverable are completed - Track progress and resource constraints - Enable automatic notifications and process steps - Increase accuracy and data inputs required Business Intelligence or Portfolio Management is a key component to driving new product development and achieving innovation success. IPM technology automates B/I with real-time dashboards to manage complex product portfolios. Utilizing a comprehensive set of metrics allows you to drive efficient decision making, keep the portfolio consistent with strategy and achieve the financial returns expected. These include graphical representations, such as- Financial Models - Bubble Diagrams - Resource Models - Portfolio Charts - Scoring Models - Complete analysis and reporting tools

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering

  1986 — 1992