Paul Cegles

Director, Product Portfolio Management @Trace One Inc

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

University of Illinois Chicago

BSME, Mechanical Engineering