Matt Reidel

About Matt Reidel

Precision LeadershipI don’t manage portfolios — I ignite them. I architect bold IT transformations that derail mediocrity, turning fragmented ideas into $100M+ high‑velocity portfolios at Takeda. From $30M in savings to steering $100M+ investment portfolios, I’ve turned complexity into clarity for Fortune 500 organizations. I engineer high-stakes strategies, bulldoze inefficiencies, and lead global teams like a maestro. Industries conquered: Pharma. MedTech. Insurance. EdTech. Software.Battle-tested in boardrooms. Trusted by C-Suites. Wired for impact. Key Wins• Transformed a $100M+ IT backlog into streamlined, ROI-tracking engines→ Scrubbed 40% waste, redirected $30M into mission-critical innovation in under 12 months.• Instituted rock-solid governance that cut project drift in half→ Slashed failed initiatives by 50%, freeing up $15M+ annually for growth.• Spearheaded cross-functional squads across 15 countries→ Delivered 5 global launches on-time, under budget—and with zero post-launch defects.• Mentored future-change agents→ Cultivated a network of 20 next-gen leaders, fueling internal promotion rates by 60%.🧭 What I Bring to the TableVision with execution — I see around corners.Data-fueled decision-making — I leverage metrics to annihilate risk.Cultural alchemy — I unite creatives and executives into unstoppable squads.Fearless disruptor — Deadlines will be met.

Experience

1. Director, IT Portfolio Management

   Takeda

   Jan 2016 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Big Pharma meets big moves. Built and led a global portfolio engine that translated strategy into execution across a $100M+ annual investment landscape.Architected full-stack portfolio operations for a $35B+ pharma leader.Pioneered investment guardrails + transparency dashboards = smarter exec decisions.Quarterbacked strategic roadmaps, from demand intake to KPI realization.

Education

• St. Norbert College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Data Warehousing
• Professional Services
• Strategic Leadership
• Training
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Erp
• Business Intelligence
• Strategic Planning
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Requirements Analysis
• Crm
• Project Delivery
• Managerial Finance
• Program Management
• Projects
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Vendor Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Product Development
• Rfp
• Management Consulting
• IT Strategy
• Organizational Design
• Sdlc
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Operational Efficiency
• Leadership
• Business Development