Lyse - Senior Program Manager

Led the Americas deployment of Workday and ServiceNow across 10 countries and four languages, as part of global programs spanning 60 countries.. Led the deployment of Workday Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence and Payroll across the Americas.. Developed and managed the detailed Americas project plan, including milestones, dependencies, resources and implementation activities.. Coordinated business, HR, IT and implementation partners through design, testing, deployment and organizational readiness.. Established project governance and provided Steering Committee reporting on progress, risks, issues and mitigation plans.. Led the RFP for the Americas HR transformation strategy and implementation roadmap.. Supported the design and implementation of a new HR operating model and Business Service Centre, including migration of selected HR activities.

Led the RFP and successful migration of banking activities to a new service provider, achieving 50% cost savings and streamlining banking operations across 7 affiliates.. Negotiated new credit facilities and financing solutions.

Led the Canadian implementation of the Oracle Tax module as part of a North American deployment, delivered on time and on budget.. Coordinated Canadian design, testing and implementation activities.

Led tax and treasury activities for eight Canadian entities, including corporate tax, transfer pricing, R&D tax credits, audits, cash management and financing.

Led multidisciplinary teams of tax and engineering specialists delivering complex client engagements; managed risk, deliverables and client relationships.

Led teams and complex corporate audit engagements across small, medium and large organizations.