Jason Battles, MBA, PMP

Jason Battles, MBA, PMP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President of Enterprise Applications at Vaco

  • Education

    • The University of Memphis

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      BBA Bachelors of Business Administration

      Activities and Societies: Harold Striebeck Award for Outstanding Achievement Mighty Sound of the South - The University of Memphis Marching Band, Concert Band

    • Thunderbird School of Global Management

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      MBA Masters of Business Administration

      Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society https://thunderbird.asu.edu/

  • Experience

    • Hewitt Associates LLC

      Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

      A manager of system analysts and test engineers who performed multi-million-dollar implementation services for fortune 500 clients in industries such as energy, hotel, food and beverage, software, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and banking Responsible primarily as an enterprise application consultant within the Fortune 500 client HR technology domain. System development experience focused on design and implementation of IT solutions for various applications and vendors including: Enterprise Performance and Learning manage applications, custom interfaces for data warehouses (SAP and BO), PeopleSoft, Oracle, SSO integration, Web Services and other APIs

      • Technical Lead / Senior Systems Analyst

        Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
      • Consultant

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      • Test Management Lead

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
    • Aon

      Jan 2008 - Apr 2011
      Senior Implementation/Delivery Manager

      Aon Hewitt is an HR technology outsourcing and consulting firm. Delivery manager responsible for delivery of implementation and support services within a global demand management model.Collaborated with global clients and technology leaders to implement enterprise technology platforms. Managed both onshore and offshore delivery of new solutions and integrations with custom applications and third-party SaaS products. Directed global IT initiatives, involving custom application development, network infrastructure/architecture, disaster recovery, technical support, IT financial planning, and organizational process transformation. Show less

    • Deloitte

      Apr 2011 - Dec 2021

      Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Senior technology relationship leader responsible for end to end technology delivery across a $3B strategic business unit, Deloitte Advisory.Directed initiatives to streamline and improve technology portfolios by integrating cloud computing, automation, offshoring, and strategic alliance partner utilization. Drove portfolio governance, project implementation, and technology financial management enhancements. Delivered a portfolio-wide technology operating model to provide financial management, risk, and compliance controls across infrastructure, app development, cyber, and business contingency planning. Created strategies and technology roadmaps with business executives and functional leaders to reliably estimate technology demand and requirements, achieved operational efficiency goals through optimized resource consumption. Show less Technology senior manager with ultimate ownership responsibilities for operations, stability, and performance of a portfolio of technology products.Oversaw the performance of a technology products portfolio and global IT department, from staff recruitment and training through ongoing IT service management (ITSM). Conducted performance monitoring, resource allocation, process design, governance, and ongoing delivery of various technologies. Engaged with cross-functional stakeholders to analyze and address business and technical requirements across a broad suite of technologies. Owner of more than 19 Enterprise applications spanning a wide range of business functions and use cases. Show less

      • Senior Technology Relationship Leader

        Sept 2018 - Dec 2021
      • Senior Engagement Manager

        Apr 2011 - Sept 2018
    • Beckway

      Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
      Senior Director (Interim CIO/CTO)

      Provide strategic technology leadership as interim chief information officer and chief technology officer for private equity backed portfolio companies to identify avenues for automation, technological enhancements, and product development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Oversee the entire landscape of enterprise IT, ensuring the judicious selection, implementation, and maintenance of vendors, technologies, and services. Create and manage strategic plans, technology roadmaps, and assessments of IT infrastructure and security. Govern technology investment and delivery and maximize ROI on technological investments while optimizing the budget and resources. Establish and institutionalize frameworks for information governance, risk management, and compliance in line with regulatory requirements. Show less

    • Brass Helmet

      Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
      Co-Founder & Operating Partner

      Brass Helmet is a managed services platform and technology marketplace designed to offer value by reducing cost, risk, and accelerating growth through Fortune 100 level services tailored and affordable to the lower and mid-market.Launched and operated a private equity-funded services platform and technology marketplace. Developed service offerings, pricing strategies, referral contract frameworks, and ongoing operations with clients and service providers. Oversee all business alliances and connections with clients, vendors, and private equity investors. Drive strategic planning and revenue growth initiatives. Cultivate sustainable relationships across a network of distributed service providers and technology alliance partners to enhance productivity and ensure client satisfaction. Show less

    • Vaco

      Jan 2024 - now
      Vice President of Enterprise Applications
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL Foundation Level

      ITIL
    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

      Amazon
    • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
    • Google Cloud Certified - Cloud Digital Leader

      Google
    • SAFe® Agilist

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
    • Business Relationship Management Professional - BRMP

      Business Relationship Management Institute (BRM Institute)
    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute