Betsy Young

Betsy Young

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior FastTrack Architect at Microsoft

  • Education

    • University of Missouri-Kansas City

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      BA Political Science and French
  • Experience

    • Lexmark

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

      Focused on IT output services and software solutions to support business initiatives. ★ Developed & delivered custom messaging & presentations. Attained 2011 & 2012 quota and Achiever’s Club- $1.95M Revenue★ Program management of client expectations and service delivery against stated or contracted requirements. ★ Developed success plans for customers that outline their critical success factors, metrics for success, and potential issues and provide recommendations. Ensured internal alignment on account strategy by partnering with internal stakeholders and Sales Account Executives to develop and execute on account plans.★ Drove key internal initiatives and worked cross-functionally with leadership and internal stakeholders to establish consistent, scalable processes and tools to drive customer success outcomes and improve overall customer health scores.★ Developed sales pipeline for new and incremental revenue by consultative selling with largest Lexmark clients in St. Louis-Enterprise Rent A Car, Scottrade, Graybar, and Smurfit- Stone. ★ Created and executed prospecting and sales strategies to grow market share in Department of Defense accounts for hardware, software, and outsourcing opportunities. ★ Identified client contacts at multiple ranks, both civilian and military. Meet with CIO & staff to understand mission requirements and determine best solution for printing, information security, and document management. ★ Collaborated with client-focus team for solution development, adherence to technical requirements, and mission support. Show less Built sales pipeline for new revenue opportunities by hardware, software, and services within Department of Defense in the Carolinas.★ Led technical and business valuation oversight to compile and validate requirements with client CIO & information technology staff to optimize IT and business outcomes. ★ Collaborated with client and internal teams for solution development, adherence to technical requirements, and mission support.★ Surpassed 2010 quota by 120% and 2010 Achievers Club★ Prospected new business and expanded product footprint in the largest account.★ Overcame challenging client relationships, resolving key issues, and built consensus amongst stakeholders, resulting in renewal of major contracts. Show less

      • Senior Territory Account Manager

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      • Territory Account Manager

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
    • Boeing

      Jan 2015 - Nov 2020

      Promoted to the Mergers and Acquisitions IT Integration team focused on business outcomes enabled by digital transformation across all business units.★ Led program funding workshops to document the integrated subsidiary changing IT landscape and allocate funding in the correct service portfolios. C★ Lead Program Strategic Value Roadmap development to balance business value and investment costs. Implementing digital performance management for cost/forecast transparency. Presenting status to CIO and leadership team weekly.★ Utilizing my deep experience with key IT suppliers and IT Service Portfolios to identify value and supplier synergies. Led program funding initiative ($130M) to align statement of work and funding. Initiative results identified $28M savings.★ Lead an integrated team of senior IT leaders and business operations leaders to transition to digital performance management for program cost to forecast transparency. Responsible for prioritization of funding program work packages for the annual long-range business planning cycle. Show less Responsible for global IT sourcing strategies and execution management of complex, key suppliers providing computing, mobile, and cloud services to Boeing. ★ Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal team 2017 and 2020. Microsoft Premier Support Customer Services Manager 2016-2019. ★ Core team member for Microsoft 365 production pathfinder and Enterprise move to a cloud first strategy. ★ Key collaborator on a defense industry base peer committee for end-user productivity and collaboration. Show less

      • Senior Information Technology Project Manager

        Jan 2019 - Nov 2020
      • Senior Partner Management Specialist

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
    • Microsoft

      Dec 2021 - now

      Deliver on customer and business goals by managing and executing projects with strategic thinking, creativity, decision making, and problem solving. Effectively manage global stakeholders and collaborate across diverse teams to align on goals and priorities. Work in a complex organizational environment, able to create clarity, inspire action, and achieve tangible results. By fostering a culture of transparency and decisiveness, generate energy and drive progress, ensuring that project efforts lead to meaningful outcomes. Facilitating communication and collaboration is a vital part of the role. Show less ★ Helping customers maximize the value of their M365 platform investment. #microsoft★ Oversee customers cloud onboarding to Microsoft 365 platform★ Maintain customer satisfaction during the Fast Track engagement phase★ Build and maintain a strong relationship with internal teams for effective collaboration on customer engagements. ★ Manage customer onboarding within expected timeframes while continually driving increased effectiveness★ Lead strategic customer engagements for Americas and support multi-region engagements. Show less

      • Senior FastTrack Architect

        Jul 2024 - now
      • FastTrack Relationship Manager

        Dec 2020 - Jul 2024
      • Global FM Role Owner Lead- Americas

        Nov 2021 - Dec 2023
      • FastTrack Manager Team Lead

        Dec 2021 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Internet of Things

      Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering

      Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • Learning Program Management

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
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    • Microsoft 365 fundamental knowledge in productivity and teamwork capabilities Trophy

      Microsoft
      Aug 2020
    • Microsoft 365- demonstrate fundamental knowledge of licensing, service and support Trophy

      Microsoft
      Aug 2020
    • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals - Trophy

      Microsoft
      Jul 2020
    • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of Microsoft 365 business management capabilities- Trophy

      Microsoft
      Aug 2020
    • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

      IBM
      Jul 2020
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    • Women in Leadership

      ECornell
    • Microsoft 365 - Protect enterprise information Trophy

      Microsoft
      Aug 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Betsy Young
      CSS Award, The Collaborators, FY23 Q3 Team Winner FM Role Owners Sep 2023 This global team collaborated with product group counterparts to develop the strategic customer engagement approach. They created and delivered the training, playbook documentation, and building in adoption conversations to drive consumption. Achieving green OKRs for Teams Rooms, Surface, and W365. This team has been the driving force behind the launch of Automation (IPE), ensuring we model our business efficiently while maintaining/exceeding customer satisfaction. The IPE approach automates… Show more This global team collaborated with product group counterparts to develop the strategic customer engagement approach. They created and delivered the training, playbook documentation, and building in adoption conversations to drive consumption. Achieving green OKRs for Teams Rooms, Surface, and W365. This team has been the driving force behind the launch of Automation (IPE), ensuring we model our business efficiently while maintaining/exceeding customer satisfaction. The IPE approach automates and expedites Time to Value for the customer while reducing labor needed to achieve deployment success. These IC leaders are trusted advisors and decision makers amongst the role management team and product group (G+E). They provide insights regarding the customer experience to inform operations decisions and are instrumental in leading the larger FastTrack Manager community of 58 resources. Show less
    • Awarded to Betsy Young
      Microsoft FastTrack Impact Award - Jul 2022 Living our Leadership Principles: Creating clarity, generating energy and delivering success.
    • Awarded to Betsy Young
      Microsoft Customer Service & Support (CSS) Team Award Winner Microsoft CSS Leadership Team Jun 2022 The work this team has driven to improve FastTrack's internal tool & process resulted in large time savings, cost savings, and very positive user sentiment. All of this enables higher employee and customer satisfaction by allowing our teams to focus on the customer, and not on grappling with a tool. This is fantastic work!
    • Awarded to Betsy Young
      The Boeing Company CIO Award for Exceptional Performance The Boeing Company
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Windwood Farm Home & Family Services on Jan 2017
      Windwood Farm Home & Family ServicesAssociated with Betsy Young
    • Dream Team and Kidscoast Volunteer

      Issued by Seacoast Church on Aug 2019
      Seacoast ChurchAssociated with Betsy Young
    • Missions, Teacher, Volunteer, Event Planning

      Issued by Church at Lifepark on Jan 2011
      Church at LifeparkAssociated with Betsy Young
    • Charleston Site President

      Issued by Boeing Women Inspiring Leadership on Jan 2018
      Boeing Women Inspiring LeadershipAssociated with Betsy Young