Kathryn Ehresmann CPPM, CSM, CSPO

Experience

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  Real Estate Title Insurance | Banking

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1997

  Other Professional Experience

  Title Examiner | ManagerEstablished successful LLC title insurance partnership managing all aspects of business operations.Managed daily production and staff across various aspects title operations.Banking | US BankSales and operational positions in consumer banking, consumer lending, private banking, and foreign services.

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  Target

  Nov 1997 - Sept 2015

  Developed and managed IT demand planning and portfolio prioritization process for $400M portfolio facilitating cross-functional leadership discussions and driving consensus.Led strategic, cross-team initiatives supporting evolving IT landscape providing thought leadership, operational guidance and change management throughout process transitions.Managed IT projects and programs deploying critical systems necessary for secure solutions and SOX compliance. Coached and consulted client technology teams on effective use of project management practices.Developed IT process from technology demand intake through business value realization.Trained and supported project management processes and tools (PMBOK, Agile Scrum, Clarity) Led functional deployment teams through large, cross-organizational re-engineering program with realized annual savings of $25M year over year.Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to successfully achieve strategic objectives and continued business value. Managed capital budget process for $4B+ construction program in partnership with cross-functional leaders in preparation for monthly senior executive review and approval.Directed workflow and managed staff performing capital accounting and financial governance functions for $4B+ construction program.

  • Business Consultant | IT Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions

    Jul 2010 - Sept 2015

  • Senior Business Analyst | IT Project Management Office

    Apr 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Business Process Lead | Indirect Procurement

    Apr 2001 - Apr 2007

  • Staff Accountant | Financial Analyst

    Nov 1997 - Apr 2001
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  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  Project Manager, Hollstadt Consulting

  Planned and managed security access process supporting operational readiness for transformational enterprise program. Led work teams to ensure transitional support for organizational business units. Delivered effective solutions and execution of security provisioning through efficient workflow and process coordination.

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  Storeworks

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Independent Consultant: Program Manager

  Retail Point of Sale implementation for Recreational Equipment, Inc. Planning, project and program management for national retail technology implementation. Services included fully managed project execution, financial forecasting and budgets, and stakeholder engagement, all delivered with a focused commitment to ensure realization of business value from technology initiatives.

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  Xenia Retail

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  Independent Consultant: Director of Operations

  Lead and manage business operations, drive forward corporate business plan, ensure consistent communications, positively contribute to profitability and company culture, and manage PMO and general operations projects.

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  Barcodes, Inc.

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2023

  Senior Manager PMO

  Total life-cycle technology design, deployment & support services that connects businesses with solutions to optimize their operational efficiency & profitability. The Barcodes PMO team manages technology deployment & installation projects, seamlessly integrating 20+ years experience to enable client success with their technology solutions.

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  Levata

  Oct 2023 - now

  Independent Professional: Project/Program Management

  Strategic and detail-oriented contract consultant utilizing 20+ years industry experience providing comprehensive project and program management for client operations and retail technology deployments.