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Hire MelindaMelinda Neeley
Verified Expert in Engineering
Project Management Developer
Severance, CO, United States
Toptal member since April 30, 2024
Bio
Melinda is a program and project management expert with a results-oriented approach to process development and improvement. She innovatively transitions data to forward-thinking solutions in data governance, product data and lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and technical regulations. Melinda has resolved master data issues, demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems through successful SAP integrations, and optimized data flow that improved chemical data reporting efficacy by 30%.
Portfolio
HP Inc
Program Management, Agile Program Management...
HP Inc
Program Management, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)...
HP Inc
IT Project Management
Experience
- SAP - 20 years
- Business Process Improvement (BPI) - 20 years
- IT Project Management - 20 years
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) - 20 years
- Program Management - 12 years
- Waterfall Methodology - 10 years
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) - 10 years
- SAP Master Data Management (MDM) - 10 years
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
SAP, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Microsoft, Jira, Agile Program Management
The most amazing...
...thing I've created is a safety incident management tool in SAP S/4HANA to replace an Oracle-based solution—improving data integrity and operational efficacy.
Work Experience
Program Manager – Worldwide Technical Regulations
2016 - 2023
HP Inc
- Managed the custom IT SAP solution to enhance the storage of worldwide technical regulation certifications and documents, including workflow to ensure compliance, overseeing internal and external users while maintaining data security measures.
- Escalated and resolved document viewing issues with IT and management. Spearheaded and managed the seamless migration of documents from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA by using document metadata while ensuring no risk to current business operations.
- Mitigated production issues by working with IT and business stakeholders to resolve defects during user acceptance testing.
- Created and updated documentation and communicated to 250+ users, management, and stakeholders.
- Controlled the business requirements backlog, prioritizing enhancements to optimize business processes and ensure compliance.
- Performed system testing, tracked system defects, and worked with IT to close issues to allow for a smooth move to production.
- Collaborated across various workstreams to gather and consolidate all reporting requirements and ensure continuing compliance with regulations for HP products and, thus, market access worldwide.
Technologies: Program Management, Agile Program Management, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Jira, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), SharePoint, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), BI Reporting
Program Manager – Product Data Management
2011 - 2016
HP Inc
- Oversaw the thorough compliance end user testing during company separation for various compliance regulations, adhering to environmental and data standards.
- Enhanced chemical data reporting efficiency by 30% by implementing an optimized data flow and processes for the engineering bill of materials (BOM).
- Resolved master data issues with the business for 5,000+ parts, ensuring integration into the SAP system for utilization in compliance reporting.
- Managed the PDM workstream for China RoHS, CE marking, and registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals (REACH) phase 5 regulations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and regulatory standards.
Technologies: Program Management, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Data Quality, Data Queries, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Microsoft
Project Manager
2011 - 2011
HP Inc
- Implemented the strategy to update material master data, ensuring compatibility with costing tools.
- Formulated essential business requirements for EPEAT data integration into product lifecycle management systems.
- Managed status and processes across various phases of restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) projects to ensure HP products' compliance.
Technologies: IT Project Management
Senior Program Coordinator
2009 - 2011
HP Inc
- Streamlined the data flow from SAP to the electronic data warehouse for efficient chemical regulatory reporting.
- Managed and coordinated the integration of new RoHS statuses across six SAP systems.
- Coordinated data for compliance projects to increase productivity and ensure product compliance.
Technologies: Business Process Improvement (BPI)
Program Coordinator
2004 - 2009
HP Inc
- Facilitated multiple investigations to develop business requirements for a Pan-HP Global SAP instance.
- Collaborated within the data governance team to develop data standards, enhancing the efficiency of metadata management with SAP systems.
- Developed documentation, provided training, and conducted audits related to material master data, BOMs, and change orders, facilitating a smooth transition to Asia.
Technologies: Business Process Improvement (BPI)
Experience
SAP S/4HANA Product Safety Incident Management Migration
A comprehensive migration of product safety incidents from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA. I collaborated with a systems integrator to execute this migration, enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency while aligning with the company's IT transformation goals.
We successfully migrated 45,000+ product safety incidents, including documentation, utilizing Agile methodology, incorporating 80% standard SAP functionality, pulling in material master data, and facilitating asset retirement.
Additionally, I facilitated user testing to ensure the reliability and usability of the new system. Leveraging my SAP material master data experience, I queried material master table data, cleansed data for migration, and created reports incorporating material hierarchy data. This project enhanced efficiency with upstream systems and conducted thorough testing to ensure the new system's reliability. Throughout the project, I provided gap and risk analysis, status updates to stakeholders, and defect tracking during the testing and warranty phases. I also validated the data and document migration, prepared training documents, and provided training to users.
We successfully migrated 45,000+ product safety incidents, including documentation, utilizing Agile methodology, incorporating 80% standard SAP functionality, pulling in material master data, and facilitating asset retirement.
Additionally, I facilitated user testing to ensure the reliability and usability of the new system. Leveraging my SAP material master data experience, I queried material master table data, cleansed data for migration, and created reports incorporating material hierarchy data. This project enhanced efficiency with upstream systems and conducted thorough testing to ensure the new system's reliability. Throughout the project, I provided gap and risk analysis, status updates to stakeholders, and defect tracking during the testing and warranty phases. I also validated the data and document migration, prepared training documents, and provided training to users.
Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Regis University - Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Skills
Tools
Jira
Paradigms
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Change Management
Platforms
Microsoft, SharePoint
Languages
SQL
Other
SAP Master Data Management (MDM), User Stories, Leadership, Program Management, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Waterfall Methodology, Data Product Management, SAP, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Migration, ServiceNow, Agile Program Management, IT Project Management, Data Queries, BI Reporting, SAP IDoc
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