Rina Desjardins
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Results-driven technology professional with 15+ years strong track record in project management, ERP implementation, and digital transformation within a global context. Experience in executing multifaceted IT projects across diverse international markets, demonstrating a proficiency in navigating the complexities of global operations that includes analyzing, defining and providing solutions to streamline business processes, delivering technology, automation that enhance operational efficiency and enable growth.
Hands-on experience in overseeing an end- to- end SAP implementation cycles from requirements gathering to post implementation support, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business goals. Proficiency in data migration that ensures secure and efficient transfer of data from source to target, minimizing disruptions and data quality issues. Proactive problem solver with a keen ability to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization. A dynamic, self-starter, analytical, out of the box thinker, team player and leader with communication and project management skills. Passionate about technology transformation, digital procurement, continuous improvement and constantly looking for opportunity to grow experience and skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Portfolio Manager
Centerra Gold
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed diverse portfolio of IT projects (over 30 initiatives), strategic planning and execution, aligning IT projects with corporate objectives.
- Developed and implemented portfolio management processes and methodologies to improve project selection, prioritization and resource allocation.
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies, identify underperforming projects and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to define project objectives, scope and success criteria.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and proactively implemented mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- Developed and introduced portfolio dashboard and KPI tracking to enhance project visibility and transparency.
- Managed stakeholder communication and ensure that projects are delivering value to organization.
SAP Data Migration Lead
Centerra Gold
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Led team responsible for data migration of multiple legacy systems and modules to SAP platform, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Successfully delivered 2 cycles of SAP data migration with multiple work packages within defined timelines.
- Worked with project managers, SAP's and partner consultant to develop data migration plan , strategies, and solutions.
- Developed mapping processes, data extraction strategies, transformation and loading processes.
- Collaborated and coordinated closely with cross functional teams, including SAP consultants, legacy system consultants, and IT teams to define migration requirements and timelines.
- Oversaw data quality assessments, cleansing and validation procedures to guarantee data accuracy and integrity during migration.
- Provided guidance to data migration and cleansing with knowledge of data profiling , sourcing , cleansing, migration and transformation.
- Conducted meetings with business, functional consultants and legacy experts for data mapping sessions.
- Provided business with pre load and post validation guides and reports on source data and transformation.
- Led implementation and ongoing management of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) solutions to enhance data quality and consistency across organization.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, including business users and data owners, to define master data standards, governance processes, and data quality KPIs.
- Designed SAP MDG workflows, data models, UIBBs and validation rules to align with specific business requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborated with SAP development teams to enhance and extend SAP MDG functionalities as needed.
- Conducted user training and provided ongoing support to ensure successful adoption of SAP MDG solutions.
- Acted as MM advisor, ensuring implementation of MM modules are up to standard and best practices across entities.
IT System Analyst & Project Manager
Centerra Gold
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Coordinated internal activities of technology transformation project in Procurement, Human Capital, Finance, Safety and ESG areas
- Stakeholder management at all levels, including c-suite, reporting, meeting facilitation, workshop planning and execution.
- Led and developed in depth analysis, scoping, market scan for Source to Settle Transformation involving solution market leaders(SAP Ariba, Coupa and Oracle)
- Materials Management and Human Resources Functional Lead for Global ERP implementation in 3 unique regions(Kyrgyzstan, Canada and Turkey)
- Dealt with complex logistic configuration for remote location and unique localization requirements
- Played multiple roles in implementation projects
- Acted as BA, system administrator, technical and functional SME , tester
- Worked on different documents related to user requirements, functional/nonfunctional specifications, cost/benefit analysis, UAT test scripts, and implementation plan
- Trained users and developed training manuals in MM, Finance AP, HR and System Administration areas.
- Managed MM, HR Data Migration.
IT Business Analyst
Verve Energy
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Assigned to implement Verve Energy network, server, document management system and domain at new operations site.
- Implemented and configured another business entity in ERP System.
- Coordinated and organized meetings and project activities across multiple teams
- Developed business requirements, functional/non functional specifications, developed and executed test scripts.
Senior Business Analyst
Freeport McMoran
06.2008 - 02.2010
- Assigned to green field project in Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa.
- Key site contact and liaison between Corporate/HQ and site.
- Functional lead for deployment Materials Management Modules
- Project managed implementation of key business online applications (Online Requisitioning, Contract Request, Accommodation/Visitor system)
- Project managed and delivered requirements from Security and HR to implement personnel identification/badging system
- Functional lead on implementation of Ellipse Payroll and ATA(Automated Time and Attendance).
- Worked on setting up business rules, designing and setting up roster/shift pattern, employees/work groups, data mapping/integration and machine configuration and installation
- Developed National employees' skills level to first world standard, by providing specific technical and business process training.
EBusiness/SCM Analyst
Newmont Asia Pacific
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Conducted in-depth analysis of supply chain processes, identifying areas of improvement and optimization.
- Responsible in developing, planning, facilitation of supply chain enablement, standard operating procedure, and system improvement initiatives for 5 operating mines and one construction site.
- Regional lead of eProcurement implementation and initiatives that are aligned with global enablement plans and strategies.
- Developed standard reports and KPIs to provide insights to senior management, aiding in strategic decision making.
- Project managed to implement supplier online catalogues (punch-out and hosted)
- Assisted in development of Corporate Credit Card policy and procedure, reports, and training program for utilization and standardization of expense management system (Concur)
- Technical and functional lead of B2B integration projects projects with strategic suppliers.
- Developed supplier onboarding strategy.
- Implemented full suite of eProcurement P2P documents, with complex data mapping and tax requirements.
- Managed and delivered B2B enablement with over 80% spend and P2P transactions automatically processed through eMarketplace (now SAP Ariba).
- Functional lead in project migration of SAP/Ellipse transform for MM.
- Functional support for MM Modules of SAP & Ellipse.
Education
Bachelor of Information Systems -
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia2005
Advanced Diploma of E-Business -
Central TAFE
Perth, Australia2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Agile Framework
- Business Analysis
- ITIL
- ERP Cross-Functional (Ellipse, SAP)
- Data Migration
- Training/learning Strategy
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Test Case Scenarios
- Business Requirements Gathering and Analysis
- Business Process Mapping
Tools & Software
- SAP Suites (HANA, MDG, Ariba, Concur)
- Ellipse
- SQL
- Business intelligence (Power BI)
- Collaboration tools (Sharepoint, MS Teams)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
SAP Data Migration Lead
Centerra Gold
03.2021 - 05.2023
Project Portfolio Manager
Centerra Gold
01.2021 - 06.2023
IT System Analyst & Project Manager
Centerra Gold
10.2016 - 12.2020
IT Business Analyst
Verve Energy
02.2011 - 11.2011
Senior Business Analyst
Freeport McMoran
06.2008 - 02.2010
EBusiness/SCM Analyst
Newmont Asia Pacific
06.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Information Systems -
Edith Cowan University
Advanced Diploma of E-Business -
Central TAFE
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