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Sarah Patane

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A highly effective and innovative senior professional with broad-based expertise in project and program management, business transformation, and business development disciplines. Proven ability to analyse key business drivers and develop strategies to accelerate bottom-line growth. Diverse industry and functional knowledge, with a tenacious commitment to driving sales, profit, and growth. Demonstrated excellence in identifying and troubleshooting critical issues impacting operations, productivity, cost, distribution, marketing, sales, and finance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of PMO

David Jones
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead transformation program planning process, aligned to the strategic planning cycle, across David Jones, working collaboratively with Exco and leadership team
  • Manage and oversee the Project Management team to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the PMO project management methodology and governance processes.
  • Ensure projects deliver the parameters defined in their business case i.e. scope, objectives, budget, timeline and benefits.
  • Ensure project management methodology, tools and templates are in line with the program framework and are used by the project team to support delivery of their projects.
  • Work with the project management team to track and manage program/portfolio risks, issues, key decisions, projects interdependencies and manages the program pipeline.
  • Escalate program/portfolio issues, risks and key decisions to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Work with functional managers and project managers on resource allocation
  • Provide project management support, mentoring and training to support project teams.
  • Manage project team/s efficiency and effectiveness, while coordinating and fostering teamwork
  • Oversee the post implementation review and closure of projects relevant to the program of work
  • Draft new and improve existing project management office policies, templates and processes.
  • Continuously evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines. Work with cross company stakeholders to champion best practice project management processes.
  • Build and develop a high-performing project management team and support the development of project resources pool

PROGRAM MANAGER – TRANSFORMATION (Project Management Office)

David Jones
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • End-to-end responsibility for business transformation programs across the business, including the Capex and Opex processes
  • Develop strategies for programs and KPI-focused improvement projects, from conception to implementation stages
  • Liaise with executive teams to re-prioritise projects that align with strategic goals based on the ever-changing organisational landscape
  • Investigate issues through detailed data-driven analysis and provide recommendations to ensure effective operability
  • Lead the successfully delivery of key deliverables to ensure transformation strategies are achieved within scope and budget
  • Ensure effective governance procedures are in place to manage deliverables related to time, cost and quality of projects or programs
  • Manage organisational change program delivery and strategy, providing leadership, management, and coordinative direction to teams
  • Prepare business cases for transformative business solutions and present findings to executive board members and senior business managers.

PROGRAM MANAGER – STORES STRATEGY & INITIATIVES

David Jones
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Developed business implementation plans to define the appropriate solutions to retail store issues
  • Prepared key business engagement messages that needed to be communicated throughout a project or program
  • Monitored cross-project activities to efficiently eliminate rework requirements
  • Performed gap analysis to compare solutions against stakeholder requirements
  • Sequenced initiatives and identified interdependencies to reconcile
  • Monitored and managed the overall finances of each project, including budgets, forecasts, CapEx and OpEx.

PROJECT MANAGER – STORES STRATEGY & INITIATIVES

David Jones
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Responsibilities were similar to the role as ‘Program Manager – Stores Strategy & Initiatives’ above.

NATIONAL MANAGER – DAVID JONES AMERICAN EXPRESS PARTNERSHIP

David Jones
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed the co-brand relationship between David Jones & American Express
  • Ensured stores achieved acquisition targets
  • Liaised with marketing teams from both brands to identify opportunities for customer acquisition.

Skills

  • Program & Project Management
  • Budget Controls and Forecasts
  • Project Scheduling & Delivery
  • Procurement
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Proposal Development
  • Quality Control
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Market Assessments
  • Relationship Building
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Commercial Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Facilitation & Coaching
  • Program Evaluation
  • Conceptual Design
  • Resource Management
  • Change Management
  • Business Case Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Organisational Culture
  • Project Governance
  • Business Transformation
  • Scrum & Agile Methodologies
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance/Axis Agile, 2020
  • PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner, PM Partners, 2018
  • Certificate IV in Foundations of Management Retail, Training Services Australia, 2008
  • Behavioural Interviewing Course, Training Services Australia, 2007
  • Coaching for Superior Performance, Training Services Australia, 2006

Attributes

  • Communication
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Leadership & Performance
  • Collaboration & Autonomy
  • Problem-Solving & Prioritisation
  • Futuristic & Strategic Thinker
  • Commitment & Motivation
  • Innovative & Resourceful
  • Diversity & Inclusivity
  • Time Management

Timeline

Head of PMO

David Jones
05.2022 - Current

PROGRAM MANAGER – TRANSFORMATION (Project Management Office)

David Jones
01.2020 - 04.2022

PROGRAM MANAGER – STORES STRATEGY & INITIATIVES

David Jones
01.2016 - 01.2020

PROJECT MANAGER – STORES STRATEGY & INITIATIVES

David Jones
01.2015 - 01.2016

NATIONAL MANAGER – DAVID JONES AMERICAN EXPRESS PARTNERSHIP

David Jones
01.2014 - 01.2015

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