Kathryn Gates
Open to work7 years experienceImplementation Manager
Implementation Manager, Data Steward, Master Data Governance
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Implementation Manager
Graphite Systems Inc
- Orchestrated comprehensive implementation plans, meticulously managed timelines, and ensured successful project completion.
- Galvanized cross-functional teams, including developers, integration specialists, technical account managers, compliance staff, and SMEs, to deliver projects on schedule.
- Defined data-mapping requirements, permissible field values, and configuration needs in collaboration with developers and implementation specialists, facilitating accurate data integration and incorporating master data management.
- Partnered with compliance teams to ensure adherence to ESG, Food Traceability, global tax-withholding, and insurance regulations for new processes, securing regulatory approval.
- Instituted robust project quality control measures, verifying compliance with plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Fostered effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders through organized project meetings.
- Leveraged critical thinking to resolve emergent implementation issues decisively, ensuring optimal customer outcomes.
- Analyzed workflows and processes to identify areas for enhancement, while developing and refining documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintained precise documentation for all processes and system configurations.
- Collaborated with customer change management teams to identify process adjustments for informational or training needs arising from implementation, validation, or workflow changes.
Vendor Setup Manager, Master Data Governance, Data Steward
Paramount (FKA Viacom, ViacomCBS)
- Supervised a geographically dispersed vendor setup team operating across multiple countries.
- Provided subject-matter expertise in master data governance and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE), guiding the team in resolving system issues and improving data accuracy.
- Preserved master data governance across SAP, Oracle, and JDE ERP systems, supporting daily operations and ERP conversion projects, which reduced data-entry errors through consistent standards.
- Spearheaded the deployment of a new vendor onboarding system that synchronized vendor data with dynamic logic across multiple ERP platforms, thereby accelerating onboarding and enhancing data consistency.
- Executed comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new implementations, documented defects, collaborated with system experts for issue resolution, and validated successful releases, leading to improved system reliability.
- Analyzed master data utilizing SQL and Excel to support Master Data Governance (MDG) initiatives and project implementations, identifying data gaps that informed corrective actions.
- Employed Jira for tracking project tasks and Tableau for visualizing implementation metrics, enabling stakeholders to monitor progress and make data-driven decisions.
- Facilitated interdepartmental data setup activities to ensure vendor data creation aligned with all applicable business process milestones across multiple ERP platforms.
- Addressed data quality issues reliably and promptly by establishing data profiling checks and implementing resolution workflows.
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Professional Bio
Results-oriented Implementation Manager and Data Steward with over 6 years of experience in master data governance and project management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, define data mapping, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple ERP systems.
Math Emphasis in Math
Columbia State Community College (2005 - 2005)
Math Emphasis in Math
Bellhaven College (2004 - 2005)