Michael Williams
About
Michael Williams is from United States. Michael works in the following industries: "Software Development". Michael is currently Director of Product at Vivid Seats. Michael also works as Founder at Product Authority, a job Michael has held since Dec 2021. In Michael's previous role as a Product at Olive, Michael worked in until Nov 2021. Prior to joining Olive, Michael was a Director of Product Management at Hireology and held the position of Director of Product Management at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Prior to that, Michael was a Group Product Manager at Hireology from Feb 2020 to Oct 2020. Michael started working as Senior Product Manager at Hireology in Chicago in Apr 2019. From Aug 2016 to Apr 2019, Michael was Lead Product Manager at Uptake, based in Chicago, IL. Prior to that, Michael was a Senior Solution Consultant at NeoGrid International, based in Greater Chicago Area from Oct 2013 to Aug 2016. Michael started working as Supply Chain Planning and Control at Rolls-Royce North America in Aug 2010.
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Michael Williams's current jobs
Michael Williams's past jobs
• Develop a three-year, $100m, go-to-market strategy for predictive analytics software targeting the mining industry • Lead a team of engineers and data scientists to define and prioritize a SaaS, IoT, and analytics platform capable of monitoring over 40k globally deployed assets in the mining industry • Oversee an asset performance management platform monitoring 620 locomotives, delivering $100m of value to our customer by providing insights from 100 data science models • Support Sales to develop product sales strategies resulting in $3m in bookings in Q1 2018 • Define the product vision for an asset performance management platform for the rail industry • Conduct a competitive analysis of predictive analytics software for the mining industry • Partner with UX research and design to develop user-focused product enhancements • Implement product-requirement documents to articulate, analyze, and synthesize user needs into a prioritized product roadmap for the rail industry • Collaborate with content and training teams to refine release notes and training materials • Execute best practices and principles of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban across eight development teams
• Identify and understand key client or prospect technical requirements and articulate how they are addressed by the NeoGrid Supply Chain Suite • Product expert and trusted advisor in the supply chain solution space during the sales cycle including working closely with prospects and the sales team to present and demonstrate individual customer journey solutions • Demonstrate solution capabilities and functionality to prospective clients on-site and remotely • Lead consultant for $1.5b vendor managed inventory platform • Deliver on clients’ training needs for specific features and functionality through leading onsite and web-based training sessions • Translate client business requirements into technical specification for Development and BI Solutions teams • Project Manager for implementation projects for a Fortune 500 company • Delivered a SaaS vendor managed inventory platform that supports $44m in product shipments • Delivered a SaaS point of sale platform that supports $60m in product sales • Created internal procedures and documentation, reducing implementation lead times by 50 percent • Mentored project team members in consulting and technical skills
Production Manager • Manage a team of 30 for a multi-million dollar gear business • Improved throughput on longest lead time and highest scrap rate products • Identified and implemented cross training and recovery plans for key bottlenecks within the department • Led and coordinated a load and capacity analysis for the VP of Operations consequentially adding additional head count to meet increased load on critical labor classifications Production Planning and Control Manager • Managed a team of production planners for a $159 mm business • Designed and executed cross-departmental, long-term business planning tools to achieve business planning requirements • Led change management improvement activities yielding over $1 million dollars in inventory savings Technical Assistant to Director of Supply Chain Planning and Control • Designed and coordinated the delivery of global communications, translating corporate strategy into operational initiatives for 1,700 global employees Strategy Project Manager - Indianapolis, IN February 2011 – September 2011 • Program Managed an organizational re-design for 400 employees in the North American SCP&C function • Supported two new engine programs scope of work through risk analysis and systems design o Assessed business requirements for the supply chain through cross-functional stakeholders management o Managed technical experts to ensure compliance to global quality plans and enable business continuity Network Controller • Conceptualized and completed a Green Belt accredited project that eliminated 24 hours of standard work per week o Managed a team of 3 colleagues to drive improvements for the business • Designed and automated a Visual Management System that identified system errors within the department that yield over €1.1 mm in cost avoidance annually • Managed multiple Teardown Networks which included leading daily, cross-functional production meetings
• Configure new computing and printing machines to adhere to network protocol and standards through IP management • Diagnose and enhanced hardware and software settings to maximize individual system performance • Manage department anti-virus server servicing over 100 machines with potential mal-ware and virus infections • Troubleshoot end-user software and hardware issues • Team member in the execution of new PC installation for Professors in the Eli Broad Business College • Monitor Microsoft Active Directory Organizational Units, including user accounts and workstations
• Reduced SKU complexity by 20% while eliminating $100,000 in inventory through SKU level analysis identifying slow-moving inventory through direct collaboration with Manager of Operation’s Projects • Resolved 21mm unit financial vs. operational forecast deficit for the Neutrogena Los Angeles production plant o Compiled data from 5 separate information systems o Presented analytical findings to senior management • Developed standardized report for classifying $20mm of non-working inventory for over 200 SKU’s for monthly meetings • Created and executed training seminar for new employees on Microsoft Excel, database management, and macro creation • Contributed 12-month pallet forecast for over 300 SKU’s to Johnson and Johnson’s Sales and Logistics Company used to determine capacity requirements for the Neutrogena business at each J&J distribution center • Compiled case fill rate analysis identifying gaps in customer service with our top 2 customers, Wal-Mart and Target • Supervised and trained two new co-ops by providing detailed training through direct communication and the creation of thorough training guides • Reported daily inventory and customer service metrics by category and production site for the Neutrogena Leadership Team • Represented Supply-Chain in cross-functional team in charge of launching products in the Neutrogena Men’s Line