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Jared Brown

STRATEGIC IT LEADER & DATA ARCHITECTURE LEADER
Atlanta

Summary

As an experienced IT and PMO leader, I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business growth and operational excellence. My career has been defined by strategic leadership in software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, project management and data analysis. I thrive on guiding significant technology transformations, aligning IT strategies with business goals to drive innovation, efficiency, and a competitive advantage. My leadership style is centered on empowerment and innovation, by fostering a culture where team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work. I prioritize mentorship, continuous learning, and the encouragement of candid and constructive feedback, allowing for an environment where failures are seen as opportunities for growth! My success with strategic vision and expertise in achieving transformative business outcomes was a result of nurturing high-performing teams, implementing robust data governance and cybersecurity measures for critical projects on time and within budget.

Qualified Vice President with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director Information Technology & Data Architect

FLOOR & DECOR
01.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Fortune 500 leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring $4.109B
  • At Floor & Decor, as Senior Director of IT & Data Architecture, I drive the organization's IT strategy and corporate data initiatives, significantly contributing to its technological and operational evolution.
  • My leadership involves overseeing a large team of over 30, with direct responsibility for enhancing IT delivery systems, establishing robust data platforms, and fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including the CIO.
  • Through my efforts, we realized remarkable improvements in project delivery efficiency, cost savings, and team performance.
  • My tenure at Floor & Decor is marked by: Leadership in software development and corporate systems, transforming challenged teams into high-performing units, overseeing team growth, and expanding application management capabilities resulting in 30% increase in efficiency, and 25% reduction in IT costs.
  • Led the team responsible for modern data architecture practices, delivering design solutions for acquiring, storing, and analyzing structured and semi-structured data from both on-premise and cloud data services.
  • The successful establishment and leadership of the PMO enhanced project management standards, resulting in improved organizational efficiency and compliance while improving IT delivery by 40% with cost savings of 30%.
  • Led the Master Data Management System implementation that drastically reduced product assortment timelines from three months to less than six weeks, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Partnered with the CIO to develop and manage the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost control to support the companies scaling from $1B to $17B.
  • Fortune 500 leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring $4.109B

Director of IT Program Management

FLOOR & DECOR
01.2016 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Fortune 500 leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring $4.109B
  • In my tenure as Director of IT Program Management at Floor and Decor, I spearheaded efforts that increased IT delivery effectiveness by 35% annually through meticulous management of timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination.
  • My leadership was pivotal in the deployment of key business programs, and enterprise software deployments; Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Coupa P2P, and significant system upgrades, transitioning to software as a Service (SaaS) model.
  • Notably, led IT engineering teams in the development of a 1.5 million square foot distribution center and the strategic relocation of IT data centers, enhancing operational capabilities.
  • My focus on identifying and integrating emerging technologies ensured Floor and Decor remained at the forefront of innovation.
  • Additionally, my commitment to team development and the establishment of a robust enterprise-wide disaster recovery plan highlights my holistic approach to IT leadership and strategic planning.
  • Fortune 500 leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring $4.109B

Senior Information Technology Project Manager

THE HOME DEPOT
07.2012 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Multinational Home Improvement retail corporation with approx. 490,000 employees and approx. 151 billion in revenue.
  • As the Senior Information Technology Project Manager at The Home Depot, I provided strategic leadership and management for a global IT team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact technology projects.
  • My role was instrumental in driving efficiency, innovation, and growth through technology solutions.
  • Managed a global team of 64 employees and over 200 managed services resources, successfully deploying a $89M customer order management program across 2,200 stores and online, generating $2B in annual recurring revenue.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a Master Data Management System for over 1 million products, achieving a 50% improvement in product speed to market.
  • Oversaw more than 50 programs totaling $130 million in budgets and expenditures, ensuring strict adherence to financial guidelines, by tracking program costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and proficiently managed program finances.
  • Collaborated with cross functional business partners and technical leaders to align IT capabilities with business needs, facilitating short and long-term strategic planning.
  • Multinational Home Improvement retail corporation with approx. 490,000 employees and approx. 151 billion in revenue.

Senior manager National Accounts Strategic Business Solutions

UNITED HEALTHCARE

Manager of Enterprise Web Applications

TRAVELERS INSURANCE

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology

FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY

Skills

Data management expertise

Modern data architecture

Budgeting and financial oversight

Data Analytics

Cloud/SaaS Services

IT Governance

Strategic planning

Operations management

Resource allocation

Budget oversight

Problem-solving

Work Planning and Prioritization

Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Vision
  • Collaboration
  • Resilience
  • Humility

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Timeline

Senior Director Information Technology & Data Architect

FLOOR & DECOR
01.2016 - Current

Director of IT Program Management

FLOOR & DECOR
01.2016 - 03.2020

Senior Information Technology Project Manager

THE HOME DEPOT
07.2012 - 01.2016

Senior manager National Accounts Strategic Business Solutions

UNITED HEALTHCARE

Manager of Enterprise Web Applications

TRAVELERS INSURANCE

Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology

FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY
Jared BrownSTRATEGIC IT LEADER & DATA ARCHITECTURE LEADER