JULIE SOCZKA
/4231 S. 104th St., Greenfield, WI 53228
/julie@soczka.com | 414-943-2337 (mobile)
/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-soczka-225a302/

EXECUTIVE PROFILE
/As a dynamic Senior Director/VP with over a decade of experience in IT, Project & Process Management, Supply Chain, Analytics, Finance, and Business Transformation, I excel in crafting and executing strategic visions that drive operational excellence and sustainable growth. I have a strong track record of leading high-performing teams to exceed targets, foster innovation, and manage complex programs to deliver outstanding results. My collaborative approach and focus on transformative change ensure organizational success and stakeholder value. I hold certifications such as Six Sigma Greenbelt, Project Management Professional (PMP), and ITIL Service Management, highlighting my commitment to professional development and industry best practices.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
/Dental Care Alliance, Sarasota, FL (remote) April 2024 to Present
/Sr. Director/VP – Strategic Initiatives
/• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance, managing a team to analyze metrics, identify improvement areas, and collaborate on roadmap development.
/• Direct high complexity workstreams including digital integrations, growth initiatives, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals to optimize operations driving increases in Revenue and EBITDA.
/• Establish and manage the Project Management Office (PMO), implementing systems and processes to track program performance and drive continuous improvement.
/• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure initiative success, reporting progress regularly and addressing key issues to accelerate change.
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CNH Industrial, Racine, WI Jan 2020 – Feb 2024
/Sr. Director – NA Capital Project Management Office – April 2022 to Feb 2024
/• Creation and Leadership of a new Project Management Office focused on standards, methodology, and execution of project, process, and programs.
/• Business Collaboration & Executive Stakeholder Engagement driving alignment to strategic business plan and creating transparency across CNH Industrial businesses and functions.
/• Facilitated Strategic Business Planning of multi-year roadmaps as well as yearly, tactical planning to achieve business KPIs and objectives.
/Sr. Director – Reporting, Process, and Methods & Business Intelligence – Jan 2020 – Apr 2022
/• Implementing Innovative Solutions and Operational Practices through the introduction of MS Power BI and data driven sales forecasting methodologies.
/• Achieved measurable improvements in data analysis, decision-making processes, and overall operational performance through the integration of advanced analytics.
/• Demonstrated exceptional communication and collaboration across business functions to drive prioritization of projects, growth of supplier integration via EDI, and system improvements to drive an improved NPS.
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Innio Group (aka GE Distributed Power), Waukesha, WI Oct 2018 – Jan 2020
/Director – Program Management
/• Strategic & Global Program Leader of the delivery of the global PLM Windchill Engineering Solution.
/• Provided oversight and management of M&A Divestiture programs of GE Distributed Power through Transition & Integration Projects requiring collaboration with GE and other priority vendors.
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General Electric (GE Healthcare & GE Power), Wauwatosa, WI Feb 2015 – Oct 2018
/Sr. IT Leader
/• Strategic Leadership in Global Supply Chain and IT focused on Cost Optimization and Vendor Spent Reduction through application retirements, CMDB quality improvements, and implementation of DevOps Methodology.
/• Initiative Leadership and Impact through Regional “Make it Simple” Projects focused on productivity improvements, removal of operational pain points, and increased revenue generation.
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Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, WI Aug 2012 – Feb 2015
/Global Manager – Client (PC) Engineering
/• Leadership of Client Configuration Simplification & Support by driving consistency in build configurations and a reduction of incidents for 25,000 clients globally.
/• Directly managed global teams of engineers in their day-to-day service delivery roles, focusing on enhancing client management processes and systems continuously.
/• Developed and implemented a platform, MS SCCM, that promotes user self-service and streamlines operations.
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Dentaquest, Mequon, WI Dec 2007 – April 2012
/Director of Technology
/• Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence of a team of 65 employees and contractors while managing a capital budget of $6m showcasing strong leadership skills in overseeing a diverse workforce.
/• Effectively managed resources to implement a global, enterprise-wide platform for Dental Claims Management, leading to fully connected member and provider solutions that enhanced call center operations, customer service, and facilitated yearly growth in new business implementations.
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EMSystem, LLC (aka Intermedix Corp./R1), Milwaukee, WI Jan 2007 – Nov 2007
/Manager of Client Implementations
/• Successfully implemented Patient Tracking solutions utilizing hand-held ASP functionality for city government and hospital clients in New York City, Houston, Little Rock, Boston, San Francisco, and St. Louis, demonstrating effective project management skills and client relationship management & retention.
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Metavante (aka FIS), Brown Deer, WI Mar 2006 – Jan 2007
/Sr. Program Leader
/• Successfully led the implementation of Salesforce.com providing a unified business development CRM platform that streamlined processes, reduced manual reporting efforts, and enhanced forecasting accuracy across 15 business units over 9 months.
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GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI Oct 2000 – Mar 2006
/Operations Manager
/• Led a global 50-person team of GE direct reports and contractors, driving enhanced support and service for all ITO applications and infrastructure, showcasing strong leadership skills in managing a diverse team globally.
/• Achieved 99% uptime and availability by implementing change and release management processes along with other ITIL practices, to ensure reliability and stability in deployment and maintenance functions will ensuring compliance with SOX regulations.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and WORKPLACE COMMITMENT
/President-Elect for the PMI Milwaukee Chapter, Sr. Leadership & ERG Mentor at CNH Industrial, Co-Chair of CNH Industrial Women’s Employee Resource Group (iGLOW). GE Corporate Management Training: Delivering Customer Impact, Manager and Leadership Development Training (NMDC, ALP); Top Talent Recognition – GE Healthcare CIO; GSC/ENG Excellence Award’17, Rockwell Automation – ‘Leading For Results’ Manager Development Training, PMI Board of Directors Vice President of Communications ’06 and ’07
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EDUCATION
/MS, Supply Chain Management – Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI
/MBA, Finance/Econ Emphasis - University of Southern Mississippi – Hattiesburg, MS
/BS, Political Science – University of Southern Mississippi – Hattiesburg, MS