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For the past ten years, I've specialized in managing the implementation and upgrade of strategic Oracle and PeopleSoft enterprise resource planning (ERP) software applications for financial, human capital and retail merchandise management. for three Fortune 500 companies, all leaders in their industries.
Prior to becoming an ERP specialist, I worked for a "Big 4" consulting firm, PriceWaterhouse, and a large dot.com consulting firm, Proxicom.
I'm a hands-on project manager who has directed and successfully managed full lifecycle, highly complex, multi-year technology projects with very aggressive timelines. I'm able to work under limited supervision managing large-sized projects of high complexity and risk.
One of my key skill sets is consensus building, teamwork, and motivation. I'm also comfortable working with executive management and leading a diverse team of consultants and employees representing multiple organizations in a dynamic, visible, and changing project environment.
I'm a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and have been a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2006. I also belong to the Information Systems Special Interest Group and the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of PMI.
In 2009 I started stevegriffispmp.com, adding project management consulting and packaged project management methodology implementation to my service offerings. I also added an online store to the website, catering to the interests of project managers. I blog on project management topics at stevegriffis.wordpress.com. You can also follow me on twitter.
My personal interests include community service, skiing, cooking great meals, and a good romp with my dog!
Career Highlights
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VISION 2000
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Project Management Portfolio
PriceWaterhouse Management Consulting Services
Vision 2000
Proxicom/IBIS Consulting
Franklin Templeton Investments
Gap Inc.
Robert Half International
TEK Systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) Global Credential
Steve holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential, which recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.
He has been a member of the Project Management Institute since 2006, and is also a member of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of PMI, the PMI Information Systems Special Interest Group, and the PMI Agile and Consulting Communities of Practice.
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP No.1251909 Renewal Date: 23 Apr 2012
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Project Management Institute Membership Certificate
Steve completed 18 classes satisfying the required 35 contact hours of formal project management education prior to sitting for the PMP exam.
Formal Project Management Education
Professional Education
The Stanford Publishing Course, Stanford University Professional Education, Stanford, CA July 1986
Introduction to Change Management , PriceWaterhouse Management Consulting, San Francisco, CA, 1992
Edify Certified Developer Training, Edify Corporation, Santa Clara, CA, 1993
Edify Basic and Advanced Developer Certification, Edify Corporation, Santa Clara, CA 1993
Edify Installation and Integration Certification, Edify Corporation, Santa Clara, CA1993
Compaq Product Line Overview, Compaq Corporation, San Francsico, CA 1994
Compaq Server Management Training, Compaq Corporation, San Francsico, CA 1994
Compaq Certified Reseller Training, Compaq Corporation, San Francisco, CA, 1994
Compaq Certified Rack Mount Installer, Compaq Corporation, San Francisco, CA 1994
Microsoft Certificate of Excellence, Microsoft NT Technical Workshop, San Francisco, CA 1996
PeopleSoft CONNECT User Conference, Conference Attendee, Atlanta, GA 2001
PeopleSoft PeopleTools I Rel. 8.1 Training, PeopleSoft University, Pleasanton, CA 2001
PeopleSoft Leadership Conference, Attendee, Las Vegas, NV, 2002
PeopleSoft Introduction to PeopleSoft HRMS 8.1 Training, PeopleSoft University, Pleasanton, CA 2002
PeopleSoft eProcurement 8.0 Training, PeopleSoft University, Pleasanton, CA 2002
PMP Study Group, Gap Inc., San Bruno, CA Mar 2006 - Oct 2006
Principles of Integrity: Managing Pay and Disabilities Training, Gap Inc., San Bruno, CA May 2007
Oracle OpenWorld, Conference Attendee, July 2008
Skillport Project Management Professional Course of Study, Robert Half International, Pleasanton, CA 2008-2009
Oracle OpenWorld, Conference Attendee, October 2009
Enterprise 2.0, Conference Attendee, November 2009
Oracle Primavera Enterprise PPM Virtual Summit, Attendee, January 2010
Project Search and Rescue Training, Prodevia Learning, Inc., February 2010
HP Project and Portfolio Management Center Software Training, April 2010
OpenLink Worldwide User Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 2011
A few of the certificates for continuing education I've received over the years.
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Professional Recognition
Nominee, Circle of Excellence Award – Dedication to Excellence December 2009
PMO Award – “For promoting project methodology and value of project and portfolio management” June 2009
Applause Award – Business Continunity Planning Methods Development, January 2008
Certificate of Excellence, “For outstanding performance and lasting contribution to the Gap IT PMO throughout
the Inaugural Year” May 2006
“Lizzy” Award – SVP Team Award - New Global Financials 2005
Exceed Award – New Global Financials – Outstanding Contribution to Project Success 2005
Certificate of Appreciation – “For Outstanding Dedication to Franklin Templeton’s Year 2000 Readiness Effort” 2001
Some of the recognition I've received over the past ten years.
Giving Back to the Community
Part of any good corporate organization is being able to give back to the community you serve.
While at Franklin Templeton and Gap I've proudly participated in community service projects including the Franklin Templeton Annual Memorial Run for 9/11 Families, and served as the PMO coordinator for Gap's Adopt-a-Family holiday giving program in 2008.
While at Gap I also joined the Gap Foundation's AidsWalk organizing committee for the San Francisco AidsWalk in 2006 and 2007, and also participated in the walks as a StarWalker.
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Photos: From top left:
1. The 2007 San Francisco AidsWalk Gap Team
2. Not quite awake! An early morning at the sign-in booth with Gap President and CEO Paul Pressler (2006)
3. Gap's interim-CEO Robert Fisher at the team photo (2007)
4. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and co-walker Linda Kelsey after opening ceremonies (2006)
5. Hamming it up with actress Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer, The Practice) (2006)
6. Ready to walk! Marianne Campbell of Gap Foundation (2006)
7. Andrew Belschner, Board Chair, San Franciso Aids Foundation, at the 2007 Kickoff
8. Craig Miller, CEO and President of MZA Events, and the founder of AidsWalk at the 2006 kickoff.
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