1. DIANNE M. MONTANILE
64 TOWNE HILL ROAD
BRADFORD, MA 01835
(508-932-1678)
Dianne_montanile@comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Project/Program Management Professional, PMI and IBM Project Management certified.
Over 18 years of Project and Program Management experience with a proven ability to successfully lead complex
projects and programs from conception to completion. Lead large global, cross-functional teams to deliver best of breed
solutions for existing IBM offerings, as well as, new products delivered via mergers and acquisitions. Adept at turning
strategy into action utilizing solid planning, organization and problem solving skills. Utilize robust risk mitigation, change
management, resource and financial planning following agile methodologies (SCRUM Master). Effective management,
leadership, and communication skill set coupled with strong technical awareness. Well-developed sense of teamwork
with the ability to meet commitments on time and within budget.
EXPERIENCE
IBM CORPORATION (April 1998 – Present)
Certified Senior Project Manager, Global e-business Transformation (March 2002 – present)
• Responsible for managing agile deployments of software offerings in support of e-business on demand ordering
and fulfillment solutions to business partners and sales channels.
• Ensure strategic go to market initiatives, programs and benefits are highlighted for best partner experience and
leveraged to support revenue targets.
• Lead Worldwide project teams, both technical and functional, to achieve successful implementations of large
scale application system integration initiatives.
• Lead and manage work assignments for contractors assigned to projects.
• Connect all groups to obtain a solution design that aligns with company strategy and security standards.
• Identify core issues that require stakeholder and executive engagement in a timely manner and present
recommended solutions and status.
• Provide leadership for immediate and extended team members during difficult design, deployment and testing
decisions.
• Maintain and manage an enhancement backlog balancing priority against available capacity.
• Work with stakeholders from all areas including Contracts, Legal, Finance and Compliance.
• Ensure Software eBusiness applications are compliant with corporate standards and delivering successful
internal certifications required.
• Provide insight on long term solutions and strategies leveraging an agile methodology.
• Define program deliverables, establish best practice, mentor worldwide virtual teams and manage conflicts.
• Deliver automated solutions reducing company cost, and increased customer satisfaction.
• Identified and drove resolutions of complex business issues associated with Software acquisitions, including
contract restrictions for Federal customers and Third Party Vendor agreements.
• Used established project management principles of planning, executing, monitoring and controlling all aspects of
projects, achieving its objectives on schedule and within budget.
Project Manager, Finance (January 2000 – March 2002)
• Member of the Project Office to dissolve the Lotus legal entity and transition to IBM.
• Successfully managed the movement of 2500 Lotus employees to IBM's financial systems, policies & procedures
and terms & conditions.
• Maintained master project plan and ensured all areas meet target dates, identified risks and mitigation plans.
• Managed the Worldwide transition of the Lotus customer number process to IBM's process.
• Lead weekly status meetings with stakeholders in all geography's pre and post implementation of the new
process.
• Project manage multiple IBM software acquisition projects by defining as-is business processes and integration
into IBM environment. Including order-to-cash order fulfillment as well as required resource allocations from the
acquired companies.

2. • Coordinate customer data mapping process – including data loads and troubleshooting data issues.
Project Manager, Procurement (January 1999 – January 2000)
• Lead the procurement team in the integration of Lotus/IBM financial systems.
• Responsible for resolving all business process issues related to the implementation of company wide
procurement system.
• Teamed with cross functional IBM and Lotus teams in implementing IBM system and business processes.
Responsible for managing the data migration effort (vendor, requisitions and purchase orders) from Lotus legacy
to IBM’s systems.
• Communicated with internal departments regarding all procurement related system and process changes
affecting daily business once the integration to IBM systems was complete.
Procurement Consultant/Contracts Manager (April 1998 – January 1999)
• Directed and managed all aspects of supplier relationships as they related to the procurement of goods and
services for the marketing commodity.
• Established, maintained and enhanced relationships with customers and suppliers to provide the most cost
effective solutions for business requirements.
• Defined strategies, plans and executed programs in support of specific procurement objectives.
• Coordinated requirements with internal business parties in support of shared supplier goals.
• Responsible for the development, negotiation and execution of contract terms and conditions.
THE CODMAN RESEARCH GROUP, INC. Andover, MA (July 1996- April 1998)
Manager of Contracts
• Responsible for managing all existing licensing agreements, as well as, all renewal agreements.
• Determined consistency of all terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Dealt directly with existing clients and potential clients by responding to all of their questions, concerns and
requests during contract negotiations.
• Coordinated review and approvals of all new and modifications to existing license agreements with COO and
Legal Counsel.
U.S. GENERATING COMPANY, Boston, MA (July 1993 – July 1996)
Contracts Administrator
• Liaison between company's Legal Counsel and Project Managers.
• Created monthly status reports for Legal Counsel, Project Managers and Vice President of Operations.
• Reviewed all operations contracts and amendments before execution.
• Discussed recommendations with Legal Counsel.
• Maintained a contract database that indicated all contract obligations and requirements.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Certified Project Management Professional (“PMP®”), August 2003 – present
IBM Project Management Certified, December 2003 - present
Masters Certificate in Project Management, December, 2001
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
MBA, Concentration in International Business, August, 1996
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Salem, NH
BS, Business Administration, May, 1990
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY, Plymouth, NH