1. DIANNE M. MONTANILE
64 TOWNE HILL ROAD
BRADFORD, MA 01835
(508-923-1678)
SKILLS:
Project Management Professional, PMI and IBM Project Management certified.
Strong management, leadership, communication and written skills coupled with
strong technical awareness. Proven ability to successfully lead large complex
global, cross-functional teams to deliver best of breed solutions for existing IBM
offerings as well as new products delivered via mergers and acquisitions. Well-
developed sense of teamwork and the ability to meet commitments on time and
within budget.
EXPERIENCE:
April 1998 IBM CORPORATION, North Reading, MA
Present Certified Senior Project Manager, Global e-business Transformation
Responsible to manage the deployments of quarterly software release offerings to
IBM’s business partners and sales channels. Responsible for leading worldwide
project teams (technical and functional) to achieve the successful implementation
of large scale, application system integration initiatives. Interlock all groups to get
to a solution design that aligns with IBM strategy and security standards. Identify
core issues that require Senior Management engagement in a timely manner and
present recommended solutions. Provide leadership and excellent communication
skills with immediate as well as extended team members during difficult design,
deployment and testing decisions. Manage all stakeholder requirements for new
enhancements as well as maintain a backlog and review priority against available
capacity. Provide insight on long term solutions and strategies leveraging an agile
methodology.
(March 2002 - present)
Project Manager, Finance
Successfully managed the movement of 2500 Lotus employees to IBM's financial
systems, policies & procedures and terms & conditions. Managed all aspects of
this project to include: maintaining a master project plan that included all high
level action items related to the transition; lead weekly status meetings to obtain
status of action items, ensured all areas maintained required schedule, identified
risks, mitigation plans, etc. Member of the Project Office to dissolve the Lotus
legal entity and transition to IBM. Managed the world wide transition of the Lotus
customer number process to IBM's process. This included obtaining access to the
various IBM customer numbering systems and reviewing and testing of all training
materials related to the new process. Lead weekly status meetings with
stakeholders in all geography's pre and post implementation of the new process.
(January 2000 - March 2002)
Project Manager, Procurement

2. 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. Communicated
with internal departments regarding all procurement related system and process
changes that will affect their daily business once the integration to IBM systems
was complete. Responsible for managing the data migration effort (vendor,
requisitions and purchase orders) from Lotus legacy to IBM’s systems. Identified
and coordinated all required training and information seminars in connection with
new systems and processes.
(January 1999 - January 2000)
Procurement Consultant - Contracts Manager
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, and provide
the most cost effective solutions to present and future business requirements.
Defined strategies, plans and execute programs in support of specific procurement
objectives. Coordinated requirements with internal business parties in support of
shared supplier goals. Identified significant cost saving opportunities. Made
supplier recommendations in accordance with industry trends and technology.
Initiated, developed, managed and enhanced external business partnerships.
Conducted supplier visits and utilize bench marking techniques to ensure quality
relationships and that IBM received fair market value from its suppliers.
Responsible for the development, negotiation and execution of contract terms and
conditions.
(April 1998 - January 1999)
July 1996 - THE CODMAN RESEARCH GROUP, INC. Andover, MA
April 1998 Manager of Contracts
Responsible for managing all existing licensing agreements as well all renewal
agreements. Responsible for determining consistency of all terms and conditions
to ensure compliance with company standards. Dealt directly with existing clients
as well as potential clients and responded to their questions, concerns and requests
during contract negotiations. Coordinated review and approvals of all
modifications to licenses with Chief Operating Officer and Legal Counsel.
Responsible for recognizing revenue for all contractual agreements and forecasting
future revenue expectations.
July 1993 - U.S. GENERATING COMPANY, Boston, MA
July 1996 Contracts Administrator
Liaison between company's (outside & inside) Legal Counsel and Project
Managers. Created monthly status reports to Legal Counsel, Project Managers

3. and Vice President of Operations. Reviewed all operations contracts and
amendments before execution, and discussed recommendations with Legal
Counsel. Maintained a contract database that indicated all contract obligations and
requirements. Assigned action items to cross functional teams accordingly and lead
weekly meetings to confirm status. Monitored permits and modifications to
ensure compliance of requirements. Coordinated all lender and partner approval of
new agreements and amendments. Budgeted all contract and permit related
obligations.
August 1990 - NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGY SERVICE CORP., Seabrook, NH
July 1993 Planning & Scheduling Analyst
Coordinated and proofread data and reports submitted by engineers. Designed
detailed formats for items contained in the Plan of the Day Report. Created and
maintained schedules for standard monthly projects. Extensive on the job training
with diverse computer software. Provided final proof on documents before
microfilming. Security Level: 14. Worked independently on various projects
assigned by management.
EDUCATION:
IBM Project Management Certified, December 2003
Certified Project Management Professional, August 2003 - present
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
Masters Certificate in Project Management, December, 2001
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Salem, NH
MBA, Concentration in International Business, August, 1996
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY, Plymouth, NH
BS, Business Administration, May, 1990