Michael B. Marshall has over 20 years of experience leading large, complex projects in program and project management roles. He currently works as a Senior Program Management Consultant, leading client transition initiatives. Previously he has managed projects involving business process redesign, system migrations, and outsourcing contracts worth over $1 billion. He has a Master of Business Administration degree and certification in project management.
1. Michael B. Marshall, MBA
3011 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1A2
416-574-7368
mikemarshall43@gmail.com
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CAREER PROFILE
A senior program and project management professional with twenty years of senior management experience on a
variety of multi-disciplined, business and technology projects. Goal-oriented, energetic person with extensive
experience leading and managing large, diverse project teams through periods of major change and transformation.
Extensive experience with internal and external client executive facing roles and has excellent, well developed skills in
Program/Project Management, Finance/Business case development, Communications and Technology. Education
includes a Master of Business Administration, a Master certificate in Project Management and a Bachelor Degree in
Economics.
SKILLS
Excellent Leadership, Communication and Presentation skills
Excellent Project and Program Management skills
Extensive experience working with internal and external client executives
Solid Finance and Business Case development skills
Adapts easily to new technologies and environments
Innovative, creative problem solving and analytic skills
Politically astute and tactful
Effective team builder and team player
Self-motivated, goal and results-oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Program Management Consultant, INTRIA Items Inc., CIBC
March, 2013 - Present
Overview
Reporting directly to the President, I am leading third-party client transition initiatives for the enterprise
Responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of all third-party client transition programs, I am
leading a large, diverse, cross-functional internal team representing Operations, Technology, Human Resources,
Finance, Legal, Procurement, Product Management, and Client Relations through the execution of new and
existing client transitions to INTRIA’s new processing platforms and services
Internal and client executive facing role, with extensive experience managing complex contract, invoice,
technology and operational issues
Extensive involvement in formal RFP responses and pre-sales support processes
Led the development of standardized, repeatable and scalable client transition processes and methodologies for
the enterprise, including governance, communications, change management, risk management, issue escalation,
budget management and benefits management
Led the enhancement of the organization’s product management methodology through the development of
standardized service offerings across all lines of business: Cheque (Day 1, Day 2, Remote Deposit Capture
[Branch, Mobile, Corporate, ABM], Image Exchange, Image Archive and Fraud); Vault Management Services
(Deposit Processing and Treasury); and Remittances (Wholesale and Retail Lockbox)
Transition Programs
Transition of INTRIA’s largest customer’s processing from legacy platforms to new image-based services: Cheque
(Day 1, Day 2, Remote Deposit Capture [Branch, Mobile, Corporate, ABM], Image Exchange, Image Archive and
Fraud); and Remittances (Wholesale and Retail Lockbox). Program budget $40M. Annual revenue $30M.
Transition of new FI’s processing from their existing service provider to INTRIA’s new image-based services:
Cheque (Day 1, Remote Deposit Capture [Branch, Mobile, and Corporate], Image Exchange and Fraud). Program
budget $10M. Annual revenue $7M
ABM envelope processing platform replacement program. Led the transition of multiple clients’ ABM envelope
processing service from legacy systems to a new image-based, processing platform. Program budget $36M
Technology Environment
Industry leading Cheque Processing, Vault Management, Currency and Remittance solutions (Day 1, Day 2,
Remote Deposit Capture, Image Exchange, Image Archive, Fraud, ABM Envelope, Deposit Processing, Treasury,
Retail/Wholesale Lockbox)
2. Michael B. Marshall, MBA
3011 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1A2
416-574-7368
mikemarshall43@gmail.com
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Program Management Consultant, Symcor Inc.
September, 2011 – March, 2013
Overview
Reporting directly to a cross-functional Executive Steering Committee (CTO, CFO, Senior Counsel, SVP Product /
Technology, VP Enterprise Project Office, VP Human Resources), led the successful divestiture of Symcor’s entire
US business operations, following the sale of the US business to a third-party fortune 500 company
Led internal cross-functional teams: Operations, Technology Services, Human Resources, Legal, Procurement,
Client Relations, Real Estate and Finance through the execution of the purchase agreement and the transition
project
Extensive external executive management role working directly with the executive team (General Manager, CTO,
CIO) of purchasing firm to support the execution of the purchase agreement and provide professional services to
assist with migration of business to purchaser’s business and technology environment
Project Managed
Led the divestiture of Symcor’s entire US business ($100M annual revenue, 1500+ employees) to a major fortune
500 company (Expense budget $45M).
Senior Project Management Consultant, Operations Division (Item Processing), Symcor Inc.
March, 2009 – September, 2011
Overview
Reported to the Vice President of Item Processing Operations lead the relocation, consolidation and business
process redesign (Lean Sigma methodologies) of Canada’s largest cheque processing operations centre.
Led internal cross-functional teams: Operations, Technology Services, Human Resources, Procurement, Client
Relations, Real Estate and Finance through entire project life-cycle including development of business case and
execution of project
Extensive client executive relationship management role working directly with major Canadian Bank clients
Project Managed
Led the relocation, consolidation and business process redesign of Canada’s largest cheque processing operations
centre impacting 1300+ employees and 9 major business units (550+ Work months, Capital budget $9M, Expense
budget $15M)
Senior Project Management Consultant, Product Management Division, Symcor Inc.
September, 2009 – June, 2010
Overview
Reported to the Vice President of Product Management, led a major client invoice cost reduction project
Led internal cross-functional teams: Product Management, Operations, Technology Services, Procurement, Client
Relations, and Finance through the execution of the project
Extensive client executive relationship management role working directly with major Canadian Bank clients
Project Managed
Major client invoice cost reduction project. Worked with three major FI clients to identify and execute client
business process changes across all major lines of business resulting in major cost reductions ($10M+ annual) to
client invoices, while maintaining Symcor profit margins
Director, Business Development, Technology Division, Symcor Inc.
2007 – 2008
Overview
Reported to the Chief Information Officer, led the start-up of a new Business Development unit responsible for
providing pre-sales support to Symcor’s North American sales force and acting as the technology lead on all major
US business deals for the company
Led Symcor’s technology team though entire pre-sales cycle for the development and presentation of new
business proposals to prospective customers (Large US Financial Institutions)
Worked closely with Finance and Accounting teams, led the development of all Technology Division aspects of
internal business case
Worked closely with Legal and Senior Executive through contract development and negotiations with customers
Worked closely with Symcor Chief Technology Officer and Product Development teams towards development of
new product and service offerings
Extensive experience with vendor management, software agreements and consulting services contracts
3. Michael B. Marshall, MBA
3011 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1A2
416-574-7368
mikemarshall43@gmail.com
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Projects Managed
Major cheque processing outsourcing contract (Total Contract Value $1B)
Major cheque processing outsourcing contract (Total Contract Value $140M)
Research and Adjustments outsourcing contract using Application Service Provider model (Total Contract Value
$5M)
USD Remote Cheque Image Capture outsourcing contract (Total Contract Value $7M)
Technology Environment
Industry leading Cheque Processing platforms for entire cheque processing solution (Day 1, Day 2, Cash Management,
Account Reconciliation, Lockbox and Print).
Director, Financial Capture Solutions, Technology Division, Symcor Inc.
2004 – 2006
Overview
Reported to the Vice-President of Financial Capture Solutions in Symcor’s Technology Division I led the division’s
Project Managers responsible for the delivery of all of the projects within the department
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the 10 person team and the associated budget
Worked closely with Technology Executive to establish and implement standard Project Management
methodologies and practices for the division
Established process to closely manage division resources and capital budgets
Projects Managed
Annual program budget was approximately $10M
Projects varied in size from 10 – 250 Work Months; Capital budgets $100K – $10M
Day 1 – Check Capture, Image Exchange, ATM, Bulkfile
Day 2 – Exceptions / Returns, Research / Adjustments
Technology Environment
Industry leading Check Processing platforms for entire check processing solution (Day 1:CPCS, Vector Prime Pass
IBFS, VectorSort, Day 2:Carreker Inbound Returns Express, Exceptions Express, DSS Trips)
Senior Project Manager (Contract), Financial Capture Solutions, Technology Division, Symcor Inc.
2001 – 2004
Overview
Reported to the Vice-President of Financial Capture Solutions in Symcor’s Technology Division, I was responsible
for the delivery of several major Day 1 client conversion projects within Symcor’s Common Platform program
Led large, cross-functional teams, consisting of internal resources, contractors and vendor consultants
Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management of the projects under my responsibility
Established and implemented standard, project management practices and methodologies
Projects Managed
Annual program budget was $4+M
Projects varied in size from 100 – 200 Work Months; Capital budgets $100K – $1M
Day 1 – CPCS, Vector Sort, IBFS, Reject Repair
Technology Environment
Industry leading Check Processing platforms for entire check processing solution (Day 1:CPCS, Vector Prime Pass
IBFS, VectorSort, Day 2:Carreker Inbound Returns Express, Exceptions Express, DSS Trips)
Senior Project Manager, The Bulldog Group Inc.
2000 – 2001
Overview
Reporting to the Project Director, I was responsible for the management of multiple projects for several large US-
based customers in Television, Film, Retail and Telecommunications industries as well as providing pre-sales
support to the North American sales team
Led a team of business and technical analysts for entire pre-sales cycle through the development and presentation
of new business proposals to prospective customers
4. Michael B. Marshall, MBA
3011 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1A2
416-574-7368
mikemarshall43@gmail.com
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Led a team of technical analysts and business analysts working at client sites through the entire project life-cycle
from inception to implementation for new client installations
Projects Managed
Typical project size – 40 Work Months
Technology Environment
Web-based, digital asset management application interfacing to industry standard database platforms
Project Manager, Royal Bank Financial Group, Product Development, Merchant Services and Point of Sale
1997 - 2000
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Development within the Merchant Services business unit at Royal
Bank, I was responsible for assisting with new product development
Responsibilities involved the overall management of the product development lifecycle, which included
development of business case, writing business requirements and management of the projects to develop and/or
procure different products
Involved leading teams staffed by cross-functional internal resources and vendors
Provide senior management with regular status updates and presentations
Selected for internal RBC management development program
Projects Managed
Created new fee-based services based on online, self-service access through APIs for RBC merchant clients
(Merchant Direct)
Development of new point of sale (POS) smart-card based POS platform
Developed new fee-based service program for point of sale certification and post-implementation technical support
Integral member of the Royal Bank Merchant Services Y2K certification team. Working on a cross-functional group
team in a complex technical environment, often managing issues crossing internal and external functional
boundaries
Technology Environment
Web-based and Tandem Base24 system
Team Leader, Royal Bank Financial Group, Technical System Analyst
1995-1997
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Smart Card Technology Group, I led a team of developers in a technical
development environment
Primary responsibilities included gathering business requirements, coordinating and performing application
development and testing, leading structured walkthroughs and writing technical specifications
Secondary responsibilities included second-line production support for all Mondex delivery systems
Projects
Responsible for the development, testing and implementation of the ABM platform for the Mondex Smart Card
system at the pilot site in Guelph, Ontario. This was a global first using Mondex smart-card technology and the
NCR ABM platform
Project scope included interfaces with almost every functional unit within RBC
Technology Environment
C, Visual C++, Visual Basic, MS Access, Windows NT, Unix, Turbo Pascal, Assembler, MS Office, Lotus
Notes (development), Smart Card Technology, Client/Server, IVR technology (Intervoice Iforms using ADSI, Voice and
Data)
5. Michael B. Marshall, MBA
3011 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7N 1A2
416-574-7368
mikemarshall43@gmail.com
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OTHER MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Co-Owner / General Manager, The Shot Pool Pub, Kingston, Ontario
1991-1994
Managed every aspect of a small business start-up from idea, inception and ongoing operations. Annual gross
revenue exceeded $1M
Recruited, trained, and managed a staff of more than thirty people, providing leadership and mentoring to entire
team
Designed and wrote computerized systems for various aspects of the business including: inventory control, cash
management, and accounting procedures
Established and implemented entire operational and administrative procedures. Developed hands-on experience in
marketing, finance and management of business cash-flow
Server / Bartender, Restaurant Rube, Montreal, P.Q.
1990-1991
Working in both English and French in a fine dining atmosphere, I learned the fine points of operating a successful
restaurant
Foreman, Arbor International, Ont. & B.C.
Summers 1988, 1989
Supervised and managed a 20 person crew and assisted with the management of a camp of 75 tree planters
Developed very strong leadership and motivational skills
EDUCATION
2014 Master of Business Administration, University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
2000 Master Certificate in Project Management: York University, Schulich school of business
2000 Successfully Passed Project Management Professional Examination, Project Management Institute
1999 Advanced Finance and Accounting: York University, Schulich school of business
1999 Right Projects Right: Stage/gate project management methodology
1998 Project Management - Nuts and Bolts: SPM Group. Project Management overview
(Planning, Costing, Control, Risk Management, and Communication)
1997 Excellence Series: Context International: Personal and professional development
1995 Royal Bank Systems and Technology Training Pool, Toronto, Ontario
(Three months in the training pool before starting with the Mondex team)
1995 Computer Engineering, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario
(Continued education before being hired by Royal Bank into the Systems Training Pool)
1994-1995 Computer Engineering Technology, St. Lawrence College, Kingston, Ontario
(Completed 1st year of three year program before being hired by Royal Bank, A+ average)
1986-1990 B.A. Economics, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
EXTRA CURRICULAR INFORMATION
Owner, Marshall Properties. I own and operate a real estate investment and property management business
Past-Chair and Past-Treasurer of School Council at Lakeshore Public School in Burlington, Ontario
Coach, Burlington Youth Soccer Club
Meals On Wheels, United Way volunteer
NAUI Certified SCUBA diver
Compete regularly and coach beginners in endurance sporting competitions (running, cycling, swimming and
triathlon events)
References are available upon request