Support Your Organization in Driving Growth and Operational Excellence by Effectively Connecting Strategic Vision with Daily Operations and Bridging Gaps between Business and IT.

Areas of Expertise 

  • Empowered leaders to clarify their vision and streamline their operations.

  • Serve as a liaison between IT and business, bridging gaps through cross-functional alignment.

  • Leverage my technical expertise to orchestrate seamless planning and execution of technology initiatives, including ERPs and E2E supply chain systems.

  • Achieve excellence in execution by utilizing cutting-edge methodologies, develop right-sized support structure, and coach project teams on best practices.

  • Co-creating tailored solutions with leadership, and project teams to effectively navigate change.

  • Build internal capabilities and coach teams to continue supporting business after changes implemented.

Success Stories

  • Designed and implemented the first supply chain strategy execution office in a $6B food service company, increasing visibility, accountability, and collaboration across 24 key AOP projects.

  • Rolled out a change management plan in teams, processes, and technology for a $370MM skincare company, doubling productivity, increasing cross-functional team satisfaction by 40%, and reducing project delivery time to the market by 33% during the pandemic.

  • Led the migration of 40+ systems from Lawson to Infor CloudSuite Financials, collaborating with 25+ leaders across Accounting, Finance, Legal, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and IT, As the liaison between business and IT on the Core ERP team. Guiding 100+ project team members and streamlining project planning and execution to achieve complete ERP migration and Go-Live within 14 months.

  • Developed a systematic approach for strategy execution in a global multi-brand footwear company by implementing a work management platform and best practices including a live executive portfolio dashboard to drive efficiency and visibility from project intake to execution consolidating 80+ supply chain projects in 8 weeks.

  • Led the strategic selection and implementation of the '24 Tracc' Supply Chain system, as the liaison between IT & Business in partnership with technology vendor, Key distributors and internal stakeholders including IT in a major Fast-Food company.

  • Partnered with the SVP of a $4B multi-brand fine dining chain as the Supply Chain Technology Partner to define strategic objectives aimed at driving efficiency and automation. Developed business cases for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) focusing on End-to-End Supply Chain visibility, Cost of Goods automation, and Inventory Management across 350+ restaurants.

  • Delivered tailored project management training for a 70+ member marketing team of a $3.5B Food Service company to increase organizational agility, enhance team collaboration, and drive more efficient project execution.

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Mana Rahbari

With 20 years of experience leading enterprise change initiatives, I have worked directly with many executives in major companies to create solutions that address immediate needs and drive long-term goals. As a solution architect, my focus has been on bridging gaps between vision and execution of vision. I have designed tailored solutions, right-sized for the organizations by applying best-in-class methodologies and change management best practices, such as Prometheus Methodology.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. A decade ago, after accumulating extensive experience as a software developer, business analyst, and technical project manager, I made a strategic career transition from IT to Corporate Functions including supply chain, Operations and Finance to broaden my expertise and enhance my ability to deliver transformative solutions.

My multidisciplinary background in supply chain, technology, strategy execution, and change management, combined with my experience working directly with SVPs and C-suite executives, empowers me to swiftly identify gaps between IT and functional areas. I propose solutions that effectively align cross-functional teams strategically and foster an environment where we can co-create innovative solutions to move forward.

  • "Mana’s management skills, attention to detail, intelligence and focus make her a great asset to anyone working with her. During Mana's tenure at The Cheesecake Factory, she managed a project that my team was developing. She not only kept everyone on track and informed at all times, she also served as a liaison between business and IT in a brilliant way. There are not a lot of people out there able to speak both business and tech at the level she can do it.”

    Inside Track CTO

  • “Mana is very confident, intelligent and hard working. She never stops thinking about how to improve or what she can do differently to make things better. Mana is very personable with great communication skills. She has a good knack for relationship building, both on an individual and group level”

    VP Operations at B & D Consultants, Inc.

  • “Mana has combined her proven track record in Project Management and relationship building with her love for teaching. I have had an opportunity to work with Mana in teaching several classes through University of Panda over the past 3 years. Very few Subject Matter Experts have the ability to teach others. Mana has the ability to take theory and break it down into practice. I highly recommend Mana to teach Project Management, Financial and Life Courses.”

    Director of Curriculum Development at PRG Inc.

  • “Mana's support to build out our 3-year strategic roadmap for IT directly aligned with the business team’s operational roadmap is greatly appreciated. I would like to provide a very solid recommendation to anyone looking for an individual with the ability to see the “big picture”, especially, but not limited to, the entire supply chain environment. Mana has the exceptional ability to see and understand the needs of the business in alignment with the Operational Business team(s) and IT strategies. “

    Crocs Inc. VP Supply Chain Technologies

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