Leslie A. Thacker, Pmp
About Leslie A. Thacker, Pmp
Leslie A. Thacker is an IT Program Director at Ally Financial Inc. with extensive experience in project management, CRM solutions, and vendor management.
Current Role at Ally Financial Inc.
Leslie A. Thacker is currently serving as an IT Program Director at Ally Financial Inc. in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Leslie has been in this role since 2017. In this capacity, Leslie manages various IT programs, focusing on the delivery of technology solutions and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Ally Financial Inc.
Prior to the current role, Leslie A. Thacker worked as a Senior Project Manager at Ally Financial Inc. from 2012. Leslie was responsible for overseeing critical projects and ensuring timely delivery and quality management. Leslie’s tenure in this role included the management of several high-profile projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Role at Vaco Technology
In 2012, Leslie A. Thacker worked as a Senior Project Manager at Vaco Technology, on-site at Ally Financial, for a period of 5 months. This role involved project oversight and support, playing a key part in the successful execution of IT projects during this period.
Positions at Entertainment Publications
Leslie A. Thacker was employed at Entertainment Publications from 2010 to 2012. Initially, Leslie served as Business Systems Manager and later transitioned to Director, Sales Process Management. These roles involved managing business systems and sales process improvements to support company objectives.
Experience at Comcast
Leslie A. Thacker held multiple roles at Comcast from 1999 to 2008, including Project Manager (Customer Service and Operations), Manager (Information Technology and Information Systems) for the Michigan region, and Director (Application Development Standards). Over this period, Leslie developed significant expertise in IT and IS management.
Educational Background
Leslie A. Thacker attained a Bachelor's degree from ITT Technical Institute - Harrisburg from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Leslie attended Macomb Community College from 2004 to 2006. These academic pursuits provided a strong foundation in technical and business management.
Expertise and Skills
Leslie A. Thacker possesses deep expertise in CRM solutions, particularly Salesforce.com and Microsoft Dynamics. Leslie has comprehensive knowledge of SQL Database Solutions, vendor management, quality control, and budget management. Additionally, Leslie is skilled in facilitating business case development and requirements creation, and is known for effective communication at all organizational levels.