Karen Elchert
About Karen Elchert
Karen Elchert serves as the Vice President of Project Delivery at Chase, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in project management and infrastructure delivery, she has significantly contributed to cost savings and efficiency improvements across various organizations.
Work at Chase
Karen Elchert has been serving as Vice President/Project Delivery at Chase since 2022. In this role, she oversees project management and delivery, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Project Manager at Chase for seven years, starting in 2017. During her tenure, she implemented significant process improvements that resulted in substantial cost savings for the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Chase, Karen Elchert held various positions in project management and consultancy. She worked at Nationwide as an Infrastructure Delivery Consultant and Project Manager from 2013 to 2017. Her earlier roles include Project Manager/Financial Analyst at Sterling Commerce and Lead Project Analyst at Limited. She also served as Lead Project Manager at Cardinal Health and Project Analyst at EXPRESS, gaining extensive experience in project delivery and management.
Education and Expertise
Karen Elchert studied at Tiffin University, where she achieved a degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Business Management. Her educational background supports her expertise in project audits, asset management, and infrastructure projects. She possesses strong skills in technical financial IT reporting, indirect procurement, and vendor management.
Achievements
Karen Elchert has made significant contributions to her organizations, including saving over $10 million in technical debt reduction by improving the decommission process at Chase. She increased project timing efficiency by 122% through process improvements and developed a fast track process for audits that is now standard practice. Her work on Linux/SLES and Windows audits earned her an award, highlighting her capability in managing complex audit projects.
Skills and Specializations
Karen Elchert specializes in project audits, asset management, and infrastructure projects. She has documented processes for price and product implementation that enhance operational success at both store and corporate levels. Her expertise extends to detailed documentation and SharePoint skills, which are essential for managing large-scale projects and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.