Mary (Polly) Golden
About Mary (Polly) Golden
Mary (Polly) Golden serves as the VP of IT Engineering & Delivery for North American Trucking at FLEETCOR, bringing over 44 years of experience in the industry. She is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has a strong background in managing multi-disciplinary project teams across various technical environments.
Work at FLEETCOR
Mary Golden currently serves as the Vice President of IT Engineering & Delivery for North American Trucking at FLEETCOR. She has held this position since 1980, contributing to the company's strategic direction in IT solutions. In this role, she focuses on resource management, communication, and quality in project execution. Her leadership has been instrumental in aligning IT initiatives with corporate objectives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Previous Experience at Comdata
Prior to her tenure at FLEETCOR, Mary Golden worked at Comdata for 39 years, where she held the position of Vice President of Quality Assurance from 1980 to 2019. During her time at Comdata, she developed a strong foundation in quality management and process improvement, which has informed her current practices in IT engineering and delivery.
Education and Expertise
Mary Golden holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, demonstrating her expertise in quality management and process improvement methodologies. This certification reflects her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering high-quality results in her projects. Her technical knowledge spans various environments, including IBM Mainframe, Web, Tandem, Unix, and Windows.
Project Management Skills
Mary Golden has extensive experience in directing and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams across diverse technical environments. She employs a disciplined approach to project management, emphasizing resources, communication, visibility, transparency, and quality. Her ability to collaborate with various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Product Management, and Engineering, has led to the development of technology solutions that drive growth for products and services.
Leadership and Corporate Objectives
Mary Golden has a proven track record of applying her leadership skills to consistently drive corporate objectives through successful project delivery. Her focus on enabling alternative delivery models for IT organizations has resulted in significant growth. She is recognized for her ability to manage projects effectively, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while maintaining budgetary constraints.