Kristie Wilson, Pmp
About Kristie Wilson, Pmp
Kristie Wilson is a Senior Program/Project Manager at MTS Systems, where she has worked since 2011. She has a background in Industrial Engineering and previously held positions at Seagate Technology and Pacific Ingenium, demonstrating expertise in project management and vendor coordination.
Work at MTS Systems
Kristie Wilson has been employed at MTS Systems as a Senior Program/Project Manager since 2011. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Her extensive experience in project management has contributed to the successful execution of multiple initiatives within the company, particularly in the Eden Prairie location.
Previous Experience at Seagate Technology
Before joining MTS Systems, Kristie Wilson worked at Seagate Technology as an Ergonomic Engineer from 1995 to 1999. During her four years at Seagate, she focused on improving workplace ergonomics and enhancing employee productivity through effective design and engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kristie Wilson earned her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her project management roles. Additionally, she attended John Marshall High School from 1985 to 1988.
Project Management Achievements
Kristie Wilson has coordinated significant projects throughout her career. Notably, she managed the SAP Success Factors Employee Central/ADP project, where she coordinated six different vendors and over 30 integrations. She also led a remote team of over 20 people for nine months to ensure project delivery within the established timeline and budget.
Cost Savings Initiatives
In her role as a project manager, Kristie Wilson has implemented various initiatives that resulted in substantial cost savings. One such initiative involved the implementation of a third-party application to manage software entitlements, which achieved annual savings exceeding $150,000. Additionally, she successfully implemented the SAP GTS module with zero defects at go-live by effectively coordinating efforts between the business and third-party consultants.