Matt Pepper

SAP Project Manager

W.L. Gore & Associates

Governed the OCM and Training workstreams, keeping project plans current in Jira and improving milestone predictability 15%. Led a 5-10 person OCM/Training team through weekly syncs and sprint reviews, raising on-time task completion 20% and cutting cross-team blockers 30%.

SAPProject ManagementJiraRAID ManagementStakeholder ManagementOCMTrainingSprint ReviewsExecutive ReportingAnalytics

Performance and Development Project Manager

W.L. Gore & Associates

Owned the Performance & Development process across Communications, IT, and HR as primary process owner, driving a 20% increase in goal completion and a 15% rise in internal mobility. Advised leaders on data-driven goal-setting and built training on feedback and capability building, improving feedback quality 20%, retention 10%, and team performance 10%.

Performance ManagementDevelopmentSuccessFactorsData Driven Goal PlanningTrainingFeedbackCompensationProcess Ownership And Execution

Project Manager

Led cross-functional launches of Virdi products in California, Nevada, and Michigan, coordinating marketing, sales, and logistics to grow sales 15% and market share 3% for cannabis-infused drinks. Launched three new SKUs based on market and competitor research, driving a 20% increase in sales revenue.

Project ManagementCross functional LeadershipProduct LaunchMarket ResearchAsanaB2B SalesPartnership Management

Organizational Development Manager

Coordinated marketing, R&D, and sales to launch a new Tea of a Kind (TOAK) product, driving a 20% sales increase in the first quarter. Relaunched the TOAK brand with a marketing agency, developing creative briefs, a brand book, and a new website, and grew online engagement 15% and web traffic 10%.

Organizational DevelopmentProduct LaunchBrandingMarketing360 Degree FeedbackAIPerformance ManagementTraining

Senior Change Manager Consultant

Allstate Insurance Company

Built a streamlined cost tracking system that cut cost discrepancies 15%. Led change communication and implementation for the claims organization, reaching 90% employee alignment.

Change ManagementCost TrackingCommunication SkillsClaimsTrainingEarly AdoptersStakeholder Management

Senior Enterprise Learning Project Manager

Allstate Insurance Company

Mentored a team of learning and development specialists on client training programs, lifting employee engagement 15% and job performance 25%. Managed SuccessFactors rollout and upskilling initiatives, increasing talent retention 10% and leadership feedback confidence 15%.

Learning and DevelopmentSuccessFactorsProject ManagementMentorshipTuition AssistanceUpskillingTraining Programs

HR Employee Relations Consultant

Allstate Insurance Company

Facilitated conflict-resolution and communication workshops, improving employees' ability to handle disagreements 30%. Revamped the employee relations procedure for fairness and consistency, cutting unresolved grievances 20%.

Employee RelationsConflict ResolutionCommunication SkillsInvestigationHR Procedures