Roger Ebrahimzadeh, MBA, CSM, PMP
Director IT Enterprise Applications | Business & Digital Transformation Leader | Transforming Organizations with AI Innovation | Change Management Champion | Portfolio Management Expert | Director of Program Management
Paramount•Essex County, New Jersey, United States
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Roger is a solutions-driven Senior IT Executive with experience in leading global technology transformations for complex global environments. As a Senior Director at Paramount, he played a pivotal role in an ERP transformation project which improved efficiencies by 30% over the first 2 years. He applied innovative technologies to deliver transformative solutions that drove operational efficiency and agility. Roger has a proven track record in project management, technology evaluation, and the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance organizational performance. He excels in developing IT governance frameworks, optimizing system design, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve scalable and efficient technology outcomes. Ideal Jobs VP Technology Transformation, Director Product Management, Senior Manager IT Strategy & Governance, Senior Project Manager, Full Time, Contracting Ideal Companies Netflix, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, LinkedIn, Kraken, Uber, Publicis Health Media, IBM, Tik Tok, Spotify, Amazon, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, AMEX, Bloomberg, NBCUniversal, Twitter, Hulu, ESPN, Apple, Walmart Key Highlights AI Innovation and Digital Transformation while Director Paramount: ►Directed the implementation of new AI research tools for Broadcast Sales resulting in 30% increase in operations efficiency. ►Led the enablement of an alternative currency AI solution to enhance long-term profitability for Broadcast Sales by 40%. ►Created revenue optimization engine for Sales team which yielded 30% revenue increase. Large scale transformations while at ViacomCBS: ►Managed Global ERP transformation for Broadcast Sales which improved Executive reporting inefficiencies by 60%. ►Managed OKTA enablement transformation for critical business apps, moving them off SSO, making sure solutions were compliant with Governance team. $30M program turnarounds while Director at the entertainment & media conglomerate CBS: ► Enabled business agility and competitive advantage in support of a $6B business unit by restarting a challenged ad sales project. Delivered system on-time, on-budget, with a seamless go-live. ► Established multi-year roadmap focused on supporting operational efficiency, revenue growth and margin improvements. ($3M in cost savings & $10M in incremental revenue. Business Transformation at KPMG: ►Streamlined the Change Management Process to foster best practices, optimized process by 30%. Industry Experience: ►Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Professional Services, Finance, Audit
Career Timeline
- ParamountCurrentFeb 2022–Present· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Managing DirectorCurrentSep 2022–Present
- DirectorFeb 2022–Sep 2022
- Jun 2019–Sep 2022· 3 yrs 3 mos
- DirectorOct 2019–Sep 2022
- Senior Principle AnalystJun 2019–May 2022
- Sep 2018–Jun 2019· 9 mos
- Project Manager and Lead Business AnalystSep 2018–Jun 2019
- Sep 2011–Sep 2018· 7 yrs
- Lead Analyst, BusinessSep 2011–Sep 2018
- Jul 2010–Aug 2011· 1 yr 1 mo
- Senior Business Analyst/ Project ManagerJul 2010–Aug 2011
- Oct 2006–Jun 2010· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Business Analyst and Team Lead / IT SpecialistOct 2006–Jun 2010
- May 2005–Oct 2006· 1 yr 5 mos
- Analyst, Business and SAPMay 2005–Oct 2006
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of PhoenixBachelor of Science - BS
Information Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology