Gretchen Wendtland

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Organization: Consultant Self Employed
Title: Digital Change Consultant

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Demographics

Education: Masters degree

Lanuages Fluent: English

Industry: Consulting, Development and Manufacturing, Energy, Technology, Utilities

Experience & Skills

Years of Experience: I've spent 11 years or more in Change Management

Responsibility Level: Director

Change Management Skills Experience:
AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Change Plan Development, Change Team Coaching, Consulting, Digital Transformation, Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, Process Improvement/Optimization, Training and Development

Discipline Type Experience:
Agile Methodology, Data Analysis and Metrics, ERP Implementation, Executive Coaching, Financial Planning / Management, Process Improvement / Optimization, Project Management / Implementation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

Change Management Related Skills Experience:
Coaching, Mentor, Remote/Hybrid Work

Professional Designation(s):
CCMP, Active MSE, Technology Management, U Penn

Professional Bio:
I'm a transformation and change management expert, thriving in roles focused on change leadership, program development, process improvement, sustainability, digital innovation (IoT), and portfolio management. For over 20 years, I've led teams to achieve step-change performance across various contexts, including: Capital-intensive projects Sustainability, energy efficiency, and optimization projects Mergers, divestitures, and post-acquisition integrations Strategy programs for growth Digital (IoT) strategy for real-time operations Customer-facing business system strategy ERP business integration planning and execution Organizational shifts As a trusted leader, I bring out the best in teams while fostering efficiency, business acumen, and good stewardship. I approach my work with systems thinking, rapid problem-solving, and curiosity to guide teams through ambiguity, change, and expansion. I've led numerous digital transformation programs related to ERP systems, developed customer-facing applications, spearheaded tech uplift projects, and developed first-of-its-kind data analytics in Tableau. I've mastered creating robust business cases and strategies, working closely with IT project management offices to define roadmaps, agile delivery, and capital spending. Throughout my career, I’ve emphasized the people side of change, coaching and mentoring numerous professionals, and leading formal training and upskilling programs.

Social & Volunteer Organizations:
Park Board, Bartlesville, OK St. Francis Tulsa Tough Divas Cycling—volunteer and member Society of Women Engineers, Tulsa Engineering Foundation of Tulsa LEAN Tulsa Networking

Work or Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for new opportunities.
Open to volunteer for non-profit organizations.
Open to speaking engagements.