Grace Ann Hansen

IT Executive | Project manager

Senior IT Executive | Digital Transformation | Health Informatics

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Transformational IT leader and certified PMP with more than 25 years of progressive experience driving large-scale digital modernization across healthcare, energy, and enterprise technology sectors. Recognized for architecting complex SAP and cloud ecosystems that advance operational excellence, elevate analytics maturity, and enable data-driven strategy. A trusted executive partner who aligns people, process, and technology to deliver measurable impact, streamline operations, and enhance patient and organizational outcomes. Currently advancing specialization in Health Informatics to bridge the intersection of clinical data and enterprise analytics for value-based care delivery.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

WORK EXPERIENCE

SAP & Technical Project Manager 2019 - Present
Sanford Health – Sioux Falls, SD

Provide strategic and technical leadership for enterprise-wide SAP initiatives that underpin Sanford Health's digital transformation and value-based care roadmap.
Directed a $10M+ portfolio of SAP modernization projects, achieving a 15% reduction in project delivery timelines while improving solution adoption across clinical and operational teams.
Led the migration from Cognos/Netezza to SAP BusinessObjects, establishing a unified analytics platform that expanded access to real-time clinical and operational insights for executive leadership.
Re-architected SAP BusinessObjects infrastructure to deliver enhanced scalability, resilience, and data transparency—supporting critical decision-making across 40+ business units.
Partner with senior clinical and IT leadership to strengthen data governance, interoperability (HL7/FHIR), and HIPAA compliance across the enterprise ecosystem.

Managing Partner / Senior SAP Technical Consultant 2014 - 2019
Dakota Pro Technical Services LLC – Sioux Falls, SD

Founded and scaled a specialized SAP consultancy delivering high-value technology solutions for Fortune 500 clients, including Northrop Grumman, NextEra Energy, and Schwan's.
Built and led a high-performing team of 10 consultants, increasing delivery efficiency by 25% through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and agile methodologies.
Oversaw corporate strategy, P&L, and business development—driving sustained profitability and 100% client retention.
Designed and executed complex SAP transformations, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and achieving on-time, on-budget delivery across all engagements.
Served as a trusted advisor to CIOs and senior IT stakeholders, bridging business and technology to accelerate modernization initiatives.

Platinum Technical Consultant
Principal Technical Project Manager 1999 - 2014
SAP America, Inc. – Newtown Square, PA

Spearheaded the development of SAP's North America Cloud Migration Methodology for OS/DB platforms—standardizing practices that reduced downtime by 20% and accelerated hybrid adoption.
Delivered enterprise-scale transformations for global leaders, including Disney, Apple, and McKesson, enabling advanced analytics, process automation, and digital modernization.
Partnered with executive leadership to establish enterprise frameworks for implementation, education, and governance—improving operational efficiency across SAP's consulting division.
Achieved distinction as SAP's top-utilized consultant in North America for five consecutive years, generating 12–15 new consulting engagements annually through exemplary delivery and client trust.
Mentored cross-functional technical teams and shaped knowledge-sharing programs that elevated consulting capabilities enterprise-wide.