Michael Hoekstra

Software Management and Marketing

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Current
  • Senior eCommerce Business Analyst (Contractor) at Amway Global
Past
Education
  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
  • University of Michigan
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

Michael Hoekstra’s Summary

Experienced manager and Kellogg MBA with 10+ years experience in eCommerce, SaaS VMS, eProcurement, and HR web applications. Visionary thought leader with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Pragmatic Marketing-certified Product Manager with MBA concentrations in Marketing, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship.

Michael Hoekstra’s Specialties:

eCommerce
Business Analysis
Product Management
Project Management
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Vendor Management Systems (VMS)
Services Procurement
eProcurement
Human Capital Management Systems


Michael Hoekstra’s Experience

  • Senior eCommerce Business Analyst (Contractor)

    Amway Global

    (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    March 2009Present (9 months)

  • Product Manager

    Peopleclick

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

    April 2008November 2008 (8 months)

    As Product Manager, I created a forward-looking product roadmap for Peopleclick’s Vendor Management System (VMS), determined a Build/Buy/ Partner strategy for Services Procurement functionality, and created prioritized PRDs for new system functionality.

  • Business Services Manager

    Ensemble Chimes Global (ECG)

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    July 2007January 2008 (7 months)

    In this role, I managed a Business Analysis team that provided analysis and project management support for change requests and expansions at our Contract Vendor Management system clients. I also led the introduction of new organizational processes around this new team designed to improve software development efficiencies. In addition, I served as Product Manager for our new project services offering.

  • Senior Business Analyst

    NAVTEQ

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; NVT; Computer Software industry)

    October 2005July 2007 (1 year 10 months)

    In a Project Manager/Business Analyst role, I interfaced with our U.S. and European product management teams and technical development team to gather requirements for and project manage multiple concurrent Enfinity eCommerce web development projects.

  • Software Business Analyst

    Hewitt Associates

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HEW; Information Technology and Services industry)

    July 2004October 2005 (1 year 4 months)

    In this role, I was a functional business process owner for Hewitt's MPHRO software offering and served as primary liaison between our implementation and development teams. I also project managed an India-based QA team and coordinated and led a weekly issue review status meeting with 20 global participants.

  • Implementation Analyst

    Chimes Inc.

    (Public Company; 201-500 employees; CHRZ; Computer Software industry)

    October 2001July 2004 (2 years 10 months)

    At Chimes, I worked with clients to gather software requirements, implement new business processes, and ensure a smooth transition to the company's managed workforce procurement solution.

  • Senior Consultant

    Braun Consulting

    (Public Company; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    February 1998September 2001 (3 years 8 months)

    At Braun, I was a technical developer for web application, business intelligence, and content management projects, using tools/languages such as Java, Oracle, HTML, Weblogic, Documentum, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects.


Michael Hoekstra’s Education

  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

    MBA , Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship , 20052009

    Obtained MBA while working full time.

  • University of Michigan

    BSE , Chemical Engineering , 19941997


Additional Information

Michael Hoekstra’s Websites:

Michael Hoekstra’s Groups:

  •    AIPMM
  •    Northwestern University Alumni
  •    aimWest (members only)
  •    Pragmatic Marketing Alumni
  •    280 Group: Product Management & Product Marketing
  •    Alumni Association of the University of Michigan--OFFICIAL GROUP
  •    Braun Consulting Alumni Network
  •    Kellogg Alumni Entrepreneurs
  •    ModernAnalyst.com - Business Analyst Community
  •    University of Michigan Alumni
  •    Kellogg School of Management - Class of 2009
  •    Hewitt Associates
  •    Michigan Engineering Alumni Society - OFFICIAL GROUP
  •    e-Commerce Solutions
  •    eProcurement and procurement
  •    Internet Product Management Group
  •    LinkedUp Grand Rapids
  •    Ecommerce and Online Marketing Experts
  •    Software + Services (SAAS)
  •    Pragmatic Marketing Certified
  •    Kellogg School of Management
  •    Software as a Service (SaaS) Group
  •    Vendor Management Group
  •    West Michigan IT jobs
  •    NAVTEQ Alumni
  •    Peopleclick Alumni
  •    VMS - Vendor Managed Solutions
  •    M.I.T.T.E.N. (Michiganders In Touch To End Negativity)
  •    Chimes Alumni
  •    Northwestern Software Industry Professionals

Michael Hoekstra’s Honors:

Pragmatic Marketing Certified (PMC)


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