BEFORE ARCUS
Siemens AG
Dresser-Rand
EDUCATION
St. Bonaventure University
BS – Computer Science
Magna Cum Laude with Honors
University of Phoenix
MS – Information Systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) – Active

Shelley McClarigan, PMP
Senior Director of Technology
Shelley is a seasoned Solution Architect with over two decades of leadership experience in implementing IT solutions across diverse industries. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between business needs and technical capabilities, ensuring efficient and effective solutions through strategic analysis, requirements gathering, and project management. Shelley has a proven track record of mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and driving executive alignment, making her a trusted business partner and advisor.
In her current role as Senior Director of Technology at Arcus Advisors, Shelley provides interim functional and technical assistance to companies during critical transitions. She has successfully led a variety of selection and implementation projects spanning industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas/energy, telecommunications construction, entertainment and professional services. Her ability to collaborate with stakeholders at any level, including executive leadership, business stakeholders, end users, vendors, and service providers has been instrumental in helping organizations navigate mergers, optimize operations, and achieve their strategic goals.
Prior to her role at Arcus Advisors, Shelley held key leadership positions at Siemens and Dresser-Rand, where she managed multimillion-dollar IT budgets, led international teams, and spearheaded transformative projects in ERP migrations, financial reporting, and business process optimization. She holds a Master’s in Computer Information Systems and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, along with an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Shelley’s dynamic blend of technical acumen and business insight continues to drive impactful solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of IT and business operations.

Shelley McClarigan, PMP
Senior Director of Technology
BEFORE ARCUS
Siemens AG
Dresser-Rand
EDUCATION
St. Bonaventure University
BS – Computer Science
Magna Cum Laude with Honors
University of Phoenix
MS – Information Systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) – Active
ABOUT
Shelley is a seasoned Solution Architect with over two decades of leadership experience in implementing IT solutions across diverse industries. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between business needs and technical capabilities, ensuring efficient and effective solutions through strategic analysis, requirements gathering, and project management. Shelley has a proven track record of mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and driving executive alignment, making her a trusted business partner and advisor.
In her current role as Senior Director of Technology at Arcus Advisors, Shelley provides interim functional and technical assistance to companies during critical transitions. She has successfully led a variety of selection and implementation projects spanning industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas/energy, telecommunications construction, entertainment, and professional services. Her ability to collaborate with stakeholders at any level, including executive leadership, business stakeholders, end users, vendors, and service providers has been instrumental in helping organizations navigate mergers, optimize operations, and achieve their strategic goals.
Prior to her role at Arcus Advisors, Shelley held key leadership positions at Siemens and Dresser-Rand, where she managed multimillion-dollar IT budgets, led international teams, and spearheaded transformative projects in ERP migrations, financial reporting, and business process optimization. She holds a Master’s in Computer Information Systems and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, along with an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Shelley’s dynamic blend of technical acumen and business insight continues to drive impactful solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of IT and business operations.
