Susan Griffey
About Susan Griffey
Susan Griffey serves as the Director of Shared Services Applications at Spire, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in accounting and financial reporting, she has held various roles at Spire, including Agile Release Train Engineer and Team Leader in Finance, contributing significantly to the company's agile transformation.
Current Role at Spire
Susan Griffey currently serves as the Director of Shared Services Applications at Spire. She has held this position since 2022, overseeing the development and implementation of shared services applications within the organization. Her role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives.
Previous Positions at Spire
Susan Griffey has held multiple roles at Spire prior to her current position. She worked as an Agile Release Train Engineer from 2018 to 2020, where she played a key role in the company's agile transformation. Additionally, she served as a Business Analyst from 2013 to 2015, a Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis from 2011 to 2013, and a Team Leader in Finance from 2006 to 2012. Her experience spans various aspects of business operations and technology.
Education and Expertise
Susan Griffey studied at Truman State University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Education from 1993 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, which she completed from 1989 to 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in both educational methodologies and psychological principles, which she applies in her professional roles.
Agile Transformation Contributions
During her tenure at Spire, Susan Griffey played a significant role in the company's agile transformation. She served as the Release Train Engineer for Spire's first release train and coached the Release Train Engineers of the second release train. Her contributions have been instrumental in facilitating the transition to agile methodologies within the organization.
Career Transition and Leadership
Susan Griffey transitioned from a background in accounting and financial reporting to a leadership role in Information Technologies at Spire. Before her involvement in agile implementation and delivery, she managed the systems analyst group, demonstrating her ability to lead teams and drive technological advancements within the company.