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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , PMP, CSM, BRM, MoPLinkedIn: https://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEPhone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEmailto: EMAIL AVAILABLEEligible to work in the US and Canada, no sponsorship needed.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYStrategic and results-driven leader with over 17 years of experience building and optimizing high-performing project, program and portfolio management offices across public and private sectors.Proven expertise in leading large-scale technology transformations, establishing Enterprise Portfolio Management Offices (EPMOs), and driving organizational value realization through lean portfolio management and agile methodologies.Adept at leading cross-functional teams and aligning business objectives with delivery execution to ensure measurable outcomes.CORE COMPETENCIESLeadership & Mentorship Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and empowering ownership.Change and Thought Leadership Quick learner who encourages adaptability and leads teams through change with minimal disruption.Prioritization & Delegation Skilled at prioritizing key initiatives and delegating tasks effectively to optimize team performance.Negotiation & Influence Strong negotiation skills to socialize with leadership and manage stakeholder expectations while driving consensus.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESenior Management Consultant Line of Sight Consulting Inc.May 2024 Oct 2024Defined organization's Vision, Mission, Core Values, and 5-Year Strategic Roadmap.Defined core consulting services based on expertise (Strategic Portfolio Management, Process Excellence, Optimization, PMO Setup, and Investment and Benefits Realization Management).Develop frameworks, methodologies, and toolkits to standardize service delivery.Director of Enterprise Value Assurance Digital Transformation Office (DTO)Manitoba Public Insurance Feb 2023 May 2024Transformed the end-to-end value realization process, driving increased ROI across a $260M portfolio by optimizing strategic demand and portfolio management practices.Established a data-driven Business Case and Investment Appraisal process, providing executive leadership with insights into technology investments via comprehensive metrics (ROI, IRR, NPV, TCO).Standardized and implemented Intake, Demand and Benefits Realization Management (BRM) frameworks, enhancing transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making.Designed and developed PowerBI dashboards and financial performance reports, optimizing cost-effectiveness by aligning OKRs/KPIs and collaborating with key business stakeholders.Partnered with the Agile PMO to refine Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and Kanban processes, improving cost estimates, business case development, and benefit tracking.IT Project Portfolio Manager Strategy Realization Office (SRO)Wawanesa Insurance July 2017 Jan 2023Co-led the design, development, and transformation of the Strategy Realization Office (SRO), overseeing an $80M portfolio of integrated Products, Projects, and Programs to ensure alignment with business outcomes.Collaborated closely with Product Owners and stakeholders, facilitating product backlog prioritization and leading product roadmap execution.Developed and managed funding envelopes supporting product owners using the SAFe methodology, enabling effective PI planning and long-term product success.Supported the full lifecycle management across multiple technology portfolios, driving value realization from ideation to post-launch.Developed and implemented a comprehensive Demand Management Process across the organization, optimizing resource allocation and project prioritization.Director of Program Management Program Management Office (PgMO)Walser Automotive Group May 2016 July 2017Defined and refined the PgMO Vision with C-Suite Executives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Created a portfolio prioritization process, aligning business priorities through quarterly PgMO Summits.Established and led the PgMO Center of Excellence, advancing Project and Program Management frameworks, templates, and best practices.Conducted cross-functional workshops to identify and track benefits, improving technology and process efficiency.Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Program Manager Oracle RetailMinneapolis, USA June 2014 May 2016Developed and re-engineered PLM frameworks, improving process flows, templates, and reference documents, enhancing operational standardization across the Retail Global Business Unit (RGBU).Led full lifecycle management of retail products, ensuring successful product launches and continuous improvement through post-launch updates.Championed PLM principles to align development efforts with product goals, improving cross-functional collaboration and market responsiveness.Enterprise Program Management Manager EPMO Oracle RetailMinneapolis, USA Jan 2009 May 2016Led requirements collection, development, training, and rollout of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) resulting in a 20% improvement in project delivery for a 600+ member global IT organization.Developed the EPMO Roadmap and served on the Software Development Methodology Advisory Committee, driving the enterprise-wide adoption of standardized Project and Program Management practices.Facilitated stakeholder buy-in on EPMO Practices, achieving approval for the SDLC rollout and advancing organizational project management capabilities.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIESPowerBI, MS Office Suite, MS SharePoint, Miro, MS Visio, Oracle Suite, Oracle Projects, Confluence, Web Track, PeopleSoft, UltiPro, SAP SuccessFactors, Jira, MS Project, MS Project Server, Primavera/Team Play/P6, Guidewire, Duck Creek, and more.CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONSProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Management of Portfolios (MoP)Benefits Realization Management (BRM)Principles of Leadership Six SigmaInvestment Funds Operations, Group Facilitation TechniquesEDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSInformation System Technology, Associates Degree, Red River College, Winnipeg, MBBusiness Accountancy, Technical Degree, Red River College, Winnipeg, MBBoard of Directors, Women, Communication, and Technology (WCT), Winnipeg, MB |