Alejandra Barquero

About Alejandra Barquero

I\'m a Project and Program Manager with experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives across global teams. What sets me apart is my ability to bring clarity, alignment, and momentum to highly cross-functional, fast-moving enterprise environments especially when expectations are high and ambiguity is present. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, I bring a global mindset and strong communication skills that help bridge cultures, teams, and perspectives. I specialize in connecting the dots between business and technology translating complex initiatives into clear, actionable plans. Acting as a trusted liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, I ensure that expectations are aligned, communication flows effectively, and decisions are made with execution, customer experience and business value in mind.Throughout my career, I have helped global organizations navigate digital transformations whether launching new eCommerce platforms, deploying ERP systems, software development and implementations (Agile and Waterfall), redesigning business processes, or managing operational transitions across AMS, EMEA, and APJ. I lead with structure, but stay flexible enough to adapt quickly when priorities shift.The result? Solutions that are business-driven, execution-ready, and designed to scale across regions, teams, and evolving enterprise needs.If your organization is looking to drive transformation, deliver meaningful results, and building scalable solutions that align business strategy with execution - let’s connect!Strengths:Results-driven leader known for navigating complexity through effective teamwork, stakeholder engagement, transparency, empathy, critical thinking, and strong communication. Skilled in problem assessment and solving, planning, multi-tasking, and organizational development, high energy, goal and detail oriented mindset, and self-motivation. Excellent people, consulting, and coaching skills complement a hands-on, solution-oriented approach in high-paced environments and effective in virtual and cross-functional teamsCore Competencies & Tools:PMI PMP & ACP | Scrum Master | PMI Digital Transformation | HP Inc. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Transition Methodologies | Agile | Waterfall | SDLC | JIRA | Smartsheet | Confluence | Google Workspace | SAP HANNA | HTML | SEO | UX | Analytics | Microsoft Office | Microsoft Project | Microsoft Visio | MIRO | Share Points | Change & Conflict Management | Analytics | Critical Thinking | Flexible | Communication Management | Team Leadership |

Experience

1. Technical Program Manager

   HP

   Aug 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

  Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

• Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional

  Master's degree, Project Management

  2012

• Universidad Hispanoamericana (CR)

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Business Process
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Virtual Teams
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Program Management
• Ownership
• Service Delivery
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Business Analysis
• Training
• Transition Management
• Team Leadership
• Information Technology
• Coaching
• Outsourcing
• Team Management
• Microsoft Office
• IT Service Management
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Consulting
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Proactive Monitoring
• Agile Project Management
• Customer Service
• Management
• Communication
• Project Portfolio Management
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management Office (Pmo)
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Collaboration
• Process Improvement