Anna Locke

Director, Project Management @Dream

Toronto, ON, CA

Lead the IT PMO within a fast paced environment across multiple sectors, and managing a portfolio of enterprise application, technical and short and long term strategic initiatives- Collaborate with the CIO, executive leadership and key business stakeholders to assess and implement best-in class applications, align with business strategy and optimize the overall technology ecosystem- Facilitate Date Governance and AI Committee meetings, to establish governance standards, define data ownership and controls, and identify forward looking opportunities that safeguard enterprise data while driving process optimization, innovation, and measurable business value through the responsible adoption of AI solutions- Lead full project lifecycles from intake through implementation, change management and closeout. Accountable for developing and executing project plans; managing resources and capacity; overseeing project budget; assessing and mitigating risks; creating executive presentations and providing updates, and driving successful adoption through change management strategies- Documented and formalized the Project Management methodology, including intake processes, maturity assessment, tools, workflows and performance KPI\'s, to enhance predictability, oversight and transparency for executives and business teams- Successfully delivered a portfolio of business initiatives, including: JD Edwards 9.2 upgrade; Accounts Payable process transformation and Coupa implementation; UKG HRIS migration, SAP Concur expenses, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint deployment; Windows 11 upgrade and ServiceNow ticketing system-

Mohawk College

Business Administration, Accounting and Finance