Christiane F.

About Christiane F.

My professional journey spans 20 years of managing organizational complexity, moving from frontline operations to enterprise-level workforce implementation. I believe organizational performance is defined by execution discipline—and that even the most robust strategies succeed or fail based on how effectively they are operationalized.THE ROLE: ENTERPRISE STRATEGIST & OPERATIONAL ARCHITECTI currently serve as a Senior Strategic Initiatives Policy Analyst at Multnomah County, operating within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. In this primary full-time role, I lead the coordination and implementation of high-stakes, countywide initiatives impacting approximately employees across 10 departments. I am trusted to bridge the gap between complex policy mandates and operational reality in highly regulated, unionized, and politically sensitive environments.THE APPROACH: GOVERNANCE, RISK MITIGATION & CHANGE MANAGEMENTI specialize in human capital governance and large-scale implementation. Partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, I steward enterprise initiatives by:Defining project scope, milestones, and governance structures to manage institutional riskFacilitating consensus across Labor Relations, Human Resources, and executive leadership to resolve complex organizational issuesDesigning documentation, reporting, and accountability mechanisms that support transparency and performance managementApplying Human-Centered Design and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistent, scalable adoption across diverse systemsI do not design strategy in isolation; I advise on solutions and take responsibility for the implementation discipline required to deliver results with integrity.THE FOUNDATIONI hold a Master of International Business from GEM Alpine Business School (formerly Grenoble Ecole de Management), along with SHRM-SCP certification and CAPM candidacy. This foundation informs a global, systems-oriented perspective grounded in governance, risk awareness, and execution rigor.CORE FOCUS AREAS: Operational Architecture | Implementation Discipline | Strategic Maturity | Risk MitigationI am an implementation-focused enterprise strategist trusted to lead complex initiatives through high-stakes environments—bridging policy and operations to strengthen institutional performance and public trust.

Experience

1. Senior Strategic Initiatives Policy Analyst

   Multnomah County

   Aug 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Primary full-time role.OPERATIONAL ARCHITECT FOR ENTERPRISE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Serving as a key enterprise strategist within the Office of the COO, leading the implementation of the County\'s workforce equity strategic plan. I bridge the gap between complex policy and operational reality for a diverse workforce of employees across 10 distinct County departments.IMPLEMENTATION STEWARDSHIP: Lead the coordination of the enterprise-wide strategic plan, defining project scope, milestones, and deliverables to move mandates from strategy to sustainable practice.HUMAN CAPITAL GOVERNANCE: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to resolve complex human resource issues, partnering with Labor Relations, HR, and County Leadership to build consensus and drive organizational change.CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Execute stakeholder engagement processes using Human-Centered Design to ensure deliverables are consistently adopted and center the voices of those most impacted.STRATEGIC ADVISORY: Partner with the Chief Diversity and Equity Officer to advise on strategy and recommend actionable solutions for county-wide short and long-term goals.

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Portland State University

  Certificate

• Grenoble Ecole de Management

  Master of Science - MS