Christina Grigalis Harter

About Christina Grigalis Harter

Hi there!I’m a Program Manager at The Linux Foundation, where I help drive operational excellence across global open source initiatives. After several years planning large-scale conferences and community events, I transitioned into program management to focus on building scalable processes, improving efficiency, and supporting cross-functional programs that make a lasting impact.I’m passionate about turning complexity into clarity - whether that means creating repeatable systems, streamlining workflows, or aligning diverse teams around shared goals. My background in global events gave me a strong foundation in stakeholder management, budgeting, and execution under pressure - all skills I now bring to program strategy and delivery.I love connecting dots across people and processes, finding smarter ways to work, and helping teams succeed at scale. If you’re looking for someone who’s organized, collaborative, and thrives in fast-paced environments - I’d love to connect!Core Strengths:Program & Project ManagementProcess Optimization & Workflow DesignCross-Functional CollaborationBudgeting & Resource PlanningData-Driven Decision MakingStakeholder Management & CommunicationScaling Systems for Efficiency & Growth

Experience

1. Associate Program Manager

   The Linux Foundation

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Currently Program Manager for the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT), and the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). Drive operational excellence and program delivery across multiple open source initiatives. Partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable processes, streamline workflows, and support successful execution of strategic programs. Lead efforts in process optimization, stakeholder alignment, and program tracking to ensure goals are delivered efficiently and at scale.• Lead cross-functional programs across multiple open source initiatives, driving operational excellence and alignment between stakeholders, technical communities, and internal teams.• Develop scalable PMO frameworks, templates, and onboarding systems to improve consistency, efficiency, and visibility across global programs.• Partner with leadership to relaunch community engagement initiatives (e.g, Meetup and Mentorship programs), streamlining processes, automating workflows, and ensuring readiness for long-term scalability.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BS, Business/Corporate Communications

  2006 — 2010

• Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences

  Business

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Trade Shows
• Collateral Generation
• Intercultural Communication
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• German
• Cleantech
• Business Development
• Marketing Communications
• Management
• Strategy
• Newsletters
• Collateral Management
• Social Media
• Advertising
• Customer Support
• Wordpress
• Event Management
• Salesforce.com
• Web Design
• Marketing
• Solar Energy