Ghousia W.

About Ghousia W.

Adaptable and results-oriented Senior Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading complex IT and business transformation initiatives across eCommerce, Financial Services, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Known for bridging the gap between business goals and technical execution through strong collaboration, communication, and leadership-12+ years of combined experience in Project Management, Business Analysis, and Application Development-Skilled in both Agile (Scrum/SAFe) and Waterfall methodologies-Trusted leader managing cross-functional teams across onshore/offshore environments-Successful delivery of multimillion-dollar projects, leading them from concept through execution-Adept in stakeholder management, vendor negotiations, risk mitigation, and resource optimization Certifications:• PMP® | PMI-ACP® | Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)• ITIL® Foundations | CBAP® Training Key Strengths:• End-to-end SDLC ownership• Business process digitization• High-impact communication with exec stakeholders• Vendor & resource management• Conflict resolution & risk mitigationStarted my career as a QA Tester, then grew into Business Analyst and Project Manager roles—bringing a full-spectrum view of project execution and value delivery. Passionate about turning challenges into solutions and teams into success stories. Contact Info: Email: g•••••••@gmail.comPhone: 63••••••67

Experience

1. Sr Program Manager

   BMO U.S.

   Jan 2018 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Played a pivotal role in the successful M&A integration of Bank of the West (BoTW), leading the InfoLease platform transition—defining integration requirements, collaborating across business units, and overseeing execution.• Managed cross-functional teams across IT, operations, compliance, and customer service to drive seamless data migration and system consolidation.• Facilitated stakeholder alignment through regular executive meetings, ensuring clear timelines, effective change management, and transparency throughout the integration process.• Led BMO Transportation & Finance’s Cloud Lift-and-Shift Migration, transitioning 70+ applications, 300+ integrations, and 200+ servers with minimal disruption to business operations.• Executed critical responsibilities across multiple roles—Business Analyst, Project Manager, QA Lead, and Change Management—ensuring unified direction during the migration from on-prem to cloud.• Directed IT/business validation and testing teams, defining the overall strategy, scope, and success metrics to align with the M&A integration roadmap.• Ensured cost-effective and efficient use of cloud resources, implementing monitoring and optimization strategies to control cloud spend.• Oversaw risk assessments and enforced regulatory compliance and data protection in alignment with industry standards.• Proactively led issue resolution efforts for cloud infrastructure, integration, and service disruptions, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication.

Education

• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

  M.B.A (Master of Business Administration), Organizational Leadership

  2013 — 2015

• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

  M.B.A (Master of Business Administration), Change Management Certificate

  2013 — 2015