Kiara W.
Director of Enterprise PMO & Operations | Strategic Leader for Global Transformation & $30M+ Portfolio Governance | Remote
- Role
- Senior Engagement Manager at CloudBees
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kiara W.
Visionary Director of Enterprise Operations & PMO with 18+ years of proven success in defining and executing global technology and business transformation strategies. Expert in establishing robust Enterprise PMO governance and scalable operating models that optimize a $10M+ portfolio, accelerate time-to-value, and drive predictable business outcomes.My expertise is centered on driving organizational efficiency and financial oversight. For example, I established a standardized PMO framework for a $10M+ global portfolio, resulting in a sustained 95% project success rate, and drove cost-optimization strategies that delivered $500K in annualized savings. I am recognized for cultivating high-performing teams and serving as a trusted executive partner to align operational spend with long-term revenue targets.I am currently seeking remote Director-level opportunities in Enterprise Operations, PMO, or Professional Services where I can leverage P&L oversight and strategic governance to scale business units. Connect with me to discuss how I can drive your next transformative result.
Experience
Senior Engagement Manager
Jan 2025 — Present
Established and governed a standardized Enterprise PMO framework for a $10M+ global portfolio (60+ projects), resulting in a sustained 95% project success rate and predictable delivery.* Led the strategic implementation of the Rocketlane PSA system across a 35-consultant team, which elevated resource allocation accuracy by 30% and reduced executive reporting cycle time by 40%.* Drove organizational efficiency by redesigning end-to-end delivery workflows and tightening risk controls, accelerating the average delivery cycle by 25%(16 weeks to 12 weeks).* Cultivated a high-performing talent pipeline by mentoring and developing 6 Project Managers, directly contributing to a 40% YOY increase in team utilization and project throughput.* Managed P&L oversight for a $5M annual project budget, strategically aligning operational spend with revenue targets and improving financial variance accuracy by 15%.* Managed Executive Stakeholder Management by partnering with Finance & Operations to launch new portfolio dashboards for executive leadership, enhancing decision speed 2x.
Education
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
LSU Shreveport
Master of Business Administration, International Business
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
2003 — 2007
Missouri Baptist University
Master of Science, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
2010 — 2012
Skills
- Online Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Shell Scripting
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Materials Management
- Social Media
- Sports Marketing
- Coaching
- Event Management
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Ticket Sales
- Leadership
- Advertising
- Sports Management
- Business Development
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Research
- Sponsorship Sales
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Press Releases
- Promotions
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Business Strategy
- Event Planning
- Radio
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Nonprofits
- Sponsorship
- Team Building
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