Marco Costa

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ABOUT MARCO COSTA

SUMMARY:Marco is an accomplished IT leader with deep expertise in technology consulting and business transformation. He specializes in driving technology solutions that deliver measurable business value across various sectors, including government, private, and non-profit organizations in Canada and Brazil.For many years, Marco has focused on portfolio, program, and project management, successfully leading complex technology initiatives from design to delivery. His ability to build strong relationships at all levels of an organization – including C-level executives, senior management, and project sponsors – ensures alignment and the effective management of stakeholder expectations.A skilled leader, Marco has a proven track record of developing high-performing teams across multiple geographical locations. He fosters a positive, engaging work environment while effectively managing third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution.HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:• MBA (with honours) and bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, combining business acumen with technical expertise.• Over 15 years of experience in portfolio, program, and project management, including the development and execution of governance processes, methodologies, and tools.• Proven track record of leading, coaching, mentoring, and recruiting high-performing teams, including managing managers, project managers, business analysts, and technical resources.• Extensive experience in customer-facing roles with top consulting firms (e.g, Accenture, EY, NTT Data), overseeing end-to-end service delivery from sales through execution—responsible for planning, budgeting, resource allocation, P&L, and managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels.• Hands-on technical expertise in all phases of the SDLC, such as solution architecture, integration, data migration, testing, and reporting, both as a developer and in leadership roles.• Expertise in developing reports and dashboards to monitor and manage project portfolio health, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.• Adaptable and flexible, thriving in dynamic environments and quickly mastering new technologies and solutions.Holds a “Level 2: Secret” security clearance.