Monica Cuesta

About Monica Cuesta

Strategic Project and Change Management leader with 10+ years of experience driving cross-functional initiatives in healthcare and pharmaceutical operations. Proven expertise in delivering complex projects, leading organizational change, and building project management communities of practice. Adept at aligning diverse stakeholders, standardizing processes, and fostering learning programs that strengthen project management capabilities across matrixed environments

Experience

1. Senior Consultant, Organizational Effectiveness

   Slalom

   Jul 2021 — Present · NJ, US

   At Slalom, I lead enterprise change initiatives for global life sciences clients, including digital adoption, divestitures, and PMO transformation. I design and implement change enablement strategies grounded in PROSCI methodology, driving measurable adoption, leadership alignment, and sustainability.I partner with executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional teams to align business goals, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and build organizational capability. My work spans communications strategy, microlearning, global learning events, workshops, and change champion networks that foster transparency, ownership, and adoption.With a strong background in project management, I’ve led efforts to streamline processes, build consistent frameworks, and improve delivery transparency. As a bilingual leader (English/Spanish), I bring a global perspective to organizational change while mentoring colleagues to enhance capability, collaboration, and career growth.

Education

• DeVry University

  BA

  2002 — 2006