Phylena Houde

About Phylena Houde

I’m a strategic leadership partner who brings emotional intelligence, clarity, and calm structure to complex environments. I help teams and leaders move from ambiguity to alignment by seeing patterns quickly, asking grounded questions, and creating the conditions for thoughtful, focused execution.My strength is building high‑trust relationships across functions and translating what people need — operationally and emotionally — into clear direction. I’m known for elevating communication, strengthening collaboration, and helping leaders make steady, well‑informed decisions in fast‑moving or uncertain moments.My approach is intentional and people‑centered: I remove noise, clarify priorities, and support teams in operating with purpose. I’m deepening my French proficiency as part of my commitment to global, culturally intelligent leadership.I thrive in mission‑driven, emotionally mature spaces where clarity, integrity, and thoughtful leadership are valued.

Experience

1. Project Manager - Developer Tools

   The Home Depot

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Lead a core engineering team of 8–15 software developers, creating clarity, alignment, and steady delivery across complex, cross‑functional workstreams. Provide day‑to‑day structure, remove operational friction, and help the team operate with focus and purpose.Own financial responsibilities for the developer tools portfolio, managing resource payments and vendor workflows through Clarity, Beeline, and related systems. Ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment between engineering, finance, and leadership.Guide Agile ceremonies and cross‑functional collaboration, translating technical updates into clear insights that support grounded, well‑informed decision‑making at the leadership level.

Education

• Texas State University

  BA