Rachel A.
Senior PMO & Program Leader | 20+ Years Driving Enterprise Transformation, IT/OT Delivery & Governance | Energy, Infrastructure & Technology Programs | PMP, MBA
- Role
- Senior Technical Engagement Manager at Irth
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rachel A.
Senior Program and PMO Leader with 20+ years of experience steering large-scale digital, operational, and IT/OT transformation programs across energy, infrastructure, and technology environments. I bring structure, governance, and executional discipline to complex portfolios where reliability, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional alignment are critical.I lead programs end-to-end—from strategy and business case definition through planning, execution, deployment, and stabilization. My work spans enterprise platforms (SAP and ERP), OT and maintenance systems, safety and environmental solutions, data and analytics, and cloud and digital modernization. I have a strong track record managing multi-million-dollar budgets, navigating high-stakes stakeholder landscapes, and integrating vendors, engineering, IT, and business teams into a cohesive delivery model.I’m known for a direct, calm, and decisive leadership style. I strengthen program governance, make risks and dependencies visible, and drive clear ownership so teams can execute with confidence. Executives rely on me for honest status, actionable insights, and clear options; teams rely on me to remove noise, unblock decisions, and protect delivery.Focus areas:– PMO leadership, portfolio and governance– IT/OT and digital transformation in energy and industrial environments– ERP and enterprise platforms, maintenance and EHS systems– Risk, controls, and regulatory/operational readiness– Vendor, partner, and cross-functional stakeholder management
Experience
Senior Technical Engagement Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Irth delivers SaaS solutions that help energy, utility, and pipeline operators protect critical infrastructure, enhance integrity management, and improve operational efficiency. My role focuses on driving delivery excellence, adoption, and long-term customer value across Irth’s product portfolio.
Education
Azad University, Branch of Central Tehran
B.S Engineering, Computer Software Engineering
1997 — 2001
UW Foster School of Business
MBA, Technology Management MBA
2009 — 2011
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