Rosanna Ongoco

About Rosanna Ongoco

Strategic leader with deep expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance Governance, combined with a track record of defining, launching, and scaling global operations. Recognized for driving governance frameworks and operational excellence that strengthen resilience, enable informed decision-making, and accelerate business growth. Skilled in program and operations management, Lean Six Sigma, policy development, and systems investments, with extensive experience mitigating regulatory, financial, and operational risks across diverse industries including technology, aerospace, and government. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering enterprise-wide programs that align risk-informed strategies with organizational objectives.+ Strategic Risk Governance & ResilienceRecognized for leading enterprise-wide risk governance and delivering frameworks that mitigate financial, regulatory, and operational risks. Expertise in COSO Framework, internal/external audit leadership, control and operations design, and risk domains including Data Privacy, Data Security, Responsible AI, Third-Party, Business Continuity, Accessibility, Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions, Global Trade, Corruption, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Financial Services and Capital Management, Spend Management, Talent Management, Workforce Engagements, and Succession Planning. Industries: Tech, Aerospace, & Government.+ Corporate Policy Development & Global GovernanceEstablished authority in designing and owning global corporate policy ensuring compliance across 130+ countries. Known for aligning regulatory requirements with business objectives and leading compliance audits across critical functions such as: Enterprise Standard Gated Process Management (program/product launch), Engineering Requirements Management, Earned Value Management & Integrated Schedules, Program Risk, Issues & Opportunities Management, Supplier & Contracting Management, SOX. Legal research in taxation, employment law, and data protection/privacy+ Operational Excellence & Enterprise TransformationConsistently delivers strategic planning and operational leadership to realize and scale corporate programs. Expertise in program and project management, resource allocation, budget oversight, supplier contracting, and process improvement using Lean Six Sigma. Skilled in driving system investments and managing user acceptance testing (UAT) to enable operational efficiency and governance maturity.

Experience

1. Enterprise Risk Management & Central Compliance Leader Corp Audit, Risk and Compliance

   Microsoft

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Re-designed Microsoft\'s Enterprise Risk Management and Central Compliance Framework (COSO, delivering reports for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors. • Collaborated with executive leaders to identify and mitigate the company’s top 25 enterprise risks. • Established central compliance tools and standards, promoting operational excellence across Microsoft.• Identified opportunities for AI-driven improvements in programs and processes- provided solutions to root problems, defined strategy, gathered requirements, identified resources, created project plans, define success metrics, and aligned teams on process improvements.

Education

• University of Washington

  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

• Cornell Law School

  Data Security Strategy & Privacy Policy Executive Certification Program

• University of Washington

  Bachelors Political Science, Minor Law, Society & Justice

• University of Phoenix

  Masters Business Administration, Accounting