Ryan Dear
Senior Director Global Services @FreeBalance
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director Global Services @FreeBalance
Ottawa, ON, CA
Senior IT Program/Project Manager and Digital Transformation leader delivering public financial management (PFM) modernization across NORAM, CALA, EMEA, and APAC. I partner with executive leadership to convert strategy into executable roadmaps, then drive outcomes through disciplined governance, risk management, and operational excellence. My teams deliver complex, audited solutions: on time, on budget, and to stringent quality and security standards. I plan to embed AI/ML for anomaly detection and forecasting, establish patterns that are secure, scalable, and cost-optimized, and enforce service management practices that raise reliability while shrinking cycle time. I’m hands-on with delivery always working at clarifying scope, removing blockers, and coaching teams: while maintaining a clear line of sight to benefits realization and regulatory compliance. Known for building PMO/CoE frameworks that scale globally, tightening decision loops, and landing programs in the real world and not just on slides.
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
2x Specialization Program Certifications
MIT Professional Education
Professional Certification Program
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Specialization Program / Graduate Certification
Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth
Specialized Program Certification
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Information Systems
Vanderbilt University
8x Specialization Certifications
ABOUT RYAN DEAR
I build every day. I share every week. I evolve every quarter. I lead by doing what others delay. As a Digital Transformation Leader & Strategist and Programme/Project & Product Manager, I specialize in leveraging emerging technologies such as Cloud, AI/ML, underpinned by strong, effective cybersecurity measures to drive innovation and competitive advantage. With a deep & blossoming understanding of these technologies, I can lead organizations in their journey toward digital maturity, helping to harness the power of data-driven insights and automation. I\'m passionate about empowering organizations to embrace digital change, align technology investments (Processes, Organization, Technology, Information | People, Process, Tools) with business goals and navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with confidence and agility. Always focusing on the efficient delivery of business value / benefits and outcomes. Key Strengths- Strategic Vision and Planning: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals, ensuring value delivery. My experience in managing large-scale IT modernization efforts has equipped me with the skills to navigate complex programme & project landscapes and drive transformative change- Leadership and Team Coordination: Exceptional facilitative leadership skills with a talent for fostering collaboration and driving cross-functional project teams to achieve their highest potential- Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, and resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track. My proactive approach to risk ensures that challenges are addressed early, minimizing disruptions- Stakeholder Engagement / Vendor Management and Communication: Strong communication skills to articulate project goals, progress, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels. My ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, vendors, and leadership has been a key driver of success- Technical Proficiency and Adaptability: In-depth knowledge of various PM tools and methodologies, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving requirements. Experienced & adept at utilizing & developing solutions in multiple OS, platforms, best utilizing compute, storage, network services. I\'m driven by a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. My commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures I stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
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