Project/Program Manager

The candidate has a diverse and extensive background in operations, program management, and strategic leadership across multiple industries. Most recently, as a Global Program Manager – Business & Operations at SUSE, a multinational open-source technology company, they played a key role in restructuring and standardizing operational processes, tools, and methodologies, significantly improving operational efficiency. They successfully managed over 200 projects with international teams spanning North America, Europe, and APAC, which included Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Intel, BMW, SAP, Samsung, and Lenovo. By improving team engagement and alignment, they increased collaboration among project teams from 30% to 70%, fostering a stronger, more collaborative culture. Their leadership directly contributed to an impressive 17% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching $653 million in 2022. They also played a critical role in driving the success of the Global Sales Enablement Team, motivating and educating over 700 sales representatives across various industries. Prior to SUSE, as a Global Operations Manager at Royce Tech, the candidate built global teams from scratch, managed multiple software projects, and oversaw product revenues of $14 million quarterly. They have proven success in driving organizational transformations, enhancing policies and processes, and creating standardized project management frameworks that span regions and cultures. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Operations & Product Manager at 2 Success, leading a global team to implement digital transformation initiatives, increasing productivity by 30%, and optimizing SaaS products that generated significant monthly revenue. Their entrepreneurial spirit is evident from their freelance work, where they successfully secured five deals in two months with C-suite executives in the hospitality industry, following a year-long stint in Marketing at ASUS. The candidate’s blend of strategic thinking, team leadership, and expertise in operations management has enabled them to deliver impactful results in various organizational settings.