Fernanda Pérez
Cuenca
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at ThoughtWorks, adept in Agile methodologies and client relationship management. Spearheaded cross-functional teams to exceed business objectives through innovative project planning and strategic product roadmaps. Excelled in fostering team leadership and analytical thinking, achieving significant project efficiencies and stakeholder satisfaction.
Experienced IT consulting professional with over 8 years as a project and program manager, specializing in agile methodologies including SCRUM, KANBAN, XP, LEAN INCEPTION, and others. Known for fostering high-performance teams and delivering value-oriented solutions.
Collaborated with diverse clients across Retail, Finance, E-Commerce, and Health sectors, spanning multiple countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, the USA, and Spain. I cultivate impactful relationships and consistently deliver results.
Passionate about metrics and data, I leverage insights to enhance team performance and drive product excellence. As a product manager in my most recent role, I've excelled in guiding products through continuous discovery and experimentation, ensuring alignment with client goals and OKRs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
ThoughtWorks
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Work with different international clients applying continuous delivery and discovery, worked with multidisciplinary teams in technology projects, leading the adoption of agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, XP oriented to the fulfillment of goals aligned with the business strategy.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to identify areas of inefficiency in the project delivery process and develop solutions for optimization.
- Prioritized and maintain roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement using delivery and product metrics.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
Project Manager
Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Jardín Azuayo
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinate the team activities, development, technical and functional
tests. - Conduct monitoring and control meetings.
- Manage the stakeholders, communications, conflicts and risks.
- Coordinate the delivery and postproduction support.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Project Coordinator
Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Mutualista Azuay
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Kept project on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Manage the stakeholders, risk and communications with the project technical and functional client lead of the project.
- Coordinate and planning the activities with the development and QA team.
- Manage the delivery and postproduction phase.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
Project Coordinator
Empresa Eléctrica Regional Centro Sur
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Assist and participate as part of the team to construct the business case aligned to the strategy of all the electrical companies in Ecuador.
- Manage the contractual process and the terms of reference for the possibles suppliers.
- Manage the relationship between the team and the suppliers.
- Manage the budget and cash flow.
Project Manager
GeoInformatica Consultores
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Manage the relationship with the client.
- Assist the client to create technology solutions that give value to the
citizenship. - Coordinate the activities with the development team.
- Coordinate meetings with the stakeholders.
- Manage risks.
- Manage resources and acquisitions.
- Manage the delivery and the postproduction support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
Universidad De Cuenca
Ecuador10.2010
Master of Science - Maestry On Management Strategic of Information TI
Universidad De Cuenca
EcuadorNo Degree - Certified Lean Inception Facilitator
Caroli.org
05.2021
No Degree - SCRUM MASTER Trainning
Teletrabajo Latam SAS
English Certification Upper Intermediate B2
Voxy
04.2024
No Degree - Scrum Master Professional Certificate SMPC V2020
CertiProf
03.2021
Skills
- Project Planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Product Roadmaps
- Agile Methodologies
- Analytical Thinking
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Administration
- Team Leadership
- Product Development
- Negotiation
- Data Analytics
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, CertiProf - 2021
- Certified Lean Inception Facilitator, Caroli.org - 2021
Additional Information
LinkedIn Prfile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fperezbermeo/
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
ThoughtWorks
02.2021 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Jardín Azuayo
10.2019 - 01.2021
Project Coordinator
Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Mutualista Azuay
10.2018 - 10.2019
Project Coordinator
Empresa Eléctrica Regional Centro Sur
02.2015 - 12.2016
Project Manager
GeoInformatica Consultores
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
Universidad De Cuenca
Master of Science - Maestry On Management Strategic of Information TI
Universidad De Cuenca
No Degree - Certified Lean Inception Facilitator
Caroli.org
No Degree - SCRUM MASTER Trainning
Teletrabajo Latam SAS
English Certification Upper Intermediate B2
Voxy
No Degree - Scrum Master Professional Certificate SMPC V2020
CertiProf
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