I’m Benja Enintsoa Randrianirina, a PMO Leader and Project Manager with over a decade of delivering digital transformation in the public sector and complex institutional environments. I hold PMP, PMI-PMO CP, TOGAF, and Harvard Kennedy School Strategy Execution certifications, and I excel at turning strategy into structured governance, programs, and measurable outcomes that deliver public value. I have led national programs, produced donor-grade deliverables, and built value-oriented PMOs. I am passionate about governance, strategic execution, and AI-enabled project and portfolio management, supporting performance and decision-making across public and private sectors while fostering cross-partner collaboration and institutional readiness for sustainable results.

Benja Enintsoa Randrianirina

I’m Benja Enintsoa Randrianirina, a PMO Leader and Project Manager with over a decade of delivering digital transformation in the public sector and complex institutional environments. I hold PMP, PMI-PMO CP, TOGAF, and Harvard Kennedy School Strategy Execution certifications, and I excel at turning strategy into structured governance, programs, and measurable outcomes that deliver public value. I have led national programs, produced donor-grade deliverables, and built value-oriented PMOs. I am passionate about governance, strategic execution, and AI-enabled project and portfolio management, supporting performance and decision-making across public and private sectors while fostering cross-partner collaboration and institutional readiness for sustainable results.

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I’m Benja Enintsoa Randrianirina, a PMO Leader and Project Manager with over a decade of delivering digital transformation in the public sector and complex institutional environments. I hold PMP, PMI-PMO CP, TOGAF, and Harvard Kennedy School Strategy Execution certifications, and I excel at turning strategy into structured governance, programs, and measurable outcomes that deliver public value.

I have led national programs, produced donor-grade deliverables, and built value-oriented PMOs. I am passionate about governance, strategic execution, and AI-enabled project and portfolio management, supporting performance and decision-making across public and private sectors while fostering cross-partner collaboration and institutional readiness for sustainable results.

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Language

Malagasy
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Consultant at iRENAL A (National Research and Education Network)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led governance support for the DECIM project (World Bank) including an African benchmarking exercise; designed governance frameworks, operating models, and capacity-building mechanisms. Delivered donor-grade outputs (IT service catalogue with SLAs and request processes, a 5-year business model and strategic plan, training program) and facilitated a multi-stakeholder workshop to support institutional ownership and alignment.
Project Director at Ministry of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts and Telecommunications
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Directed a portfolio of national digital transformation projects; designed governance frameworks and performance indicators; improved portfolio monitoring and project visibility by 30%; established a project risk register and improved inter-initiative delivery; aligned government bodies, private operators, and development partners for policy execution.
Head of Studies and Design Department at Ministry of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts and Telecommunications
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Co-led the digitalization of payments (E-Poketra); introduced risk-mitigation at design stage and governance frameworks; aligned project designs with national financial reform objectives and digital transformation priorities.
Software and Database Manager at Ministry of Economy and Finance
March 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Designed and deployed IT solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and transparency of financial workflows; ensured availability of mission-critical databases; automated processes to reduce manual errors and improve data accuracy; embedded data governance for audit readiness.
Head of Projects and Reforms Office at Ministry of Economy and Finance
June 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Directed nationwide Pension Payments digitalization (E-Poketra); Pension Database modernization; strengthened controls reducing fraud and delivering cost savings; established monitoring and reporting for governance and accountability.
IT Specialist at Ministry of Economy and Finance
November 1, 2013 - May 31, 2021
Maintained uninterrupted operation of the national salaries and pensions system; introduced automation to improve payroll processing; strengthened database management and data governance for audit readiness.
Freelance JEE Developer at SNEDA Madagascar
June 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Developed client applications and contributed to education and private-sector projects; gained experience across the full SDLC.
Developer at Andriasoft, Toulouse, France
January 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Developed client applications and gained early SDLC experience.
Volunteer at Educational Reinforcement Center (CERES), Fianarantsoa
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Contributed to educational reinforcement initiatives and IT-related projects.
Freelance Consultant (JEE Developer) at SNEDA Madagascar
June 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Developed client applications across education, private sector, and international clients; delivered solutions on time and within scope, strengthening client trust and long-term relationships.
Educational Reinforcement Center (CERES) IT Developer at Educational Reinforcement Center (CERES), Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Developed and deployed client applications across education and private sectors; gained early experience in SDLC and project governance.

Education

Diploma of Advanced Studies in Information Technology and Communication in Public Administration at National School of Administration of Madagascar (ENAM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
IT Engineer at National School of Computer Science (ENI), Madagascar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Scientific Baccalaureate at Saint François-Xavier College, Fianarantsoa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Information Technology and Communication in Public Administration at National School of Administration of Madagascar (ENAM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
IT Engineer at National School of Computer Science (ENI), Madagascar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Scientific Baccalaureate at Saint François-Xavier College, Fianarantsoa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

PMI-PMO Certified Professional (PMO CP)
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026
AI for Project Managers – PMI Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Google Project Management Professional Certification
January 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Harvard Kennedy School: Strategy Execution for Public Leadership
January 1, 2023 - February 9, 2026
TOGAF 9.2 Certification
January 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026
PMI-PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMO CP®)
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026
Certified in AI for Project Managers (by PMI)
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Google Project Management Professional Certification
January 1, 2024 - February 9, 2026
Harvard Kennedy School: Strategy Execution for Public Leadership
January 1, 2023 - February 9, 2026
TOGAF 9.2 Certification
January 1, 2022 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Telecommunications