I am a visionary Project and Product Manager with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, Agile software delivery, and PMO initiatives. I specialize in aligning business and technology objectives, managing client engagements, and delivering high-value programs that exceed $1 million within scope, time, and budget. My expertise spans Agile methodologies such as Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban, as well as hybrid approaches and change management. I enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. I have experience working with cross-functional engineering teams across backend, frontend, mobile, and firmware, and I am passionate about integrating emerging AI technologies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiencies.

Patricia Monica Ojeda

I am a visionary Project and Product Manager with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, Agile software delivery, and PMO initiatives. I specialize in aligning business and technology objectives, managing client engagements, and delivering high-value programs that exceed $1 million within scope, time, and budget. My expertise spans Agile methodologies such as Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban, as well as hybrid approaches and change management. I enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. I have experience working with cross-functional engineering teams across backend, frontend, mobile, and firmware, and I am passionate about integrating emerging AI technologies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiencies.

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I am a visionary Project and Product Manager with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, Agile software delivery, and PMO initiatives. I specialize in aligning business and technology objectives, managing client engagements, and delivering high-value programs that exceed $1 million within scope, time, and budget. My expertise spans Agile methodologies such as Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban, as well as hybrid approaches and change management.

I enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. I have experience working with cross-functional engineering teams across backend, frontend, mobile, and firmware, and I am passionate about integrating emerging AI technologies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiencies.

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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Senior Program/Project Manager Consultant | Agile Coach at Stealth Mode Startup (Fintech industry)
June 30, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Architected scalable operational frameworks, reducing process inefficiencies through strategic business planning and Agile governance. Advised on go-to-market strategies, driving stakeholder alignment and improving market positioning for a high-growth startup. Optimized workflows using Jira and Azure DevOps, increasing team productivity. Collaborated with engineering leads across backend with API integration, frontend, mobile including mobile payments, and QA to ensure consistent velocity and alignment across sprints. Facilitated sprint planning, retrospectives, and scope refinement using Agile methodologies. Proactively identified delivery risks and removed blockers to keep project timelines on track. Maintained documentation and communicated progress to CEO and lead engineer. Exploring applications of AI agents and generative prompts to support knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, automation of recurring project tasks, and Payment systems.
Senior Project Manager Consultant | Fractional PMO Leader at Root Capital
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Designed and delivered advanced project management workshops, boosting team efficiency by 30% through enhanced scoping, scheduling, and risk management practices. Mentored emerging leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and improving project predictability by 20%. Partnered with C-suite to integrate Agile principles into training programs, driving enterprise-wide adoption of best practices.
Senior IT Project Manager at Unical Aviation Inc. (via Sherlock Technology Staffing)
August 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Collaborated with CIO to align IT projects with strategic goals, including TMO, securing stakeholder buy-in and funding for high-impact programs. Directed $1M+ IT initiatives, achieving 100% on-time delivery by leveraging meticulous planning and dependency mapping. Managed sprint cycles and project delivery milestones across cross-functional teams, including technical leads. Drafted and managed executive communications, post-meeting recaps, and cross-departmental alignment notes for ongoing program governance. Oversaw ERP system upgrades supporting finance and procurement operations, ensuring continuity during migration and improved interdepartmental reporting accuracy by 15%. Facilitated cross-departmental alignment, reducing miscommunication by 25% through outcome-focused governance meetings. Migrated legacy platforms with zero critical data loss during cutover.
Senior Management Consultant | PMO Strategy & Implementation at PMO Business
August 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Led enterprise-wide PMO transformations, improving delivery timelines by 20% through Agile and hybrid methodologies. Conducted maturity assessments for 10+ organizations, implementing tailored strategies that elevated PMO efficiency by 30%. Managed stakeholder relationships with C-level executives, driving 95% leadership buy-in for process improvements. Delivered ‘Mastering the PMO’ training at industry conferences, empowering 500+ professionals with actionable governance frameworks. Advised clients through ERP vendor selection, implementation planning, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment for finance and HR digitization efforts. Oversaw system integrations (SaaS/PaaS), reducing deployment times by 25% and ensuring seamless operations.
Senior Program Manager | Change Management & Governance at Kaden Consulting Inc.
May 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Spearheaded end-to-end program governance, standardizing workflows and reducing project risks by 20%. Partnered with procurement and vendor management to streamline contract workflows, ensure compliance, and maintain visibility into external partner performance and obligations. Implemented change management frameworks, achieving 90% adoption of new tools and processes across teams. Facilitated stakeholder workshops, improving cross-functional collaboration and aligning projects with business objectives. Enhanced PMO reporting with Power BI dashboards, providing real-time insights that improved decision-making by 15%.
LATAM Engagement Manager | SAM Project Governance at Microsoft (Vendor Companies)
December 31, 2009 - July 30, 2025
Led a team to exceed $40M revenue targets, achieving 12% YoY growth through strategic program management. Boosted licensing revenue by 18% by deploying innovative sales training for Microsoft partners. Strengthened enterprise client partnerships, improving license compliance by 90% and client satisfaction by 15%. Drove 45% growth in co-marketing initiatives by fostering collaboration with key vendors and agencies.
Senior Program/Project Manager Consultant | Agile Coach at Stealth Mode Startup (Fintech industry)
June 30, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Architected scalable operational frameworks, reducing process inefficiencies through strategic business planning and Agile governance. Advised on go-to-market strategies, driving stakeholder alignment and improving market positioning for a high-growth startup. Optimized workflows using Jira and Azure DevOps, increasing team productivity. Collaborated with engineering leads across backend, frontend, mobile including mobile payments, and QA to ensure consistent velocity and alignment across sprints. Facilitated sprint planning, retrospectives, and scope refinement using Agile methodologies. Proactively identified delivery risks and removed blockers to keep project timelines on track. Maintained documentation and communicated progress to CEO and lead engineer. Exploring applications of AI agents and generative prompts to support knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, automation of recurring project tasks, and Payment systems.
Senior Project Manager Consultant | Fractional PMO Leader at Root Capital
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Designed and delivered advanced project management workshops, boosting team efficiency by 30% through enhanced scoping, scheduling, and risk management practices. Mentored emerging leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and improving project predictability by 20%. Partnered with C-suite to integrate Agile principles into training programs, driving enterprise-wide adoption of best practices.
Senior IT Project Manager at Unical Aviation Inc. (via Sherlock Technology Staffing)
August 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Collaborated with CIO to align IT projects with strategic goals, including TMO, securing stakeholder buy-in and funding for high-impact programs. Directed $1M+ IT initiatives, achieving 100% on-time delivery by leveraging meticulous planning and dependency mapping. Managed sprint cycles and project delivery milestones across cross-functional teams, including technical leads. Drafted and managed executive communications, post-meeting recaps, and cross-departmental alignment notes for ongoing program governance. Oversaw ERP system upgrades supporting finance and procurement operations, ensuring continuity during migration and improved interdepartmental reporting accuracy by 15%. Facilitated cross-departmental alignment, reducing miscommunication by 25% through outcome-focused governance meetings. Migrated legacy platforms with zero critical data loss during cutover.
Senior Management Consultant | PMO Strategy & Implementation at PMO Business
August 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Led enterprise-wide PMO transformations, improving delivery timelines by 20% through Agile and hybrid methodologies. Conducted maturity assessments for 10+ organizations, implementing tailored strategies that elevated PMO efficiency by 30%. Managed stakeholder relationships with C-level executives, driving 95% leadership buy-in for process improvements. Delivered ‘Mastering the PMO’ training at industry conferences, empowering 500+ professionals with actionable governance frameworks. Advised clients through ERP vendor selection, implementation planning, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment for finance and HR digitization efforts. Oversaw system integrations (SaaS/PaaS), reducing deployment times by 25% and ensuring seamless operations.
Senior Program Manager | Change Management & Governance at Kaden Consulting Inc.
May 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Spearheaded end-to-end program governance, standardizing workflows and reducing project risks by 20%. Partnered with procurement and vendor management to streamline contract workflows, ensure compliance, and maintain visibility into external partner performance and obligations. Implemented change management frameworks, achieving 90% adoption of new tools and processes across teams. Facilitated stakeholder workshops, improving cross-functional collaboration and aligning projects with business objectives. Enhanced PMO reporting with Power BI dashboards, providing real-time insights that improved decision-making by 15%.
LATAM Engagement Manager | SAM Project Governance at Microsoft (Vendor Companies)
December 31, 2009 - July 30, 2025
Led a team to exceed $40M revenue targets, achieving 12% YoY growth through strategic program management. Boosted licensing revenue by 18% by deploying innovative sales training for Microsoft partners. Strengthened enterprise client partnerships, improving license compliance by 90% and client satisfaction by 15%. Drove 45% growth in co-marketing initiatives by fostering collaboration with key vendors and agencies.
Senior Program/Project Manager Consultant | Agile Coach at Stealth Mode Startup (Fintech industry)
June 30, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Architected scalable operational frameworks to reduce process inefficiencies and advised on go-to-market strategies, improving stakeholder alignment and market positioning for a high-growth startup. Optimized workflows using Jira and Azure DevOps to increase team productivity, collaborated with engineering teams across multiple disciplines, facilitated Agile ceremonies, proactively identified delivery risks, and explored AI applications such as AI agents and generative prompts to support knowledge management and project automation.
Senior Project Manager Consultant | Fractional PMO Leader at Root Capital
December 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Designed and delivered advanced project management workshops to boost team efficiency by 30%, mentored emerging leaders to improve project predictability by 20%, and partnered with C-suite to integrate Agile principles into enterprise-wide training programs, driving adoption of best practices.
Senior IT Project Manager at Unical Aviation Inc. (via Sherlock Technology Staffing)
August 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Collaborated with the CIO to align IT projects with strategic goals, directed $1M+ IT initiatives achieving 100% on-time delivery, managed sprint cycles across cross-functional teams, drafted executive communications, oversaw ERP system upgrades to improve interdepartmental reporting by 15%, facilitated cross-departmental governance meetings reducing miscommunication by 25%, and migrated legacy platforms with zero critical data loss.
Senior Management Consultant | PMO Strategy & Implementation at PMO Business
August 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Led enterprise PMO transformations improving delivery timelines by 20%, conducted maturity assessments for 10+ organizations increasing PMO efficiency by 30%, managed C-level stakeholder relationships securing 95% buy-in for improvements, delivered training empowering 500+ professionals, advised clients on ERP vendor selection and implementation, and oversaw SaaS/PaaS system integrations reducing deployment times by 25%.
Senior Program Manager | Change Management & Governance at Kaden Consulting Inc.
May 31, 2016 - August 18, 2025
Spearheaded program governance to standardize workflows reducing project risks by 20%, partnered with procurement to streamline contract workflows ensuring compliance, implemented change management frameworks achieving 90% adoption of new tools, facilitated stakeholder workshops to improve collaboration, and enhanced PMO reporting with Power BI dashboards improving decision-making by 15%.
LATAM Engagement Manager | SAM Project Governance at Microsoft (Vendor Companies)
December 31, 2009 - August 18, 2025
Led a team exceeding $40M revenue targets with 12% YoY growth through strategic program management, boosted licensing revenue by 18% via innovative sales training for partners, improved license compliance by 90% and client satisfaction by 15%, and drove 45% growth in co-marketing initiatives by fostering collaboration with vendors and agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science at MUPIM (Mutualidad del Personal de Intendencias Militares)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor of Science at MUPIM (Mutualidad del Personal de Intendencias Militares)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at MUPIM (Mutualidad del Personal de Intendencias Militares)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Qualifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
January 1, 2010 - July 30, 2025
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
January 1, 2010 - July 30, 2025
ITIL Fundamentals & ISO 27001 Certified Auditor
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation – University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Certified Agile Leader (SAFe 6.0)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Prosci Change Management
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2024
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2024
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
ITIL Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
ISO 27001 Certified Auditor
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation – University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Certified Agile Leader (SAFe 6.0) – In Progress
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – In Progress
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Prosci Change Management – (In Progress/Planning)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP) – (20 Years Active)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2024
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – (15 Years Active)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2024
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
ITIL Fundamentals & ISO 27001 Certified Auditor
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation – University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Certified Agile Leader (SAFe 6.0) – In Progress
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – In Progress
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Prosci Change Management – In Progress/Planning
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP) – (20 Years Active)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – (15 Years Active)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization, Other