I am a results-driven Transformation and Program Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise-wide digital, regulatory, and risk transformation initiatives across financial services, insurance, retail, and the public sector. I thrive when guiding cross-functional teams to align risk, compliance, and business strategy, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, customer experience, and regulatory readiness. I specialize in strategic program management, data governance, and digital platform modernization, leveraging AI/ML, RPA, and cloud-native solutions to scale operations and regulatory reporting. I enjoy building strong PMO foundations, mentoring teams, and turning complex regulatory demands into clear, actionable outcomes that stakeholders can see in real time.

Hauwa Mohammed

I am a results-driven Transformation and Program Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise-wide digital, regulatory, and risk transformation initiatives across financial services, insurance, retail, and the public sector. I thrive when guiding cross-functional teams to align risk, compliance, and business strategy, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, customer experience, and regulatory readiness. I specialize in strategic program management, data governance, and digital platform modernization, leveraging AI/ML, RPA, and cloud-native solutions to scale operations and regulatory reporting. I enjoy building strong PMO foundations, mentoring teams, and turning complex regulatory demands into clear, actionable outcomes that stakeholders can see in real time.

Available to hire

I am a results-driven Transformation and Program Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise-wide digital, regulatory, and risk transformation initiatives across financial services, insurance, retail, and the public sector. I thrive when guiding cross-functional teams to align risk, compliance, and business strategy, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, customer experience, and regulatory readiness.

I specialize in strategic program management, data governance, and digital platform modernization, leveraging AI/ML, RPA, and cloud-native solutions to scale operations and regulatory reporting. I enjoy building strong PMO foundations, mentoring teams, and turning complex regulatory demands into clear, actionable outcomes that stakeholders can see in real time.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Transformation Program Lead, Data Governance & Risk Strategy at Arthur J Gallagher
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Directed enterprise-wide transformation programs, aligning risk and claims strategies with corporate goals to deliver $4.5M+ in cost savings and 28% faster claims resolution. Built PMO standards across 10+ programs, increasing throughput by 25% and shortening decision cycles by 40%. Implemented AI/ML-driven claims analytics and RPA solutions, reducing manual effort by 40%, improving fraud detection by 22%, and shortening cycle times by more than 3 days. Standardized risk capital modeling and data governance practices, enabling 18% more high-value policy placements and 33% greater tracking accuracy. Launched a DevOps training platform and Step-by-Step ADO adoption, boosting platform utilization and project delivery velocity. Established governance frameworks and KPIs to mitigate regulatory risk, cutting overall compliance exposure by 30% while providing real-time dashboards for executives. Led customer-focused transformation initiatives that increased retention by 12% and enhanced polic
Digital Execution Lead, Financial Ops & Regulatory Platform at Capital One
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Directed agile delivery for regulatory transformation programs across financial operations and marketing compliance, achieving 98% on-time compliance delivery. Integrated CapEx/OpEx forecasting models, improving scenario accuracy by 35% and resource efficiency by 28%. Automated financial reconciliations and reporting workflows, reducing manual processing by 40% and increasing reporting accuracy by 30%. Led ACH and payment modernization to improve transaction efficiency and compliance while reducing processing errors by 25%. Implemented cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure to modernize compliance monitoring, boosting system scalability by 35% and lowering downtime by 22%. Enhanced audit readiness by embedding continuous monitoring controls, cutting remediation efforts by 45% and ensuring 100% adherence to OCC, SOX, and SEC mandates. Managed vendor partnerships and third-party integrations, reducing compliance risks by 33% while aligning GDPR/CCPA. Developed executive dashboards using
Portfolio Program Manager at Walmart Global Tech (Contract)
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Led digital transformation across 30+ IoT and platform teams, accelerating delivery by 25% and increasing throughput by 60%. Implemented Jira/Confluence standards, improving backlog transparency and portfolio health reporting.
Sr Program Manager, Risk Compliance & Health Ops at Amazon (Chicago, IL)
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Oversaw regulatory transformation and safety program delivery across 65+ fulfillment centers. Implemented predictive risk systems, reducing workplace incidents and claims liability exposure. Developed digital compliance strategies integrating OSHA standards with claims data. Led post-bind process redesign, reducing documentation rework by 40%.
Marketing Program Manager, Digital Transformation & B2B Sales at Hybrid Feeds Limited
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Led digital transformation of B2B sales operations, increasing lead-to-deal conversion by 32%. Designed targeted sales campaigns, driving 25% YoY growth in wholesale partnerships. Oversaw multi-channel marketing strategies, expanding market footprint into 3 new regions. Streamlined pricing and supply processes, improving fulfillment efficiency by 20%.
Strategic Projects Lead, Veterinary Public Health & Infrastructure (Chief Medical Officer) at Ministry of Health & Agriculture Nigeria
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Directed strategic veterinary public health programs with multi-million naira budgets. Improved livestock disease reporting accuracy by 40% and reduced outbreak response times. Rolled out veterinary and agricultural infrastructure projects to strengthen rural economies. Represented the Ministry in national/regional forums, providing data-driven insights shaping policy.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) at Eastern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Qualifications

SAFe, ICP-ACC (Agile Certified Coach)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
ICP-APM (Agile Project Management)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Product Management Professional Certificate (PMPC)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Data Governance Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
OSHA Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Government, Retail, Software & Internet