Hi, I’m Bizhan (Bijan) Azimi—a results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years of experience in operations support, process improvement, and compliance across multi-site organizations. I’ve led audits, built process documentation, and implemented health and safety best practices, delivering tangible results like a 50% reduction in reporting cycle time and ~$800K savings per operation. I’m PMP-certified and an MBA candidate at Rotman, supported by a Data & Machine Learning Certificate from the University of Toronto, and I’m based in Toronto, ready to drive efficiency and high operational standards across multi-location studios. In my recent roles at Southlake Regional Health Centre and the National Iranian Oil Company, I’ve partnered with directors and cross-functional teams to deliver governance frameworks, improve data quality, and support timely reporting. I thrive in hybrid delivery environments and am passionate about enabling compliant, data-driven decision-making.

Bizhan (Bijan) Azimi

Hi, I’m Bizhan (Bijan) Azimi—a results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years of experience in operations support, process improvement, and compliance across multi-site organizations. I’ve led audits, built process documentation, and implemented health and safety best practices, delivering tangible results like a 50% reduction in reporting cycle time and ~$800K savings per operation. I’m PMP-certified and an MBA candidate at Rotman, supported by a Data & Machine Learning Certificate from the University of Toronto, and I’m based in Toronto, ready to drive efficiency and high operational standards across multi-location studios. In my recent roles at Southlake Regional Health Centre and the National Iranian Oil Company, I’ve partnered with directors and cross-functional teams to deliver governance frameworks, improve data quality, and support timely reporting. I thrive in hybrid delivery environments and am passionate about enabling compliant, data-driven decision-making.

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Hi, I’m Bizhan (Bijan) Azimi—a results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years of experience in operations support, process improvement, and compliance across multi-site organizations. I’ve led audits, built process documentation, and implemented health and safety best practices, delivering tangible results like a 50% reduction in reporting cycle time and ~$800K savings per operation. I’m PMP-certified and an MBA candidate at Rotman, supported by a Data & Machine Learning Certificate from the University of Toronto, and I’m based in Toronto, ready to drive efficiency and high operational standards across multi-location studios.

In my recent roles at Southlake Regional Health Centre and the National Iranian Oil Company, I’ve partnered with directors and cross-functional teams to deliver governance frameworks, improve data quality, and support timely reporting. I thrive in hybrid delivery environments and am passionate about enabling compliant, data-driven decision-making.

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Work Experience

Project Manager, Digital Health at Southlake Regional Health Centre
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led regular audits of data governance and operational workflows across seven domains; produced process documentation and gap assessments used by executives for compliance and risk decisions. Built governance and policy frameworks aligned with health, safety, and regulatory best practices; created organization-wide playbooks and workflows. Supported accurate reporting and data submissions using Excel and PowerBI; reduced manual reporting cycle time by ~50% through standardization and process improvements. Identified operational bottlenecks and recommended solutions that cut strategic approval cycle time by ~30% and improved data quality in critical fields by 50%+. Collaborated with directors and managers across multiple locations to ensure policy compliance; facilitated steering committees and working groups.
Senior Project Manager, Digital Transformation at National Iranian Oil Company
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023
Led audits of cross-site operational processes, documenting findings and creating SOWs, risk plans, and workflows for multi-location operations (7–9 locations). Managed process improvement initiatives; optimized 3 operational processes delivering ~$800K savings per operation and improved cycle efficiency. Supported timely reporting and data input for operations and procurement; built Excel-based models and dashboards for tracking KPIs and submissions used by managers and executives. Led cross-functional teams of 5–6 to implement changes; developed organizational readiness plans and training materials for compliance and adoption. Collaborated with operations managers and senior leadership in a hybrid (on-site and office) setting.

Education

MBA Candidate at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026
M.Sc in Petroleum Engineering at Sharif University of Technology
September 1, 2015 - April 30, 2018
Data & Machine Learning Certificate at Data Science Institute, University of Toronto
November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

Qualifications

PMP - Project Management Professional
January 1, 2019 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Manufacturing