CHRISTINA DIRIENZO
Hyde Park
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with 10+ years managing complex and large-scale initiatives driving efficient operations and project management in Medtech, Digital, and Energy industries. Proven track record of scaling operations for multi-million dollar portfolios, driving successful outcomes tied back to business strategy and sales through operational rigor and agility. Excellent reputation for building high output teams, producing results driven metrics, while driving overall quality. Seeking to leverage proven leadership and strategy skills to expand my experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Operations and Research Management
Siemens Healthineers
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for building and continuously improving key process’ and digital tools used to manage projects and day to day operations, centralizing operational infrastructure to integrate business units and cross functional teams.
- Manage team overseeing 50+ research study projects, 7 continuous programs per year, 1-2 process projects per year, 1-2 continuous improvement workshops, and application owner for 3 department digital solutions (and growing).
- Build portfolio and program management with clear governance structures for non-registrational evidence generation projects, creating measurable metrics and incorporating best practices utilizing project management methodologies.
- Work closely with executive leadership and stakeholders to ensure consistency and alignment across functional groups and regions.
Senior Manager, Clinical Research Project Management
Siemens Healthineers
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Created global PowerBI dashboard consolidating essential processes and tools, implementing an effective method for project tracking and reporting as well as fostering clear visibility among regional and global teams.
- Developed and instituted vital infrastructure systems consolidating processes, procedures, and supporting work instructions that comply with organizational regulatory requirements.
- Formulated and communicated reports to executive management highlighting program status and performance.
- Deployed 2 digital solutions, streamlining reporting of business activities and bridging process gaps across functions.
Senior Project Manager
Siemens Healthineers
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw project initiatives and managed all aspects for operational driven projects within the department.
Successfully built 1 digital solution to modernize company initiatives.
Digital transformation of 1 initiative facilitated improved workflows.
Developed a project management process framework ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. - Created and ran workshops to aid in developing an idea into a project, connecting the concept with business value.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to synchronize project targets with business goals.
- Executed, monitored, and controlled all mitigation plans when required due to project issues.
Lead Project Manager
General Electric (GE)
Providence
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Performed Project Management and SCRUM master duties on complex technology projects such as creating product backlogs, running grooming, leading daily stand-ups, overseeing retrospectives, updating stakeholders, etc.
- Coordinated all site projects with 0 downtime by effectively analyzing, prioritizing, and communicating business needs, deadlines, schedules, budgets, and necessary resources.
- COVID-19 Site Leader and PM responsible for the creation and implementation of new operational plans and budgets.
- Collaborated with key executives and stakeholders to ensure site policies and procedures were aligned with business priorities.
Project Manager
General Electric (GE)
Foxboro
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Lead projects for 4 business units, completing 100% on time/on budget delivery of 12 complex projects.
- Evaluated customer metrics regularly to prioritize project resources and resolve potential future timeline conflicts.
- Reviewed all new design specifications with engineering and presented information in weekly production meetings.
- Managed tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve scheduled targets.
Quality Analyst
Kelly Services for DePuy Synthese, a company of J&J
Raynham
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Executed quality control procedures including utilizing comprehensive business requirements, functional documentation, and following proper CAPA process’.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Marketing, and Product Managers on 3 quality projects to develop test scrips.
- Analyzed complaint data reports on products for trending, evaluations, and engineering support regularly.
- Sustained working relationships with Health Professionals, Hospitals, patients, and customers for collecting data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – concentration in Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Critical thinking ability
- Strategic thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Expert in applying project management principles
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Compliance management
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Digital solution deployment
- Change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Workshop facilitation
Certification
- Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Institute, Active
- Scrum Master Certification, 2020-2022
Timeline
Director, Operations and Research Management
Siemens Healthineers
02.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Clinical Research Project Management
Siemens Healthineers
02.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Project Manager
Siemens Healthineers
02.2021 - 02.2022
Lead Project Manager
General Electric (GE)
06.2017 - 02.2021
Project Manager
General Electric (GE)
09.2014 - 06.2017
Quality Analyst
Kelly Services for DePuy Synthese, a company of J&J
09.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – concentration in Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University