GUSTAVO FUENTES VARGAS
Heredia,Costa Rica
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a distinguished record at Emerson Electric, thriving in multicultural team leadership and digital transformation strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Manpower - Microsoft - ServiceNow
11.2022 - Current
- Led the transition of internal tools for contract creation, Tableau reports, and Budget allocation platforms, significantly impacting the company's processes.
- Involved in the creation of new tools and platforms for project management and budget management.
- Successfully coordinated 7-8 international teams, improving operational efficiency and ensuring timely, quality delivery in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional self-management and quick learning skills, identifying and actively seeking guidance from three key colleagues. This allowed me to obtain the necessary information to coordinate multicultural and multidisciplinary teams effectively.
- Developed and presented monthly reports to senior executives, including Road Maps and process flows, facilitating better-informed strategic decisions.
Senior Business Analyst | Project Manager
Emerson Electric
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded the proposal and execution of a new subscription service model, successfully accepted, potentially increasing the company's recurring revenue.
- Drove the development and research at Emerson Electric, focusing my efforts on generating accurate financial projections and drafting detailed reports, facilitating more informed decision-making.
- Conducted a thorough market analysis to identify potential clients interested in the service, establishing a predictable and sustainable monthly revenue model.
Project Manager
Emerson Electric
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded a project to address billing expenses discrepancies by developing and implementing an RPA (Robotic Process Automation) bot. This initiative enhanced the accuracy of financial reports and streamlined the reporting process.
- Developed and delivered detailed monthly project performance reports, featuring comprehensive metrics and analyses for the company's executives, contributing to key strategic decisions.
- Led a critical project valued at approximately $20M, providing an updated and maintained security suite for a client with multiple facilities, ensuring consistent delivery and ongoing updates of the systems.
Project Planning
Emerson Electric
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Significantly optimized reporting processes, using advanced Excel tools with macros, efficiently managing reporting for over 50 projects simultaneously.
- Implemented innovative solutions for tracking equipment and software purchases, managing budgets of up to $50,000 daily and ensuring timely delivery for installation.
- Recognized with the prestigious 'Chirripó Award' for contribution in reducing reporting time and improving accuracy in invoicing, resulting in substantial savings in work hours and resources for the company.
Education
Master's degree - Project Management
ULACIT
Costa Rica06-2026
Master's Degree - Big Data and Business Intelligence
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Spain12.2018
MBA - Business
ULACIT
Costa Rica12.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Multicultural Team Leadership
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Effective Communication and Coordination
- Business Process Implementation
- Data Analysis and Management
- Data analysis
- Team coordination
- Budget management
- Process optimization
- Data review
- Project closure
- Forecasting
- Analytical thinking
- Self motivation
Websites
Certification
- Scrum Master, International Scrum Institute, 08/01/23
- Power BI advanced, Grow Up, 07/01/20
- English As a Second Language, University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, USA, 01/01/09
Languages
- Native Spanish
- C1+ English
Timeline
Project Manager
Manpower - Microsoft - ServiceNow
11.2022 - Current
Senior Business Analyst | Project Manager
Emerson Electric
02.2022 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Emerson Electric
10.2016 - 04.2022
Project Planning
Emerson Electric
11.2015 - 09.2016
Master's degree - Project Management
ULACIT
Master's Degree - Big Data and Business Intelligence
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
MBA - Business
ULACIT