Jessica Blanco
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior Principal with expertise in enterprise transformation and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives that align business objectives with actionable insights, enhancing data governance and organizational performance. Recognized for delivering measurable value through analytics-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in translating complex operations into strategic narratives for impactful outcomes in global environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Principal, Enterprise Data Management
TriNet
Atlanta, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project goals and timelines effectively.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather insights and address project challenges.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced redundancies.
- Managed resource allocation to ensure optimal team performance and project success.
- Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured financial resources were allocated appropriately.
- Created a collaborative work environment that fostered teamwork among departments.
- Collaborated with senior executives in developing business strategies for achieving desired results.
- Resolved conflicts between departments or personnel by providing effective mediation strategies.
- Monitored compliance with legal requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures.
- Facilitated regular meetings with department heads to review progress on projects.
- Conducted research and analysis of data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Director, Product Management - Data Governance & Product Portfolio Management
Sabre
Southlake, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led the strategic direction and execution of data management program initiatives, including governance transformation, for Sabre's global data operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and business units, to align data initiatives with company goals, and drive measurable improvements in data security and operational efficiency.
- Directed the strategy and execution of enterprise portfolio management and governance programs, overseeing financial planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal business impact.
- Led transformation strategy, roadmapping, and execution of governance frameworks, aligning data initiatives with corporate objectives.
- Managed a $200M product portfolio, ensuring seamless alignment of resources, financial investments, and strategic priorities with a team of seven.
- Designed and operationalized a global governance transformation program, reducing regulatory risk, and improving compliance with European Union privacy laws.
- Partnered with finance, legal, and IT to drive enterprise-wide efficiency, improving resource allocation by 30% through optimized portfolio management practices.
- Developed and maintained key financial reports, risk assessments, and portfolio performance dashboards to support executive decision-making.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders from the legal, IT, and privacy teams to create an integrated governance vision, enabling cross-functional collaboration and improved accountability.
- Reduced audit risk by designing a compliance-driven portfolio framework that improved governance maturity.
- Accelerated project delivery by 25% through enhanced governance policies, and streamlined approval processes.
- Oversaw performance evaluations and provided coaching for team members.
Vice President, Program Lead - Portfolio & Financial Planning
Bank of America
Addison, Texas
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led the strategic planning and execution of a $70M financial portfolio, aligning initiatives with corporate objectives and financial performance goals.
- Developed and implemented portfolio risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal governance standards.
- Conducted in-depth financial forecasting and resource planning, improving forecasting accuracy within a 3% margin.
- Created executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations for senior leadership, supporting financial growth and operational improvements.
- Optimized financial forecasting processes, reducing variance, and enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Improved stakeholder alignment, facilitating better collaboration between finance, risk, and operations teams.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to support business development initiatives.
Principal, Information Technology Portfolio Management for Common Technologies
Sabre
Southlake, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led IT portfolio and business operations for the Data and Analytics division, focusing on optimizing processes, resource allocation, and governance practices to support enterprise-wide company strategic initiatives.
- Partnered with product, technology, and business teams to implement planning and strategy frameworks.
- Spearheaded initiatives to integrate analytics into decision-making processes, driving business insights, and fostering a data-informed culture across the organization.
- Managed a $50M IT portfolio, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
- Introduced capacity planning methods for 10+ Scrum teams, increasing efficiency and reducing project bottlenecks.
- Developed and implemented data governance frameworks, aligning with corporate strategy, and enhancing operational transparency.
- Led the development of portfolio performance dashboards, providing real-time insights for executive decision-making.
- Increased efficiency by 20% through improved project management methodologies.
- Strengthened risk controls, ensuring compliance with corporate governance policies.
Education
Certificate - Business Analytics
University of Georgia
Athens12-2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Dallas
Irving, TX12.2015
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2014
Skills
- Enterprise portfolio, program, and project management
- Cross-enterprise transformation leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Financial planning and resource management
- Process optimization and continuous improvement
- Data analysis and insight-driven decision making
- Team leadership and development
- Product lifecycle management
- Operational documentation and knowledge management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement and influence
- Business operations strategy
- Organizational change enablement
- Analytics-driven performance improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Principal, Enterprise Data Management
TriNet
07.2025 - Current
Director, Product Management - Data Governance & Product Portfolio Management
Sabre
01.2021 - 01.2024
Vice President, Program Lead - Portfolio & Financial Planning
Bank of America
01.2020 - 01.2021
Principal, Information Technology Portfolio Management for Common Technologies
Sabre
01.2015 - 01.2020
Certificate - Business Analytics
University of Georgia
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies -
University of Texas at Arlington