Katherine Solá Albino
Senior Project Manager
Dos Hermanas,Sevilla
Summary
Productive and Experienced Senior Project Manager with great communication skills. Dynamic. Well organized and focused. Ability to find opportunities in challenging situations. Team leader and facilitator. Reliable. Fast thinker and assertive. Respectful with boundaries and strict with confidentiality and sensitive topics. Knowledgeable. Leads staff and team members in IT projects. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech and operational needs. Manages technology strategy, training and well-organized digital documentation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
IT Senior Manager - PMO Head
Santander Bank
Mönchengladbach , Germany
01.2016 - 01.2021
- In charge of Administrating 230MM € System Plan Project Portfolio Budget, strategic planning across 10 different delivery areas. Execution and control.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing for more than 400 resources, changes and operational specifications.
- Closely collaborated with project teams to identify and quickly address problems. Support all delivery areas, ensure Human Capital optimization.
- Conferred with executives and Board of Directors to advise and inform Project portfolio monthly status and YTD budget health.
- Conducted company-wide technology instruction, onboarding and education.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and mentored staff by coaching daily, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
- Agile Transition Team Manager, to ensure adoption of new ways of working across the company.
PM - Business Relationship Manager
Santander Bank IT Production - Produban
Mönchengladbach , Germany
03.2011 - 01.2016
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Created strategical and tactical plans for business/technical projects.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to area heads and Senior Management.
- Acted as single point of contact for Teams and Workstreams of Project portfolio to ensure quality standards are met and minimize risks.
PM- PMO Head - Service Manager
Telefónica Empresas Spain
San Juan, Puerto Rico
11.2004 - 10.2010
- Telecommunications Project Manager for over 10 projects sinultaniously
- Planned, developed, execute projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Headed 5 project teams specializing in define and launch activities.
Project Manager
DMR consulting (now Everis NTT Data multinational)
Madrid, Spain
09.2002 - 08.2004
- Redesign the audit process for Banco de España.
- Assist in the definition, support the development of a new application implementation for digitalization and process automation.
PM Business Process Reingeneering
Santander Bank
San Juan , Puerto Rico
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Private Banking Administration
- Financial and operational projects redesign. Reduce 85% of process duration.
- IT migration project execution for new Bank acquisition
PM - IT Help Desk Team Supervisor
Santander New York
Manhattan, New York
11.1991 - 07.1998
- Performed IT End User support for over 100 users.
- Staff management increased productivity.
- Established Training plan.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Universidad Ana G Mendez
San Juan, Puerto Rico 08.1987 - 06.1990
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Business process reengineering
Strategic vision, planning
Budget administration control
Staff Management
Coaching, Mentoring
Agile, Kanban, Six Sigma, ITIL
Certification
PMP
Timeline
IT Senior Manager - PMO Head
Santander Bank
01.2016 - 01.2021
PM - Business Relationship Manager
Santander Bank IT Production - Produban
03.2011 - 01.2016
PM- PMO Head - Service Manager
Telefónica Empresas Spain
11.2004 - 10.2010
Project Manager
DMR consulting (now Everis NTT Data multinational)
09.2002 - 08.2004
PM Business Process Reingeneering
Santander Bank
08.1998 - 06.2002
PM - IT Help Desk Team Supervisor
Santander New York
11.1991 - 07.1998
BBA - Business Administration
Universidad Ana G Mendez
08.1987 - 06.1990