Leyla Oswald
Hardy,VA
Summary
15+ years of leading enterprise IT transformations, infrastructure deployments, and global program delivery. Results-driven leader with expertise in Agile and Waterfall, IT infrastructure, data center operations, and enterprise application deployment. Known for building PMO frameworks, streamlining processes, and delivering mission-critical programs on time, within scope, and under budget. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Program & Project Manager
Blue Minnow Consulting, LLC
Hardy, VA
02.2024 - Current
- IT consulting specializes in IT infrastructure, program management, and PMO leadership.
- Delivery of end-to-end global enterprize projects including data center builds,datacenter migrations, infrastructure refreshes, and cloud migrations.
- Provide governance, risk mitigation, vendor management, and execution to ensure on-time delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects while identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies proactively to ensure on time delivery and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project management frameworks to improve workflow efficiency.
- Partner with executives to align initiatives with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Senior Technical Program Manager
Acronis
Remote
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end complex technical programs on schedule for the Latin American region.
- Established a PMO within Infrastructure, implementing governance, reporting, and accountability standards.
- Streamlined project workflows, enhancing collaboration across engineering, product, and quality assurance teams.
Senior Project Management Consultant
Randstad NV / SES Satellites
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Led large-scale satellite infrastructure and product initiatives, streamlining architecture and engineering workflows.
- Introduced prioritization frameworks to optimize resources and accelerate delivery.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate project delays.
Caregiver
Family Caregiver
Potomac Farms, VA
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed schedules, coordinated medical appointments.
- Advocated for loved one's needs, navigating health care systems.
- Assisted with household operations.
Senior Technical Project Manager
Verisign
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed global network delivery projects including infrastructure expansion, hardware refreshes, and data center migrations with no network downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to define project requirements and technical specifications effectively.
- Directed cross-functional teams across engineering, NOC, vendors, and finance to execute multi-million-dollar initiatives.
- Enhanced PMO practices to strengthen governance, communication, and delivery efficiency.
Director of Program Management
DocASAP
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Developed strategic frameworks for program management aligning with organizational goals and client needs.
- Defined and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) across projects, facilitating data-driven decision-making and ROI tracking, which led to improved partner onboarding timelines.
Principal Technical Program Manager
Symantec
Herndon, VA
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Oversaw infrastructure initiatives for Cyber Security unit, including $3M+ cloud deployments and hardware refreshes.
- Created roadmaps, prioritized initiatives, and aligned execution with security and compliance standards.
- Managed stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Improved vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to contract terms for optimal results.
Senior Program Manager
Salesforce
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Directed global data center rollouts, backup redesigns, and large-scale hardware replacements.
- Strategically integrated Hadoop clusters and high-performance compute environments with minimal user impact.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive informed decision-making.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, driving efficiency gains across all projects.
- Reduced program costs through diligent budget management and identifying areas for cost savings.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies throughout the program lifecycle, mitigating potential risks or liabilities for the company.
Education
Strayer University
Sterling, VASkills
- Program & Portfolio Management
- PMO Leadership
- Agile
- Waterfall
- IT Infrastructure & Data Center Migrations
- Risk & Change Management
- Budget & Resource Planning
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
- Cloud Platforms
- Global Team Leadership
- Governance & Compliance
Timeline
IT Program & Project Manager
Blue Minnow Consulting, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Program Manager
Acronis
06.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Project Management Consultant
Randstad NV / SES Satellites
11.2021 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Family Caregiver
07.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Technical Project Manager
Verisign
03.2017 - 07.2019
Director of Program Management
DocASAP
04.2016 - 03.2017
Principal Technical Program Manager
Symantec
01.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Program Manager
Salesforce
01.2011 - 01.2015
Strayer University