Mahjeda Ali
Boonton,NJ
Summary
Project management leader with over 10 years of experience in compliance risk mitigation and global operations. Expertise in developing governance frameworks, managing compliance cycles, and providing clear guidance and reporting to diverse stakeholders. Recognized for a diplomatic and structured approach that fosters accountability, consistency, and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Collective Continuum
01.2026 - Current
- Architect and implement the organization’s 5-year strategic roadmap, ensuring structural alignment to mission and performance outcomes.
- Led business operations, people operations, finance, and legal functions to unify enterprise operating model and enhance operational efficiency.
- Established governance frameworks and KPIs to ensure accountability and streamline reporting across cross-functional teams.
- Designed scalable infrastructure with financial controls, compliance systems, and workforce planning to support organizational growth.
- Partner with executive leadership to operationalize philanthropic investment strategy and ensure measurable portfolio impact.
Director, Project Management (PMO)
Daybright Financial
Iselin, New Jersey
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Founded and expanded first IT project management office, establishing governance standards and enhancing enterprise reporting effectiveness.
- Transformed PMO into strategic enablement function at enterprise level.
- Drove project-to-product transition and scaled agile adoption, increasing responsiveness and alignment within global software portfolios.
- Chaired executive portfolio reviews and led weekly change advisory board governance, ensuring alignment across 20+ partner environments.
- Oversaw enterprise IT initiatives focusing on cybersecurity, cloud migration, telecommunications, and infrastructure modernization.
- Aligned multi-million-dollar initiatives with KPIs and enterprise performance metrics.
- Led strategic financial planning and analysis initiatives to support organizational growth.
- Managed cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
Project Manager
IEEE Future Directions
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Directed global strategic initiatives within one of the world’s largest technical organizations, supporting programs at the intersection of innovation, policy, and societal impact.
- Orchestrated global initiatives spotlighting emerging technologies and their societal impact, collaborating with senior engineers, researchers, and industry leaders.
- Managed and scaled strategic programs including the Smart Lighting Initiative, achieving 40% engagement within the first month across global audiences.
- Led international committees responsible for developing forward-looking industry roadmaps, whitepapers, and standards across multiple technology sectors.
- Expanded global participation by 30% through strategic partnerships with leading technology organizations and innovation networks.
- Secured $50K in funding for sustainable infrastructure initiatives benefiting underserved communities in rural Africa.
Project Manager
IEEE Corporate Activities (Awards & Governance)
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Directed enterprise-wide transformation and execution of IEEE’s global awards and governance programs.
- Managed operations for prestigious awards program, enhancing recognition for pioneering technologists and industry leaders.
- Oversaw end-to-end event strategy and logistics for executive-level experiences, ensuring brand integrity.
- Planned and executed high-profile recognition events, including red carpet award ceremonies.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and international committees to enhance award selection processes.
- Digitized nomination and evaluation platform, reducing manual processing by 70% and saving $500k annually.
- Secured board-level approval for diversity and governance initiatives, impacting all committees' operations.
- Elevated program credibility, resulting in 73% increase in stakeholder satisfaction metrics.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Middle Eastern Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Compliance Tracking & Reporting (Dashboards, KPIs)
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Documentation & Content Development (SOPs, Playbooks, FAQs)
- Operational improvement
- Resource allocation
- Risk management
- Compliance oversight
- Data Analysis & Executive Reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Scaled Agile (SAFe)
• Change Management Certificate (Cornell University)
• Mini MBA (Rutgers University)
• Social Media Strategist
• Scaled Agile (SAFe)
• Change Management Certificate (Cornell University)
• Mini MBA (Rutgers University)
• Social Media Strategist
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Collective Continuum
01.2026 - Current
Director, Project Management (PMO)
Daybright Financial
07.2022 - 01.2026
Project Manager
IEEE Future Directions
05.2021 - 07.2022
Project Manager
IEEE Corporate Activities (Awards & Governance)
09.2015 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Management
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Middle Eastern Studies
Rutgers University