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Maryam Zahid

Seattle,WA

Summary

A proven track record in strategic planning, data analytics, and IT service management has been demonstrated, aligning perfectly with the mission to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. The expertise in managing large-scale projects, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative solutions will contribute to achieving business objectives. Bringing dedication and enthusiasm for advancing technological integration and optimizing processes to create impactful outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program/Portfolio Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company
Seattle, WA
01.2022 - 02.2025

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

  • Established and led enterprise-wide PMO using ITSM, achieving 20% cost savings by optimizing resources and implementing lean management processes
  • Managed a portfolio of projects with a combined budget of over $500 million, overseeing a team of professionals across multiple regions, and driving data-informed decisions through the integration of ServiceNow and Microsoft tools
  • Expanded the Greener Stores Program, including metrics tracking, cross-functional collaboration, and international rollouts
  • Monitored and reported on responsible sourcing programs, such as Starbucks' Cocoa Sourcing Commitment and other ethical supply chain initiatives
  • Oversaw 10 cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts for projects spanning 6 markets and 50 team members
  • Enhanced process efficiencies by 40% by integrating new data analytics tools into the workflow

Technical Project Manager

lululemon Inc
Seattle, WA
03.2019 - 01.2022

DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

  • Led product based migrations such as Oracle EPM for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and KPI management
  • Led several projects to support the company-wide data analytics platform migration to Snowflake, implementing cloud-based solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability
  • Managed full lifecycle implementation of Customer Data Platform CDP, delivering 30% revenue growth by optimizing data integration and utilization
  • Rolled out sustainability dashboards/reports, ensuring compliance with international standards such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • Analyze ESG data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement using Power BI & Tableau
  • Designed and implemented global data analytics dashboard serving 1500% users across APAC, Europe, utilizing advanced data visualization tools Power BI to create actionable insights
  • Elevated project success rates by 25% by implementing agile methodologies and continuous process improvements

Program/Product Management

Enbridge Pipelines
Calgary, AB
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Established PMO best practices, scaling project portfolio from $50k to $5M, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines
  • Worked closely with the development team to ensure integration with other IT systems and external platforms (e.g., ERP, monitoring tools)
  • Managed and prioritized service requests, incidents, and problem resolutions to meet SLAs and customer expectations
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as IT operations, development, and support, to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Conducted business analysis for multiple modules, defining functional specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and ITSM best practices

Education

Economics -

University of Calgary
Canada
11.2011

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Communications
  • Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Azure
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Financial analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk assessment

Certification

  • PMP Certified, 01/01/18
  • Certified SCRUM Product Owner, In Progress

Timeline

Program/Portfolio Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2022 - 02.2025

Technical Project Manager

lululemon Inc
03.2019 - 01.2022

Program/Product Management

Enbridge Pipelines
01.2013 - 01.2019

Economics -

University of Calgary