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Paula Bidgood

Paula Bidgood

Folsom,USA

Summary

Senior Technical Program Manager with 20 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across global teams. Skilled in managing large-scale integrations, product launches, and digital transformation initiatives. Known for aligning business and technical teams, navigating ambiguity, and consistently delivering results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Strong communicator and strategic problem solver with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement and program execution.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

New Business Integration Technical Program Manager

Intel Corporation
07.2022 - Current
  • Drove successful product launches by coordinating with stakeholders, managing schedules, and mitigating risks.
  • Partnered with product design and engineering teams early in the development cycle to influence manufacturability, test strategy, and packaging requirements.
  • Led end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for new product launches, managing cross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
  • Facilitated cross-organizational readiness reviews to drive alignment on demand forecasts, fulfillment models, and inventory strategies
  • Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, effectively communicating progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Served as a mentor for 2 junior program managers, providing guidance on best practices in project management techniques and tools.
  • Championed process improvements for increased efficiency, analyzing existing workflows and recommending enhancements.

Mergers and Acquisitions Project Manager

Intel Corporation
07.2015 - 07.2022
  • Developed comprehensive project plans across 5 new acquisitions with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results and enabling +$1B in revenue.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Created process of assessing and tracking risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies still being leveraged on other programs today.
  • Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
  • Leveraged data from user testing sessions to iterate upon product features, resulting in increased user satisfaction.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.

Supply Chain Business Analyst

Intel Corporation
12.2010 - 07.2015
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement, driving efficiencies and reducing cost.
  • Facilitated workshops for stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring projects aligned with business objectives.
  • Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business And Finance

Temple University, Fox School of Business And Management
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Program Management and Execution
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Collaboration and Influencing
  • Strategic Planning & Execution

Certification

  • PMP Certified, 2020
  • APICS CSCP Certified, 2017

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

New Business Integration Technical Program Manager

Intel Corporation
07.2022 - Current

Mergers and Acquisitions Project Manager

Intel Corporation
07.2015 - 07.2022

Supply Chain Business Analyst

Intel Corporation
12.2010 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business And Finance

Temple University, Fox School of Business And Management

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