Stefania Gioino
Program Manager And Operations
Miami,FL
Summary
Proactive and strategic manager with 10+ years of experience turning ideas into reality and transforming challenges into strategic opportunities. Proven track record managing end-to-end programs, leading cross-functional operations, and overseeing multimillion-dollar portfolios—ensuring excellence through creative problem solving, risk management, data-driven decision making, and strategic thinking. Passionate about streamlining processes, crafting clear roadmaps, and driving innovation to deliver measurable efficiencies and continuous improvement.
Program management professional with history of driving projects to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven expertise in risk management and resource allocation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Manager, Global Business Operations
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL
05.2022 - Current
- Owned an end-to-end portfolio of 50+ regional tech and operations projects across 15+ cross-functional teams, simplifying reporting, aligning strategy, governance, and KPIs, and delivering over $20M in savings across LATAM, MENA, and Europe.
- Scoped and managed $20M+ in combined annual budgets for tech, leading a 15-person team end-to-end, and delivering $11.5M+ in savings through operational and structural efficiencies.
- Built and led the Project Management Office (PMO) across 15+ countries, establishing governance, risk, and portfolio management processes, operations workflows, and Agile/KPI dashboards, cutting C-level reporting time by 50%.
- Partnered with the VP of Tech to architect and execute the region’s transformation roadmap, delivering 30+ projects and leading a multi-year, CTO-sponsored global program that generated $13M in savings, aligned 20+ cross-functional teams, ensured operational continuity, and applied risk and change management frameworks.
- Led technology and operations for 10+ divestitures and acquisitions, overseeing 40+ service integrations, with governance and risk controls to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Served as a liaison between regional and global cross-functional teams, converting 40+ challenges into 34 delivered projects, including 12 multi-year initiatives and 5 cross-regional software solutions, via agile delivery and tools.
- Drove agile and AI adoption across the region, standardizing frameworks (Scrum, Sprint, Design Thinking), and deploying Firefly and Copilot to enhance scale, efficiency, and creative output.
Program Manager
THE IDEA CENTER AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Led 10+ innovation and tech programs, establishing governance and stakeholder engagement frameworks, and managing timelines, resources, risks, and reporting for on-time, on-scope delivery.
- Managed 130+ partnerships (TD Bank, Cisneros, Miami-Dade), coordinating 5+ cross-functional teams to achieve 100% on-time implementation.
- Developed an operations roadmap, introducing Agile and co-design workshops to accelerate prototyping, boost collaboration, and train more than 20 staff.
- Conducted research to guide funding and program design, identifying community needs, reporting KPIs to leadership and funders, and driving data-driven planning and grant renewals.
Research & Project Manager
NUBE RESEARCH
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed 10+ agile research and innovation programs for clients like Twitter, T-Mobile, and Oriental Bank, partnering with product, design, and business teams to shape go-to-market strategies, product roadmaps, and actionable insights.
- Led a year-long Trust & Safety research initiative for Twitter, driving user-experience enhancements and misinformation policy updates now adopted across U.S. markets.
- Orchestrated end-to-end research cycles, surveys, interviews, A/B and behavioral tests, using SurveyMonkey, Typeform, and Dovetail to uncover user needs and validate solutions.
- Delivered executive briefs and facilitated insight workshops, uniting stakeholders around key findings and accelerating decision-making.
Co-Founder & Manager
ESCUELA DE INNOVACIÓN
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Scaled operations from 2 to 15+ staff, expanding program delivery across LATAM and the U.S., surpassing growth targets in year one.
- Directed strategy, client portfolio, budgeting, staffing, and implementation, delivering innovation programs across private and public sectors.
- Trained 8,000+ professionals and 45+ organizations in agile innovation and delivery frameworks.
- Designed and directed 30+ innovation sprints for Coca-Cola, SAP, Kimberly-Clark, and Mural.co, among others.
- Built, managed, and scaled 10+ repeatable innovation programs for startups and corporate clients, achieving 100% satisfaction and ongoing demand.
Operations Manager & Associate Attorney
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE & CRIMINAL LAW
02.2011 - 05.2017
- Managed legal projects, compliance initiatives, and corporate transactions, aligning business strategy with regulatory frameworks. Led digital transformation to streamline workflows, implemented contract lifecycle tools, and drove cross-functional alignment on risk, budget, and operations.
Education
J.D. - Law And Social Sciences
Universidad Católica De Córdoba
Cordoba 05.2001 -
Skills
Project execution
Risk analysis and management
Team leadership
Program leadership
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Stakeholder management
Change management
Team development
Scheduling and planning
Work Planning and Prioritization
Agile projects
Process improvement
Resource management
Budget management
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Program Manager, OAJNU, UN Youth Organization (2011-2014) Managed large-scale initiatives across multiple cities, overseeing 100+ volunteers and coordinating cross-sector partnerships; defined project scope, managed schedules and resources, mitigated risks, and tracked outcomes.
- Co-Founder & Program Manager, Social Responsibility Commission, Universidad Católica de Córdoba (2016–2018) Directed Latin America’s first sustainable leadership program based on Otto Scharmer’s Theory U
- Keynote Speaker GSG Group (2020) Designed and delivered “How to Innovate at Work” to 60+ Latin American companies.
- Guest Speaker, Junior Achievement (2019) Presented “Innovation & Presentation Skills” to 300+ high school students.
- Workshop Facilitator, The Entrepreneur’s Travel (2019) Delivered “Innovation & Ideation Tools” workshop for 30+ startups.
- Innovation Segment Lead, Junior Achievement (2019) Designed and facilitated agile ideation workshops for startup founders.
- Partner & Facilitator, Córdoba Mejora (2018–2020) Led social innovation training for 500+ youth in underserved communities.
- Co-Founder, CIPEJ (Youth Research Center, 2018) Directed research on youth inclusion, civic participation, and innovation policy.
Timeline
Program Manager, Global Business Operations
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL
05.2022 - Current
Program Manager
THE IDEA CENTER AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
01.2021 - 05.2022
Research & Project Manager
NUBE RESEARCH
04.2020 - 12.2020
Co-Founder & Manager
ESCUELA DE INNOVACIÓN
12.2016 - 04.2020
Operations Manager & Associate Attorney
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE & CRIMINAL LAW
02.2011 - 05.2017
J.D. - Law And Social Sciences
Universidad Católica De Córdoba
05.2001 -