Top Program Management Consulting Experts

With experience in team leadership, project management and corporate communications, my diverse background enables quick connection with clients and coworkers alike. * Highly analytical thinker with a talent for motivating and coordinating teams dedicated to continuous process improvement * Strong leader with a continuous passion for learning to apply best practices and achieve mission-critical milestones throughout a project's lifecycle * An excellent listener and effective communicator able to positively respond to clients’ needs and concerns * Ability to take initiative and work independently, yet a great collaborator

As a Training Manager at Marriott International, I oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive training and development curriculum for 550+ adult learners at three Renaissance brand hotels. With my doctorate in Organizational Leadership, DEI Certificate, and Life Coach Certification, I have the knowledge, skills, and passion to create engaging and impactful learning experiences that elevate employee and guest satisfaction. In my role, I have been leading monthly educational sessions, training newsletters, career development support, and executive coaching for hotel leadership and managers. I also track and assess the effectiveness of all training and development programs, and manage collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I have a proven track record of applying data metrics, staff development, and organizational skills to accelerate results and foster an inclusive culture. My goal is to empower staff to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Marriott International.

I am a strategic program director and transformational leader who delivers measurable business impact through the powerful intersection of executive project management, leadership development, and organizational change. With over 15 years managing complex digital transformation and business transformation initiatives across healthcare, non-profit, technology and corporate environments, I combine an engineer's analytical precision with deep human insight to drive sustainable transformation. My distinctive strength lies in my ability to transform complex challenges into breakthrough opportunities. Whether spearheading multi-million dollar government initiatives or facilitating executive research that reshapes industry practices, I create lasting value by fostering genuine partnerships and driving innovation through masterful cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management. My unique approach integrates: - Strategic Program Leadership: Managing complex initiatives that align teams around shared vision and drive business outcomes - Research-Based Consulting: Translating insights into actionable strategic roadmaps that accelerate performance - Leadership Development Excellence: Empowering leaders through evidence-based coaching and personalized frameworks - Change Management Mastery: Creating sustainable transformation by meeting people where they are What clients consistently appreciate: My ability to make complex initiatives feel achievable while delivering exceptional results through genuine care and strategic expertise. As a PMP and Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, I deliver transformative leadership experiences, from one-on-one coaching to enterprise programs, where participants develop resilience, emotional intelligence, and innovative problem-solving skills. YEMISI IYILADE yemisi.iyilade@gmail.com PMP | MEng | Maxwell Certified Coach & Trainer

Adam Czeczuk is the Head of Consulting Services at Think Beyond, specializing in Salesforce platform implementations across industries such as education, automotive, finance, and IT services. With over a decade of experience in business development, team leadership, and project management, Adam has a strong track record of driving business growth and delivering scalable solutions. Adam holds 15 Salesforce certifications, along with Scrum Master and ITIL Foundation. His expertise lies in aligning Salesforce solutions with business objectives, leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences, and managing complex software projects. Adam’s leadership is centered on building teams and optimizing processes to achieve long-term success.

At Interactive Consulting, my focus is on leveraging over 18 years of experience to drive transformative supply chain solutions. Our team's expertise in manufacturing process improvement and Epicor ERP systems empowers organizations to achieve streamlined operations and cost reductions. With a history of strategic leadership at TotalTrax, I have a proven track record in integrating technology into core business processes to deliver tangible results.My approach harnesses information technology planning to optimize efficiency across diverse industries, from retail to manufacturing. By fostering innovation and utilizing lean techniques, our collective efforts aim to enhance shareholder value and improve customer satisfaction. As a former Chief Product and Technology Officer, I have firsthand experience in executing mergers and driving product strategies that disrupt traditional models, reinforcing my commitment to excellence in operations and technology integration.

An Air Force veteran with a strong background in technical project management. Experience with project planning and execution, program management, and operations management with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace and defense industry. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Technical Support, SharePoint Designer, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Strong support professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University.

Musician, writer, and former project manager. I've never been able to choose between music and writing - and eventually gave up deciding. I pursued a PhD in Comparative Literature at Harvard, where I wrote about music and literature, taught French and Russian language and literature, and continued my piano performance studies. Currently, I am a full-time piano teacher, songwriter, and musician performing across LA while also contributing creatively to screenwriter and showrunner Margaret Nagle's projects as a creative writing assistant. My most recent script, "Albertville," for which I have also composed the music, was a Quarterfinalist at Austin Film Festival and a Finalist in several other international festivals. I have a unique background in performing and teaching music, writing across diverse genres, and a strong organizational skillset that I sharpened as a Project Manager. I bring passion, a deep knowledge of music and writing, and an eye for detail to every creative as well as educational endeavor.

I am a management and technical consultant with over 10 years of experience in delivering successful outcomes for my renowned clients (including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Meggitt, Quest Global and Siemens Energy). My areas of expertise include complex project and programme management in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering and energy industries.

ABOUT SARA: Sara Gallagher is President of The Persimmon Group and a recognized expert in PMO leadership, project portfolio management, and strategy execution. Sara helps organizations transform their Project Management Offices into high-impact engines for business value, drawing on more than 15 years of experience advising executives and leading enterprise projects. A frequent speaker, author, and instructor, Sara has contributed to PMI’s global standards, taught thousands of professionals through her Udemy courses, and delivered keynotes on PMO transformation and the future of project leadership. She is known for making complex project management concepts clear, actionable, and engaging. Based in Tulsa and a graduate of Emory University, Sara is also the creator of the “Big Dumb Questions” newsletter on LinkedIn. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE Sara’s work blends the disciplines of project management and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on: - Strategy Execution - PMO Design and Evolution - Leading Organizational Change - Executive Coaching - Building Cultures of Accountability and Trust Sara’s consulting portfolio spans a wide range of industries—including energy, finance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and technology—where she partners with both Fortune 500 powerhouses and fast-moving startups. Her experience cuts across project types, from industrial mega-projects and enterprise software rollouts to HR and people transformation initiatives. Whether the challenge is scale, speed, or stakeholder complexity, Sara brings a strategic, systems-minded approach that helps organizations turn complexity into clarity—and ambitious ideas into measurable progress.

An experience designer and strategist driven by servant leadership. My passion is ensuring humans are considered thoughtfully and wholly throughout any project, as that is the strongest way for any organization to achieve success, let alone greatness. Getting there takes a unique and complex game of 3-D chess. Helping teams and organizations foster innovation by developing the skills and capabilities internally, to strengthen the corporate customer and product experiences to the next stage of possibility.

My call to courage is to help leaders Cultivate Insight and Influence Change in their personal and professional lives so they can transform their relationships and results through courageous conversation and reach their potential. I thrive in a people-centric, collaborative organization where personal growth is encouraged. Clifton Strengths: Input. Strategic. Achiever. Relator. Learner.

Adriana is the owner of The Lazy Millennial, an Operations Management and Technical Writing Company that specializes in helping business and corporate leaders streamline their processes and systems to achieve maximum efficiency and growth.With years of experience in operations management and technical writing, Adriana has developed a unique approach to business optimization through her L.A.Z.Y framework (more information can be found here-https://thelazymillennial.net/lazy-framework/) called D.D.I (Document, Digitalize. Improve) Through this method, she helps leaders at all levels create clear and concise documentation of their internal processes and systems, enabling them to delegate effectively and focus on strategic growth initiatives.Adriana has a proven track record of success, having helped numerous businesses achieve their growth goals by implementing her streamlined approach to operations management. Her expertise and guidance have been instrumental in helping business owners and corporate leaders achieve the freedom and flexibility they desire.

Rescuing multi-million-dollar digital programs when momentum is lost, I have built my career on stepping in where others step back. Ten years ago, I was struggling with large-scale initiatives that looked great on paper but were failing in execution, missed deadlines, unclear ownership, and leaders losing confidence. That’s when I discovered the real driver of transformation success: not bigger budgets or shinier tools, but clarity, who owns what, how decisions flow, and where to cut through noise. In 2017, I shifted my approach: I stopped managing tasks and started building alignment across executives, PMOs, and delivery teams. The results came quickly: within 6 months at Domino’s, we delivered a new AI-driven labor and sales forecasting model that cut crisis response time by 34%. This led me to a new direction: instead of being “just a project manager,” I became the person companies call when their most important digital trasnformation initiatives stall. Today, my mission is to help executives regain control of their digital transformations not with more jargon, but with practical leadership, clear structures, and fast results. Here’s what I have achieved so far: → Delivered ERP, AI, and CRM transformations for organizations up to 100,000+ employees → Re-aligned multi-million-dollar programs at Hytrol, FedEx Logistics, Domino’s, Rogers, TELUS, and Bank of America → Rescued programs that were more than 9 months behind schedule and put them back on track within weeks → Supported leaders across manufacturing, logistics, retail, telecom, and banking in regaining stakeholder confidence → Consistently turned stalled programs into live delivery with a 95% recovery success rate PROGRAM RESCUE & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LEADERSHIP I offer hands-on executive program leadership for CXOs, and transformation offices ✅ Time: Fractional or full-program leadership support (customized to your needs) ✅ Benefit: Clarity, alignment, and momentum in stalled programs ✅ Impact: 100+ leaders supported, billions in transformation spend safeguarded ✅ Success Rate: 95%+ program recovery across industries

Deadline-driven and quality focused team leader with 5 years of construction experience / design build / engineering skilled interpersonal communicator.Projects Highlights:

Currently a Project Manager at ECA Partners. ECA is a data-driven executive search firm that helps clients with their full-time hiring, interim management, and consulting needs. As a recently minted Ph.D. in Russian studies, I am passionate about literature, film, writing of all kinds, and international education and affairs. In my current role as a project manager for ECA, I am excited to explore management and work culture in a variety of industries through executive search and article writing. As a former Fulbright researcher and educator, I am always interested in learning and discovering new things about the world. Reach me at: ttopoleski@eca-partners.com

An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

A storyteller at heart with an 18-year extensive track record in brand, digital and sports marketing, adept at crafting narratives that resonate. Thrives on sculpting brands into entities that resonate deeply with consumers. My passion lies in infusing brands with verve, utilizing strategic design, precise messaging, and the right mediums. Known for my intuitive approach, I excel in connecting the dots between data, insights, and impactful actions while staying at the forefront of emerging media trends to engage audiences effectively.

We train & consult on Strategy, Finance, Succession & Leadership. A successful consulting engagement for us is where the client’s measurable improvement is a multiple of our fee so that we become an investment in their future rather than a cost of doing business. * Assisted major service provider in identifying operational problems while devising strategies & tactics to improve profits through quality & performance which were achieved within 6 months * Assisted 80+ year old garment company with corporate restructure which regained profitability within 120 days * Developed a strategic business plan for a start-up consumer products firm that facilitated their securing equity financing and then profitability within first year.

Author of "Building a PMO: A Guidebook for Project Management Professionals" (Rebranding coming soon), Driven strategist and innovative IT professional with a demonstrated history of transformative thought leadership and programmatic direction. Proven ability to navigate rapidly shifting environments and ecosystems, delivering agile operations, impactful solutions, and mission-aligned project executions. Adept at driving organizational enhancements through strategic planning and motivational leadership, with a keen talent for integration, adaptation, and exceptional project management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and optimizing business processes to achieve sustainable results, all while fostering collaborative environments and managing complex, high-impact projects.