LEONARDO JARA
HEAD OF PMO
Madrid
Summary
With 12 years of proven leadership as Head of Project Management Officer (PMO), I am driven to excel in a role that capitalizes on my extensive experience in guiding technology and process improvement projects to translate business strategy into impactful results. My history of successfully orchestrating cross-functional and multicultural teams underscores my ability to foster collaboration and innovation across diverse landscapes. Equipped with a background in Industrial Engineering, an MBA in International Business Administration, and certifications in Mergers & Acquisitions and ISO 27001, I am poised to contribute to a progressive organization's growth. I am unwaveringly dedicated to amplifying my leadership prowess within an environment that values both remote work and the power of technology-driven transformations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of PMO
BLOOM FRESH (AMFRESH)
02.2024 - Current
- Devised strategic plans in coordination with executive leadership to drive business growth through effective project execution, such as CRM, CLM, ERP, Revenue System and Satellite Analysis.
- Managed the implementation of large-scale initiatives, driving efficiency, cost savings, compliance, innovation and customer and employee engagement
- Implemented a continuous improvement culture within the PMO, fostering innovation and growth.
- Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within the PMO, fostering a culture of fact-based problem-solving among teams.
Head of PMO
Auxadi
01.2021 - Current
- Executive Committee Member, overseeing the company's projects portfolio. Managing a team of 5 Project Managers, boosting revenue growth by two digits YoY (10%-12%).
- Member of the Compliance Committee, responsible for monitoring the performance in Compliance such as AML (Anti Money Laundering), Data Protection, Risk assessment and Technology Transformation.
- Successfully led the company's certification in ISAE 3402 Type I, ISO 27001 (by AENOR & IQNet).
- Coordinated the Due Diligence & executed the Integration Plan for the company's acquisitions in Central America & The Netherlands (doubling gross margin figures in most of the countries).
Project Management Officer
Auxadi
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Managing Project Management using methodologies such as Scrum, Agile & Kanban, in order to align strategy and cross-functional teams.
- Developed and launched the KPI Strategy, Reporting & Monitoring for Global Performance metrics.
- Led the change management & roll out of Taxes Deadline Monitoring, Due Diligence and Internal Audits, streamlining compliance and reducing risk in more than 50 countries, with strong focus in Latam and Europe.
Business Analytics Supervisor
Hewlett Packard
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Led KPI Monitoring & Process Improvement Initiatives for departments such as Customer Service, Vendor Management, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable, applying Project Management and Lean techniques.
- Successfully managed service for key clients including Salesforce, optimizing process efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Use of Salesforce Reporting Dashboard and strong use of Excel & Python for internal reporting.
Education
In Course - Project Management
PMI (Project Management Institute)
England 04.2001 -
Management Essentials - Mergers & Acquisitions
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
MBA - International Business
CARLOS III MADRID UNIVERSITY
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering
LATINA DE COSTA RICA UNIVERSITY
Skills
Portfolio Management
Program Management
Strategy Development & Implementation
Process Improvement
Clients & Service Partners Satisfaction
Team Leadership
Change Management and Organizational Adaptation
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building
Cross-Cultural Communication and Collaboration
Risk Identification and Mitigation Strategies
Digital Transformation and Process Automation
Certification
Certification on ISO 27001, 2022
Timeline
Head of PMO
BLOOM FRESH (AMFRESH)
02.2024 - Current
Head of PMO
Auxadi
01.2021 - Current
Project Management Officer
Auxadi
11.2016 - 12.2020
Business Analytics Supervisor
Hewlett Packard
09.2012 - 08.2016
In Course - Project Management
PMI (Project Management Institute)
04.2001 -
MBA - International Business
CARLOS III MADRID UNIVERSITY
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering
LATINA DE COSTA RICA UNIVERSITY
Management Essentials - Mergers & Acquisitions
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL