Amanda Stone

Background

About Amanda Stone

Expertise in strategic planning, program and portfolio management, I specialize in translating organizational vision into actionable plans and delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that drive measurable impact. I build and lead PMOs from the ground up—designing governance, aligning work to strategy, and guiding cross-functional teams through change. Passionate about operational excellence, I ensure every project supports business goals, drives value, and enables long-term growth. Strategic and adaptable PMO Manager with a proven track record of standing up and leading enterprise-level PMOs that align project execution with strategic business goals. Experienced in designing and implementing comprehensive intake, prioritization, and governance frameworks that optimize delivery and ensure value realization. Expert in Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, with a strong ability to tailor delivery approaches to organizational maturity. Known for anticipating business challenges, evolving PMO capabilities, and driving operational efficiency and transformation. Skilled in strategic planning, translating goals into actionable roadmaps, facilitating executive alignment, and balancing short-term execution with long-term capability building. Adept at overseeing and mentoring project and program managers, fostering collaboration, optimizing resources, and using performance insights to drive continuous improvement, accountability, and stakeholder confidence in dynamic environments. With the PMP certification and focused project management practices enable me to drive multi-year transformation initiatives effectively. Harnessing skills in strategic planning and process optimization, our team's focus is on technical and business readiness for successful project launches, we've established a PMO that's central to organizational growth. Our team's dedication to continuous improvement and effective organizational communication plans has been instrumental in managing complex transformations and achieving on-time project completions.