Candace Blessing

Background

About Candace Blessing

Experienced professional specializing in the establishment, oversight, and strategic direction of Project Portfolio Management Offices (PPMO). Proficient in developing tailored portfolio and project life cycle frameworks and tools to successfully deliver high-impact projects aligned with corporate strategy and operational needs. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to prioritize initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and maximize return on investment. Deploys risk mitigation and change management strategies to safeguard corporate investments and minimize disruptions. Ability to analyze complex problems and make quick, fact-based decisions that drive positive outcomes. Dedicated to fostering individual growth through mentoring and support. Adept in conflict resolution and stakeholder collaboration to build global, cross-functional, high-performing teams comprised of both internal resources and external vendors. Possesses a diverse, global background spanning national healthcare corporations, professional services, companies preparing for sale, and the consumer goods sector.Career Highlights•Developed and implemented customized project portfolio management frameworks to support corporate strategic planning and decision-making.•Facilitated the standardization and integration of fourteen small to mid-sized organizations in preparation for sale, leveraging strong change management expertise while collaborating closely with company presidents.•Led large-scale teams delivering technical security and process changes in over fifty-eight market-based organizations, partnering with hospital leadership in change management activities.•Worked with global executive leadership to navigate supply chain disruptions following the COVID-19 pandemic.•Managed the planning and design of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes implemented across all global corporate functions. •Recognized with multiple corporate awards for Excellence and Quality.