Christopher Elmore

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About Christopher Elmore

Professional Summary Strategic technology and delivery leader with 25+ years of experience guiding complex initiatives across finance, healthcare, and consulting. Skilled at translating business strategy into operational execution — bringing together disciplined program delivery, budget governance, and high-trust stakeholder engagement. Known for building structures that scale, recovering underperforming functions, and leading transformation through periods of growth, risk, and change. Christopher has held roles including VP, vCIO, Program Director, Practice Manager, and PMO Lead, with a record of success launching lines of business, standing up PMOs, driving post-merger integration, and delivering cyber and cloud modernization programs. Whether operating in a formal executive capacity or serving as the de facto lead for cross-functional efforts, he brings clarity, control, and profitability to every engagement. Leadership Domains Program & Portfolio Management Led enterprise programs spanning ERP, GL modernization, cloud platforms, and IAM. Oversaw 14+ workstreams across delivery, operations, and compliance — ensuring scope integrity and outcome alignment. Delivery Operations & IT Oversight Directed full-stack IT operations as a vCIO and VP-level leader, managing performance, cost, and vendor strategy across multi-site environments. Embedded KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement practices. PMO & Governance Leadership Built and optimized PMOs from scratch and during re-orgs. Implemented PMI, ISO, ITIL, and CMM aligned practices to improve transparency, compliance, and execution quality at scale. Cybersecurity & Identity Programs Managed enterprise IAM initiatives including MFA, SSO, directory services, and access audits. Delivered programs in heavily regulated sectors with alignment to HIPAA, HITRUST, and ISO standards. Let’s connect if you're looking for someone who can bridge business vision with technical execution.