Fernando Lopera

Background

About Fernando Lopera

Seasoned Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience in: · Project/Program Management · Change Management · Project Cost Management · Client Relations Management · Infrastructure/Business Technology (IT/BT) Projects Delivery · Scrum Master · Agile Project Development • Experienced planner, strategist, and implementer with demonstrated success in end-to-end project delivery, software development, business process improvement, system upgrades, Finance, Technology and Infrastructure projects. • Effective Utilization and management of resources to meet project objectives and deliver them on scope, time, and budget. • Robust change management abilities to drive the culture of continuous improvement through the application of CI/CD, SDLC (Waterfall and Iterative) and Project Management methodologies. • Good experience in project and delivery management activities including process and project scoping, cost and resource estimation, planning, issue and risk management, stakeholder management and business metrics management. • Strong problem solving and technical skills coupled with confident decision making for enabling effective solutions leading to high customer satisfaction and low operational costs. • Effective communicator with good planning, analytical, people management skills and team player. • Ability to work under pressure, managing simultaneous projects, with different sizes and budget. • Managed and led teams consisting of internal and external (consultant and contractors) stakeholders through all the life cycle of the projects until its successful implementation and closure. • Coach, mentor and constantly motivate the project team, align it with the vision and strategic priorities of the organization to reach the project goals. • Work with the project team and use knowledge and understanding of team and functional team dynamics to match team stakeholders’ skills and aspirations • Work closely with all team members to track daily tasks and identify any issues, risks dependencies impacting the project at any time. • Accountable/responsible for the performance and results of a team and team members. • Work with business/department stakeholders to understand and adapt their business plans and priorities when addressing resource and operational constraints, issues, risks and or challenges. • Connect with and report to relevant stakeholders to ensure continuous up to date information and alignment with changing business needs. • Address in a timely manner any process issues, risks and opportunities that need attention.