Lea Dekker

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About Lea Dekker

Agile expert and strategic program manager specializing in complex software development projects. Proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing processes, and delivering features. Passionate about data-driven decision-making and fostering high-performing teams. At Expedia Group, I led the redesign of the Vrbo Owner UI, reducing complexity within the tech stack while providing partners a better user experience. This experience sharpened my skills in stakeholder management, resource negotiation, incremental delivery, and strategic planning. My approach- Be product and customer obsessed. Truly understand how the product helps the user- Empower teams to experiment with new ways of working. Foster team communication and trust- Rapidly iterate based on data and learnings Key achievements- 75% reduction in cycle times - Multiple features delivered utilizing A/B tests - Successfully transitioned multiple teams onto Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira allowing the opportunity to visualize work and capture data I excel in- Measuring results and driving continuous improvement - Building strong connections across stakeholder groups - Strategic capacity planning and prioritization Motivated by impactful work and quick, informed decision-making. If you're seeking a program manager who can navigate complexity and deliver results, let's connect.#AgileMethodologies #ProgramManagement #SoftwareDevelopment #StrategicPlanning