George Dateno

Dynamic and energetic Information Technology executive with a record of successfully leading organizations and projects through complex business transformations and delivering business focused technology solutions in challenging global environments. Proven track record of driving out cost and improving organizational performance. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in applying experiences across a broad variety of industries. Major strengths include building high-performance teams, strategic planning, risk management, Agile/Scrum, and financial analysis. Specialties: PMO Development | Strategic Planning | Agile Transformation | Portfolio Management | Project Management | Risk Management | Application Development | Financial Management | IT Governance | Leadership & Talent Development | Organizational Change Management | Executive and Board Relations PORTFOLIO & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Designs and manages large scale programs and portfolios to ensure timely execution, effective governance, operational readiness and benefit realization. Implemented portfolio management process and strategies and at multiple companies for multimillion-dollar business/technology project portfolios with emphasis cost reduction and benefits realization. PROCESS DESIGN EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION: Leverages innovative process improvement methods and project management best practices to deliver strategic initiatives on time/on budget. CHANGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY & EXECUTION: Leads and delivers change management projects to execute on core enterprise strategies. Partnered with Agile coaches to oversee large scale Agile transformation that required significant changes in mindset and processes for business, technology, and PMO organization. LEADERSHIP & TALENT DEVELOPMENT: Focuses on growth and development of talent utilizing situational leadership theories and talent building techniques.