Michel Fournier

Projet, program, and portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience providing strategic leadership in organizational transformation and governance. Deliver major initiatives valued at over $50M in highly regulated public-sector environments. Lead multidisciplinary teams while engaging senior-level decision-makers and executive stakeholders. Specialize in planning, value creation, risk management, KPI alignment, and procurement (RFP processes).Major organizations include the Department of Health, Vitalité Health Network, Beneva, Ministère du Conseil Exécutif, and La Financière Agricole du Québec. Extensive experience across public administration, healthcare, IT, finance, insurance, education, politics, and public governance.Province-wide governance experience, currently serving as a member of the governing board of a provincial post-secondary institution (including the Finance Committee), previously served on a governing board in the provincial health sector, and as President and Vice President of provincial semi-public organizations.Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Portfolio Management (thesis stream) at the University of Quebec, complemented by a diploma in Information Technology.Hold advanced professional certifications in portfolio, program, project, risk, agile, and enterprise transformation governance (all active and maintained).Proven track record in scaling PMOs, driving portfolio optimization, and providing strategic advisory support to senior executives, including CEOs and governance boards. Additional expertise includes change management, business process reengineering, and the integration of technologies such as Microsoft Azure and business intelligence solutions.As a thought leader, contribute to PMI chapters and large organizations by delivering training and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen organization capabilities, advance professional competencies, and promote best practices in portfolio, program, and project management.Bilingual in English and French, certified as English Advanced 3+.Author of Shadow, an upmarket speculative novel that combines philosophical depth, suspense, and cinematic scope. Shadow is currently positioned for global distribution and potential streaming/film adaptation.