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Product Lead | Strategy Deployment Implementation Lead LATAM
CargillProduct Lead | Strategy Deployment Implementation Lead LATAM
Sep. 2021 - Dec. 2024Brazil, UberlândiaManaged cross-functional teams to scale digital tools, redesign processes, lead product discovery, define MVPs, and prioritize opportunities, contributing to $65M+ annual savings and $8M+ in new revenue. Implemented a prioritization model aligned with business goals and budgets constraints, ensuring delivery of high-impact products and process improvements through a strategic cross-functional roadmap. Collaborated with technical and business teams to optimize digital platforms and workflows, including developing a scheduling tool that reduced grain delivery wait time by 28%, and optimizing sustainability compliance systems to avoid penalties of up to 4% of revenue in European markets. Optimized sustainability compliance systems to avoid penalties up to 4% of revenue in European markets. Championed agile governance and embedded Diversity & Inclusion goals to foster strategic alignment and an inclusive culture across all organizational levels.
Portfolio Manager & Transformation Work Stream Leader | Supply Chain LATAM
CargillPortfolio Manager & Transformation Work Stream Leader | Supply Chain LATAM
Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2021Brazil, UberlândiaLed LATAM Supply Chain transformation work stream, delivering 50+ initiatives in automation/AI, process redesign, and productivity, generating $6M+ annual savings and enhancing efficiency and scalability. Aligned project and product roadmaps with strategic KPIs, fostering continuous improvement and guiding portfolio decisions. Implemented agile governance to accelerate cross-functional delivery and reduce bottlenecks. Facilitated ideation workshops to identify gaps, prioritize solutions, and design new products/services collaboratively. Built and mentored a team of project managers, providing strategic direction and business case development skills for both projects and products – ensuring stakeholder alignment. Launched “Women in Supply Chain” program, increasing female supervisor-level leadership by 6% in the first year and delivering leadership development workshops.
PMO | Program and Project Manager
CargillPMO | Program and Project Manager
May. 2016 - Apr. 2018Brazil, UberlândiaManaged portfolio migration of 20+ business units and 200+ FTEs across LATAM to a Shared Services Center. Led end-to-end process mapping (As-Is to To-Be) to streamline operations and reduce manual effort by delivering automation and process improvements in HR, Finance, and Logistics using project and program best practices. Designed logistics team structure and scalable workflows to ensure sustainable supply chain services.
PMO | Delivery & Operations Manager
ScytlPMO | Delivery & Operations Manager
Jun. 2014 - May. 2016Brazil, BrasíliaLed product and project teams through 20+ national digital elections – including one with 1M+ voters and national media coverage – delivering results 100% above financial targets while ensuring product stability, scalability, and user satisfaction. Partnered with executives in Brazil and global HQ, ensuring alignment across business units and customer needs using agile and traditional methods. Optimized scope, team capacity, and infrastructure with strong cost control. Applied design thinking to improve product usability, performance, and functionality. Revived a discontinued product by aligning usability and technical improvements with stakeholder needs, restoring commercial viability.
Strategic Planning Director
MedicandoStrategic Planning Director
Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2013Brazil, BrasíliaSpearheaded launch of health tech product, ensuring market fit and securing $5M investor funding. Defined business and product strategy using Balanced Scorecard framework. Led user research, MVP definition, and validation testing. Oversaw IT and Content teams for seamless product integration with customer platforms. Managed product lifecycle and organizational alignment.
PMO and IT Quality Manager
Grupo InfinitaPMO and IT Quality Manager
Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2011Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil» Strategic Planning Consultant, both internally and for clients, developing the business model and implementation approach for each service offered. » Portfolio management, directing projects, and monitoring Project Managers. » Leadership focused on process mapping, implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS), and conducting audits.
Quality Advisor
Grupo InfinitaQuality Advisor
Apr. 2009 - Jan. 2011Brasília, Distrito Federal
Partner | Systems & Management Consultancy
Logiko ConsultoriaPartner | Systems & Management Consultancy
Jan. 2008 - Mar. 2009São Paulo Area, Brazil
IT Quality Coordinator & Consultant
Tata Consultancy ServicesIT Quality Coordinator & Consultant
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2008Brazil, São PauloServed as quality consultant helping clients obtain CMMI certification. Coordinated software factory for ABN AMRO–Santander integration—the largest banking integration at the time. Oversaw documentation and quality processes across multiple teams. Managed CMMI certification and quality assurance efforts for the factory. Engaged clients to refine requirements and align project goals.

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