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Stephen Shannon

Head of PMO

€874/day
Portland, US
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Stephen

As a seasoned Program Manager with over 25 years of experience, I excel in building and scaling enterprise PMOs across fintech, data startups, and non-profits. My strategic thinking and ability to create structure in ambiguity have consistently driven success. At AIRBRX, I co-founded and established governance frameworks that accelerated roadmap execution. At M Science, I directed a global team, reducing IT costs by 20% while enhancing offshore operations. My leadership at JDRF resulted in a best-in-class EPMO, overseeing $40M+ portfolios with significant cost savings. I thrive in aligning strategy, optimizing portfolios, and driving cross-functional delivery. My expertise in Product Design, Strategy, and PDLC, combined with PMP/CSPO certifications, positions me as an expert in executing complex projects efficiently. I am available for fractional/interim PMO leadership roles to help growth-stage teams execute faster and smarter.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Portland (up to 50km)

Experience

  • AIRBRX Data Strategy & BI Startup
    Head of PMO / Co-Founder
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
    • ● Founded and scaled the Enterprise PMO (EPMO) and product delivery function for a data and BI startup, establishing governance, delivery frameworks, and execution across engineering, product, and business teams
    • ● Led roadmap execution for platform services and core product offerings, translating strategic goals into executable delivery plans
    • ● Partnered with engineering, analytics, and go-to-market teams to accelerate product readiness and customer delivery
    • ● Supported investor relations, strategic partnerships, and long-term business planning
  • FREELANCE IT & EXECUTIVE CONSULTING
    Program Management & Operations Consultant
    January 2024 - January 2025 (1 year)
    • ● Provided fractional PMO and program leadership to early- and growth-stage companies
    • ● Designed and implemented PMO structures, delivery frameworks, and operating models to improve execution and accountability
    • ● Enabled a fintech client growth 3x via scalable operations and PMO frameworks
    • ● Launched a Customer Success organization for a health-tech startup, improving retention and account management
  • JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION Global Nonprofit
    Director, Enterprise PMO, Portfolio Analysis & Value Realization
    August 2022 - December 2023 (1 year and 4 months)
    • ● Built a best-in-class Enterprise PMO overseeing a $40M+ portfolio of initiatives
    • ● Implemented real-time portfolio analytics and ROI tracking across internal and third-party programs
    • ● Optimized resource allocation and governance, reducing costs by 10%+ while improving fundraising outcomes
    • ● Drove enterprise-wide transformation initiatives supporting a 2,000+ volunteer network

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Education

  • BA
    Northeastern University
    Entrepreneurship & Marketing

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional
    PMI
    2007
    PMO Development Product management Agile Project Management Program Management Portfolio Management PMO Project Management Communication Management Risk Management Work Breakdown Schedule
  • Certified Scrum Product Manager
    Scrum Alliance
    2011
    Kanban Scrum Master product owner Agile XP Scrum SAFe North Star Development

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