Tonia Wells
@toniawells
Strategic PMO and IT portfolio leader driving enterprise transformations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Strategic PMO and IT Portfolio Leader with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-level project governance, ERP and cloud implementations, and digital transformation initiatives across aviation, oil & gas, software, and nonprofit sectors.
I have built and led enterprise PMOs that improved project delivery success by 73% and managed IT portfolios exceeding $550M while aligning technology investments with business goals. I partner with C-level executives to develop scalable frameworks that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen organizational agility.
My hands-on delivery experience includes directing global ERP and cloud migrations (NetSuite, OneStream), Exchange to M365 migrations, DevOps platform rollouts, data center relocations, M&A integrations, and eCommerce platform development—each focused on measurable business outcomes.
I emphasize governance, change management, and cross-functional leadership, and I hire, mentor, and supervise PMO teams to drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in project and portfolio delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior IT Project Manager
Universal Aviation – An Evans Family Company
Mar 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 10 months)
Led global ERP, CRM, and cloud initiatives (NetSuite, OneStream, M365) and a 25-member team to deliver a DevOps platform, increasing deployment efficiency by 22% and improving collaboration and uptime.
PMO Director
Independence Heights Redevelopment Council
Sep 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Established an ePMO framework and governance (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid) that improved project delivery efficiency by 73% and drove 23% organizational growth through executive-aligned strategies.
Program / Project Portfolio Manager
Oceaneering
Jul 2015 - Aug 2019 (4 years 1 month)
Directed enterprise IT project portfolio, established PMO governance and performance metrics, and managed multi-million-dollar programs to align initiatives with corporate strategy and optimize resources.
IT Business Account Manager
ABS
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Directed IT PMO initiatives including a global data center colocation migration that improved uptime by 28% and implemented DevOps practices to increase delivery efficiency by 17%.
Project Director
DCP Midstream
Feb 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 10 months)
Led enterprise IT projects and M&A integrations for the Natural Gas Liquids division, managing due diligence, risk mitigation, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful integrations.
Developed PMO governance and led SOX compliance and data center colocation initiatives, improving system reliability by 17% and enabling hybrid cloud integration across the organization.
Managed legal separation projects and upgraded the CLMS legal application to TeamConnect, leading training and change management to ensure successful adoption and continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Strayer University
Master of Business Administration, Project Management
Master of Business Administration with a focus on Project Management, emphasizing project governance and portfolio delivery practices.
University of Houston–Downtown
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with coursework supporting business strategy and stakeholder engagement.
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Location
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