Seeking a Director PMO or Enterprise Transformation leadership role where I can drive strategic initiatives, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable business outcomes. I enjoy leading global portfolios, partnering with executives, building high-performing teams, and helping organizations execute complex transformation programs with lasting impact.
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Violeta Burany
@violetaburany
PMO & Transformation Leader | Enterprise Portfolio Management | Governance | Regulatory Programs | Executive Stakeholder Management
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
PMO and transformation leader with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across financial services and telecommunications. Proven track record building governance frameworks, leading cross-functional global programs, and partnering with executive leadership to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.
Experienced managing complex regulatory, technology, and operational transformation portfolios across North America, Europe, APAC, and LATAM.
Areas of expertise include:
• Enterprise PMO
• Portfolio Management
• Executive Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Transformation Delivery
• Risk Management
• Change Leadership
• Regulatory Programs
• Executive Stakeholder Management
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Provide strategic leadership for technology risk, compliance, audit remediation, and issue management programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, risk appetite, and enterprise governance frameworks. Lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen control environments, enhance regulatory readiness, and drive continuous improvement across technology and operational risk domains.
SC
Senior Program Manager
Scotiabank
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years)
Led the delivery of a global regulatory program to monitor employees' conflicts of interest across multiple regions. Implemented a SaaS platform, reducing error verification rates by 40% and improving operational effectiveness with enhanced governance controls.
TI
Director, Compliance and Regulatory
telMAX Inc.
Jul 2017 - Oct 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Implemented regulatory initiatives and developed a comprehensive compliance program, resulting in a 30% reduction in compliance incidents and a 20% increase in employee awareness. Engaged with regulatory bodies to shape policies.
BM
Senior Manager, Vendor Risk Management
Bank of Montreal
Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Managed supplier risk for a portfolio of over $250MM, enhancing risk assessment processes and supporting audit preparations. Achieved a 20% reduction in high-risk supplier engagements.
BM
Global Delivery Manager, Wealth Management
Bank of Montreal
Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 (3 years 2 months)
Directed the migration of organizational operations to India, focusing on process transformation and digitization. Achieved a 25% increase in operational efficiency and a 30% reduction in process cycle time.
BM
Project Manager, Lending/Credit Card PMO
Bank of Montreal
Apr 2004 - May 2011 (7 years 1 month)
Led transformational projects within budget constraints, ensuring quality standards and governance. Managed significant investments and integrated AML requirements into customer onboarding processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management
Certification in Project Management Professional, demonstrating expertise in project management principles and practices.
Availability
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Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
200k-200k CAD
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