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Karina Valdez

Karina Valdez

GUADALAJARA

Summary

Program Manager with over 9 years of experience managing simultaneous projects in manufacturing, automotive, and IT development industries. Skilled in overseeing complex programs for international clients, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and high-quality standards. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, implement agile methodologies, and optimize operational processes to maximize efficiency.

Overview

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1
Language
29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

B10
WELWYN GARDEN CITY, England
01.2025 - 06.2026
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
  • Utilised project management software tools to track progress, assign tasks, and manage timelines efficiently.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Presented project proposals and reports to senior management, articulating project value and securing necessary approvals.
  • Directed the resolution of project issues and conflicts, ensuring minimal impact on project progress and outcomes.

Program Manager Sr

Forvia Hella
Guadalajara
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • Allocate resources efficiently, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project objectives and deadlines.
  • Monitor project progress closely, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.
  • Ensure that all work meets quality standards and specifications. Conduct inspections and quality checks at various stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams, to provide updates on project status, milestones, and issues.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, drawings, permits, and approvals. Ensure that all project records are organized and accessible for reference.

Program Manager Sr

Foxconn
Guadalajara
10.2018 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for daily management through the life cycle of the program, defining program controls, planning the overall program, and monitoring progress to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects and programs.
  • Manage the program budget, risks, and issues that might arise over the course of the program life cycle, and coordinate the projects and their interdependencies between the various projects and programs in the program.
  • Risk management, resource management, and project planning, among other things.
  • Strong project management experience with large and complex projects, a broad knowledge of project and program management methodologies, and understand the wider objectives of the program, such as business and strategic goals.

Program Manager Sr

Jabil
Guadalajara
02.2014 - 10.2018

• Led SAP Data Migration projects from design to deployment for clients across mining, industrial manufacturing, banking, construction, and government sectors.

• Addressed data migration challenges by building predictability and repeatability in legacy data exposure for seamless Cutover into SAP systems.

Managed project scope, milestones, and resource allocation, delivering on time and under budget while maintaining strict cost controls.

• Delivered high client satisfaction through consistent communication and performance tracking.

• Measured performance and analyzed client and company requirements to ensure successful project outcomes.

Master Planner

Flex
Guadalajara
04.2011 - 02.2014
  • Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of a production facility.
  • The job duties include developing daily production schedules, managing inventory to maintain appropriate levels, and coordinating the availability of raw materials for the production process.
  • Providing planning parameters values needed for rough cut and detailed capacity planning, including lead times, yields, success rates, run rates, and shop calendars to ensure planners have the correct planning assumptions for production planning and scheduling.
  • Create and maintain detailed master production and material plans for the product line to use in driving Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and planning production capacity to support SOP.

Product Engineer Sr

Flex
Guadalajara
01.2009 - 04.2011
  • Optimize product designs and manufacturing procedures, ensuring efficiency and a smooth workflow.
  • Conduct market research and analysis, using the results as a basis for designing new products and updating existing designs.
  • Additionally, they coordinate with product development teams to cultivate ideas, develop prototypes and test structures, and oversee the selection of materials that will make products possible.
  • As a Senior Product Engineer, it is essential to monitor all progress and lead team members to achieve goals.

Product Engineer Jr

IBM
Guadalajara
08.1997 - 05.2003
  • Optimized manufacturing processes for servers and laptops, ensuring cost-effective production and high quality.
  • Conducted DFM analysis and selected materials to enhance performance and reduce costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production and ensure quality control.
  • Coordinated product testing, validation, and troubleshooting to meet industry standards and customer specifications.

Education

Master of Engineering Management - PM

UVM
Program Manager
01-2017

Computer Engineer - Engineer

Universidad de Guadalajara
Guadalajara
01-1998

Skills

Office 365
Microsoft Project
Logistical planning
Project budgeting
Business analysis
Forecasting and planning
Scrum Methodology
Agile methodologies
Power BI
SAP Software implementation 15 years

Risk management

Budget forecasting

KPI setting and management

Languages

English

Custom

  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Exploring new cultures
  • Traveling

Timeline

Project Manager

B10
01.2025 - 06.2026

Program Manager Sr

Forvia Hella
07.2024 - 10.2024

Program Manager Sr

Foxconn
10.2018 - 12.2023

Program Manager Sr

Jabil
02.2014 - 10.2018

Master Planner

Flex
04.2011 - 02.2014

Product Engineer Sr

Flex
01.2009 - 04.2011

Product Engineer Jr

IBM
08.1997 - 05.2003

Master of Engineering Management - PM

UVM

Computer Engineer - Engineer

Universidad de Guadalajara
Karina Valdez