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Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

A Program Manager at Thoughtworks is an experienced leader and consultant who translates strategic aspirations and business goals into guidance for the successful delivery of a program (comprising multiple team workflows).My main activities include: • Co-creating the GenAI Playbook and developing AI initiatives with generative models to optimize the product lifecycle. • Portfolio Management with value alignment; • Ensuring the right team for the objectives, cultivating and supporting people’s growth journeys; • Understanding and managing program dependencies and risks; • Transparent communication with all stakeholders; • Delivery and evolution of digital products. • Internal training for consultants in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, promoting agile practices and team maturity. • Mentoring and acting as a performance partner, supporting the growth of new leaders and enhancing organizational culture.

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

A Project Manager at Thoughtworks plays a broad role in consulting and leadership within a multidisciplinary team. They contribute to successfully meeting client expectations by adapting Lean and Agile practices to the specific needs of projects.My main activities include: • Managing complexity. • Overseeing strategic and high-impact projects, ensuring delivery with efficiency and transparency for all stakeholders. • Creating a shared purpose within the team. • Providing consistent, transparent, and accessible communication to all stakeholders, both internal and external. • Defining and negotiating realistic timelines and scope, managing expectations. • Risk mitigation. • Providing quality support and fostering the growth of each team member.

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Project Planning · Management · Business Intelligence · Agile Methodologies · Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methodologies · Project Management · English · Negotiation · Strategic Planning

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Coordinated a software development team, focusing on marketing challenges for Inter bank. This team was responsible for the website, blog, and other institutional web solutions, and collaborated on building customer-facing interfaces (mobile app, campaigns, etc.).Banco Inter is a fully digital, cutting-edge technology company with all solutions hosted in the cloud. The company uses modern, robust, and scalable languages and tools, alongside Design Thinking, UX, and agile methods.Innovation and continuous improvement are part of the routine. This team was one of the first to adopt the Kanban method at Banco Inter, positively impacting deliveries.Skills: Project Planning · Management · Business Intelligence · Agile Methodologies · Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methods · Project Management · Negotiation · Strategic Planning

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

As a Scrum Master: Supported the team in organizing to enhance productivity, removing obstacles, upholding agile values, and ensuring adherence to Scrum rituals. Acted as a servant leader and as the “owner” of the software development and delivery process.As a Project Manager / Tech Manager: Managed accounts; prospected new projects (farm); managed teams (responsible for deadlines, costs, and scope); provided technical support, guidance, and direction. Worked on the front line, directly engaging with clients.In all roles: Employed tools like Design Sprint, Problem Framing, OKR, Lean Inception, and UX to address critical business challenges for clients, prototyping and validating ideas with users. Practiced true agility beyond merely using tools (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).Skills: Project Planning · Management · Business Intelligence · Agile Methodologies · Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methods · Project Management · Negotiation · Strategic Planning

São Paulo And Region, Brazil

Managed strategic projects and software engineering, leading the transition from traditional project management, based on PMBOK (PMI) practices, to agile methods with a focus on Scrum.Other projects included: “Software Usage Profile,” “Software Reference Guide Revision,” “Software Registration with INPI,” “UN Global Compact,” “Integrated Reporting” (software portfolio offerings), “Reference Forms for Investors,” “Customer Portal Revitalization,” and “User Experience (UX).”Organized and monitored strategic planning items, with goals and OKRs tracking. Supported each business segment (Microenterprises, Agribusiness, Construction & Projects, Distribution, Logistics, Education, Legal, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Health, Services, and Retail) on Offer Structuring, Internal and External Communication, Campaigns, and Events.Served as the focal point for projects across various company areas (Product Development, Quality, Offer, Commercial Efficiency, Service, Customer Support, Ombudsman, IT, Cloud, Legal, Marketing, etc.). Mapped, reviewed, and documented the Software Offer process.Oversaw the Software Lifecycle (Brazil and International Market), establishing Extended Warranty and convergence projects for expired products to new or partner products. Structured and documented internal area processes.Skills: Project Planning · Management · Business Intelligence · Agile Methodologies · Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methods · PMI (Project Management Institute) · Project Management · Negotiation · Strategic Planning

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Monitored the innovation roadmap for software and the integration of the RM product line with other product lines (Microsiga Protheus, Datasul, and Logix) and integration with Partners.Participated in the ISO 9001:200 certification project and MPSbr.Skills: Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methodologies · PMI (Project Management Institute) · Project Management

Belo Horizonte And Region, Brazil

Led the development team.Responsible for executing the innovation and maintenance roadmap for the software integration layer (ERP, Business Analytics, Construction, Projects, Real Estate, HR, Electronic Document Management, CRM, Health, Retail, Fleet, Assets, etc.).Participated in technology upgrade projects, including software product migration to new language and architecture.Produced technical documentation, conducted user training, and performed system demonstrations.Skills: Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methodologies · PMI (Project Management Institute)

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Led the maintenance team. Responsible for executing the maintenance roadmap for Healthcare Management Software (Hospitals and Health Operators). Participated throughout the entire development cycle.Skills: Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methodologies

Belo Horizonte And Region, Brazil

Started as a developer and later became the team leader for maintenance and innovation. Responsible for executing the ERP software roadmap (Contracts, Inventory, Purchasing, Invoicing, Controllership, and Finance). Participated in all stages of development.Skills: Team Leadership · Communication · Agile Methodologies

Belo Horizonte And Region, Brazil

Company focus: Healthcare Management Software and ServicesManaged a unified IT and software maintenance team (development, support, database management) and provided operational support—outsourcing the audit center and service center for supplementary health beneficiaries. Main clients included Companhia Vale do Rio Doce / PASA, CST, Fundação Sidertube / Mannesmann, Gasmede, FGR / IPSM, and Fundação CESP.Managed innovation projects with third-party allocation.Skills: Team Leadership · Communication

Belo Horizonte And Region, Brazil

[Accenture through ATAN acquisition] Company focus: Industrial Automation and Mobile ComputingRoles: Software development lead for sales force and logistics (mobile computing). Systems analyst, industrial automation software development.Skills: Team Leadership · Communication

Belo Horizonte And Region, Brazil

Company focus: Electronic Payment Technology, Card Management, Commercial and Retail AutomationDeveloped systems for retail and commercial automation integrated with ECF systems and commercial automation applications in the fuel station segment. Responsibilities included database modeling, software architecture definition, and programming. Programmed components for commercial automation systems. Development environments included Clipper, Microsoft C, and Borland C.Skills: Communication

Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu - Mba Executivo, Gestão De Produtos

Pós-Graduação (MBA) em Gestão de Produto. Uma parceria entre BBI of Chicago e o Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa com certificado no.

Analista De Sistemas, Software