SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Cesar Moreno, a seasoned technology executive, specializes in digital transformation and program management, achieving significant cost reductions and performance improvements across various global organizations.

Cesar Moreno
Fort Lauderdale, FL | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morenocesar

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Digital Transformation – Enterprise Technology Leadership – Strategic Operations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Proven Technology Executive: 15+ years driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and large-scale technology initiatives across global organizations
  • Team Leadership Excellence: Expert in leading cross-functional teams of 100+ professionals and managing multi-million-dollar portfolios with measurable business impact
  • Results-Driven Performance: Delivered 40% cost reductions, 70% growth metrics, and $10M+ cumulative savings through strategic program execution
  • PMO Innovation Leader: Established high-performing PMO organizations that align technology initiatives with business objectives across Fortune 500 companies
  • Technology Expertise: Deep experience in SaaS/PaaS integrations, cloud architecture optimization (AWS, GCP, Azure), and AI/ML implementation for enterprise-scale delivery

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program & Portfolio Management | Strategic Planning & Execution | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Digital Transformation | Change Management | Risk Management & Mitigation | Stakeholder Engagement | Budget & P&L Management | Vendor & Partner Management | Agile, Scrum, SAFe Methodologies | Cloud Architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure) | AI/ML Strategy & Implementation | Process Optimization | Compliance & Governance | Business Development | Resource Allocation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The PMO Team | Senior Director, Programs and Technology | Remote
March 2025 – Present

  • Strategic Program Leadership: Lead comprehensive SaaS/PaaS integration programs for B2B and B2C clients, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives and delivering operational improvements across 10+ client portfolios
  • PMO Establishment: Built and scaled high-performing PMO organization, implementing agile methodologies and SDLC best practices, resulting in 30% improvement in delivery efficiency
  • Digital Transformation: Execute end-to-end cloud migration and AI enablement initiatives, achieving 40% cost reduction and 25% improvement in client adoption rates
  • Executive Stakeholder Management: Partner with C-level executives on AGI technology strategy, workflow optimization, and scalable architecture decisions impacting multi-million-dollar technology investments
  • Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement through change management, vendor optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, delivering $5M+ in cost savings

ViX | Senior Director, Program Management | Remote
June 2021 – January 2025

  • Large-Scale Program Execution: Directed the successful launch and scaling of global livestreaming platform, managing cross-functional teams of 100+ engineers and achieving 70% subscriber growth within six months
  • Portfolio Management: Led strategic migration of 500+ FAST channels across U.S. and LATAM markets, securing $5M in annualized cost savings while strengthening security and operational frameworks
  • Performance Optimization: Improved feature delivery output by 30% month-over-month through implementation of PMO tools, agile methodologies, and roadmap management processes
  • Infrastructure Leadership: Enhanced cloud infrastructure design on AWS and GCP platforms, reducing operational costs by 20% while supporting high-traffic video streaming operations
  • Compliance & Governance: Operated under SOX-like rigor and post-acquisition controls, establishing governance frameworks to prepare organization for IPO maturity standards
  • Team Development: Led recruitment, training, and succession planning for engineering talent, establishing comprehensive professional development programs

Univision | Senior Director, Video Engineering and Programs | Remote
June 2018 – June 2021

  • Multi-Platform Integration: Led development and deployment of video features across iOS, Android, Roku, and Amazon Fire platforms, standardizing delivery processes and achieving 25% increase in user engagement
  • Security Framework Implementation: Established comprehensive security frameworks and user management systems on global cloud platforms, achieving 30% cost savings and enhanced risk management
  • Program Management Excellence: Oversaw program management workflows to enhance user experience and system functionality, focusing on continuous delivery and product alignment for enterprise systems
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Expanded and directed cross-functional teams supporting video engineering operations, delivering on business and technical objectives across multiple product lines

Fusion Media | Senior Director, Video Engineering and Programs | New York, NY
March 2017 – June 2018

  • Cloud Strategy Development: Designed and executed comprehensive cloud strategy and vendor management across GCP and AWS platforms, achieving 30% reduction in operational costs
  • Process Optimization: Enhanced incident response capabilities through ITIL and SDLC workflow integration, implementing agile project management to reduce system downtime by 25%
  • Performance Improvement: Prioritized strategic initiatives within PaaS teams, improving internal system performance by 25% while maintaining alignment with business goals

Verizon Media | Senior Operations Program Manager | San Jose, CA
December 2014 – March 2017

  • Operations Excellence: Managed 24/7 operations center with 50+ technicians and DevOps engineers, increasing operational efficiency by 40% through strategic process improvements
  • Product Management: Enhanced user satisfaction by 60% through implementation of strategic product management and agile methodologies, while directing sprint planning and performance evaluations
  • Team Leadership: Spearheaded training and development programs for new hires, increasing team productivity by 20% and establishing sustainable performance improvement processes

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Stanford University | Advanced Program and Project Management
Florida Atlantic University | Lean Six Sigma Plus Agile Methodologies
Miami Dade College | Bachelor’s Degree, Business of Music/Audio and Digital Engineering

Professional Development:

  • Leveraging Generative AI for Project Management: Strategic Insights and Future Trends
  • Driving AI Adoption as a Business Leader
  • Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications
  • Integrating Generative AI into Business Strategy

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud-Native Architecture, Scalable Architecture
Programming & Development: Java, TypeScript, C/C++, C#, GraphQL, REST, API Design, OAuth, JWT
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, ITIL, SAFe, DevOps, DevSecOps, SDLC
AI & Emerging Technologies: Generative AI, AGI Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, MLOps
Tools & Platforms: Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence), Asana, Miro, Smartsheets, Salesforce, Datadog, New Relic, Shopify, Stripe

LANGUAGES
English (Native), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Beginner)

KEYWORDS FOR ATS:
Program Management, Project Delivery, Agile, Digital Transformation, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Requirements Analysis, Program Lifecycle, Change Management, SaaS, Cloud, AI/ML, Operational Excellence, KPIs, Issue Resolution, Risk Assessment, Automation, Release Management.

Duolingo, Zscaler, Equifax,Cloudflare, NetApp, Dynatrace, Logitech , Fiserv, Waters Corporation, Jabil, Zebra Technologies, Coherent, Nvent Electric, Garmin, Godaddy, Netflix, Shopify, Amazon, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, NXP Semiconductor, Entegris, Atlassian, Autodesk, Elastic, Hubspot, Mongo DB, Datadog, ServiceNOW, Gitlab, Adobe, Palantir, Snowflake, Braze, Monday, Intuit, Uber, Ryder, Google (Alphabet), Apple, Microsoft, Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), Tesla, ASML, Salesforce, IBM, Oracle, Samsung, Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, Box, Stripe, Databricks, UiPath, Airbnb, Square (Block), Twilio, Zoom, Wix, CrowdStrike, Okta, Workday, Splunk, Slack (now Salesforce), Cisco Systems, Ginkgo Bioworks, Moderna, DeepMind, SpaceX, Perplexity AI, Scale AI, Hebbia, ZeroTier, Deepgram, Canva, Alteryx, Tradeweb, Afterpay, Cradlewise, PhotoRoom, Preply, KnowledgeLake, Klarity, PsiQuantum, DataRobo