Leading Across Borders: Lessons from 18 Years of Managing Complex Global IT Programs – Abello
Abstract:
In today’s interconnected world, project managers are no longer just coordinating tasks — they are orchestrating outcomes across time zones, cultures, and corporate boundaries. Drawing from 18 years of experience leading complex global IT programs, this session explores the human, technical, and organizational dimensions that define success in large-scale, multi-region projects.
Through real-world stories from multi-supplier environments spanning Asia, Europe, and North/ South America, I’ll share insights on what truly drives alignment when teams are diverse and distributed. We’ll unpack how to navigate conflicting priorities between global stakeholders, sustain momentum amid shifting corporate strategies, and bridge cultural and communication gaps that often derail delivery.
Participants will gain practical frameworks for managing across cultural nuances, building trust remotely, and transforming project governance into a strategic advantage rather than a bureaucratic burden. I’ll also share tactics for managing supplier ecosystems — balancing accountability, collaboration, and innovation across vendor teams that don’t share the same goals.
Whether you lead enterprise transformations, cloud migrations, or global rollouts, this session offers actionable takeaways to elevate your leadership presence, sharpen stakeholder engagement, and build resilience in your delivery approach. Attendees will walk away with a renewed appreciation for the art and science of global project management — and the mindset shift needed to lead with empathy, influence, and impact.
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