Programme and Project Manager | HR Operations Consultant | Independent Contractor

Location
Spain
Rate, USD
Not specified
Work schedule
Full Time, Contract,
Language skills
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Available for Hire
Yes
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About me

I am a versatile professional with more than 14 years of international experience across IT, HR Operations, and consulting services. I have built my career within global matrix organizations, supporting people teams, clients, and partners worldwide while working comfortably with multicultural audiences.

I specialize in program and project management, HR operations, talent acquisition, and partnership management. My background includes PMO setup, Agile and Waterfall delivery, RFP cycles, UAT, payroll operations, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and compliance.

I have led and supported complex initiatives in remote and international environments, including HRIS and ATS vendor evaluations, global payroll coordination, executive reporting, and employer branding projects. I am also experienced in data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder alignment.

My career includes long-term experience at VMware, where I progressed through multiple roles in Global Talent Acquisition and People operations, as well as leadership and consulting work at Novacomp, EvolveUp, and other organizations. I have managed teams, direct reports, and cross-functional projects with a strong focus on delivery and collaboration.

I also have teaching and facilitation experience, including university-level physics laboratory instruction and global workshop facilitation for international audiences. These roles strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, guide diverse groups, and create engaging learning experiences.

I am an EU resident and immediately available for fully remote contracts, with openness to on-site visits and international travel when required. I bring a strong commitment to human interaction, operational excellence, and helping teams and organizations achieve meaningful results.




Education

2015 - 2017 MBA, Finance Emphasis @ Universidad de Costa Rica

Honour Graduation, 2016 Top Score Student.

2007 - 2012 BSc Industrial Engineering @ Universidad de Costa Rica

Honourable Mention, Graduation Project.

2021 - 2022 Leadership and Management, Certificate of Specialisation @ Harvard Business School Online

Professional certification.

Aug 2013 ITIL Foundations v3 @ EXIN

Professional certification.


Experience

Jun 2024 - Present Consulting Director of Partnerships and Lead Project Manager @ EvolveUp

Managed three parallel client projects end-to-end; evaluated and negotiated technology partnerships; led RFP cycles for HRIS and payroll systems; directed biweekly US payroll; handled full-cycle talent acquisition; authored public-sector bid proposals; co-created internal processes and knowledge bases.

Jun 2024 - Oct 2025 Virtual Workshop Instructor @ CAPADESO / IICA

Designed and delivered online workshops on decision-making based on data and data management for international, multilingual audiences.

Mar 2021 - Mar 2025 Global Facilitator @ UPEACE Centre for Executive Education

Facilitated Be The Change sessions in TED-style format at the Gross Global Happiness Summit for diverse international audiences.

Aug 2019 - Dec 2023 Program Manager @ VMware

Produced executive reporting and dashboards; developed OKRs and KPIs; led organizational culture and business transformation initiatives; managed people, resource, vendor, and campaign work; owned HR ticket escalation; supported employee referrals, ATS migrations, employer brand content, and HR ops projects.

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 Program Team Lead @ VMware

Led a team of 3 direct reports in global employee referral operations; managed referral bonus auditing and payout instructions; owned tier 2 and 3 helpdesk support; served as intranet content product manager.

Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 Program Specialist (Contract) @ VMware

Built referral reporting suite; supported ATS migration from IBM BrassRing to Workday and transition to RolePoint Referral Hub; served as primary point of contact for employees and candidates.

Mar 2013 - Jul 2019 General Physics II Laboratory Professor @ Universidad de Costa Rica

Delivered laboratory sessions and evaluations for engineering and science students; mentored students beyond the course scope.

Jul 2014 - May 2016 Project Manager and PMO Manager @ Novacomp

Managed a portfolio representing more than 70% of company revenue; oversaw 80 to 90 consultants and 20 to 30 active accounts; supported international expansion to Chile; co-managed compensation reviews and partnered with HR on salary communications, benefits, terminations, and compliance.

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014 Project and Industrial Engineer @ Novacomp

Established the company’s PMO from scratch; collaborated with HR on salary, vacation tracking, and workforce reduction frameworks; promoted to report directly to the CEO within months.


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