Mariana Barragan
Mariana Barragan

Business Process & Operational Excellence Manager

Actively looking · Member since 29 Sep 2026
Location
San José, Costa Rica
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an Industrial Engineer and MBA with more than 15 years of experience in Business Process Excellence, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, and Management Systems.

I specialize in designing and governing processes, implementing KPI frameworks, and improving commercial and operational performance through Lean Six Sigma, process mapping, risk management, and internal auditing.

I have led regional transformation initiatives across Latin America, including supply chain, channel management, sales operations, and customer experience programs. My work combines process standardization, automation, governance, and data-driven decision-making.

I have delivered measurable results including operating-cost reductions above 20% and 30%, an 80% reduction in commission-processing time, customer response levels of 85%, and an 81% reduction in churn.

I bring hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 frameworks, BPMN, SIPOC, RACI, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and compliance controls. I focus on creating scalable, traceable, and customer-centered operating models.

I am fluent in Spanish and have advanced English proficiency, enabling me to collaborate effectively in regional and international business environments.

Skills

21 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Marketing and Sales Tools

Experience

Career history

Sales Operations Yalutec

Strengthened management of a US$4M sales pipeline by implementing KPI frameworks, CRM governance, and structured performance-monitoring models. Improved performance visibility, sales discipline, and data-driven decision-making.

Led customer-retention and churn-risk initiatives that contributed to an 81% reduction in churn. Reduced the commission-processing cycle by 80%, from five days to one day, through process automation.

Reviewed 128 processes across 15 functional areas, integrating BPMN, SIPOC, RACI, KPIs, risks, and controls under ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 frameworks. Produced actionable revenue, segmentation, performance, and churn-risk insights across five business verticals.

Channel Management & Commercial Operations Schneider Electric

Transformed the Channel Management operating model across Central America by implementing a new commercial policy and process automation.

Reduced operating costs by more than 20% while improving operational efficiency and control. Standardized regional processes, KPIs, and dashboards to strengthen commercial governance and operational consistency.

Continuous Improvement & Customer Experience Leadership Schneider Electric

Led a regional supply chain transformation across six countries, improving operational efficiency, standardizing service practices, and strengthening customer experience through Lean Management.

Delivered operating-cost efficiencies exceeding 30% by redesigning critical processes, eliminating waste, and establishing KPI-driven continuous-improvement models. Increased customer response levels to 85% through NPS analysis, root cause identification, and structured improvement initiatives.

Implemented compliance frameworks, performance-management practices, and digitalized complaint traceability, handling, and response processes to improve operational control and reliability.

Quality & Process Excellence Leadership Sodexo Pass

Built and strengthened a culture of Operational Excellence by leading quality and continuous-improvement initiatives. Integrated KPIs, process standardization, and improvement methodologies to improve operational control, consistency, and efficiency.

Increased on-time delivery performance to more than 90% using root cause analysis, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, and structured KPI management. Supported business growth from EUR 60M to EUR 84M through process optimization and execution discipline.

Increased VIP customer retention to 94% through the design and implementation of loyalty programs, strengthening customer experience and strategic customer relationships.

Education

Learning history

Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Universidad Simón Bolívar

Diploma, Supervision and Leadership

UNEXPO

Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering

Nexus IQ Strategies - Silicon Valley Certification Hub

Certification, AI for Executives

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