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Patricia Santiago, MES PMP Prosci

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Strategic healthcare and infrastructure executive with 25+ years leading enterprise-scale service delivery, capital activation, and operational transformation across healthcare systems, government, and institutional sectors.

Proven track record of driving portfolio performance, scaling delivery teams, strengthening financial oversight, and embedding disciplined governance frameworks across complex, multi-site programs. Oversees fee portfolios of $2.5M–$5M+ while improving margin performance, reducing delivery risk, and elevating client satisfaction.

Recognized for aligning people, process, technology, and infrastructure to ensure predictable Day 1 operational performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Director / Principal

Colliers Project Leaders
Toronto, ON
01.2020 - Current

Senior executive accountable for growing the operational readiness and transition services line across the company business sectors, including healthcare and public infrastructure portfolios.

Enterprise Delivery & Financial Accountability

  • Lead portfolio of complex healthcare and government programs valued in the billions in capital investment.
  • Manage annual fee income portfolio between $2.5M–$5M+, strengthening forecasting discipline and risk visibility.
  • Drive quality assurance governance, performance metrics, and cross-functional integration across active engagements.
  • Improve delivery predictability through integrated master scheduling and structured readiness frameworks.

Market Growth & Client Strategy

  • Contributed to sector growth exceeding 20% through executive-level client engagement and pursuit leadership.
  • Positioned operational readiness as a strategic differentiator in major redevelopment bids.
  • Serve as trusted advisor to Ministries, Health Authorities, and municipal executives.

People & Culture Leadership

  • Build and mentor senior practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Implement structured coaching frameworks to strengthen emerging leaders.
  • Integrate PROSCI change methodologies to enhance stakeholder adoption and team resilience.
  • Led project teams to deliver complex construction management services, ensuring adherence to client objectives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize project delivery processes and resource allocation.
  • Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiency.

Principal & Founder

The Readiness Group Inc.
Markham, ON
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Founded and led a specialized advisory firm focused on operational readiness, move management, equipment inventory and capital activation.
  • Built and scaled client portfolio across healthcare and institutional sectors.
  • Developed repeatable methodologies integrating construction, commissioning, and workforce readiness.
  • Advised executive leadership teams on operational governance, transition risk, and service continuity.
  • Established strong financial controls and sustainable revenue growth.

Early Career Experience

  • Project Director, PRISM Partners Inc.
  • Corporate Services & Organizational Development Division, Ontario Ministry of Health
  • Manager, Special Projects, Office of the EVP Corporate & Facility Planner, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Education

Master in Environmental Studies - Governance, Power & Decision-Making at Hospital Board Level

York University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) -

Queen’s University

Skills

  • Enterprise Service Delivery & Portfolio Oversight
  • Capital Redevelopment & Infrastructure Activation
  • Financial Performance & Margin Discipline
  • Risk Management & Governance Frameworks
  • Multi-Site Program Execution
  • Operational Readiness & Commissioning

Affiliations

  • Member, Project Management Institute
  • Member, International Facility Management Association

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Timeline

Practice Director / Principal

Colliers Project Leaders
01.2020 - Current

Principal & Founder

The Readiness Group Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2020

Early Career Experience

Master in Environmental Studies - Governance, Power & Decision-Making at Hospital Board Level

York University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) -

Queen’s University
Patricia Santiago, MES PMP Prosci