Rana Bakroun

TELUS | Senior Project Manager
PMO - Strategic Planning and Governance | 2023 - Present

• Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic planning process for the Business Unit, resulting in a clear, actionable annual strategic and operational plan that aligned with company-wide goals.
• Led and defined multiple complex strategic projects for the Emerging Markets Business Unit, aligning strategic goals with company-wide objectives, and driving execution of high-priority programs across diverse teams.
• Managed and tracked a $15M EBITDA portfolio, leveraging data analytics to identify deviations from KPIs and enabling cross-functional collaboration to realign performance targets.
• Managed and tracked KPIs and financial performance, delivering data-driven recommendations to executive leadership for enhanced business outcomes.
• Collaborated with senior leaders across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, providing key insights to inform corporate decision-making processes.
• Led the annual budgeting and capital planning process, ensuring alignment of financial resources with strategic goals and maximizing ROI across initiatives.

• Led the establishment and execution of PMOs for multi-million-dollar transformation projects in the healthcare sector, ensuring the timely delivery of complex initiatives, from policy development to digital health solutions.
• Directed cross-functional teams of 15+ professionals, including sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring project goals were met and business requirements were effectively addressed.
• Developed and implemented governance and reporting frameworks, streamlining communication and fostering accountability at all levels of the project lifecycle.
• Designed comprehensive program roadmaps using Microsoft Project, outlining key milestones, interdependencies, and risk mitigation strategies for over 10 large-scale initiatives.
• Delivered high-level strategic presentations to C-suite executives and government stakeholders, translating complex data and strategic insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Managed relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, cultivating strategic partnerships and driving business growth through successful contract management.
• Mentored and coached junior professionals within Deloitte’s Consulting Women Network, fostering the growth of emerging leaders and promoting an inclusive workplace culture.
• Led business development proposals for a number of successful bids to win new projects for Deloitte including participation in sales pitches