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Sara Jetta

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven executive with a proven record of leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, innovation strategies, and strategic growth initiatives. Adept at engaging with C-suite executives and board members to define and execute high-impact strategies. A visionary leader with expertise in AI, data analytics, automation, EPMO and change management to drive operational excellence and business value. Known for mobilizing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Strategic Enablement (AI, Data Analytics, EPMO, Change Management)

Purolator
09.2022 - 01.2024

AI & Automation

  • Championed enterprise AI & Automation strategy: Partnered with C-suite and Board to secure executive buy-in, defining a robust short- and long-term roadmap for high-impact initiatives projected to deliver 25% revenue growth and 40% cost reduction.
  • Led AI & Automation solution deployment: Oversaw successful implementation of advanced AI products including GenAI, Digital Twin, and Copilot solutions, working closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment and resulting in a 25% boost in operational efficiency and significantly faster decision-making.
  • Drove significant automation efficiencies: Developed and implemented comprehensive automation strategies, deploying RPA initiatives that reduced initial manual workloads by 25% and delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings.


Data & Analytics

  • Spearheaded strategic Data & Analytics transformation: Drove the redesign of the D&A function with a data product-centric operating model, deploying new processes, products, and tools to enable data-driven growth.
  • Enhanced enterprise data governance: Established and strengthened data governance frameworks across critical enterprise systems (ERP, distribution centers, EV fleet management), reducing data errors by 40% and ensuring robust regulatory compliance.
  • Optimized reporting & analytics ecosystem: Streamlined the enterprise reporting landscape, reducing report duplication by 50% (from 26K to 13K) and introducing self-service analytics, which increased adoption by 42% and bolstered business confidence.
  • Integrated technology for data consistency: Led the simplification and integration of data technology platforms and visualization tools, driving greater consistency and cost efficiency across the organization.


EPMO (Enterprise Program Management Office) & Change Management

  • Orchestrated Enterprise Strategic Investments: Directed the annual deployment of a $300M capital investment portfolio, transforming the EPMO into a strategic partner. Presented quarterly strategic plans to the Board, securing C-suite and executive alignment to ensure investments propelled corporate strategy and maximized strategic benefit delivery across the enterprise.
  • Drove End-to-End Program Performance & Change Adoption: Oversaw complex projects and programs from inception, implementing robust portfolio management processes that optimized resource allocation and maximized ROI. Spearheaded successful enterprise-wide change initiatives, including a new ERP system rollout that achieved 90% employee adoption and significant cross-functional efficiency improvements.
  • Built High-Performing Teams & Enabled Strategic Outcomes: Developed and mentored high-performing teams to maximize impact, establishing rigorous governance and prioritization frameworks. Partnered closely with the CFO and Finance teams to track benefit realization and KPIs, ensuring tight alignment with strategic objectives and successful outcome delivery.

Senior Director Innovation & Strategy

Loblaw Companies Limited
05.2018 - 09.2022
  • Architected & Executed Enterprise-Wide Innovation & Technology Strategy: Partnered directly with C-suite, Board, and key business stakeholders to elevate innovation as a core strategic growth lever. Designed and executed multi-year roadmaps that unlocked over $175M in top-line growth and efficiency gains, drove comprehensive digital transformation, and solved critical business challenges.
  • Built & Optimized Digital & Innovation Ecosystems: Founded and chaired the Innovation Council, establishing a structured framework that boosted idea generation by 400% and scaled high-potential initiatives. Simultaneously, expanded organizational capabilities by building three key teams (R&D, Innovation Consultancy, Strategic Partnerships), reducing redundancies, and increasing digital solution scalability by 40%.
  • Forged Strategic Partnerships & Drove Enterprise Adoption: Secured multi-million-dollar revenue opportunities by forging high-impact strategic alliances and hackathons. Cultivated a transformative, inclusive culture by driving enterprise-wide innovation and adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., 50%+ adoption via Innovation Expos), while accelerating business technology outputs by optimizing EPMO processes by 30%.

Head of Analytics and Innovation

Metrolinx
08.2014 - 04.2018
  • Drove Enterprise Strategic Transformation: Advised C-suite and Board, architecting and executing multi-year strategies across technology, data, and innovation to drive significant growth and competitiveness.
  • Enabled Data-Driven Value & Innovation: Led the development and implementation of advanced technology roadmaps, including Digital Mobile Channels and Big Data/Data Lake platforms, unlocking over $15M in cost savings and $10M in new opportunities by integrating emerging technologies and optimizing processes.
  • Cultivated High-Performing & Collaborative Culture: Championed talent development and fostered an inclusive environment by coaching teams and leading initiatives like the Women in Technology Forum, consistently increasing IT delivery success by 20% and driving seamless adoption of digital solutions.


Senior Manager Technology Delivery

EHealth Ontario (Government Agency)
05.2011 - 08.2014
  • Led Strategic Technology Transformation: Drove the Tech Transformation for Electronic Health Records (EHR), increasing strategic goal alignment by $10M and successfully delivering a diverse portfolio of over 20 complex digital service offerings across multiple teams without disrupting legacy systems.
  • Managed End-to-End Product Delivery: Led cross-functional teams (including business analysts, developers, architects, and UX designers) from concept to delivery, developing and executing product roadmaps aligned with business vision and strategy, and ensuring stakeholder alignment through comprehensive discovery processes.
  • Established Performance & Success Metrics: Developed and implemented key success metrics to measure and drive team performance, ensuring efficient execution and achievement of strategic outcomes.

Senior Manager, Business Analytics

Scotiabank
01.2005 - 04.2011
    • Led Cross-Functional Project Delivery: Managed and led diverse cross-functional teams of 10+ business analysts, tech analysts, UAT, and developers, successfully delivering medium-to-large scale technology projects aligned with critical business needs, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence by effectively tracking risks and issues.
    • Drove Digital Banking & Customer Experience Transformation: Spearheaded key initiatives including Web enablement and business process re-engineering for online Visa and Contact Management Systems. Defined the future state vision for Electronic Banking Channels and redesigned wireframes to significantly enhance user experience.
    • Influenced Strategic Solutions & Data Insights: Led workshops with key stakeholders to define business needs, improve processes, and optimize programs. Negotiated project resources and influenced stakeholders to adopt enterprise solutions, while managing data across multiple channels to drive insights and prioritize strategic initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Scrum methodology
  • Effective team leadership
  • Cultivating collaborative partnerships
  • Effective strategic decision-making
  • Analytical reasoning
  • DevOps practices
  • Data Migration
  • Data Integration
  • Project Management
  • PowerBI
  • Waterfall
  • Agile
  • Cloud
  • Product Development
  • Tableau
  • AWS
  • JIRA
  • ITIL
  • SDLC
  • AZURE
  • Product Management

Accomplishments

  • Strategic Project & Program Alignment: Transformed the Enterprise Program & Project Management (EPMO) function into a strategic partner, establishing robust governance and aligning $300M in annual investments directly with corporate strategy to achieve business outcomes and uplift benefit delivery by 30%.
  • Innovation Pipeline Growth: Elevated innovation as a strategic growth lever, creating a framework that boosted idea generation by 400% and resulted in a multi-year innovation strategy and roadmap designed to deliver in excess of $175M in revenue growth and efficiency gains.
  • Strategic AI & Automation Enablement: Built and led the dedicated AI & Automation team, developing a comprehensive strategy and roadmap that translated executive vision into short- and long-term initiatives. Collaborated with the C-suite and Board to champion AI adoption, directly contributing to a 30% boost in operational efficiency across key areas.
  • Strategic Data & Analytics Transformation: Spearheaded the comprehensive reshaping of the D&A function, defining distinct areas (BI/Reporting, Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics, Data Management) to align people, process, and technology. This eliminated redundancy, enhanced reliability, and enabled data-driven strategic delivery, cutting expenses by 50% and generating $15M in cost savings over three years

Affiliations

  • Chief Diversity Advisor, Empower Women in Tech Alliance (EWTA)
  • Board Member, Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)
  • Board Advisor, Authentia

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Vice President Strategic Enablement (AI, Data Analytics, EPMO, Change Management)

Purolator
09.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Director Innovation & Strategy

Loblaw Companies Limited
05.2018 - 09.2022

Head of Analytics and Innovation

Metrolinx
08.2014 - 04.2018

Senior Manager Technology Delivery

EHealth Ontario (Government Agency)
05.2011 - 08.2014

Senior Manager, Business Analytics

Scotiabank
01.2005 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science -

University of Toronto
Sara Jetta