Carol May
About Carol May
Carol May serves as the Head of Agile Practice at Altimetrik, bringing extensive experience in strategic product management and leadership across various sectors, including technology and finance.
Work at Altimetrik
Carol May has been serving as the Head of Agile Practice at Altimetrik since 2020. In this role, she leads enterprise portfolio and program management for global mission-critical programs. Her focus is on implementing Scaled Agile frameworks, which enhances organizational processes and drives efficiency. Her leadership in high-stakes environments contributes to the company's strategic objectives and agile transformation initiatives.
Previous Experience at Siebel Systems
Before joining Altimetrik, Carol May worked at Siebel Systems as a Senior Principal Consultant from 1999 to 2003. During her four years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she developed expertise in consulting and contributed to various projects that supported the company’s objectives. Her experience at Siebel Systems laid the foundation for her future roles in technology and consulting.
Consulting Roles in South Africa
Carol May co-founded Inter-Section Paradigms (Pty) Ltd and served as an Executive Consultant from 2008 to 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. She also worked as an Independent Consultant: Strategic Program Manager for Old Mutual Investment Group from 2016 to 2020, and for Sanlam from 2003 to 2008. These roles involved strategic program management and consulting, showcasing her ability to deliver innovative solutions in the South African market.
Leadership at Visa and Zions Bancorporation
Carol May held the position of VP: Product Planning and Delivery at Visa from 2013 to 2016 in Foster City, California. Prior to that, she was the VP of Product Management (Interactive Services) at Zions Bancorporation from 2011 to 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. In these roles, she was responsible for product management and delivery, emphasizing her leadership capabilities in the financial services sector.
Expertise in Strategic Product Management
Carol May specializes in strategic product management, particularly in mobile banking, mobile payments, and life insurance. Her expertise includes technology 'turnarounds' and delivering innovative business solutions to new markets. This diverse industry knowledge enables her to influence and guide organizations in adopting effective strategies and frameworks.