Poria Kanozi
About Poria Kanozi
Poria Kanozi is a Manager in the Program Management Office at BenchSci, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in program management and operational strategy, having held various roles in consulting and project management across multiple international locations.
Current Role at BenchSci
Poria Kanozi currently holds the position of Manager in the Program Management Office at BenchSci, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing program management initiatives, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic objectives. His previous experience as a Program Manager at BenchSci from 2021 to 2023 provided him with a solid foundation in managing complex projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Trindent Consulting
Before joining BenchSci, Poria Kanozi worked as an Engagement Manager at Trindent Consulting from 2014 to 2017. His tenure included significant roles in various cities such as Toronto, New York, Houston, Singapore, and Cologne. During this time, he focused on delivering consulting services that enhanced operational efficiencies for clients across multiple industries.
Educational Background
Poria Kanozi earned his Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) degree from the University of Toronto - Victoria University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he studied at The University of Hong Kong for 11 months in 2004.
Expertise in Project Management
Poria Kanozi possesses extensive expertise in operational strategy, operational due diligence, and productivity management. His experience includes implementing hydrocarbon loss initiatives at major refineries, focusing on process improvement and reducing mass balance losses. He has also led M&A post-merger integration and separation programs for Fortune 500 and Fortune 10 firms, emphasizing comprehensive data gathering and cost reduction strategies.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Poria Kanozi has held various roles that demonstrate his project management capabilities. He served as a Compliance Analyst at State Street from 2005 to 2007, followed by a position as Project Coordinator at Petro Techna from 2007 to 2011. He then worked as an Intermediate Project Manager at Transamerica | AEGON Canada from 2011 to 2014, and as Engagement Lead at BrandActive from 2017 to 2020, before returning to BenchSci.