Carolyn (Kelly) O'leary, MBA, Pmp
About Carolyn (Kelly) O'leary, MBA, Pmp
Carolyn (Kelly) O'Leary, MBA, PMP, is the Senior Director of PM Business Strategy and Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in project management and business operations.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Carolyn (Kelly) O'Leary currently serves as the Senior Director of PM Business Strategy and Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. She is responsible for overseeing business strategies and operations within the Project Management division. Her role involves strategic planning, execution of business initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current position, Carolyn held the role of Director, PM Business Strategy and Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to refining business strategies and optimizing operational processes in the project management domain. Her experience and skills set the foundation for her current leadership role within the company.
Experience at Mars
Carolyn worked at Mars for seven years, where she held various roles. As the Cocoa Strategy and PMO Director at Mars Wrigley Confectionary from 2018 to 2021, she managed project management office functions and developed cocoa strategies. Before that, she served as the Senior Portfolio and Initiative Consultant at Mars Chocolate North America from 2015 to 2018 and as the R&D Portfolio Manager from 2014 to 2015, making significant contributions to portfolio management and R&D initiatives.
Career at Merck
Carolyn has an extensive background with Merck, spanning across multiple roles and over a decade. From 2010 to 2014, she was the Associate Director of Global Project Management, leading cross-functional project teams. Prior to that, she served as an Associate Project Manager from 2007 to 2010 and Project Coordinator from 2005 to 2007 at Merck Research Laboratories in Rahway, New Jersey. She began her tenure at Merck in engineering roles, including Senior Engineer, Engineer, and Staff Engineer within the Manufacturing Division.
Educational Background
Carolyn holds an MBA in Marketing from Rutgers Graduate School of Business, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. She also holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. Her strong educational foundation in engineering and business has equipped her with the expertise needed for her extensive career in project management and business strategy.
Professional Certifications and Expertise
Carolyn is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 20 years of experience in project management and business operations. Her career encompasses significant roles in the pharmaceutical and confectionery industries, where she has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project execution, and operational management. Her transition from engineering to project management showcases her versatile skill set and ability to adapt to various business environments.