Karol Tejada
About Karol Tejada
Karol Tejada is a Senior Information Technology Project Manager at CIBC with extensive experience in project management, process improvement, and new edge technologies.
Current Position at CIBC
Karol Tejada holds the position of Senior Information Technology Project Manager at CIBC. With expertise in managing complex IT projects, she has been with the company since 2016, based in Toronto, Canada. Her role involves overseeing the deployment of new technologies and ensuring that projects align with both business goals and regulatory requirements. Her focus on cutting-edge technologies and information security helps drive the company's IT initiatives forward.
Previous Role at TELUS
Karol Tejada worked at TELUS as a Change Project Manager from 2014 to 2016. Located in Toronto, she managed various change projects impacting the company’s vast telecommunications network. During her tenure, she enhanced the effectiveness of project implementations, contributing significantly to process improvements and adaptation to new technologies.
Experience at Claro Ecuador
With a significant part of her career spent at Claro Ecuador, Karol Tejada served as Core Wireless and Value Added Services Program Manager from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, she was the Core Wireless and Value Added Services Project Manager from 2003 to 2006. Her responsibilities included overseeing critical projects in the telecommunications sector, leading to the deployment of new services and enhancement of core wireless technologies. Additionally, she has experience as an NOC Translations Telecom Engineer, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of technical and managerial roles.
Educational Background
Karol Tejada holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Product Innovation Management from the University of Ottawa, completed in 2022. She also achieved a Certified Agile Project Manager (Cert. APM) from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in 2019, alongside a certification in Business Process Management in 2014. Tejada possesses an MBA in Telecommunications Management from ESPAE Graduate School of Management – ESPOL, and a Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey, further supported by a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral achieved in 1999.
Certifications and Skills
Karol Tejada is certified in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, showcasing her versatility in project management approaches. Her certifications include a Certified Agile Project Manager from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, and a Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Her background in engineering complements her project management skills, allowing her to effectively manage projects involving new edge technologies and information security. In addition, she possesses deep expertise in process improvement initiatives, demonstrating the ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to sudden deadlines and changing priorities.