Maria Lopez, Pmp, Csm
About Maria Lopez, Pmp, Csm
Maria Lopez is the Vice President Team Lead of Program Management at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in program management and business analysis, having previously held positions at Cetera Financial Group, Telefonica, and Santander Bank.
Work at City National Bank
Maria Lopez currently serves as Vice President Team Lead Program Management at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she has been instrumental in leading large-scale business and technical initiatives, ensuring that projects meet strict time, budget, and quality requirements. Her leadership has contributed to the bank's operational efficiency and project success within the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Previous Experience at Cetera Financial Group
Before joining City National Bank, Maria Lopez worked at Cetera Financial Group as a Senior Program Manager in Financial Services from 2017 to 2018. During her one-year tenure in El Segundo, CA, she focused on managing financial service projects, contributing to the organization's program management capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Maria Lopez has a solid educational background in project management. She studied at UCLA, where she earned a Project Management Certificate through UCLA Extension from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she completed an Intensive English Communication program (Business English) at UCLA in 2010. She also holds a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute and a degree in Computer Engineering from Universitat d'Alacant, completed from 1995 to 2000.
Career Background
Maria Lopez has extensive experience in program and project management across various organizations. She worked at Telefonica as a Business Analyst and Developer Analyst from 2001 to 2003. She also held positions at Santander Bank, N.A. as Program Manager Lead/Account Manager from 2006 to 2012 and at Cognizant as a Senior Project Manager for assignments with Molina Healthcare and HealthNet in 2013 and 2014.
Professional Achievements
Throughout her career, Maria Lopez has demonstrated a strong track record in leading initiatives that drive results and quality improvements. She is known for securing and maintaining mutually beneficial alliances with key clients, which enhances business relationships and opportunities. Her expertise in program management has positioned her as a valuable asset in her field.