Lia Palanca, Pmp
About Lia Palanca, Pmp
Lia Palanca is a Senior Project Manager at Domtar, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in project management and a strong background in human resource management, she specializes in quality and risk management, as well as bid and proposal responses.
Work at Domtar
Lia Palanca has been employed at Domtar since 2014, currently holding the position of Senior Project Manager. In this role, she has accumulated over six years of experience in the Montreal, Canada Area. Her responsibilities include overseeing project management tasks and ensuring project standards are met. Prior to her current title, she served as an IT Project Manager at Domtar from 2009 to 2011. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated expertise in quality and risk management, which are essential for maintaining high project standards.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Domtar, Lia Palanca worked at SAS as a Senior Consultant in Project Management from 2011 to 2014. She also held the position of Managing Consultant at CGI from 2002 to 2004 and again from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as an Executive Consultant at CGI from 2006 to 2008. Her diverse roles in project management have equipped her with skills in bid and proposal responses, which are vital for securing new business opportunities.
Background in Business Analysis
Lia Palanca began her career at Bell Canada, where she worked as a Senior Business Analyst from 1990 to 1996. This role provided her with a strong foundation in business analysis and human resource management. Her experience in these areas has contributed to her effective team leadership and development capabilities. Over the years, she has transitioned through various roles in different organizations, enhancing her analytical and managerial skills.
Education and Expertise
Lia Palanca studied at McGill University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Accounting. This educational background has provided her with a solid understanding of financial principles, which complements her project management skills. She is fluent in both English and French, allowing her to communicate effectively in bilingual environments. Her expertise includes integrated change control, which is crucial for managing transitions in project settings.