Sauro, Joe
About Sauro, Joe
Joe Sauro is a Senior Program/Project Manager at InVision in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in program management, process improvement, and KPI development.
Title and Current Position at InVision
Joe Sauro holds the role of Senior Program/Project Manager at InVision. He is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he leads initiatives supporting a $100M+ ARR Web Collaboration application. Sauro has created the first program-level roadmap for the Core Platform team, highlighting critical deliverables and milestones. His responsibilities also include developing KPI metrics that enhance decision-making and process methodology, as well as establishing cross-functional communication channels with product leadership teams to facilitate new functionalities.
Previous Experience at Solera, Inc.
Prior to his role at InVision, Joe Sauro worked as a Senior Program/Project Manager at Solera, Inc. for seven months in 2019 and 2020, specifically for the Identifix Direct-Hit Application Portfolio. He utilized his expertise in Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, CICD, release management, and feature prioritization to manage substantial program portfolios. His responsibilities included ensuring efficient project execution and aligning deliverables with organizational goals.
Roles and Responsibilities at Optum
Joe Sauro's tenure at Optum spanned several positions from 2010 to 2019. He began as a Senior Business Analyst and subsequently served in roles including Senior Product Analyst Consultant, Senior IT Project Manager, and Senior Project/Product Manager. His work at Optum involved strategic planning, KPI identification and tracking, customer delivery and strategy, quality assurance, and capacity forecasting. Sauro was involved in multiple initiatives such as the Optum Market Active Exchanges, Enterprise Preference Management Program, and the Company Identity Management Program, contributing to Optum's business initiatives for almost a decade.
Early Career at SUPERVALU
Joe Sauro started his career at SUPERVALU, where he worked from 2005 to 2010. Initially joining as a Business Analyst, he was later promoted to Senior Analyst Corporate Finance. During his five years at the company, he developed strong analytical skills that facilitated effective decision-making and achieved significant process improvements.
Educational Background
Joe Sauro studied at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science, studying from 1996 to 2000. His education laid the foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of complex business and financial concepts, which he has applied throughout his career.