Anna De Sanctis
About Anna De Sanctis
Anna De Sanctis is a Senior IT Project Manager at Kite Pharma, where she oversees the SquadX program and manages subcontractors and schedules. She has a background in IT project management and business analysis, with previous roles at bluebird bio and Lockheed Martin.
Work at Kite Pharma
Anna De Sanctis has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Senior IT Project Manager since 2022. In this role, she oversees various IT projects, ensuring that deliverables are met on time. She is responsible for managing subcontractors and schedules, contributing to the successful execution of the $1.05 million program SquadX. Her efforts include submitting monthly reports to track progress and maintain transparency with stakeholders.
Previous Experience at bluebird bio
Prior to her current position, Anna worked at bluebird bio as an IT Business Analyst and Project Manager from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she was involved in various IT initiatives, applying her project management skills in a dynamic environment. Her experience at bluebird bio laid a strong foundation for her subsequent role at Kite Pharma.
Education and Expertise
Anna De Sanctis earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Florida, completing the program from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Supply Chain Management and Management Information Systems from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge necessary for effective project management and IT strategy.
Background in Project Management
Anna has extensive experience in project management across various industries. She worked at Lockheed Martin as a Program Manager from 2016 to 2020, where she managed significant projects and collaborated with engineering teams. Additionally, she has experience in agile development environments, having managed budgets for training models and engaged in bi-weekly sprint reviews to ensure project alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Early Career and Internships
Anna's early career includes roles at ConocoPhillips as a Global Materials Management Intern and at EMC as a Logistics Support & Inventory Control Analyst. She also served as a Category Management Specialist at EP Energy. These positions provided her with foundational skills in materials management and logistics, contributing to her overall expertise in project management.