Sahar Kanani
About Sahar Kanani
Sahar Kanani serves as the Sr. Director of Technical Program Management at MacroHealth, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in program management across various technology companies, she specializes in implementing the Scaled Agile Framework and building high-performing teams.
Current Role at MacroHealth
Sahar Kanani serves as the Sr. Director of Technical Program Management at MacroHealth. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and overseeing technical program management. Her role involves balancing business motivations with technical challenges to ensure efficient project completion.
Previous Experience in Technical Program Management
Prior to her current role, Sahar Kanani worked at MacroHealth as the Director of Technical Program Management from 2019 to 2021. She has extensive experience in program management, having held positions at TELUS, CA Technologies, and Broadcom Inc. Her background includes roles such as Senior Program Manager at TELUS and Principal Technical Agile Program Manager at CA Technologies, where she specialized in implementing the Scaled Agile Framework.
Educational Background
Sahar Kanani earned her Master of Engineering in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The University of British Columbia. Additionally, she completed a program on Women in Leadership at Harvard University in 2022. She also holds a CBDC Certificate from the Canadian Board Diversity Council, which she achieved through the Board Governance Education Program in 2013.
Expertise in Agile Frameworks and Process Improvement
Sahar Kanani possesses expertise in implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within technical program management. She utilizes Kaizen principles to enhance process development and improvement. Her skill set includes strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, which are essential for managing complex projects and driving teams towards high performance.
Team Leadership and Management Skills
Sahar Kanani specializes in building high-performing virtual and multi-national teams within matrix organizations. Her experience spans various roles, including Senior Project Manager at Nokia and Senior IT Project Manager at Best Buy Canada. She has a proven track record of balancing technical and business requirements to achieve project goals.