Carmen Ventura
About Carmen Ventura
Carmen Ventura is the Associate Vice President, IT Program Delivery & Business Operations Group Lead at the NBA, with a history of leadership roles in business systems and project management.
Company Affiliation
Carmen Ventura is currently serving as the Associate Vice President, IT Program Delivery & Business Operations Group Lead at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2023. Additionally, she has held multiple significant positions within the NBA, including Senior Director, Business Systems from 2013, and Director Project Management from 2010 to 2013. Her long-standing association with the NBA marks her as an experienced leader in technology and business operations.
Professional Title and Responsibilities
As the Associate Vice President, IT Program Delivery & Business Operations Group Lead, Carmen Ventura oversees cross-functional technology initiatives in collaboration with various departments like Marketing, Next Gen, and Finance. She is responsible for integrating technology solutions aligned with business objectives, focusing on operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
Career Background and Experience
Carmen Ventura has over two decades of professional experience, starting her career as a Product Representative at Donovan Data System from 1999 to 2000 and later serving as a Business Systems Analyst at Prudential Financial in 2000. Her significant tenure at the National Basketball Association began in 2010 and includes roles such as Director Project Management and Senior Director, Business Systems, prior to her promotion in 2023.
Education and Academic Expertise
Carmen Ventura earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Pace University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in IT program delivery and business operations.
Leadership Philosophy and Team Building
Carmen Ventura is recognized for her leadership philosophy that emphasizes a 'get it done' mentality. She is noted for her success in hiring and retaining high-performing teams. Ventura is also passionate about mentorship, helping individuals achieve their professional goals, and believes that effective leadership fosters impactful change within organizations.