La Risa Mohr
About La Risa Mohr
LaRisa Mohr is the Chief Project Manager at National Instruments in Toronto, with a strong background in engineering leadership and Agile Project Management.
Current Role as Chief Project Manager at NI
LaRisa Mohr currently serves as the Chief Project Manager at National Instruments (NI) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, she oversees various project management activities, ensuring efficient project execution and alignment with organizational goals. Her leadership focuses on strategic vision and customer-focused innovation, facilitating Agile Project Management and process improvement initiatives.
Previous Experience at National Instruments
LaRisa Mohr has extensive experience at National Instruments, where she has held multiple positions over the years. From 2020 to 2023, she worked as the R&D Section Manager in Austin, Texas. Prior to that, she was the Senior Group Manager from 2016 to 2020, and the Staff Project Engineer from 2013 to 2016. From 2010 to 2013, she served as a Product Support Engineer, and her career at NI began as an Applications Engineer from 2008 to 2010. In each role, she contributed significantly to project management and process improvement.
Education and Expertise in Chemical Engineering
LaRisa Mohr holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Her education has provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles at National Instruments. Her expertise includes Agile Project Management, strategic vision development, stakeholder management, and talent retention.
Major Achievements and Projects
LaRisa Mohr has led numerous significant initiatives throughout her career. She received the Innovation of the Year Award for a data-driven download automation project. In 2020, she successfully transitioned an entire department to remote work, ensuring all project commitments were met. She also led a 3-year software conversion program involving coordination with 100 product teams, completing the project three months ahead of schedule. Additionally, she spearheaded skills-building and engagement activities for 135 software managers across the US, Europe, and India.
Engineering Leadership and Strategic Vision
LaRisa Mohr demonstrates a strong background in engineering leadership, focusing on guiding teams through strategic vision development and implementing customer-focused innovations. Her approach emphasizes process improvement and Agile Project Management methodologies to ensure project success. Her ability to manage stakeholders and retain talent has been crucial in driving the performance of projects under her oversight.