Carla Navarro
About Carla Navarro
Carla Navarro is the Accounts Receivable Solutions IT Director at Procter & Gamble and a facilitator for the #IamRemarkable initiative, with a strong background in project management and leadership in the consumer goods industry.
Accounts Receivable Solutions IT Director at Procter & Gamble
Carla Navarro is currently serving as the Accounts Receivable Solutions IT Director at Procter & Gamble, a role she has held since 2016. Her extensive experience in financial solutions and IT management positions her well to oversee accounts receivable functions within the company. In this capacity, she is responsible for streamlining IT processes and solutions related to the management of accounts receivable.
#IamRemarkable Facilitator
Since 2020, Carla Navarro has been actively involved with the #IamRemarkable initiative as a facilitator. This global initiative, backed by Google, aims to empower women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. As a facilitator, Carla conducts workshops and participates in activities designed to break stereotypes and foster a culture of self-promotion and recognition in professional settings.
Professional Journey at Procter & Gamble
Carla Navarro’s professional career with Procter & Gamble spans several roles and responsibilities. Her prior roles include Americas Financial Solutions Source to Pay and Banking Group Manager (2015-2016), Americas FSS Project Management Office Group Manager (2013-2015), Americas Financial Solutions Payment and Banking Group Manager (2008-2013), NA Payments Services Group Manager (2006-2008), P2P HP Governance & Improvement Senior Team Leader (2005-2006), P2P GR/IR Management Team (2003-2005), AP Scanning Station Supervisor (2001-2003), and AP Imaging Implementation Project (2000-2001). Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated leadership in managing financial solutions, payments, and project portfolios.
Educational Background
Carla Navarro holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, which she completed between 2001 and 2003. Her academic journey also includes a Licenciatura in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica (1994-1998). Prior to her university education, she attended Lincoln School from 1979 to 1993, completing her high school education there.
Advocate for Gender Diversity in IT
Carla Navarro is a passionate advocate for gender diversity within the IT sector. Her involvement with initiatives like #IamRemarkable underscores her commitment to promoting women's empowerment and fostering a more inclusive workplace. She utilizes her platform and professional experiences to inspire and mentor others, striving to break conventional modesty norms and support diversity in the tech industry.