Maria Rebeca Corrales Villalobos
About Maria Rebeca Corrales Villalobos
Maria Rebeca Corrales Villalobos is the Global Program Manager for Trade Funds Area at Procter & Gamble, with a background in Computer Engineering and extensive experience in project management across various regions.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Maria Rebeca Corrales Villalobos currently serves as the Global Program Manager for the Trade Funds Area at Procter & Gamble. Since 2020, she has been responsible for overseeing and managing global trade fund initiatives in the Philippines. Her role involves integrating global trade fund solutions with business planning tools, supporting both Sales and Finance organizations to operate more efficiently.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Prior to her current role, Maria was the Asia Service Delivery Manager for the Trade Funds Area at Procter & Gamble from 2019 in the Philippines. From 2015 to 2019, she functioned as the Global Project Manager for Master Data Services based in Costa Rica. Additionally, she served as the Latin America Project Manager for Master Data Services in 2015 for 10 months and the North America Project Manager for Trade Funds Area from 2014 to 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her extensive experience also includes significant roles in the Latin America Trade Project Managing Area and as a Latin America Subject Matter Expert for Indirect Shipments Area.
Education and Academic Background
Maria holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also holds another Bachelor's degree from Colegio Claretiano, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. Her academic background in computer engineering underpins her expertise in technology and project management in her professional career.
Professional Skills and Focus
Maria has developed a unique skill set through her diverse roles at Procter & Gamble. Her focus is on simplifying processes through technology, which drives her professional endeavors. She has led the implementation of API technology to integrate trade fund solutions with various business tools. Her capability to lead and collaborate with global cross-functional teams has enabled her to empower these teams to achieve greater results efficiently and cost-effectively.
Leadership and Collaboration
Throughout her career, Maria has worked closely with executive management to strategize and maximize project value. Her leadership style emphasizes empowering teams and delivering results on time and within budget. She consistently aims to align her projects with the broader organizational goals, enhancing the operational effectiveness of her teams and departments.