Annette Simbabure
About Annette Simbabure
Annette Simbabure is the Director of Information Systems - THPS Operations PMO at TELUS in Burnaby, British Columbia, with extensive experience in project management and leadership roles within the company.
Current Role at TELUS
Annette Simbabure currently serves as the Director of Information Systems for THPS Operations PMO at TELUS, situated in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, she leads the TELUS Health and Payment Solutions Operations PMO to ensure the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects. Her responsibilities include maintaining disciplined governance, reporting, and compliance, working in partnership with stakeholders across the organization to meet their priorities.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Annette's tenure at TELUS includes several significant roles. From 2013 to 2016, she was a Client Partnership Executive in Vancouver, Canada Area. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2013, she served as Manager of Client Project Management. Her career at TELUS initially began as a Project Manager from 1999 to 2004.
Career Beginnings
Before her extensive career at TELUS, Annette worked in various roles. From 1995 to 1999, she was a Distributed Systems Analyst at ISM-BC. She also served as a Systems Administrator at Neptune Food Services from 1994 to 1995. Her early career included a position as a Programmer Analyst and Office Technology Instructor at CDI Career Development Institute from 1991 to 1994.
Educational Background
Annette Simbabure has a strong educational foundation. She holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Trinity Western University, earned between 1987 and 1991. She furthered her education by completing a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Sauder School of Business from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she participated in the TELUS Leadership NOW Program, studying Organizational Leadership from 2008 to 2011.
Leadership and Governance Initiatives
Annette is actively involved in leadership and governance initiatives. She has implemented programs, frameworks, and governance models at TELUS to enhance productivity and improve customer experiences. Additionally, she is the Governance Co-Prime for TELUS on Bringing Women Together, a network aimed at providing development and leadership opportunities for women in the Greater Vancouver region.
Non-Profit Involvement
Apart from her corporate roles, Annette is the Board Chairperson for Umoja, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees in integrating into Canadian society. Her leadership in this capacity highlights her commitment to community service and social responsibility.