Kinza Shahwar, MBA, Pmp®
About Kinza Shahwar, MBA, Pmp®
Kinza Shahwar is a Project Manager specializing in Agile methodologies with expertise in change management and project management across various sectors. She currently works at Thomson Reuters in Canada and has a strong background in implementing data-driven strategies to enhance team performance.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kinza Shahwar currently holds the position of Project Manager, Agile at Thomson Reuters. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's project management efforts in Canada. Her responsibilities include implementing data-backed strategies to enhance team performance and achieve strategic objectives within IT-intensive programs.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kinza Shahwar accumulated extensive project management experience across various organizations. She worked at Nature Conservancy of Canada as Project Manager, IT from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as Project Manager at Rally from 2017 to 2019 and at Brandimage Consultancy from 2013 to 2016. Her role at L'Oréal as a Supply Chain Assistant in 2014 further contributed to her diverse professional background.
Education and Expertise
Kinza Shahwar earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Smith School of Business at Queen's University, studying from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, completed between 2011 and 2015. Her educational background is complemented by Advanced Levels from The City School PAF Chapter and Ordinary Levels from Foundation Public School. She specializes in change management and project management, focusing on leadership and team synergy.
Background in Lean Strategy
Kinza Shahwar has a strong background in Lean strategy, emphasizing efficiency and continuous improvement in her project management practices. This focus on Lean principles allows her to drive innovation and push boundaries within her teams, enhancing overall performance in various sectors, including public/not-for-profit and private.
Early Career and Internships
Kinza Shahwar began her career with an internship at Xenel Industries in 2013. She later worked as an Agency Coordinator at The PR Department Inc for three months in 2016. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in project management and supply chain operations.