Melania Castro, Pmp
About Melania Castro, Pmp
Melania Castro is a Senior Program Manager at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Global Services Capabilities & Excellence. With a diverse background in procurement and project management, she has held various roles in notable companies and has a strong academic foundation in supply chain and psychology.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Melania Castro serves as a Senior Program Manager in Global Services Capabilities & Excellence at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery. Her role involves exploring and implementing technology solutions, ensuring compliance with rigorous approval processes for risk mitigation and change management.
Previous Experience at Citi
Melania Castro worked at Citi as a Global Sourcing Manager for Telecom from 2013 to 2019. In this role, she managed sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. Prior to this, she held a position as Global Sourcing Manager - Telecom & Hardware for a brief period in 2019, during which she focused on procurement processes in Heredia, Costa Rica.
Education and Expertise
Melania Castro has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Project Management from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. She also studied at APICS, achieving CPIM in Enterprise Supply Chain from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she studied Business at the University for Peace (UPEACE) and obtained a certificate in Measuring Outcomes and Impact in 2020. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR).
Professional Background
Melania Castro has extensive experience in procurement and program management. Before her tenure at Citi, she worked at Cargill as a Procurement Category Lead from 2009 to 2013. She also served as an International Buyer at American & Efird from 1999 to 2005 and held a position at Hewlett-Packard as a North America contracts utility in 2009. Throughout her career, she has been involved in initiatives to improve processes such as demand management and sourcing training.
Personal Interests
Melania Castro has a passion for hiking, which she finds both challenging and peaceful. She appreciates the mountains for their ability to provide perspective on both her personal and professional life. This interest reflects her commitment to maintaining a balanced lifestyle.