Marcelo Serra
About Marcelo Serra
Marcelo Serra is a Lead Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in technology projects across various sectors. He has held key positions at several companies, including Global TI, GLOBAL HITSS, and Thoughtworks, and is skilled in traditional, hybrid, and agile methodologies.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Marcelo Serra serves as a Lead Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management activities, ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions. His expertise in managing both national and international teams contributes to the effective execution of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Marcelo held several project management positions. He worked at Global TI as Gerente de Projetos PMO for 11 months in 2020, and at GLOBAL HITSS as Gerente de projetos estratégicos for one year in 2019. Additionally, he served as Gerente de Projetos at Avianca Brasil from 2015 to 2019, and as Líder de projetos de TI at Porto Seguro from 2006 to 2008. His diverse experience spans various sectors including insurance, banking, and commercial aviation.
Educational Background and Certifications
Marcelo has a strong educational background in project management and related fields. He studied at Fundação Vanzolini, where he focused on Project Management, Agile & Hybrid Models, and Design Thinking. He also attended PUCRS, earning a qualification in Positive Psychology and Well-Being. His studies at ESE - Escola Superior de Empreendedorismo Sebrae-SP included entrepreneurship, and he has certifications in Personal & Professional Coaching from SBCoaching and PNL from INEXH Instituto Nacional de Excelência Humana.
Skills and Methodologies
Marcelo possesses extensive skills in traditional, hybrid, and agile methodologies, including scrum and kanban. He specializes in promoting collaboration between business areas and IT, utilizing Lean methodology to enhance results and processes. His experience in managing technology projects spans over 20 years, making him adept at optimizing project outcomes across various industries.
Early Career and Development
Marcelo began his career in technology at 7COMm - Serviços e Soluções em TI, where he worked in various roles including Desenvolvedor de sistemas and Gerente de Projetos. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in project management. He also held positions at GoNow as Product Owner and at MAPFRE as Consultor funcional / Product Owner, further developing his skills in project leadership and team management.