Chris Woodside, MBA, Pmp, Csm, Six Sigma
About Chris Woodside, MBA, Pmp, Csm, Six Sigma
Chris Woodside is a Practice Manager specializing in PMO and Project Management at Unify Consulting in Silicon Valley, California. He has extensive experience in leading enterprise-wide transformations and managing large operational teams across various organizations.
Work at Unify Consulting
Chris Woodside serves as the Practice Manager for PMO & Project Management at Unify Consulting since 2021. In this role, he utilizes various tools and frameworks, including Smartsheet, Planview, Miro, and Jira, to enhance project management practices. His focus includes implementing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean, aimed at improving operational efficiency. Based in Silicon Valley, California, he has contributed to the company's project management strategies and practices for three years.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Chris Woodside held several significant positions in project management. He worked at Electronic Arts as the Global Lead/Consultant for the Pandemic Response Program from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he served as Director of the Global HR PMO at Equinix from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include Senior Program Director at Blue Shield of California and Senior Director at McKesson, where he managed large-scale projects and initiatives across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Chris Woodside holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Tulane University and an MBA from Golden Gate University. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in project management methodologies, including Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean. He is also certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), which further enhances his capabilities in leading complex projects and teams.
Leadership and Management Skills
Chris has extensive experience in leading enterprise-wide transformations, including mergers and system implementations. He has managed operational teams and PMOs with annual budgets ranging from $20 to $70 million, overseeing teams of 25 to 65 full-time employees. His skills include customizing best practices in project management to align with organizational culture and effectively leading cross-functional teams in diverse environments.
Initiatives in Privacy and Compliance
Chris Woodside has led initiatives to build and scale Privacy & Compliance Processes, Systems & Tools for all Facebook Products, including platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. His work in this area demonstrates his ability to manage complex compliance requirements and implement effective systems across multiple products.