Anita Ryder, MBA. Pmp.
About Anita Ryder, MBA. Pmp.
Anita Ryder, MBA, PMP, is a Senior Manager of Sourced Product Assortment at Canopy Growth Corporation, with over 12 years of project management experience across various sectors. She holds an MBA from The University of British Columbia and has worked in roles that emphasize stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
Work at Canopy Growth
Anita Ryder currently serves as the Senior Manager of Sourced Product Assortment at Canopy Growth Corporation. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic planning and product management efforts. Her role involves overseeing product assortment strategies and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Ryder emphasizes collaboration and stakeholder engagement in her work, which aids in enhancing project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Anita Ryder holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of British Columbia, where she studied Consulting and Strategy from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Graduate Diploma in Project Management from The University of Queensland between 2007 and 2008. Additionally, she completed coursework in Behavioral Finance at Yale School of Management in 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in business and portfolio strategic planning, organizational change, and project management.
Background
Anita Ryder has over 12 years of experience in project management across various sectors, including pharmaceutical, infrastructure, education, healthcare, commercial, and consumer packaged goods. Before her current role at Canopy Growth, she worked in several positions, including Project Manager at The University of British Columbia from 2011 to 2018 and Manager of Project Delivery Services at BGIS from 2018 to 2019. Her early career included roles such as Designer at PDT Architects and Project Manager at APP Corporation Pty Ltd in Australia.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anita Ryder has emphasized the importance of requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement in project management. She advocates for understanding the 'why' and 'how' of operations to improve collaboration and project outcomes. Ryder believes in a leadership style that serves and supports her team, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances productivity and innovation.
Professional Skills
Anita Ryder specializes in business and portfolio strategic planning, focusing on organizational change and the implementation of strategic initiatives. She possesses a keen ability to assess impacts, risks, and constraints, enabling her to execute optimal plans effectively. Additionally, she has developed skills in managing diverse projects, which enhances her capability to lead teams and drive successful outcomes.