Vicki Wais, Pmp
About Vicki Wais, Pmp
Vicki Wais, PMP, serves as the Director of PMO - Stage Gate at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position she has held since 2021. She possesses an MBA in Project Management from Benedictine University and has extensive experience in product development and project management across various companies.
Work at Canopy Growth
Vicki Wais currently serves as the Director of PMO - Stage Gate at Canopy Growth Corporation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's project management operations for three years. In this role, she oversees the Stage Gate process, which is critical for managing product development and ensuring that projects align with strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Vicki Wais holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Benedictine University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from North Central College, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she has obtained a CSCMP Certificate in Fundamentals of Supply Chain in September 2013, enhancing her expertise in supply chain management.
Background in Product Development
Before joining Canopy Growth, Vicki Wais worked at Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) as the Director of Product Development & Project Management from 2013 to 2021. In this role, she managed product development initiatives and project management processes for eight years in Lisle, IL. Her experience in this position contributed to her extensive knowledge in product lifecycle management.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Vicki Wais has a strong background in project management, having worked at McCain Foods as the Operation Project Management Lead from 2006 to 2013. During her seven years at McCain Foods in Lisle, IL, she was responsible for leading various operational projects. Her training includes Export Documentation training completed in May 2010 and Project Management Fundamentals training completed in June 2010.