Michelle Civalleri Olson
About Michelle Civalleri Olson
Michelle Civalleri Olson is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Foursquare, with extensive experience in project and program management across various companies, including Nike and Intrawest. She holds multiple project management certifications and has contributed to significant initiatives, such as establishing a technical capability team in Serbia.
Current Role at Foursquare
Michelle Civalleri Olson serves as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Foursquare, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technical programs and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Nike
Michelle has extensive experience at Nike, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as a Senior Program Manager from 2019 to 2022, a Lead Project Manager from 2015 to 2019, and a Senior Project Manager from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Contract Project Manager from 2011 to 2013. Her tenure at Nike involved managing complex projects and leading teams to achieve key business objectives.
Work History at Intrawest
Michelle worked at Intrawest in various capacities from 2002 to 2008. Initially, she was a Business Systems Analyst on a contract basis for one year. She then progressed to Manager of Business Systems from 2004 to 2006, followed by Director of Business Systems from 2006 to 2008. During her time at Intrawest, she contributed to the establishment of the company's first technical capability team in Serbia.
Education and Certifications
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Loyola Marymount University. She also completed a Project Management Extension program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition to her academic qualifications, she possesses several professional certifications, including PMI-PfMP Portfolio Certification, PMI-ACP Agile Certification, and PMI-PMP Project Management Certification, which demonstrate her expertise in project and portfolio management.
Leadership in Agile Framework Implementation
Michelle led the implementation of an Agile Portfolio framework that improved strategic alignment and provided data-driven visibility across engineering teams. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing project management practices and fostering collaboration within organizations.