Phil Klein
About Phil Klein
Phil Klein is a Manager of Transformation Project Management and Digital Experience Design at Sia Partners, with a strong background in community experience design and communications strategy. He has over two decades of experience in technology program management, having worked for notable organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Microsoft.
Current Role at Sia Partners
Phil Klein currently serves as the Manager of Transformation Project Management & Digital Experience Design at Sia Partners, a position he has held since 2022. He also works as a Supervising Senior Consultant at the same firm, a role he has occupied since 2018. In these positions, he focuses on enhancing digital experiences and managing transformation projects within the Greater Seattle Area.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Project Management
Prior to his current role, Phil Klein accumulated extensive experience in various consulting and project management positions. He worked at NPower Seattle as a Consultant from 2001 to 2005, and later at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a Web Application Architect from 2004 to 2008. He also served as an Analytics and BI Project Manager at Projectline Services from 2008 to 2014, and as a Web Software Consultant at WebJunction from 2006 to 2009.
Educational Background
Phil Klein holds a Master of Arts in Literature from the University of Washington, which he completed from 1989 to 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. Additionally, he has attended BCC for further education.
Expertise in Digital Experience and Community Engagement
Phil Klein specializes in community experience design and communications strategy. His expertise includes enhancing enterprise and philanthropic projects. He has facilitated over 30 digital and in-person conferences, with attendance varying from 15 to over 2000 participants. He is also a Certified Scrum Master and has extensive experience in digital event production.
Career in Technology and Systems Analysis
Phil Klein has a background in systems analysis and software architecture, which contributes to his expertise in technology program management. His career includes roles at Microsoft, where he worked as a Program Manager and Sr Systems Analyst from 2006 to 2014 and 2015 to 2020, respectively. These positions have equipped him with a strong foundation in managing technology-driven projects.