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CARLOS ALEJANDRO CORREA RODRÍGUEZ

IT PROJECT MANAGER
Panama City

Summary

Highly accomplished and certified Project Manager (PMP, PSM I, IPMA Level D, ITIL Foundation) with over 15 years of progressive experience leading and optimizing IT and strategic projects. Proven ability to drive complex technology implementations, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful solutions within scope, budget, and timeline. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the successful deployment of large-scale national initiatives. Seeking to leverage strong leadership and technical acumen to manage challenging projects in the technology sector.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
Panama, Panamá
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Led the management and coordination of consults with project stakeholders to gather critical information for the design of the Sectoral Action Plan and the broader Action Plan.
  • Supported the systematization and analysis of collected information, identifying sectoral gaps and proposing targeted actions for each sector.
  • Assisted in the construction of comprehensive documents outlining a Sector-specific Action Plan and a Strategic Actions Plan.
  • Maintained continuous communication and follow-up with consulting firms to ensure compliance with consultancy deliverables.
  • Monitored potential project plan deviations and implemented corrective actions to maintain progress.
  • Guaranteed the quality of defined activities and deliverables.
  • Served as a primary liaison with external vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement and documented lessons learned for future projects.
  • Maintained comprehensive physical and electronic documentation archives for audit and reference purposes.

IT Project Manager

Ministry Of Education
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Led comprehensive requirements gathering for IT projects, ensuring all stakeholder needs were captured.
  • Coordinated configuration and integration activities for new systems and applications.
  • Managed project timelines and liaised with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of components.
  • Planned and supervised testing phases, including functional, performance, and security tests.
  • Oversaw change management processes and organized training for end-users to facilitate system adoption.
  • Key Impactful Projects:
  • Offline Content Server Acquisition & Implementation Project: Successfully implemented offline content servers for 500 schools in remote, difficult-to-access areas nationwide, expanding educational reach.
  • "Prende Y Aprende Al Máximo" Project: Managed the equipment component for low-power computers in remote schools, leveraging solar panel systems to ensure sustainable access to technology.
  • "Aula Digital" Project: Spearheaded the national deployment of the "PROFUTURO" digital educational platform (Fundación Telefónica) to maximize impact across numerous schools.
  • OFFICE365 for Educators Project: Enabled 45,000 Office licenses and institutional email accounts for all official educators nationwide, significantly enhancing digital communication and productivity.

Project Manager

Cable & Wireless
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed the national installation and implementation of a patient management platform across state health centers.
  • Conducted meetings with key stakeholders to thoroughly understand functional and technical requirements.
  • Documented client requirements, validating them with all involved departments to ensure accuracy.
  • Supervised platform installation and configuration, ensuring seamless integration with the Ministry of Health's central servers and network.
  • Developed detailed implementation plans with clear milestones, including testing sessions and training programs.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and technology partners for equipment procurement and network infrastructure installation at various health centers.
  • Organized and coordinated functional, performance, and security testing to ensure system integrity.
  • Documented incidents, managed their resolution, and validated system readiness for deployment.
  • Conducted training sessions for end-users and technical support staff.
  • Supported the adoption of the new system, addressing change resistance and ensuring proper platform utilization.

Systems Administrator

GCI Financial Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2012

Systems Administrator

Ministry Of Education
01.2000 - 01.2004

Computing Assistant

Correagua Industries
01.1999 - 01.2000

Education

Master's Degree - Project Management

Interamerican University
Panama
05.2001 - 01.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Information Systems Engineering

Latina Unveristy
Panama
05.2000 - 01.2004

Skills

Project Management Methodologies: Agile

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Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), 3636933

Timeline

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), 1167817
12-2024

Project Manager

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
02.2024 - 02.2025
Project Management Professional (PMP), 3636933
08-2023
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, GR671362419CC
01-2022
International Project Management Association (IPMA) Level D, PAN.16. D.054
10-2016

IT Project Manager

Ministry Of Education
01.2016 - 01.2023

Project Manager

Cable & Wireless
01.2014 - 01.2015

Systems Administrator

GCI Financial Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2012

Master's Degree - Project Management

Interamerican University
05.2001 - 01.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Information Systems Engineering

Latina Unveristy
05.2000 - 01.2004

Systems Administrator

Ministry Of Education
01.2000 - 01.2004

Computing Assistant

Correagua Industries
01.1999 - 01.2000

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