Strategic Planning Senior Program

HUBERT A. BLAKE

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. Senior Program & Portfolio Manager Strategic Planning EPMO Leadership

Experienced leader with over 15 years managing large-scale project portfolios, PMO governance, and enterprise-wide strategic planning across insurance, telecom, healthcare, and public sector environments. Proven success leading prioritization, resource capacity planning, and budget oversight for multimillion-dollar initiatives. Skilled in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), financial modeling, and aligning execution with business strategy. Known for building high-performing teams, optimizing delivery frameworks, and driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

• IT Governance & Enterprise PMO Leadership • Strategic Planning & Portfolio Management

• Business & Digital Transformation • IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery

• Budgeting, Cost Control & Resource Allocation • Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid Project Management

• Risk Management & Compliance • Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Organizational Change & IT Process Improvement • Team Leadership, Performance Enhancement

Professional Highlights

Led and implemented complex projects and Global teams—mitigated risks, managed requirements, and worked with project stakeholders while managing expectations at the department and project levels.

Trusted leader known and respected for leading successful change in projects and building credibility with executive teams and staff.

Top-performing leader with record of implementing successful call center & manufacturing operations and IT services initiatives that increased efficiencies, reduced expenses, and increased customer and associate satisfaction.

Directed the relocation of regional data centers and company regional offices from Chicago to Toronto and from Brazil to New Jersey; devised startup planning and managed data center operations within given resources, time, and budget.

Professional Experience

Rogers Communications Inc; Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Sep 2024 – Jan 2025)

Senior Program Manager - Contractor

Program Management Service Management Organizational Change Management

Managed the Implementation Planning, Execution and Closure of Technology Programs/Projects dealing with the introduction of new services, lifecycle changes of existing services, new

platforms, capacity augmentations, software & hardware upgrades, optimization, and redundancy enhancements;

Defined Program governance, build appropriate materials and lead sessions with various levels of leadership and drive conclusions and results related to progress, blockers, project financials, issues, risks, and containment plans;

Performed quality progress reporting for programs ensuring quality is incorporated into all project deliverables, including the final solution;

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Created and managed program communication plans to ensure all stakeholders and project resources are aligned to program level goals and objectives;

Identified obstacles and conflicts and ensure the project team produces workable solutions, escalating issues as appropriate to keep the Program schedules on track;

Conducted Lessons Learned continuously through the program and incorporate learnings to improve delivery effectiveness;

Nunavut Housing Corporation; Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada (Jan 2024 – Jul 2024)

Senior Project Manager – Contractor

Project Management Stakeholder Management Organizational Change Management

Developed and managed strategic communication and change management strategies throughout the different phases of the projects (development to implementation) to meet the established goals and objectives;

Provided business analysis expertise to navigate enterprise-wide strategies, produce data analytics and draft briefing materials and dashboards to tell the story to senior executive leadership, partners and stakeholders;

Drive organization change and build strong partnerships taking an inclusive approach with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders who have diverging perspectives to ensure that all adhere to best practices and standard approaches;

Developed project related strategies / frameworks by anticipating potential issues and provides risk mitigations and recommendations;

Prepared weekly project status reports, monthly financial reports to report progress of projects;

Provided task-based schedule and project cost forecasts;

Digital Research Alliance of Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (May 2023 – Dec 2023)

Project Management Consultant - Contractor

Project Management Stakeholder Management Project Leadership

Provided leadership, technical and analytical guidance, and work direction to project teams by scheduling; assigning work; and reviewing project efforts to ensure project success; coaching, and motivation to project team members;

Provided advice to the project lead and sponsor and use expert judgment as the project proceeds

to mitigate risks and achieve the project objectives;

Oversees the management of quality, project scope, schedule, risk, quality control, change

control, procurement across all phases of the project life cycle to ensure successful completion

within established parameters;

Build relationships with multiple levels of stakeholders and develop presentation materials

and deliverables related to the project;

Worked with the multiple stakeholders and team members within the Project Governance

facilitate discussion to drive towards consensus, work collaboratively with various group, and be

comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization;

Developed and deliver executive level presentations both in person and virtually to project steering committee members, senior level stakeholders, and others (Board of Directors, Researcher Council);

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Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nov 2022 – May 2023)

Senior Project Manager – Contractor

Project Management Stakeholder Management Risk Management

Provided senior level expertise and advice regarding operational, business and financial issues impacting Health Data Branch projects, business operations and other strategic initiatives;

Provided strategic advice and support to Health Data Branch to ensure effective governance, risk management, mitigation and negotiation strategies and recommended approaches to support project success;

Lead the development and execution of strategic Health Data Branch communications and foster collaborative relationships with internal (e.g. Assistant Deputy Ministers, Associate Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers) and external stakeholders (e.g. Ontario Health, Hospitals, Public

Health Ontario etc.) and third-party vendors (e.g. IBM), ensuring alignment with Ministry and government priorities;

Created and delivered informative presentations to various Ministry leaders (e.g. Assistant Deputy Ministers, Associate Deputy Ministers, Deputy Ministers) for the purposes of consultation, clarification and approval-seeking for key Health Data Branch projects;

Developed and maintained documents including project charter, integrated project plan, financial tracking documentation, resource plans, issues log/tracking, status reporting, and governance agenda/minutes/action items;

Prepared a final project report for each assigned project which clearly documents milestones, lessons learned, and deliverables achieved and hand over all project-related documentation;

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada (Mar 2019 – Oct 2022)

Senior Project Manager - Contractor

Project Management Contract Management Vendor & Procurement Management

Overall planning, scheduling and assignment of project tasks associated with development & implementation of all major GN infrastructure technology projects involving Communication

Console System (CCS), Trunked Radio Systems, Public Safety telecommunication equipment, facilities, data centers, call centers and related equipment used in support of these functional areas;

Developed, maintained, and reported on project Organizational Change Management (OCM), as well as key performance indicators (KPI) including scope, schedule, budget, and resources with expert accuracy using appropriate artifacts and tools;

Created, and developed business case, needs assessment, privacy impact assessment, threat risk assessment, requirements analysis, Terms of Reference (ToR) for Request for Proposal (RFP) submission for a $220 million Nunavut Undersea Fiber Optic Cable project for the entire territory;

Established a project schedule that runs across all project phases including project milestones;

Produced all required project management deliverables in order to deliver the project according to the statement of work plan;

Developed project work performance data and reports for distribution to all major stakeholders;

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WSP in Canada; Thornhill, Ontario, Canada (Aug 2018 – Mar 2019)

IT Project Manager - Contractor

Project Management Stakeholder Management Vendor Management

Provided comprehensive day-to-day project management support to the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team, ensuring the efficient progression of integration activities across multiple real estate and facilities management projects;

Coordinated cross-functional teams, including real estate, facilities, IT, and external vendors, to ensure seamless execution of integration initiatives;

Ensured alignment of project objectives with overall business strategies by working closely with stakeholders across departments and facilitating effective communication;

Developed and maintained detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines, monitoring project progress and adjusting plans to meet key milestones and deadlines;

Led the integration of facilities management systems and processes across multiple locations, ensuring consistent standards and operational efficiency;

Tracked project deliverables and prepared regular reports for senior leadership, providing insights into project status, risks, and opportunities for optimization;

CGI Group Inc; Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Feb 2017— Mar 2018)

Senior Project Manager - Contractor

Project Management Customer Service Vendor Management

Led and delivered multiple high-priority Information Management and Technology (IMT) projects aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives;

Coordinated cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define project scope, gather detailed requirements, and develop comprehensive project plans;

Provided governance and oversight for project portfolio, establishing project priorities, timelines, and monitoring progress against milestones;

Conducted regular reporting to executive leadership, providing key insights on project status, risks, budget tracking, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals;

Led risk management and mitigation strategies, ensuring all IMT projects adhered to compliance and governance standards;

Prioritized and facilitated communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations and project alignment;

Fluor Corporation; Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Jun 2013 — Apr 2016)

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Global IT Strategy Risk Management Infrastructure Virtualization

Managed annual IT construction infrastructure projects from start to finish including planning, design, implementation, and documentation;

Led and monitored several projects with varying levels of complexity; identified and mitigated potential risks, determined project scope, managed requirements, and managed resources to support internal software development projects;

Utilized industry-standard project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2) to improve project efficiency and team productivity.

Managed budgets, timelines, and resources for projects valued at $15M+;

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Developed project strategies, plans and provide consultation and support for the development project management strategies pertaining to assets, technology and systems, Identify opportunities for cost savings;

Closed out projects and filing all documents as records;

Shaw Communications Inc; Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Dec 2003 — May 2012)

Project Management Consultant

Timeline Management Change Management Resource Management

Managed a cross-functional team of 30 project team members—managed schedules, identified and mitigated risks, and managed change control;

Tracked the consolidations of information from all key stakeholders and departments on the implementation of various projects such as call center deployments;

Managed timelines (via an IPP/project plan), hold internal and external clients accountable, and ability to develop executive reporting deliverables (i.e. dashboards, process flows, playbooks and user journeys);

Responsible for the establishment and management of a project methodology incorporating structures, standards, processes, documentation, and reporting which is agile, fits the needs of

the project and puts emphasis on the quality of decision making and timely project delivery and turnover;

Established and managed processes, streamline communications between stakeholders and project sponsors and empowering leadership to appropriate assess priorities;

Used Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint & Planview to track all projects;

ADP Brokerage Services; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Jun 1998— Aug 2003)

Supervisor, Site Operations & Facilities

Stakeholder Management Project Management Project Leadership

Managed a team of 20 project team members in the migration and rollout of Asia Pacific nodes for communications network in Japan, Hong Kong, Michigan and Brazil;

Managed multiple ERP application - Business Planning and Control System (BPCS) projects for manufacturing facilities throughout Canada, US, & Brazil regions;

Developed & initiated schedule of routine facilities maintenance activities;

Developed a vision and implementation plan to standardize and leverage infrastructure and applications across all Site Operations offices;

Communicate with local management to identify facility needs and understand project requirements; schedule and conduct walk-throughs and planning meetings as needed;

Defined and track project timelines and document progress relative to established benchmarks and milestones;

Education, Certification & Affiliation

Computer Information Technology Administration & Management, Western Technical Commercial School, Jun 1993

Microcomputer Analyst Diploma; Centennial College, May 1997

Telecommunications Specialist Certification, Centennial College, Dec 2002

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Leading Edge Group, Jul 2015

PMP (Project Management Professional), Project Management Institute, Jan 2020

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