Kimberly Bortz
5.0
(3)
Studied at University of Arizona
Works at Pinch PMO, LLC
Not currently taking new clients
Work Experience
Founder, Principal Consultant
Pinch PMO, LLC
February 2023 - Present
As the founder of PinchPMO, I specialize in Program Management, Operational Solutions, and PMO Methodology, helping organizations enhance project delivery and portfolio strategy. My approach balances structure with flexibility, integrating governance that fits each company's culture. I provide on-demand consulting for high-pressure situations, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with strategic goals.
Program Manager
Chevron
February 2023 - Present
Led a high-impact talent development program improving knowledge sharing, retention, collaboration, and efficiency for a $14B Fortune 500 energy company. Influenced 150+ project and program professionals, delivering PMO strategy, operational solutions, and executive consulting. Revitalized the Elevate Talent Management program, driving: ✅ 96% improvement in employees setting development objectives ✅ 61.5% increase in leader-defined strengths/opportunities ✅ 66.7% faster job postings by streamlining 130 job families Aligned HR practices, career frameworks, and performance management to enhance engagement and succession planning.
Program Director, US PMO Practice Lead
Inoapps
May 2021 - February 2023
Hiring Manager
Oversaw a global technology program portfolio deploying cloud-based Oracle solutions (HCM, ERP, EPM, CPQ) across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Standardized RAID logs, reporting, and templates to enhance visibility and data-driven decision-making. Acted as a thought leader and change agent, delivering critical path workshops and RAID training to 200+ team members, integrating Agile methodologies for cross-functional success.
Director, Technical Program Management
Academy Sports + Outdoors
September 2018 - April 2021
Hiring Manager
Led enterprise-wide project governance and PMO best practices (PMI, Agile, DMAIC) for the newly established EPMO, overseeing cross-matrixed portfolios. Increased YOY go-live projects by 216.7% (6 to 19) by implementing program lifecycle governance, Agile gating, and enterprise resource forecasting. Managed high-volume cloud migrations for Oracle Cloud ERP, Vertex, Kronos, and eCommerce platforms, improving system scalability, compliance (Prop 65), and operational efficiency. Spearheaded on-premise to cloud transitions, enhancing enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)
Camden Property Trust
February 2017 - September 2018
Hiring Manager
Expanded IT PMO demand by demonstrating governance value, leading IT portfolios, and driving consultative leadership. Secured two AMA Crystal Awards for the CamdenLiving.com redesign. Enhanced PMO maturity by implementing Planview Pro PPM for resource forecasting and project gating. Led Agile adoption via Kanban, user stories, and Trello for visibility/tracking. Spearheaded Oracle ERP/HCM Cloud transition, SOX audit automation, and key IT initiatives, cutting planned outages by 83.3% and enabling 24/7/365 contact center operations.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Activities and societies: Golden Key National Honor Society, Chimes Junior Honorary, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Creative Problem Solving
UA - Eller College of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Leadership and Creative Problem Solving
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Overall Rating
5.0
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