Negar
Vahedi
Program Manager & Management Professional
18+ years leading digital transformation, PMO establishment, and mega project delivery — including oil & gas pipelines and EPC projects — as a certified PMP®, PMOCP®, Industrial Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISO-qualified auditor.
“PMO discipline. Risk clarity. Stakeholders who trust you. That’s how complexity becomes delivery.”
Turning complexity into clarity
I’m a Management Consultant and Program Manager based in Toronto with 18+ years of experience delivering complex projects across oil & gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, automotive, mining, real estate, and tech — starting in Iran in 2007 and expanding globally. I have delivered 75+ projects with a 95% client satisfaction rate.
My three core strengths are PMO establishment & governance, RAID & risk management, and client & stakeholder satisfaction. I build PMOs from the ground up, design RAID frameworks that keep complex programs in control, and earn the trust of executives and teams alike through clear communication and disciplined execution.
As a PMI-certified PMP® and PMO Certified Professional (PMOCP®), with a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISO Internal Auditor qualifications, I bring the analytical precision of an engineer and the collaborative instincts of a servant leader to every project.
“My edge is knowing how to build the structures — the PMO, the RAID log, the stakeholder map — that transform chaotic complexity into confident, repeatable delivery.”
Beyond her professional career, Negar offers mentorship to aspiring project managers through the PMI Toronto Ten Thousand Coffees platform, and volunteers as PMI-Toronto BA Community Leader, Executive Manager at Behnam of Ontario, and Program Coordinator at Tirgan — because strong communities are built the same way strong organizations are: with intention and care.
My unique background includes a Master’s degree in Photography, which informs how I see problems: with patience, precision, and an eye for what truly matters in a frame.
Areas of expertise
Across 18+ years and 75+ projects, my practice has deepened in three core areas: PMO establishment & governance, RAID & risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction — applied across industries from oil & gas mega-projects to digital transformation programs.
PMO Setup & Governance
As a PMO Certified Professional (PMOCP®), Negar designs and establishes Project Management Offices from the ground up — including frameworks, governance standards, KPI dashboards, and reporting structures aligned to PMI-PMO best practices. She has built PMOs across multiple industries, reducing production timelines by 20%.
Program & Project Management
A PMI-certified PMP® with proven experience on mega-projects exceeding $180M — including oil & gas pipelines and EPC construction — Negar provides end-to-end delivery management for complex, multi-stakeholder programs, overseeing scope, schedule, risk, and budget.
RAID & Risk Management
Negar builds and maintains RAID frameworks (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) that give leadership real-time visibility into what could derail delivery — and a clear plan to prevent it. On one critical project she achieved a 95% client satisfaction rate through disciplined risk communication and proactive mitigation.
Stakeholder & Client Management
Across 75+ projects Negar has built a reputation for earning and keeping stakeholder trust — from C-suite executives to field engineers. She uses power-interest matrices, structured communication plans, and regular progress reporting to ensure every stakeholder feels informed, heard, and confident in delivery.
Process Improvement
Apply Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies to identify waste, reduce errors, and build efficient operations. Certified Green Belt and qualified ISO Internal Auditor (TUV Nord) with hands-on certification achievement across ISO 9000, 10006, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 — grounded in an Industrial Engineering foundation.
Digital Transformation
Guide organizations through technology adoption, process digitization, and data modernization — including data strategy, governance, and business intelligence programs. I align technology investments to business strategy and ensure measurable ROI across the portfolio.
Agile & Scrum Leadership
Lead Agile and Scrum adoption across cross-functional teams. I facilitate all ceremonies, coach self-organizing teams, and build sustainable Agile cultures — with a servant-leader approach that boosts team productivity and morale.
Oil & Gas Mega Project Leadership
Deep hands-on experience in oil & gas and petrochemical EPC projects — gas distribution pipelines for 36 villages, a 16-inch transmission line & 100,000 PSI pressure reduction station, and LLDPE/HDPE petrochemical plants (300,000 MTPA, $180M+). WBS planning at 5,000+ tasks, cost engineering, EVM, and regulatory compliance.
Results that speak
A career built on delivery
From engineering cost control on petrochemical mega-projects in Iran (2007) to leading Agile teams at a tech-forward real estate company in Toronto — 18 years, multiple industries, one consistent track record of delivery.
- Led the Data Integration & Transformation Program — data strategy, governance, data science & engineering, and business intelligence (2TB+ data ingested across four time zones)
- Scrum Master for Data & Analytics initiatives — facilitating sprint planning, standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
- Designed Agile reporting frameworks and RACI matrices for multiple cross-functional teams
- Collaborated directly with VP of Data, Data Engineering Director, and Analytics Director on strategic delivery
- Led risk management for mining industry project — achieved 15% reduction in potential project risks
- Designed and delivered PM training programs, increasing organizational maturity by 20%
- Achieved 98% on-time project completion rate across a diverse portfolio
- Drove 25% improvement in operational efficiency through executive-aligned strategy
- Designed and implemented a full PMO, standardizing governance and improving execution efficiency by 20%
- Led digital adoption and automation transformation initiatives
- Developed executive reporting processes and internal project frameworks
- Led the Gas Distribution Pipelines Program — supply and distribution lines for 36 villages in northern Iran (Gilan Province), in partnership with Gilan Provincial Gas Company
- Managed the 16-inch Transmission Line & 100,000 PSI Pressure Reduction Station project in Khoozestan — aligning multi-department roadmaps and implementing timely risk responses
- Achieved ISO certification by aligning all organizational processes to ISO 10009 and Lean Six Sigma standards
- Designed and implemented RAID, risk management, change management, and claim management processes
- Led cost engineering on the TPA LLDPE/HDPE Swing Plant (300,000 MTPA, Lorestan) and TPA LLDPE Plant revamp (75,000 TPA, Arak) — both exceeding $180M in budget
- Managed the Mahabad, Lorestan, and Arak EPC projects — cost estimation, deviation analysis, EVM reporting, and milestone payments
- Developed financial models and monthly Cash Flow, EVM, and Cost Estimate reports for C-suite and Board
Skills & certifications
- Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute (PMI)
- PMO Certified Professional (PMOCP)Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Certified Scrum MasterScrum Alliance
- Lean Six Sigma Green BeltProcess Improvement Certification
- Internal Quality Auditor (TUV Nord)ISO 10006, 9000, 14001, OHSAS 18001
- B.Eng. Industrial EngineeringAzad University, Tehran · Engineer in Training (EIT)
Giving back to the PM community
Negar offers one-on-one mentorship to aspiring and early-career project managers through the PMI Toronto Chapter’s mentorship platform — Ten Thousand Coffees.
Whether you’re studying for your PMP®, navigating your first PMO role, breaking into project management from another field, or looking for guidance on career direction — Negar brings 18+ years of real-world experience to the conversation.
Topics she mentors on include PMO setup, RAID & risk management, Agile & Scrum, stakeholder management, PMP® exam preparation, and career growth in project management.
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