Katherine Gutierrez
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Project Management Specialist and Industrial Engineer with experience supporting digital government and supply chain initiatives. I’ve worked closely with stakeholders across municipalities to translate policy requirements into structured workplans, progress reporting, and compliance-ready deliverables. Currently completing a Master of Business Analytics in Melbourne, I combine PMO discipline with data-driven thinking. Known for being proactive, organised and collaborative, I help teams stay aligned, manage risks, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, PMO
Government of Meta
Villavicencio, Colombia
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported the Digital Government Office in identifying improvement actions, formulating work plans, and ensuring compliance with national digital government and security policies across municipalities.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation for clarity and compliance.
- Assisted in the organisation and delivery of socialisation and communication events to promote national and regional ICT initiatives.
- Actively participated in supervision meetings, providing progress updates and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Key Achievements:
- Designed and implemented a structured reporting cadence and standard templates, improving the accuracy and timeliness of FURAG submissions across municipalities.
- Enabled successful formulation and tracking of multiple digital transformation action plans, ensuring consistent compliance with national ICT governance and digital security policies.
- Strengthened collaboration between municipal stakeholders and the regional Digital Government Office, increasing policy adoption and compliance outcomes through proactive engagement and follow-up mechanisms.
Supply Chain Analyst & Purchasing
JMS Constructores SAS
Villavicencio, Colombia
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed receipt and review of invoices to ensure accuracy with commercial agreements.
- Built and maintained relationships with strategic suppliers through contracts and negotiations, securing cost-effective solutions.
- Procured electrical materials, furniture, equipment, and services, managing budgets and ensuring the required quality.
- Coordinated the timely delivery of materials to construction sites, while keeping inventory at minimum levels.
- Oversaw the management of vehicle fleets and warehouse operations, ensuring resources were used effectively.
- Is a construction company dedicated to the development of public and private projects.
- Key Achievements:
- Established relationships with more competitive suppliers, maintaining a 40% profit margin compared to the budget.
- Successfully managed a project with a contract value of $3.670.000 million COP, ensuring timely delivery of materials and staying within budget.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Analytics
Kaplan Business School
Melbourne, Australia07-2026
Specialist - Project Management
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
Villavicencio, Colombia04.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
University Antonio Nariño
Bogotá, Colombia10.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Optimisation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office
- Project Planning & Schedu
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO
Government of Meta
09.2022 - 02.2024
Supply Chain Analyst & Purchasing
JMS Constructores SAS
07.2018 - 09.2022
Master's Degree - Business Analytics
Kaplan Business School
Specialist - Project Management
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
University Antonio Nariño