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About Cynthia K. Konan

Founder, Power PMO — Clarity. Control. Results.

I help leaders, consultants, and teams turn complex delivery into visible progress. With 10+ years of experience running PMOs and transformation portfolios for global brands in retail, FMCG, and luxury, I bring enterprise transformation experience, real-world PMO design, and operational depth to every engagement.

Bilingual in English and French, I work across the UK and Europe, delivering results for leading organisations.

Certifications & Specialisms

Certifications

  • P3O® Foundation
  • MSP® Practitioner
  • AgilePM® Foundation
  • APM PFQ
  • GDPR Foundation

Specialisms

  • ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) multi-phase rollouts
  • Supply chain transformation
  • WMS and 3PL onboarding
  • Portfolio governance
  • Change management

What I Bring

Enterprise Transformation Experience

Planned and governed multi-million pound programmes with complex stakeholder landscapes across retail, FMCG, and luxury sectors.

Real-World PMO Design

Embedded practical governance, clear reporting, and simple cadences that busy teams actually use and follow consistently.

Operational Depth

From ERP and supply chain to people and technology change, I focus on adoption and measurable outcomes that deliver real business value.

Selected Experience

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Kering (2021-2025)

PMO consultant across New Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations. Delivered WMS and 3PL integration and embedded portfolio governance.

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Ocado Group (2020-2021)

Built the PMO for People Transformation, then moved to the Group Transformation Portfolio Office.

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Selfridges (2019-2020)

Business change on Modern Workplace and Workforce Management programmes.

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Previous Roles

PMO and project support across portfolio and project levels at BAT, Debenhams, Britvic, Transport for London, The Law Society, and Marks & Spencer.

Speaking and Thought Leadership

Cynthia K. Konan writes about practical PMO leadership and portfolio delivery, aiming to be in the top 5% of PMO voices on LinkedIn. Follow her for insights and invite her to speak at your event.

Speaking Topics

  • PMO career pathways
  • Portfolio operating systems
  • Project recovery in three days
  • Strategic delivery for consultants

Connect

Follow Cynthia K. Konan on LinkedIn for regular insights on PMO leadership, portfolio delivery, and strategic project management.

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About Power PMO

Power PMO gives leaders and consultants the clarity, control, and results of an executive level PMO without adding headcount. With proven frameworks, premium templates, and focused sprints, we turn scattered work into a visible, governed portfolio that delivers outcomes fast.

10+

Years Experience

Running PMOs and transformation portfolios for global brands in retail, FMCG, and luxury.

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Tailored Solutions

From templates and workshops to audits and advisory services, all designed to deliver clarity, control, and results.

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Target Audiences

Professionals, consulting businesses, and organisations & leadership teams, each with a customised journey.