Michael Pereira

CEO

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada16 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar budgets.
Strong focus on digital transformation initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a MarTech expert with strong leadership in digital transformation and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic LeadershipDigital TransformationAgile Project ManagementTeam Management

Other Skills

IT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Information TechnologyKey Performance IndicatorsVendor NegotiationTeam MotivationBusiness PlanningOperational EfficiencyContract NegotiationCoachingStakeholder ManagementTimelinesCommunicationSalesforce Media CloudGoogle Ad Manager

About

With over a year at Sun Life, my focus as a Software Engineering Practice Manager is on Agile leadership, ensuring that our teams are well-equipped to deliver innovative solutions efficiently. My tenure with Canadian Tire Corporation as Chapter Manager in MarTech involved spearheading dynamic cross-functional teams to drive project execution, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and implementing key platforms like Salesforce Media Cloud and Google Ad Manager. At Canadian Tire, our efforts in standardizing platform delivery significantly bolstered advertising capabilities, contributing to increased revenue. The success of these initiatives is a testament to our team's dedication and my commitment to optimizing technology to achieve business goals. Let's connect to discuss how we can partner to further operational excellence and digital transformation.

Experience

16 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

8 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Sun life

Software Engineering Practice Manager

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Canadian tire corporation

2 roles

Chapter Manager, MarTech

Promoted

Jun 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Led cross-functional teams to ensure efficient collaboration and streamlined project execution.
Managed a multimillion-dollar annual capital budget, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization for MarTech initiatives.
Successfully implemented Salesforce Media Cloud, empowering the Triangle Retail Media team to manage ad operations and campaigns effectively.
Structured Agile teams for the implementation of Google Ad Manager and Criteo across multiple Canadian Tire banners, resulting in enhanced advertising capabilities and increased revenue.
Effectively managed a team of 40 IT resources, ensuring their alignment with MarTech projects and overall project success.
Standardized Platform Delivery policies, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with best practices.
Fostered strong relationships and partnerships between IT, Marketing, and business stakeholders, driving effective collaboration and alignment of objectives.
Managed external partners, ensuring seamless communication, vendor performance, and adherence to project timelines.

Strategic LeadershipTeam ManagementIT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Information TechnologyKey Performance Indicators+10

Manager, Digital Operations and Release Management

Jan 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Strategic LeadershipTeam ManagementIT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Information TechnologyKey Performance Indicators+7

Blackberry

8 roles

Director, Digital Operations

Promoted

Jun 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Highly engaged leader responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for Digital Channels and innovation for all digital properties. Duties also included web content planning, platform management, budgeting, optimization, and learnings from campaigns across various business lines.

Strategic LeadershipTeam ManagementIT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Information TechnologySales Target Management+12

Senior Manager, Digital Operations

Promoted

Feb 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

Responsible for architecture, design, development, integration, quality assurance, implementation testing, analysis, and day to day operations support.
Strong business acumen required to support clear and concise communication to all levels within the organization. A team player and partner within the organization to ensure solution delivery and effective support for cross functional teams.

Team ManagementIT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Sales Target ManagementKey Performance IndicatorsBrand Awareness+6

Manager, Web Development

Feb 2016 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr

Responsible for a team of developers responsible for strategic leadership, web content management, and technical direction for all of BlackBerry’s websites; delivering scalable, high profile features. Duties also included performance, operations, and strategic launches for BlackBerry including budget setting.

Team ManagementIT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Sales Target ManagementKey Performance IndicatorsBrand Awareness+6

Web Development Manager

Promoted

Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr

Responsible to lead the development, coordinate planning, and oversight of web and application development across a global digital environment including web, mobile and social

Team ManagementIT EscalationService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Key Performance IndicatorsBusiness PlanningTimelines+1

Web Platform Manager

Promoted

Sep 2012 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Responsible for Digital Marketing platform strategy for online, mobile and eCommerce channels to drive new business opportunities and growth including maintenance of BlackBerry.com ecosystem with millions of annual visitors

Team ManagementKey Performance IndicatorsTimelines