Saskia Cebrian
United Kingdom
Summary
Project and Program Manager with over 10 years of experience delivering digital transformation programs and large-scale technology projects across Europe, the USA, and Latin America.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional, multicultural, multi-million-dollar initiatives from concept to completion- combining Agile and traditional methodologies to drive exceptional results. Certified PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Scrum Master, and MSc in Strategic Management of Projects (UCL).
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
Adobe
London, United Kingdom
10.2021 - Current
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs across global teams, including a £3M Adobe Commerce rollout for 25 countries, achieving ~25% cost savings through operational efficiencies.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to executive sponsors and SteerCos, influencing scope and strategy in high-impact programs across sectors (tech, automotive, nonprofit).
- Proactively identify and manage risks, remove delivery blockers, and align stakeholders across teams, regions and functions to maintain quality, timelines, and scope.
- Navigate ambiguity and conflicting priorities by bringing clarity to complex programs and fostering collaboration between business, tech, and leadership stakeholders.
- Clients include Dyson, General Motors, British Heart Foundation, Boots, Virgin Atlantic, Santander Bank (Spain), and others.
- Keynote Speaker (2024) - Amsterdam - Adobe Enablement Summit
Digital Project Manager
Jbi Digital
London, United Kingdom
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Delivered a portfolio of 8+ cross-functional digital projects with a budget of £1M, leading web and mobile development initiatives for public sector clients from inception to completion.
- Managed remote teams across the UK and India, ensuring alignment with quality standards, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
- Built strong relationships with C-level stakeholders, driving project governance, proactive risk management, and clear communication across departments.
- Introduced internal delivery frameworks and best practices, enhancing team performance and ensuring business value realization across all engagements.
- Supported and coached junior team members, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration in distributed environments.
Digital Project Manager
Open Creative Communications
London, United Kingdom
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered software programs for the Education and Healthcare sectors, leading cross-border teams across the UK, USA, and India.
- Built strong stakeholder relationships, aligning C-level and delivery teams around project goals.
- Applied and adapted project methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, PMI, Prince2) based on project needs, ensuring quality outcomes, risk mitigation, and value-driven execution.
- Fostered a strong project delivery culture with internal and external partners, while mentoring junior team members.
- Recognised with a Top Performer Award (June 2019) for excellence in leadership, delivery, and team development.
IT Project Manager
SOVOS
Lima, Peru
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Delivered large-scale, time-critical programs across LATAM, Germany, and the US, managing 10+ regulatory tech projects with budgets up to $5M.
- Defined scope, led global teams, and aligned C-level stakeholders to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.
- Partnered with government bodies—including direct negotiations with the Colombian Government—to launch digital tax solutions.
IT Project Manager
Ebiz Latin America
Lima, Peru
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered time-critical projects across innovation, consumer goods, and industrial sectors, leading cross-functional teams of up to ten.
- Managed supply chain and logistics initiatives, driving process improvements and SAP integrations.
- Aligned stakeholders around delivery goals, achieving an 80% incident reduction within three months post-launch.
Previous Roles
- Commercial Planning Analyst – Peruvian Credit Bank (2013–2014)
- Workload Dispatcher & IT Specialist – IBM (2012–2013)
- Software Group Intern – IBM (2011)
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Management of Projects
University College London
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC)
Skills
- Strategic Project & Program Management
- Cross-Functional and multi-cultural Team Management
- Executive Stakeholder & Board Engagement
- AdaptiveDelivery Approach
- Process Analysis & Requirements Coordination
- Change Management & Mentorship
- PMP, Scrum Master and PRINCE2 Practitioner certified
Certification
- PRINCE2® Practitioner – June 2025
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- ITIL Foundation Certificate
- Founder of The Strategic Project Manager platform and social media
- PMI mentor - May 2019 - Nov 2019
- Speaker - Women in Tech Network - May 2023
Personal Information
Languages
English
Spanish
German
Custom
Saskia, Cebrian, +447835789179, saskiacebrian@gmail.com, United Kingdom
Timeline
Project Manager
Adobe
10.2021 - Current
Digital Project Manager
Jbi Digital
11.2019 - 09.2021
Digital Project Manager
Open Creative Communications
10.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Strategic Management of Projects
University College London
09.2017 - 09.2018
IT Project Manager
SOVOS
09.2016 - 09.2017
IT Project Manager
Ebiz Latin America
11.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC)