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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
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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.