David Leiva

I bring value to complex, evolving global organizations by bringing order to chaos and uncovering clearer and more direct paths to business success. Having delivered business and digital transformation to Fortune 50 and startup companies, I have been fortunate to directly impact enterprise strategies, learn from brilliant people along the way, and pass on knowledge to my teams.As a visionary strategist, I leverage an entrepreneurial mindset and an extensive IT background to align technology with business to achieve strategic goals, serving as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and boards of directors. Adopting an inclusive leadership style, I take time to develop and mentor people. My teams are my most valued investments, as they make it possible to deliver 7 to 10-figure initiatives on time and within budget.EXPERTISE AREAS🎯 Business Transformation🎯 Strategic Planning & Execution🎯 Operations Optimization | P&L🎯 Business Development🎯 Cost Containment🎯 Process Improvement🎯 Talent Development🎯 Cross-Functional LeadershipNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS📌 Stood up COO’s Project Management team at Wells Fargo, overseeing $1.5B portfolio of global enterprise projects, programs, and initiatives. 📌 Enabled Wells Fargo’s highest-profile strategic business initiatives, such as location strategy, enterprise cost optimization, reorganizations, etc.📌 Created and launched GoDaddy’s international programs, innovating 22 global initiatives, and catapulting global brand recognition. 📌 Strengthened Wells Fargo Operating Committee and improved strategic planning by increasing transparency & visibility of projects. 📌 Built and motivated global teams of 114+ across numerous functions, supporting diverse, inclusive, and cross-cultural work environments.📌 Drove digital transformation at Wells Fargo and pioneered Digital Services Program at CSAA, resulting in $2M+ savings.LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Fiscal Responsibility | Budgeting | Forecasting | Program & Project Management | Client Relations | Strategic Partnerships | Stakeholder Engagement | Organizational Development | Change Management | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Team Building | Negotiation | Vendor Relations TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES: Technology Innovation | Rationalization | Large-Scale Solution Design and Delivery | Cloud & Digital Transformation | Agile Methodologies | DevOps Culture | PMO Leadership | Software Development | Product Development & Launch CREDENTIALS: MBA • CSM • CSPO • PMI-ACP • PMP • SAFe Agilist • ITIL v3