Keren Cohen Hochshtadt
PROGRAM MANAGMENT, Manager
Haifa
Summary
Information System Engineer and Program Management Leader with over 9 years of experience in project management, change management, system analysis, and strategic portfolio oversight. Known for a strategic mindset and results-oriented approach, I excel in spearheading complex initiatives and aligning them with organizational objectives. Currently leading program management for 3 technical domains at Shutterfly, with proven track record managing cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholder relationships. Expert in translating complex technical requirements into actionable business strategies while driving organizational change and process improvements. I am committed to enhancing operational efficiencies through adept risk management, effective stakeholder communication, and continuous process improvement. An energetic and articulate communicator who thrives both independently and as part of a team, my ability to simplify complex flows and programs, coupled with keen attention to detail and multitasking skills, ensures that every project I manage is steered toward success with demonstrated expertise in risk mitigation, capacity planning, and delivery optimization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Managment, Manager
Sutterfly
07.2024 - Current
- Manage team of 3 program managers across 3 technical domains, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight
- Lead comprehensive roadmap planning and capacity management for strategic delivery optimization
- Oversee business & product requirement delivery with focus on efficiency, cost optimization, and risk reduction
- Build complex sequencing plans considering business needs, technical constraints, and operational dependencies
- Serve as primary stakeholder communication hub between leadership and cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress and proactively managing risks and issues
- Drive continuous process improvements across organizational levels, implementing best practices
- Facilitate change management initiatives across technical domains
Sr. Program Manager
Shutterfly
05.2021 - Current
- Portfolio Management: Developed and maintained a strategic portfolio roadmap, aligning projects with enterprise goals and financial targets.
- Risk Management: Established a risk management framework, proactively addressing risks to prevent project disruptions.
- Maximized ROI: Defined measurable ROI metrics, tracked project outcomes, and implemented process improvements to enhance value creation.
- Established governance structures, regularly communicated performance, and fostered transparency and accountability.
- Continuous Improvement: Identified opportunities to enhance portfolio management practices and implemented lessons learned for future projects.
- Complex Project Delivery: Successfully managing highly complex projects, delivering on time and within budget by leveraging strong analytical and communication skills.
- Facilitated Agile Adoption: Guided the mobile team in adopting agile methodologies, facilitated ceremonies, and promoted continuous learning and adaptation.
- Leveraged Data-Driven Insights: Analyzed JIRA data to understand team performance, identify risks, and optimize processes.
- Enhanced Communication and Collaboration: Acting as a communication hub, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, Engineering Managers, and team members.
- Process Standardization: Conducted gap analysis, recommended standardization opportunities, and led the shift to a quarterly planning process, uniting the PMO team and supporting onboarding efforts.
Projects Manager & System Analyst
New Automation
06.2015
- Taking responsibility for the life cycle management.
- Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
- Improved system by adding new features and infrastructure.
- Established specifications and coordinated production with software programmers.
- Developed flowcharts and diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
- Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and user support for platform transitions.
- Initiating innovative solutions, leading for optimization of the whole product management process.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University Of Haifa
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University Of Haifa
High School Diploma - undefined
The 'Reali' Hebrew School of Haifa
Skills
- Project Management Tools - JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, Asana, smartsheet
- Collaboration Platforms - Remote work tools & team coordination
- Data Analysis, Performance metrics & reporting - Power BI & AI Tools using like Chat GPT & claude
- Change Management- Organizational transformation & adoption strategies
- Strategic Planning - Roadmap development & capacity planning
- Process Improvement - Optimization & continuous enhancement
- Agile Methodologies - Scrum, facilitation & team coaching
- Risk Management - Framework development & proactive mitigation
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Management - Executive communication & cross-functional alignment
- Program Management - Multi-project coordination & portfolio oversight
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/06/88
- Nationality: Israeli
Timeline
Program Managment, Manager
Sutterfly
07.2024 - Current
Sr. Program Manager
Shutterfly
05.2021 - Current
Projects Manager & System Analyst
New Automation
06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University Of Haifa
High School Diploma - undefined
The 'Reali' Hebrew School of Haifa
MBA - Business Administration
University Of Haifa
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