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Atlanta, GA, United States
Toptal member since April 7, 2026
Bio
Adeshola is the consultant organizations call when technology transformation isn't landing. With 20+ years leading $100+ million programs across Fortune 500, federal, and high-growth tech, she builds governance frameworks, delivery infrastructure, and executive alignment that turn strategy into measurable results. She sits at the intersection of AI capability and human systems, with guardrails in place, stakeholders aligned, and value realized.
Career Highlights
Principal Lead, AI Transformation and Program Delivery
Launch Consulting Group
Education Highlights
Bachelor of Science Degree
Georgia Institute of Technology
Certification Highlights
AI Governance Professional (AIGP)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Case Studies
Global Loyalty Program Launch — Fortune 500 Hospitality Enterprise and Fortune 10 Technology Partner
Management ConsultingProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementDelivery GovernanceExecutive Reporting+ 10 more
$19 Billion IT Portfolio Transformation for a Fortune 50 Global Retail Enterprise
Digital TransformationPMO DesignAgile TransformationExecutive ReportingPortfolio ManagementChange Management+ 4 more
Network Capacity Expansion During COVID for a Leading US Telecommunications Provider
Program ManagementAdvisoryStakeholder ManagementPMO DesignChange ManagementDelivery Governance+ 3 more
Federal IT Governance Framework - EPLC Tailoring Methodology
Project ManagementProject Portfolio Management (PPM)Product ManagementBusiness Process Re-engineeringConsultingManagement Consulting+ 2 more
Expertise
- AI Adoption
- AI Transformation
- Change Management
- Delivery Governance
- Digital Transformation
- Enterprise PMO
- Management Consulting
- Program Management
Work Experience
Principal Lead, AI Transformation and Program Delivery
2025 - 2026
Launch Consulting Group
- Led an AI-enabled delivery transformation for a global media client, achieving 50–60% improvement in transformation success rates through governance infrastructure, C-suite advisory, and AI-enabled execution frameworks.
- Owned end-to-end delivery governance across 100+ global product, engineering, QA, and business teams, converting organizational ambiguity into disciplined execution models with clear KPIs and accountability structures.
- Served as executive liaison, aligning technology investments with strategic outcomes and communicating program health, risk, and velocity to the C-suite with clarity and transparency.
- Built a governance infrastructure, including daily usage dashboards, accountability ownership maps, risk escalation pathways, and executive reporting frameworks connecting adoption metrics to business outcomes.
- Championed AI-enabled delivery methodologies, shaping product roadmaps and operating models that accelerated AI adoption and business value realization across global studio teams.
- Identified cross-team dependencies and risks proactively, driving rapid escalation and resolution to protect scope, budget, and delivery timelines.
Focus areas: AI Transformation, Delivery Governance, Program Management, Change Management, Advisory, PMO Design, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, AI Adoption, Organizational Readiness, Management Consulting, Agile Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Enterprise PMO, Enterprise Transformation, Solution Architecture, Value Engineering, Portfolio Management, Governance Frameworks, Process Improvement, Executive Reporting, Process Standardization, Compliance, Playbook Development, Operational Readiness, Team Leadership, Client Services, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management, AI Ethics, AI Policy, ChatGPT, Cloud Computing, ROI, Revenue Expansion, Financial Management, Customer Success, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Regulatory Compliance, IT Security, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Agents, AI Tools, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Business Analysis, P&L Management, IT Strategy, Jira Align, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Design, AIOps, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), Artificial Intelligence Product Manager, UX Design, Operations, Project Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Agentic AI, Implementation Roadmaps
Senior Customer Success Leader, Enterprise AI Adoption and Change Management
2025 - 2025
Highspot
- Drove enterprise AI platform adoption for a $20+ million ARR Fortune 500 portfolio, acting as a strategic partner between C-suite and delivery teams to translate AI capabilities into measurable ROI.
- Generated approximately $2 million in expansion revenue through executive value narratives, ROI storytelling, and outcome-aligned adoption roadmaps.
- Monitored product usage and engagement metrics daily, identifying at-risk clients proactively and intervening with targeted workflow redesign, coaching, and champion development before churn occurred.
- Drove marketing operations adoption from 12% to 78% in 3 weeks through chair-side workflow redesign, output template reconfiguration, and internal champion activation.
- Led organizational readiness and change management initiatives, partnering with sales, marketing, enablement, product, and IT leaders to co-design adoption frameworks and measure transformation impact.
- Built champion infrastructure inside each client firm, equipping internal evangelists with metrics, talk tracks, and peer proof points to drive firm-wide adoption.
Focus areas: AI Adoption, Change Management, Enterprise SaaS, Stakeholder Management, Advisory, ROI, Revenue Expansion, Customer Success, Organizational Readiness, Business Transformation, Enterprise Transformation, Strategic Roadmap Development, Solution Architecture, Value Engineering, Portfolio Management, Process Improvement, Executive Reporting, Risk Management, Playbook Development, Operational Readiness, Client Services, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management, AI Ethics, AI Policy, ChatGPT, Cloud Computing, Financial Management, Investment Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Jira, Salesforce, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Agents, AI Tools, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Business Analysis, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, P&L Management, AI Transformation, IT Strategy, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Design, AIOps, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), Artificial Intelligence Product Manager, UX Design, Operations, Project Management, Project Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Cases, Implementation Roadmaps, Feature Backlog Prioritization
Director of Client Services, Digital Transformation, and Delivery
2023 - 2024
Mammoth Growth
- Provided strategic advisory and delivery leadership for a $5+ million digital transformation portfolio for a high-growth AI startup, establishing delivery standards and driving 15% performance improvement.
- Built a standardized AI adoption playbook, including a day 1 to 30 activation roadmap, workflow redesign templates for 4 client operating models, a friction taxonomy (12 failure modes and interventions), and a champion identification scorecard.
- Generated $1+ million expansion revenue through executive relationship development, ROI-aligned value narratives, and outcome-based reporting.
- Led and coached a team of 20+ consultants, building delivery culture, accountability systems, and continuous improvement cadence through weekly calibration sessions.
- Architected governance frameworks and training programs for AI-enabled product engagements that improved execution consistency and operational readiness across the portfolio.
Focus areas: Management Consulting, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, AI Adoption, AI Transformation, Delivery Governance, Program Management, Team Leadership, Playbook Development, Client Services, Customer Success, Process Improvement, ROI, Advisory, Organizational Readiness, Enterprise PMO, Enterprise Transformation, Solution Architecture, Value Engineering, Portfolio Management, Governance Frameworks, Executive Reporting, Process Standardization, Risk Management, Operational Readiness, Stakeholder Management, AI Policy, ChatGPT, Enterprise SaaS, Revenue Expansion, Financial Management, Investment Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Jira, Salesforce, Asana, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Vendor Management, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Tools, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, P&L Management, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence Product Manager, UX Design, Business Process Re-engineering, Operations, Project Management, Project Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Cases, Feature Backlog Prioritization
Senior Delivery Principal and Engagement Leader
2020 - 2023
Slalom
- Owned $5+ million P&L across enterprise transformation programs, accelerating delivery velocity 20% while sustaining over 90% client retention across complex, matrixed environments.
- Built portfolio performance systems and executive dashboards tracking KPIs, ROI, capacity planning, and delivery health, enabling data-driven decisions at the C-suite level.
- Directed enterprise transformation programs with rigorous focus on delivery governance, change management, and measurable business outcomes aligned to client strategic roadmaps.
- Led pre-sales strategy, solution design, and program execution for new and existing accounts, maintaining over 90% renewal rates through transparent executive stakeholder management.
- Recruited, developed, and led high-performing consulting teams of 20+, building a culture of delivery excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- Governed major network capacity expansion initiatives during the COVID-driven demand surge, enabling infrastructure buildout to retain customers and outpace competitors.
- Led a digital transformation program for a Fortune 50 global retail enterprise, introducing Agile and product tooling to track $19 billion in IT spend and deliver C-suite insights and recommended actions across a global retail enterprise.
Focus areas: Management Consulting, Enterprise Transformation, Program Management, PMO Design, P&L Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Solution Architecture, Delivery Governance, Advisory, Agile Transformation, Portfolio Management, Organizational Readiness, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Enterprise PMO, Strategic Roadmap Development, Value Engineering, Governance Frameworks, Process Improvement, Executive Reporting, Process Standardization, Risk Management, Compliance, Playbook Development, Operational Readiness, Team Leadership, Client Services, Enterprise SaaS, Cloud Computing, ROI, Revenue Expansion, Financial Management, Investment Management, Customer Success, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Regulatory Compliance, IT Security, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Jira, Jira Align, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Asana, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Vendor Management, Product Management, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Business Analysis, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, IT Strategy, UX Design, Business Process Re-engineering, Operations, Project Management, Project Management, Business Process Analysis, Business Strategy, Process Design, Business Cases, Implementation Roadmaps, Feature Backlog Prioritization
Senior Manager, Strategic Operations and Enterprise PMO
2018 - 2020
WestRock
- Designed an enterprise PMO governance model for a 200+ person IT organization, establishing accountability structures, decision rights, and escalation frameworks that standardized delivery across the enterprise.
- Developed 8 strategic roadmaps aligned to long-range business plans, enabling executive leadership to prioritize investments, allocate resources, and track delivery outcomes across the portfolio.
- Built a scalable hybrid delivery ecosystem integrating Agile, Waterfall, and Lean methodologies, reducing delivery friction and improving execution consistency across concurrent programs.
- Established process, policy, and controls frameworks ensuring operational readiness and delivery accountability. Created a repeatable governance model that the organization could sustain beyond the engagement.
- Managed 8–11 concurrent programs simultaneously across varying sizes, complexities, and dependencies, maintaining portfolio visibility and executive alignment throughout.
Focus areas: Enterprise PMO, Delivery Governance, Portfolio Management, Strategic Roadmap Development, Change Management, Operational Readiness, Program Management, IT Strategy, Executive Reporting, Process Improvement, Organizational Readiness, Business Transformation, Enterprise Transformation, Governance Frameworks, Risk Management, Compliance, Playbook Development, Stakeholder Management, Advisory, Team Leadership, Client Services, Cloud Computing, ROI, Financial Management, Customer Success, CPIC, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Regulatory Compliance, IT Security, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Teams, Jira, ServiceNow, Asana, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Vendor Management, Business Design, Product Management, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Business Analysis, Business Process Re-engineering, Operations, Project Management, Project Management, Product Management, Business Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Cases, Implementation Roadmaps
Senior Program Manager Lead
2017 - 2018
Delta
- Integrated 12 separate delivery processes into a unified program delivery framework and PPM tool across enterprise lines of business, reducing delivery times 25%.
- Established an executive program health reporting system providing C-suite real-time visibility into portfolio status, risks, and decisions needed.
- Led cross-functional delivery teams across multiple concurrent enterprise initiatives simultaneously.
- Managed 5+ concurrent enterprise-wide programs simultaneously across multiple business units, maintaining on-time delivery and executive visibility throughout.
Focus areas: Program Management, Executive Reporting, Portfolio Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, PMO Design, Delivery Governance, Organizational Readiness, Management Consulting, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Enterprise PMO, Enterprise Transformation, Strategic Roadmap Development, Value Engineering, Governance Frameworks, Process Improvement, Process Standardization, Risk Management, Compliance, Playbook Development, Operational Readiness, Advisory, Team Leadership, Client Services, ROI, Financial Management, Customer Success, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Regulatory Compliance, IT Security, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Vendor Management, Business Design, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, UX Design, Business Process Re-engineering, Operations, Project Management, Project Management, Product Management, Business Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Cases, Implementation Roadmaps
Senior Program Manager
2016 - 2017
IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Directed a global team of 100+ onshore and offshore resources to launch the inaugural Amazon Kindle and IHG loyalty program across web, social, and mobile platforms—delivering for 130+ million loyalty members on time and within scope.
- Managed cross-functional stakeholder relationships across the Marketing, Technology, Product, and Legal teams—aligning priorities, resolving dependencies, and maintaining executive visibility throughout the full program lifecycle.
- Oversaw business process design, multi-platform delivery coordination, and change management for a high-visibility consumer loyalty initiative—bridging client partner requirements with internal engineering and operations teams.
- Served as primary delivery liaison between IHG leadership and Amazon partnership team—ensuring alignment on technical requirements, launch milestones, and quality standards across a complex dual-brand program.
Focus areas: Management Consulting, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Delivery Governance, Executive Reporting, Business Design, Team Leadership, Client Services, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, Advisory, Product Management, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Enterprise PMO, UX Design, Operations, Project Management, Business Process Analysis
Senior Advisory Consultant, Project and Portfolio Management
2015 - 2016
Deloitte
- Led strategic governance for a federal client's $100+ million IT portfolio, implementing PPM frameworks, CPIC processes, and EPLC governance for CDC and HHS agencies.
- Enabled disciplined investment management, compliance controls, and executive accountability across around $1 billion in tracked IT spend.
- Partnered with C-suite and agency leadership to align technology investment decisions with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
- Built governance documentation, risk management frameworks, and executive reporting systems that passed federal audit standards.
Focus areas: Management Consulting, Federal IT Governance, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Advisory, Investment Management, IT Strategy, Organizational Readiness, Delivery Governance, Enterprise PMO, Enterprise Transformation, Strategic Roadmap Development, Value Engineering, Governance Frameworks, Process Improvement, Executive Reporting, Process Standardization, Risk Management, Playbook Development, Operational Readiness, Stakeholder Management, Client Services, ROI, Financial Management, Customer Success, CPIC, EPLC, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, IT Security, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Design, Consulting, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Change Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Operations, Project Management, Business Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Cases, Implementation Roadmaps
Senior Program Manager, Advisory
2014 - 2014
North Highland
- Oversaw a $40 million enterprise modernization program—coordinating delivery across 15+ IT and telecom vendors, managing integrated program schedules, SOW compliance, and risk mitigation plans to deliver within 10% of baseline cost and schedule.
- Provided executive-level performance reporting to CXO stakeholders—negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring program transparency across a complex multi-vendor environment.
- Led cross-functional program workstreams refreshing client hardware and software platforms—driving accountability across external partners and internal teams to meet enterprise technology modernization objectives.
Focus areas: Program Management, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, Executive Reporting, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Portfolio Management, Delivery Governance, Project Management, Business Design, Advisory, Consulting, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Change Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Operations, Project Management
Senior Program & Project Manager Consultant
2013 - 2014
CACI / AMDEX Corp
- Managed a team of 20+ consultants—PMs, analysts, and engineers—supporting the federal client director across six IT assets, executing new system development while maintaining ongoing operations.
- Oversaw portfolio management and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) for a client portfolio of 50 assets and budget exceeding $50 million—ensuring disciplined investment management and executive accountability.
- Delivered concurrent federal development and operations projects meeting compliance standards, schedule requirements, and stakeholder expectations across a complex, matrixed environment.
- Served as primary liaison between federal client leadership and delivery teams—translating agency priorities into executable program plans and maintaining governance standards across all active workstreams.
Focus areas: Federal IT Governance, Portfolio Management, Program Management, CPIC, Team Leadership, Compliance, Risk Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Business Design, Advisory, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, Change Management, Enterprise PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Project Management
Senior Program Manager, Advisory
2008 - 2013
Lockheed Martin
- Managed multiple complex IT consulting engagements for federal government clients—leading concurrent development and operations projects that met federal mandates and compliance standards.
- Guided PMO teams of 10–50 members using full lifecycle methodologies—delivering value-driven outcomes aligned with client goals and meeting 95% of milestones within 10% of schedule.
- Managed $25+ million projects across defense and aerospace programs—overseeing scope, budget, risk, and stakeholder relationships across highly regulated federal environments.
- Developed EPLC Tailoring methodology adopted as an HHS enterprise standard and led CDC EPMO framework rollout and facilitated monthly stage gate reviews across 50+ IT assets.
Focus areas: Federal IT Governance, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Business Design, Advisory, Consulting, Strategy, Analysis, Client Delivery Management, P&L Management, Enterprise PMO, Business Process Re-engineering, Project Management, Implementation Roadmaps
Project Manager & Logistics Engineer
2004 - 2008
Home Depot / Ryder Systems
- Led a $9 million operational accountability project at The Home Depot, consolidating four applications into one unified system across 2,000+ retail stores, transforming associate engagement and end user satisfaction.
- Managed multi-million dollar consulting projects at Ryder System to improve supply chain efficiency, delivering $500,000 in cost savings across approximately 10 national clients through turnkey logistics engineering solutions.
- Coordinated project lifecycle outputs between the Delivery Consultants, Customer Support, and Operations teams—managing stakeholder alignment, delivery timelines, and seamless turnkey solution execution for national enterprise clients.
Focus areas: Business Transformation, Program Management, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Client Services, Team Leadership, Consulting, Strategy, Project Management, Project Management
Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA, USA
Certifications
JUNE 2026 - PRESENT
AI Governance Professional (AIGP)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
JUNE 2026 - PRESENT
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA
MARCH 2006 - PRESENT
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Skills
Finance
ROI, Financial Management
Output Software
Jira, Smartsheet
Data & Analysis Software
Salesforce, Tableau
Other
Management Consulting, Portfolio Management, CPIC, EPLC, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Compliance, Risk Management, Advisory, Program Management, Process Standardization, Executive Reporting, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, AI Transformation, Delivery Governance, Organizational Readiness, PMO Design, AI Adoption, Enterprise Transformation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Playbook Development, Client Services, Customer Success, Process Improvement, ServiceNow, Enterprise PMO, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Microsoft Power BI, Agile Transformation, Governance Frameworks, Strategic Roadmap Development, Project Management, Business Design, Consulting, Strategy, Client Delivery Management, Business Analysis, Large Language Models (LLMs), Operations, Project Management, Business Cases, Implementation Roadmaps, Federal IT Governance, Investment Management, Enterprise SaaS, Value Engineering, Revenue Expansion, P&L Management, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing, Jira Align, Asana, ChatGPT, Microsoft Teams, Operational Readiness, IT Strategy, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management, AI Ethics, AI Policy, Vendor Management, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), AI Agents, AI Tools, Analysis, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Artificial Intelligence Product Manager, Business Process Re-engineering, Product Management, Business Process Analysis, Business Strategy, Process Design, Security Controls, IT Security, AI Design, AIOps, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), UX Design, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Agentic AI, Feature Backlog Prioritization
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