
Carolina Stort
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Toptal member since August 19, 2026
Carolina is a senior project and program manager with 20+ years of experience helping organizations turn strategy into measurable outcomes through complex technology and digital transformation initiatives. She leads Agile/SAFe, predictive/Waterfall, and hybrid delivery, connecting business, technology, governance, and executive stakeholders across global teams. Carolina's experience spans healthcare, technology, automotive, financial services, energy, and consumer goods.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Agile
- Business & Digital Transformation
- Portfolio Management
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Waterfall
Work Experience
Solution Train Engineer | Senior Program Manager – Tasy EMR
Philips
- Coordinated 6 Agile Release Trains and approximately 330 professionals, orchestrating solution-level alignment and dependency management across the trains and 20+ cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Managed approximately 27 software releases per year while driving the organizational transition from traditional project delivery to SAFe across multiple ARTs.
- Led portfolio governance across epics, features, and user stories, PI planning, capacity planning, delivery forecasting, and executive reporting within a lean portfolio management framework.
- Drove technology and architecture initiatives, including platform consolidation, cloud migration, AI adoption, SDK delivery, mobile, and enterprise systems integration across both medical and non-medical products under LGPD and ANVISA requirements.
- Partnered with 20+ enterprise stakeholder groups, including AI, R&D, Product, Architecture, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Marketing, Legal, and Finance, to align technology execution with business strategy.
Senior Project Manager
Johnson Controls
- Led RFID and IoT solution implementations across Latin America, managing strategic customer pilots and coordinating technology delivery across cross-functional stakeholders.
- Contributed to digital product roadmap development with US leadership while leading software pilots for strategic enterprise customers across Latin America.
- Directed data collection and analytics initiatives, partnering with developers to build Power BI dashboards that generated insights to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
- Supported business development through customer assessments, solution proposals, and executive presentations focused on operational efficiency and supply chain transformation.
PMO & IT Manager
Cox Automotive
- Led the IT PMO and business process transformation for Manheim operations—mapping the end-to-end auction lifecycle from vehicle recovery, maintenance, and preparation through physical and online events, documentation, finance, sales, and after-sales.
- Led the localization of Manheim’s global product portfolio for Brazil, aligning web and mobile platforms and workflows with local business and operational requirements.
- Led private-label web and mobile platform implementations for enterprise clients, including BMW, VW Group/MAN, and Itaú, aligning solutions with customer and business requirements.
- Led the rollout of live and digital auction events and automotive marketplace solutions, including Marketplace App, Next Inspect, and SureCheck, expanding digital capabilities across the vehicle lifecycle.
Scrum Master | Agile Project Manager
Enel
- Established the first Agile Scrum team for the SAP Billing cell, improving adaptability to complex ANEEL (a Brazilian electricity regulatory agency) regulatory updates and business requirements.
- Led Agile delivery for SAP Billing initiatives, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, backlog management, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment across IT and business teams.
- Supported the adoption of Scrum and Kanban practices across IT and business teams, strengthening delivery transparency, collaboration, and responsiveness to regulatory changes.
Delivery Manager – NA, EMEA, & APAC (Unilever Account)
Spring Mobile Solutions
- Led Unilever’s global Salesforce automation transformation across NA, EMEA, and APAC, managing Spring Global’s software factory across development and QA through solution delivery and regional go-lives.
- Served as the single point of contact for Unilever, centralizing demand, prioritization, client relationships, executive reporting, and alignment with global program objectives.
- Managed end-to-end delivery across business, product, development, and QA teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, overseeing hiring and performance management, and driving Agile execution.
- Facilitated executive demos and status reviews, translating regional business needs into prioritized technology initiatives and aligning stakeholders across multiple markets.
PMO & IT Manager
Grupo SM
- Managed the PMO for business projects, establishing governance structures, delivery methodologies, portfolio management, KPIs, and executive reporting.
- Managed IT operations and support, including SAP application support, system enhancements, infrastructure, equipment, and end-user support to ensure business continuity.
- Aligned business projects and IT operations with organizational priorities, coordinating stakeholders and providing leadership visibility across initiatives, risks, and operational performance.
Project Manager
Experian
- Led the national Cadastro Positivo program as a full business unit, governing multiple projects, standardizing PMO methodologies, and reporting to BU leadership.
- Coordinated the program with Experian’s Global Business Information Security Office (BISO), centralizing security governance and ensuring Cadastro Positivo releases met required security controls and compliance requirements.
- Led multiple concurrent initiatives within the program, assigning project managers, overseeing project delivery, and coordinating priorities, dependencies, risks, and executive reporting across business and technology stakeholders.
- Developed PMO processes, governance practices, and project templates based on proven methodologies and experience gained at Unilever.
- Recognized with the Outstanding IT Employee Award for excellence in program delivery and customer satisfaction.
Project & Service Delivery Manager, LATAM
Unilever
- Progressed through ITIL service management functions, including CMDB, Change and Release Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, and Service Delivery Management, before transitioning into the technology PMO.
- Contributed to the design and rollout of ITIL governance for Unilever’s LATAM technology organization, supporting implementation, stabilization, and knowledge transfer across core technology service areas.
- Managed technology service delivery for Unilever’s LATAM business, overseeing third-party providers and SLA performance across infrastructure, SAP, web, email, telecommunications, and end-user services.
- Supported the rollout of the ITIL framework across LATAM and ensured SOX compliance through standardized IT controls, governance, and audit readiness.
- Led SAP releases and strategic technology projects across regional and global initiatives by managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and business adoption.
Project History
Tasy EMR SAFe Program
- 6 — Coordinated Agile Release Trains (ARTs) Across the Tasy EMR Ecosystem
- 330+ — Professionals Aligned Across Cross-functional Agile Delivery Teams
- 27 — Yearly Tasy Solution Releases Governed & Coordinated Across the Program
Tasy EMR organization was transitioning from a traditional Waterfall delivery model to Agile at scale, adopting SAFe from the outset. The challenge was to establish program and portfolio practices that connect business strategy and priorities to Agile execution, delivery outcomes, and value realization.
I contributed to the SAFe transformation by establishing program and portfolio practices across 6 ARTs. I owned PI planning coordination and execution, while driving prioritization, dependency management, capacity and delivery forecasting, release governance, and executive reporting to connect strategic priorities with Agile execution.
I created end-to-end visibility across 6 ARTs and 330+ professionals, enabling better decisions on priorities, risks, and forecasts while supporting around 27 releases per year.
RFID Adoption & Omnichannel Retail Transformation
- 20% — Average Sales Growth
- 1 Year — RFID Pilot Duration
- 3 — RFID Pilot Spanning Stores, Distribution, & Factory Operations
A leading Brazilian fashion retailer needed to improve inventory visibility and product availability while accelerating omnichannel capabilities. The challenge was to prove RFID’s business value and enable new fulfillment models across the supply chain and stores.
I managed a 1-year RFID pilot across 5 stores and the supply chain, implementing antennas, sensors, software, and analytics from factory to store. I coordinated business and technology teams to integrate RFID data into inventory, replenishment, and omnichannel processes.
The pilot contributed to a single-digit sales increase, improved product availability, and supported omnichannel fulfillment, while identifying replenishment and loss-reduction opportunities and enabling broader RFID adoption.
Serasa Experian | Cadastro Positivo Program
The Cadastro Positivo program involved multiple business and technology stakeholders, with limited standardization in PMO governance and visibility. The organization needed a more structured approach to support decision-making while ensuring security readiness for market releases.
I standardized PMO governance by establishing processes, templates, and reporting practices, creating clearer visibility of program status, risks, and decisions. I also coordinated with Experian’s Global BISO to track security requirements and ensure releases met information security expectations before market deployment.
I improved program visibility and decision-making, earning recognition from the business for the new governance approach while strengthening security oversight and release readiness through global BISO coordination.
PRISM ITIL Transformation
Unilever was designing a new ITIL-based governance model for technology services supporting the LATAM business. The challenge was to translate the framework into operational practices across multiple service management areas while maintaining service continuity.
I participated in the design of the ITIL governance model and supported its implementation across CMDB, change and release, incident, problem, and service management for LATAM. I worked within each area by implementing and stabilizing, training teams, and transitioning responsibilities to operational owners.
I established ITIL-based practices across LATAM technology operations, strengthening governance, operational stability, and service delivery through defined service levels and structured transition to operational teams.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
FIA Business School - São Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
FACFITO - São Paulo, Brazil
Certifications
Microsoft Azure AI Essentials
Microsoft
SAFe 5 Agilist (SA)
Scaled Agile, Inc
SAFe 6 Agile Product Manager
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
ITIL Foundation
EXIN
Skills
Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint, Jira, Trello, Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI, Confluence, SQL, Asana
Paradigms
Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Delivery, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Azure DevOps, Change Management, Six Sigma, Implementation Project Management, Marketplace Platforms
Platforms
Microsoft Power Platform, Planisware
Industry Expertise
Architecture, Financial Services, Automotive
Other
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Waterfall, ITIL, Program Management, Project Management, Portfolio Management, Microsoft 365, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business & Digital Transformation, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Regulatory Compliance, Release Management, Product Development, Digital Transformation, PMO, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Omnichannel Marketing, Governance, Supply Chain, Program Increment Planning, Project Timelines, Cross-functional Coordination, Communication, RAID, Compliance, IT Project Management, Project Delivery, Project Coordination, Software Project Management, Delivery Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Tracking, Sprint Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Project Management, Operational Transformation (OT), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Planning, Clarity PPM, Artificial Intelligence (AI), RFID, Internet of Things (IoT), SOX, Cloud, Healthcare IT, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Business Administration, SDKs, Data Analytics, Performance Analysis, IT Management, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Client Management, Data Management, MS Project, IT Service Management (ITSM), Incident Management, Problem Management, Service Delivery Management (SDM), Product Management, Lean Portfolio Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe 6, Technical Program Management, System Migration, Business Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), R&D, Enterprise Integration, Security, Safety, CSV, Quality Control (QC), Finance, Legal, BPM, Spanish, Business Analysis, Contract Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Operational Technology (OT), Jira Query Language (JQL), Quality Assurance (QA), Cost Estimation, Forecasting, SAP, Innovation, Information Security, Microsoft Azure, Machine Learning, Transportation & Logistics, Database Migration, Data Migration, Product Owner, Power Generation
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