Rafael Vitorelli, MBA, PMP®, PMI-ACP

As a Director of IT Project Portfolio and Business/Sales Growth, Rafael excels in bridging the gap between delivery, product, and sales. His leadership style is rooted in respect for people, and he fosters environments rich in active listening.

His expertise not only lies in aligning initiatives with strategic goals but also in establishing (E)PMOs and Project Portfolios that serve as the nexus for successful delivery. He thrives in innovative IT leadership roles, blending his technical acumen with a sales-oriented delivery approach to navigate the landscape of technology-driven initiatives.

In times of high financial scrutiny, shifting competitive demands, and business disruption from evolving technology like AI and Blockchain, he maintains a strong belief that focusing on people, continuous learning, and a strategic alignment between sales, product, and service delivery will mark the difference between successful organizations and their competitors.

He is immersed in the project management community; he had the honor of being the President-elect for the Project Management Institute’s Manitoba in March 2022. He is passionate about sharing knowledge and learning collaboratively. He frequently lectures at universities and presents at PMI conferences. To him, the strength of the community intensifies when its members are united in exchanging knowledge and actively listening to one another.