Calendar of Events

Learning Objectives: 

• Strategic Alignment Fundamentals: Understand how to translate high-level strategic goals into actionable project outcomes
• PMO as a Value Enabler: Learn how to position the PMO as a driver of strategic prioritization, governance, and continuous improvement
• Agile Strategy Execution: Explore how agile delivery models support alignment in dynamic business environments
• Measuring What Matters: Discover techniques to track performance and value realization at the project, program, and portfolio level

Speaker Biography : 

Prachi Verma is a seasoned IT executive and transformation leader with over 17 years of global experience leading enterprise portfolios and delivering mega programs across financial services - including capital markets, investment banking, commercial banking, and insurance - as well as utilities and public infrastructure. With a background in computer engineering and dual postgraduate credentials in Project Management and Data Analytics for Business Decision Making, she excels at bridging business strategy and value-driven execution through modern delivery practices, strategic portfolio oversight, scalable governance, and innovation.

Prachi has successfully led multi-billion-dollar technology portfolios and built high-performing, cross-functional teams. She has held leadership roles at organizations including ONxpress Operations Inc., UBS, and Axis Bank, where she oversaw enterprise portfolios and contributed to large-scale digital transformation and data initiatives. Her work has spanned shared services leadership in public-private partnership models, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and enterprise platform convergence across North America, APAC, and EMEA - supporting strategic delivery in highly regulated, global environments. She is recognized for driving strategic alignment of project portfolios, consistently delivering measurable business outcomes, and cultivating strong, trust-based stakeholder relationships that enable successful collaboration and change.

Currently serving as Vice President II on the Executive Committee of the Durham College Alumni Association Board of Directors, Prachi is also an engaged member of the PMI-Durham Highlands Chapter. Certified as a PMP, CSM, and Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, Prachi brings deep insights into strategy execution, agile governance, and stakeholder engagement - grounded in both PMI principles and real-world leadership experience. She is passionate about bridging the gap between strategic intent and delivery excellence.