Project Description
Jochebed Diaz
PMO Lead
Areas Of Expertise
- PMO Governance & Standards
- Reporting and Analytics
- Portfolio
- Resource
- Financial
- Risk & Issue Management
- Change Management Support.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Management. Manila Central University
- Certified Microsoft Project Specialist
About Jochebed Diaz
Jochebed Diaz is an experienced PMO Lead with over 19 years of expertise in PMO Controls and Governance across the Telecommunications, Retail, Energy, and IT industries. Since joining Seven Consulting’s Manila Practice in September 2016, she has consistently delivered value through strong leadership and deep knowledge of key PMO functions, including financial management, resource and capacity planning, scheduling, data analysis and reporting, RAID management, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about driving operational excellence and enabling successful project delivery through structured governance and collaboration.
What Jochebed brings
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse personality types and organizational levels
- Deep expertise in PMO scheduling services and governance practices
- Solid financial management capabilities supporting project and portfolio success
- Proven leadership in mentoring, training, and building high-performing teams
- Extensive experience in facilitating project presentations, documentation, and training material development
- Proficient in project and governance reporting, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders
Client Feedback
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Jess Lees, Chief Operating Officer – 2025
“Bhed has been an absolute pleasure to work with, her calm considered demeanor coupled with her expertise has been incredibly helpful. She has been patient, flexible and thorough in helping us to map out processes, meeting flows and drafting tools, timelines and templates to help prepare us for a stronger future.” |
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PMO Manager, Australian Supermarket Chain – 2023
“Collaborative, positive, and willing to learn and embrace challenges. She was willing to support a very challenging portfolio and learnt very quickly with no handover provided to her.” |
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Anita Douglas, Senior Project Assurance Manager – 2023
“Engaging, dedication and a genuine desire to get better outcomes.” Greg Larkey, PMO Resource Manager – 2022 She is very skilled at ensuring that the key deliverables for the PMO – on Confluence – are maintained to a high standard of quality. Her calm and professional demeanor are an asset.” |
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Buzby Kuramoto, General Manager – 2019
“Been very happy with Bhed and what she has added to the team. is diligent and proactive which is really important in an offshore role.” |
Key Clients
- Australian Business Volunteer
- Equity Trustees
- Woolworths
- ASX – Australia Stock Exchange
- Alinta
- Woolworths
- American International Group
- Accenture
- Siemens
Key Achievements
As a Project Consultant at ABV, Jochebed led the definition of an overarching operational governance framework for ABV, designed to support integrated processes and strengthen the central PMO function in alignment with GROW program objectives. Collaborated closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Change Manager, and PMO team to develop process maps for six key operational areas. Assist and implement focus group discussions to validate and refine processes. Additionally, authored a comprehensive PMO Governance Plan to guide future implementation and sustain process improvements.
As PMO Analyst at Equity Trustees, Jochebed collaborated directly with the Head of Projects & Transformation, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and the broader project team to establish Ways of Working for the Human Capital Management and Finance integration into Workday. Led the setup of JIRA processes and developed the Agile delivery framework for the project. Served as Scrum Master during the initial implementation phase, facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting team adoption of Agile practices.
As Senior Project Coordinator at Woolworths, Jochebed supported the eCom Renewal Program by working closely with the National eCom Manager and PMO Manager to coordinate key program activities. Consolidated and communicated meeting agendas and materials, and facilitated various forums including Renewal, Capital, Scheme Review, and Program Status meetings. Liaised with the Finance team to secure equivalent funding and ensure timely release for store construction. Provided accurate data and updates during planning sessions, ensuring alignment across the program and portfolio.
As Master Scheduler at Woolworths Cyber Security and Stores Delivery towers, Jochebed is responsible for the setup, development, coordination, and monitoring of project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle. Played a key role in the successful delivery of Woolworths’ Security Identity Uplift project by ensuring schedule integrity, alignment with delivery milestones, and proactive issue resolution.
At Woolworths, Jochebed Collaborated with Project Managers and Workstream Leads to maintain schedules across 15 projects within Device Deployment, Stores Infrastructure, and IT Security. Jochebed conducted weekly health checks and updates to ensure project timelines remained on track and risks/issues were proactively mitigated. Tailored project reports to support monitoring of weekly deliverables, overdue activities, and two-week forecasts. She delivered in-depth analysis of milestone performance for Stores Infrastructure Delivery Management, providing actionable insights to Project Leads and the Program Director. Generated high-level timelines and program roadmaps for inclusion in monthly PCG and Steering Committee packs.
As Project Delivery Assurance Analyst at ASX, Jochebed Collaborated with the Delivery Assurance Lead to enhance the project delivery assurance framework. Developed key artefacts including assessment criteria packs, engagement materials, and reporting templates. Managed and tracked assurance recommendations and observations and maintained the Project Delivery Assurance Confluence site to ensure accessibility and consistency of information.
As Project Officer at ASX, Jochebed Supported multiple program forums by providing governance oversight, tracking actions, and managing documentation for key meetings including Project Weekly Group, Change Review, Kanban, and Decision Forums. Developed and maintained the program change control process, coordinating impact assessments and ensuring appropriate approvals for Change Requests. Facilitated fortnightly Front Door/Change Request forums to provide visibility on new changes, track progress, and engage key SMEs for clarification. Established project documentation standards—covering naming conventions, version control, and review protocols—and managed the Project/Program Document Repository. Additionally, supported schedule updates through regular engagement with workstream leads and maintained resource management tools such as the project master list and organizational chart, while overseeing the PMO inbox and calendar.
As Program PMO at Alinta, Jochebed was Engaged to establish and implement EPMO governance processes and standards within the Merchant Energy Program. Developed project codes to align with financial data monitoring and collaborated with Finance and the Program Manager to ensure accurate monthly financial tracking, reconciliation, and accrual bookings. Forecasted resource allocation based on approved business cases and analyzed utilisation through actual timesheets to provide a comprehensive view of resource assignments and demand. Monitored and reviewed quantified monthly benefit forecasts and actuals to support performance tracking and reporting.
As Regional Portfolio lead for APAC and EMEA at American International Group, Jochebed ensured alignment of PMO practices with global governance standards across APAC and EMEA regions. Collaborated with the New York-based PMO to establish and enhance PPM data quality validations and reporting standards for regional and country-level projects. Led the rollout of key PPM initiatives, including resource pool migration, program setup, and timesheet compliance. Spearheaded the mobilization and setup of project records for the Japan Seisantan Program, representing 25% of AIGSS business. Delivered detailed reporting and variance analysis and partnered with PMO and project leaders to identify and resolve risks and issues.
As Program Control Services PMO Specialist at Accenture, Jochebed Led and managed resources in delivering shared services within the PMO, including administrative support, communication tracking, and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tool maintenances specifically MSPS and SharePoint administration. Supported Project Managers and Delivery Executives in scoping and estimating efforts for new initiatives and change requests, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and delivery timelines.
At Accenture, Jochebed was Appointed as the Subject Matter Expert for Microsoft Project Server (MSPS) 2010 tools and applications. Responsible for maintaining Project Web Access and tracking project plans through SSRS reporting. Successfully facilitated the creation and ongoing management of the Enterprise Resource Pool and administered Project Server for all project plans, ensuring consistency and system integrity across the portfolio.
As Program Control Services PMO Specialist at Accenture, Jochebed performed quality assurance reviews to ensure the delivery of accurate and error-free project reports and services. Supported governance standards by maintaining data integrity and consistency across project documentation and reporting outputs.
As PMO Consultant at Siemens Inc, Shared Services Division, Jochebed managed large, fixed asset transactions and monitored financial activities for a sizable resource pool. Oversaw and actioned outstanding Accounts Receivable items and processed Accounts Payable and third-party invoices using the AIMS application, ensuring timely verification and payment in line with due dates.
