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Thomas Walenta

Global Expert in Project Economy Non-Executive Director

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Thomas Walenta has worked on projects, programs, and PMOs since 1974 and se-lected Project Management as his profession in 1988. He holds PMP and PgMP certifications. Thomas worked for IBM clients in diverse industries and geographies for 31 years. In parallel, he served as a volunteer since 1998, as PMI Chapter President, and as PMI Board Director. He received the PMI Fellow award in 2012.

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    Fraud Analytics Strategy Manager at Barclays,19 Jan 2026 at 11:19 am

    Hello, I am Santoshi. I currently work with financial services, where i focus on Fraud Analytics and Regulatory Projects. I am excited to start this PMO journey to add some formal structure to the complex, data-driven projects i handle daily.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:49 am

    Hi Santoshi, welcome! Your experience working on data-driven and regulatory projects will bring a strong perspective in the community. Looking forward to learning from your perspective.

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    Arvind Ramadurai 2 months ago

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    Operations Engineer at The Pokemon Company International,19 Jan 2026 at 10:19 am

    Hi , I am Arvind, an Operations Engineer with 9 years of experience in Tech. My background is in Networking, Cloud and DevOps (leading technical projects and collaborative efforts with various teams to meet deliverables).

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:46 am

    Hi Arvind, welcome to the community. Great to have your technical project leadership experience here. Looking forward to learning from your perspective on the forum discussions.

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    Applications Manager at Gala Retail,19 Jan 2026 at 10:16 am

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:52 am

    Hi David, welcome to the community. Great to have you with us today.

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    PMO at Energia Renewables,19 Jan 2026 at 10:10 am

    Hi, I’m Rachel, a PMO Co-ordinator for Energia Renewables, working on our onshore Wind and Solar portfolio. The main objective of my role is supporting our team with project delivery through project governance and structured processes. I’m responsible for our project management systems that reduce reporting workload by providing consistent and relaible dasboards for tracking our projects KPIs. Interested in learning more about the world of PMO and how to utilise the principles to increase our teams project performance.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:43 am

    Hi Rachel, great to have you here. Supporting wind and solar delivery through strong PMO practices is such important work – your experience will bring great insight to the community.

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    Project Implementation Manager at Irish Life,19 Jan 2026 at 09:51 am

    Hi, I’m Aleksandra Gras‑Oman, a Project Implementation Manager with over 10 years’ experience in financial services. I specialise in delivering digital products and working on projects that help teams work smarter and serve customers better. Over the years, I’ve been involved in everything from regulatory changes to bringing new providers and services on board. I also helped set up a brand‑new team by creating and delivering a clear framework that helped everyone get up and running smoothly. I enjoy bringing people together, solving problems, and making sure projects land successfully from start to finish.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:39 am

    Hi Aleksandra, great to have you with us. Your background bridging delivery, regulation, and customer-focused outcomes will resonate well across the community.

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    Sr Programme Manager at Visa,19 Jan 2026 at 09:44 am

    Hi, I’m Julie, a senior delivery professional with 10+ years of experience in financial services and fintech. My background is in project, delivery and programme management leading large scale projects and scrum teams.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:38 am

    Hi Julie, great to have you here. Your experience delivering large-scale programmes and leading scrum teams in fintech will bring a strong delivery perspective to the community.

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    Project Control Manager at Eni SpA,17 Jan 2026 at 08:20 pm

    📊 PMO Revolution: From Bureaucratic Overhead to Strategic Value Engine

    (Based on PMI’s 2025 PMO Practice Guide)

    🏛️ The PMO Identity Crisis is Over: No More “One-Size-Fits-All”

    Traditional PMO thinking is dead. The era of forcing organizations into rigid PMO categories (directive, supportive, controlling) is over. Research shows the most successful PMOs worldwide don’t fit neatly into predefined boxes—they create customized approaches that perfectly match their organization’s unique DNA.

    The Cube Analogy: Imagine six stakeholders each looking at one side of a cube. Each sees something different but correct. Traditional PMO models were like insisting everyone see the same side. The new paradigm? Acknowledge all perspectives and build a 3D solution.

    🔄 The PMO Value Ring™: Your Blueprint for Value Creation

    Forget PMO types—embrace the framework. The PMO Value Ring™ is a revolutionary model with five interconnected elements:

    1. PMO Customer (Center) – Not “stakeholders,” but those who…

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:35 am

      Hi Mahmoud, thank you for sharing this – very timely insights. The move from “process police” to strategic value partner really resonates. I’d be curious to hear how others here have seen PMOs evolve in their organisations, especially in fast-changing environments.

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      Therapist-Coach at Joy Langley,16 Jan 2026 at 03:27 pm

      I am a therapist-coach and I work with business owners and ambitious professional who feel tired, wired, and that they are wasting time. If you are putting in the time effort and expertise – and still feel like you’re behind …it shouldn’t be that way (and with me it won’t.) I believe these are the symptoms of a much bigger problem. You don’t need a better app. A stricter routine. Or more willpower. The problem you need to audit is – how why and what you spend your energy on. I help you figure out what’s quietly sabotaging your focus, mood, and ability to make good decisions. EXPERTISE► High-functioning burnout • Emotional dysregulation • Overthinking loops • Brain fog recovery • Nervous system regulation • EQ for leaders • Resilience reset • Energy management • Entrepreneur mindset shifts

      Blanca Fernandez

      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,19 Jan 2026 at 08:07 am

      Hi Joy, a very warm welcome to the IPM Community! Your work at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and energy management brings such an important perspective; especially for ambitious professionals and leaders. The focus you bring on burnout, emotional regulation, and decision-making is incredibly relevant in project environments, and we’re glad to have your voice in the mix. Looking forward to learning from your expertise!

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:32 am

      Hi Joy, lovely to see you joining us. Supporting professionals with focus, resilience, and wellbeing is work that really complements strong project delivery – glad to have your voice in the community.

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