Kristen Smith, PMP, CSM, MBA in

Kristen Smith, PMP, CSM, MBA

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Project Management Office (PMO) Director at Passion for Life, Inc.
📍 Charlotte Metro, United States

Kristen Smith is a Director of Program Management at Equitable, specializing in enterprise strategy and operational transformation. An MBA and certified PMP, she excels at managing multimillion-dollar portfolios and has driven over $3M in cost savings. People who have worked with her describe her as approachable, knowledgeable, and a natural-born leader.

She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as the Co-Chair of Equitables Black Leadership Network. Her work focuses on fostering professional development, spreading cultural awareness, and promoting financial literacy. Kristen is also actively involved in community fundraising for charitable organizations.

As a leader in DEI, she contributed to a 3,600% increase in the eNPS score among Black employees at her company.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Project Management Office (PMO) Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Charlotte Metro, United States
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Enterprise Transformation
Leads enterprise-wide strategic programs, including compliance, technology, and Agile transformation initiatives at Equitable.
Operational Excellence
Her work focuses on building systems that improve organizational efficiency, managing a $4M+ budget and delivering significant cost savings.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Project Management Office (PMO) Director
Passion for Life, Inc.
2022
Director, Program Management - Strategic Projects
Equitable
2022 - 2024
Co-Chair of Black Leadership Network (BLN), Driving Operational Excellence
Equitable
2022 - 2022
Agile Transformation Leader | Scrum Master
Equitable
2020 - 2022
Program Manager | Culture Specialist of Diversity & Inclusion
Equitable
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Penn State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Waynesburg University
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