Tugrul Umar

I’m a Program Director with 20+ years of experience leading complex enterprise programs across regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and defense. My background spans both operational and technology-driven transformation, from early manufacturing and operations programs to large-scale cloud, data, and digital modernization initiatives.

I specialize in bridging strategy and execution—establishing practical governance models, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering results in environments where compliance, risk management, and accountability matter. I’ve led portfolios of concurrent programs, owned P&L responsibility, and partnered closely with executive stakeholders to translate business objectives into durable, repeatable delivery outcomes.

I’m known for calm, disciplined leadership in complex environments, a strong delivery mindset, and a people-first approach to change that helps organizations modernize while maintaining trust, continuity, and operational stability.

Program Director with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise programs and portfolios across regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and defense. Proven track record delivering large-scale digital, cloud, and platform transformation initiatives while operating within complex compliance, risk, and governance environments.

Career spans consulting and professional services leadership as well as in-house program delivery, with deep experience establishing PMO and governance models, aligning cross-functional teams, managing executive stakeholders, and ensuring predictable delivery outcomes. Led portfolios of 50+ concurrent engagements, owned P&L accountability, and served as escalation point for high-risk, high-visibility initiatives.

Known for bridging strategy and execution, bringing structure to ambiguity, and leading disciplined, people-centric change that enables organizations to modernize while maintaining operational stability and trust.

Certified Program and Delivery Leader with industry-recognized credentials across project, agile, and process excellence disciplines. Holds Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe® 6.0 Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certifications. Brings a balanced, practical approach to governance, execution, and continuous improvement across complex, regulated enterprise environments.