Analyst Profile

Cynthia Phillips

Cynthia Phillips

Sr Director Analyst

2 years at Gartner,  2 years industry experience

Location:  AZ USA  | Language(s):  English

Roles and Responsibilities

Cynthia Phillips is an expert in the Strategic Portfolio Management team of Gartner Research. Dr. Phillips specializes in industrial and organizational psychology including cyber-psychology (i.e., human experience in technology-mediated environments) and workplace aspects such as creating a culture of innovation, leading change, thriving through conflict, increasing employee commitment, avoiding burnout and cultivating growth mindsets. She also covers best practices for E/PMOs and project management. Prior to joining Gartner, Dr. Phillips led global PMO, operational excellence, and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) teams to transform value delivery across a variety of functions including Human Resources, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Dr. Phillips enjoys supporting clients at the intersection of people, processes and culture to effect positive change.

Background

Previous Experience

Global initiative and change leadership, E/PMO process development, EPPM system oversight, Lean Six Sigma project identification/execution/measurement, LSS Black Belt and Green Belt mentoring, business process transformation

Professional Background

  • McKesson, Director, Portfolio Management - Operational Excellence, 10 years
  • ST Microelectronics, New Product Introduction / Project Manager / Global Supply Chain, 12 years
  • Teleflex, Director, Global Project Management, 3 years

Education

  • BS, Business Management
  • MA, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • PhD, Industrial & Organizational Psychology