Carla Páez Oliva
Senior Global Project Manager
10+ years leading international projects, cross-functional teams and innovation initiatives across Europe.
Who am I?
I am a Senior Project Manager with more than 10 years of experience delivering complex international projects, coordinating multicultural stakeholders and driving innovation initiatives.
My background combines Project Management Office leadership, business transformation, digital systems implementation and European innovation programmes.
I thrive in dynamic environments where strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and execution excellence are critical for success.
Impact at a glance
📁 40+ European proposals managed
🌍 10+ international consortium projects coordinated
🚀 8+ years in project management and business transformation
⚙ ERP & Project Management tools expertise
📊 Excellent budget, risk and KPI management
Core expertise
Project & Program Management: Scope management, Planning, Delivery, Governance
PMO Leadership: Portfolio management, KPI reporting, Executive dashboards, Risk management
International Stakeholder Management: Cross-cultural communication, Executive presentations, Partner coordination
Digital Transformation: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business process improvement
Innovation Management: Horizon Europe, Funding programmes, Consortium management
EU Projects
AGRO4AGRI
AGRO4AGRI sets to revolutionize plant nutrition and protection through cutting-edge nano and biotechnology. By enhancing fertilizer efficiency and developing species-specific nematicides, the project aims to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions under the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework.
Roles: Coordination, Project Management, Work Package leader, 5 internal teams
Consortium: 12 partners, 7 countries
Funding: 5.3 M€
Execution time: 4 years
FlavourFerm
FlavourFerm aims to optimize, demonstrate, and deploy fermentation technologies to unlock the flavor and texture potential as well as the protein content and bioavailability in plant-based foods and respond to consumer demand for tasty, nutritious, and healthy plant-based products.
Roles: Work Package leader, 4 internal teams
Consortium: 17 partners, 10 countries
Funding: 4.6 M€
Execution time: 3.5 years
CITRUSBUSTERS
CITRUSBUSTERS proposes an ambitious and efficient R&I initiative aimed at developing solutions tailored to address Citrus pests with devastating impacts worldwide: Candidatus Liberibacter, its associated insect vector (T. erytreae) and Phyllostycta citricarpa, considered priority and quarantine pest in the EU.
Roles: Coordination, Project Management, Work Package leader, 4 internal teams
Consortium: 11 partners, 7 countries
Funding: 6.4 M€
Execution time: 4 years
BIOECONOMY GIANTS
BIOECONOMY GIANTS aims to strengthen collaboration between primary producers, rural actors, and bio-based industries to drive the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy in Europe, fostering innovative cooperation models and circular bio-based business practices.
Roles: Work Package leader, 1 internal team
Consortium: 16 partners, 9 countries
Funding: 4 M€
Execution time: 2.5 years
OCEOMICS
OCEOMICS will focus on a range of new bioactive compounds, and these will be investigated for their potential use in cosmetic formulations with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin barrier-supporting and UV-protecting effects.
Roles: Coordination, Project Management, Work Package leader, 3 internal teams
Consortium: 13 partners, 8 countries
Funding: 5,5 M€
Execution time: 4 years
ToBeReal
ToBeReal sets to assist bioeconomy projects across diverse bio-based value chains, committed to adopting a comprehensive strategy to empower the bioeconomy sector. It offers specialized expertise and strategic support across four key pillars: Technical, Business & Financial, Regulatory & Legal, and Social Innovation.
Roles: Work Package Leader, 1 internal team
Consortium: 14 partners, 10 countries
Funding: 3 M€
Execution time: 5 years
In numbers
EU proposals submitted: 40+
Total partner’s budget submitted: 25+ M€
Periodic reports submitted: 10
Projects led / coordinated: 5
Projects managed as partner: 8
Reviews
“I had the pleasure of working with Carla at Natra in the IT department. She was focused on finance while I worked more on supply chain, but our responsibilities overlapped in several areas, and we often collaborated to solve challenges together.
From day one, Carla proved to be a committed, solution-oriented professional who was always willing to help. Her adaptability was remarkable, especially considering that she joined the company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we only spent a week together in the office, we had many calls and meetings where her proactive attitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate effectively were evident.
Beyond her professional skills, Carla is a great colleague—approachable, reliable, and always ready to contribute to the team. She would be a valuable asset to any company looking for efficiency, collaboration, and expertise in the finance field.
I highly recommend Carla without hesitation.”
Héctor Díaz, engineer working as science teacher
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