John Spaeth is a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, specializing in strategic portfolio management (SPM). He provides insights to maximize outcomes from limited budgets and resources by improving strategic planning and execution. This includes aligning teams with goals, maintaining a continual focus on value, and getting the most out of program and portfolio management (PPM) tools. John promotes practical, people-centered approaches that engage, empower, and drive better results over time. He also has extensive experience creating and improving Enterprise Program Management Offices (EPMOs) and Program Management Offices (PMOs) to boost effectiveness.
John has held EPMO/PMO leadership positions at several regional, national, and global companies in financial services, insurance, automotive and retail industries. As a Program Manager early in his career, he led several enterprise IT programs. Throughout his career, John has concentrated on improving realization of desired outcomes through analysis, communication, and lean principles.
AAA, the Auto Club Group, Director, Program Management Office, 3 years
Ally Financial, Director, Program Management Office, 6 years
Ally Financial, Director, Solution Architecture, 2 years
Best-in-Class Portfolio Office
Strategic Portfolio Management
Bachelor of Science, Computer Aided Engineering, Eastern Michigan University
Build portfolio management functions and capabilities for effective prioritization and decision making
Establish program management office (PMO) to manage enterprise utilization of funding and resources
Streamline enterprise portfolio, program, or project management functions
Reprioritize programs and projects to accelerate strategic execution and maximize business outcomes
Improve communication of program and project priorities and increase benefits realization