Samuel Betah
EXPERTISE
BIO
Samuel Betah is a results-driven consultant with a passion for helping organizations accelerate their strategic goals through business agility, operational efficiency, and transformative change. With a proven track record across industries, Samuel partners with teams and leaders to align work with customer needs, optimize core processes, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives that deliver measurable impact. He brings deep expertise in Agile delivery consulting, project, program, and portfolio management, and change leadership, guiding organizations through complex transformations with clarity and confidence. Samuel’s approach blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, empowering companies to navigate digital modernization, scale delivery capabilities, and realize long-term value.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Enterprise Agile Coach / Transformation Advisor / Program Consultant
SSSG
October 2024 - April 2025
Strategic Agile Delivery Leader with a proven track record driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations implementing and scaling frameworks like SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban across teams and portfolios to accelerate value delivery, boost collaboration, and improve time-to-market. Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) with hands-on experience launching Agile Release Trains, facilitating PI Planning, coaching executives and teams, and aligning delivery with strategic portfolio objectives for maximum impact. Program, Portfolio, and Project Management Expert, known for translating complex initiatives into actionable roadmaps, leading cross-functional teams, and consistently delivering results on time, within scope, and aligned to business goals. Change Management & Business Agility Specialist, skilled in building high-performing cultures, guiding stakeholder adoption, and enabling lasting change through human-centered and outcomes-driven approaches. Business Process Optimization Consultant who identifies inefficiencies, streamlines operations, and implements scalable solutions that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and support agile ways of working.
Sr. Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) / Agile Delivery Lead
SES
March 2018 - October 2024
Transform ideas into market-ready products using Agile methodologies, driving rapid iteration and cross-functional collaboration for scalable, efficient development. Deliver value quickly while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering innovation. Lead digital transformation by aligning technology initiatives with business goals to drive efficiency, innovation, and customer engagement through automation. Manage change initiatives, ensuring seamless adoption of organizational changes with minimal disruption. Drive Agile transformation across departments, enhancing flexibility, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Optimize business processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation to improve accuracy, reduce cycle times, and boost productivity.
Sr. Manager, Program Oversight & Governance, IT Program Management Office (PMO)
Hilton Worldwide
June 2016 - February 2018
Led the IT Enterprise PMO, managing a large portfolio of projects aligned with strategic business objectives. Implemented Agile and Waterfall methodologies to optimize project execution and resource management, driving high completion rates and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction. Ensured project scope and deliverables were tightly aligned with business goals, resulting in a significant boost in stakeholder satisfaction. Maximized team productivity through strategic resource allocation and targeted training in partnership with the People & Culture team. Delivered all IT projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations and improving project efficiency. Collaborated closely on productization, driving product creation from ideation to market release, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
Enterprise Agile Coach
Capital One Bank N.A.
February 2013 - May 2016
Boosted Agile maturity by coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams, driving successful, large-scale Agile transformations. Created and delivered engaging Agile training programs to align organizational practices with Agile methodologies and empower leaders. Accelerated time-to-market and ensured better alignment with business goals through strategic product release planning and roadmap management. Spearheaded a significant increase in Agile adoption and cross-functional collaboration by building alliances with senior leaders and launching a Community of Practice. Enhanced leadership engagement and understanding of Agile through customized training for senior leaders and technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Agile Project Manager
Capital One Bank N.A.
January 2004 - January 2013
Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews, ensuring continuous improvement. Coached Scrum teams on Agile principles, fostering a collaborative environment and driving self-organization to meet sprint goals. Removed obstacles and ensured teams had the resources and support needed to maintain focus and deliver high-quality results. Defined and managed project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Developed and executed detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, ensuring timely delivery within scope. Monitored project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and within budget.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Maryland University College, March 2013
Global Business Management
Bachelors of Art (BA)
University of Maryland University College, December 2010
Business Administration Minor Marketing
CERTIFICATIONS
SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC6)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/3/2022 - Expires: 10/31/2025
Credential ID: 33730470-4552
Certified LeSS Practitioner
LeSS
Issued: 11/4/2019 - Expires: 1/9/2027
Certified Enterprise Agility Coach (CEAC)
Chicago State University
Issued: 9/4/2023
Credential ID: 60912044207679
Certified Agile Transformation Coach (CATC0
Chicago State University
Issued: 10/2/2023
Credential ID: 74325679088979
Certified Agile Coach (CAC)
Chicago State University
Issued: 9/4/2023
Credential ID: 84848716971449
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Issued: 8/27/2019 - Expires: 9/8/2025
Credential ID: 000590609
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Issued: 1/31/2017 - Expires: 9/8/2025
Credential ID: 000590609
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Scrum Alliance
Issued: 11/22/2016 - Expires: 9/8/2025
Credential ID: 000590609
Certified Practitioner of Human-Centered Design
LUMA Institute
Issued: 1/20/2021
Certified SAFe 5 Program Consultant (SPC5)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/3/2022 - Expires: 10/4/2025
Credential ID: 517713090956
SAFe Release Train Engineer (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/8/2025
Credential ID: 941155634463
SAFe for Architects (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/21/2025
Credential ID: 182763498402
Agile Product Management (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/20/2025
Credential ID: 554248681677
SAFe for Teams (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/15/2025
Credential ID: 929478684520
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/14/2025
Credential ID: 702645700855
Lean Portfolio Management (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/13/2025
Credential ID: 186124154413
SAFe DevOps (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/10/2025
Credential ID: 157982150037
SAFe for Government (6.0)
Scaled Agile Inc
Issued: 1/9/2025
Credential ID: 139832057129
PORTFOLIO PROJECTS
Project Management Support and Agile Coaching
Client: FedServe LLC Engagement: Project Management Support and Agile Coaching Role: Agile Coach | Senior Project Manager | Scrum Master Project Overview: Engaged by FedServe LLC to strengthen project delivery capabilities by supporting key projects through formal project management practices, serving as a Scrum Master for Agile teams, and providing Agile coaching to enhance team performance, delivery speed, and alignment with business priorities. Key Contributions: Project Management Support: Led the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology and operational projects, applying structured project management methodologies to ensure on-time, on-budget, and in-scope delivery. Scrum Master Responsibilities: Facilitated Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) for multiple Scrum teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles, removing impediments, and protecting team focus. Agile Coaching and Enablement: Provided coaching to Scrum teams, Product Owners, and leadership on Agile frameworks and best practices, helping teams mature in Agile adoption and deliver higher-value outcomes. Process Improvement: Identified delivery bottlenecks and team challenges, implementing continuous improvement practices that enhanced team velocity, quality, and collaboration. Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring continuous alignment on goals, progress, risks, and priorities through proactive communication and reporting. Outcomes & Impact: Increased team delivery velocity by instilling Agile best practices and creating high-performing Scrum teams. Enhanced project execution consistency, leading to improved stakeholder satisfaction and project outcomes. Improved cross-functional collaboration and transparency through effective facilitation and coaching. Helped build internal Agile capabilities at FedServe, enabling greater organizational agility and project success rates.
2/4/2014 -12/30/2015
Enterprise Data Management & Business Agility Enablement
Client: Estée Lauder Companies Engagement: Enterprise Data Management & Business Agility Enablement Role: Strategic Consultant to Chief Data Officer (CDO) Project Overview: Engaged by the Chief Data Officer (CDO) to drive the design and implementation of a scalable Data Management Operating Model, establish a formalized Demand Management Process, and accelerate business agility through the integration of hybrid Agile frameworks and modern project management practices across the data organization. Key Contributions: Data Management Operating Model: Architected and implemented a fit-for-purpose operating model to strengthen data governance, accountability, and operational efficiency across global data initiatives. Demand Management Framework: Designed and launched an enterprise-wide intake, prioritization, and resource allocation process for data-driven initiatives, improving transparency, decision-making, and delivery predictability. Hybrid Agile & Project Management Integration: Embedded hybrid delivery practices, combining Agile (Scrum, Kanban) with structured project management disciplines to create a flexible, scalable execution model aligned to business priorities. Business Agility Acceleration: Coached leadership and cross-functional teams to adopt Agile mindsets and practices, driving faster time-to-value, improved stakeholder collaboration, and greater adaptability across the CDO portfolio. Change Management & Enablement: Led organizational change initiatives, including executive workshops, team trainings, and coaching sessions, to embed new ways of working and sustain adoption of Agile, governance, and delivery best practices. Outcomes & Impact: Operationalized a scalable data management framework, supporting enterprise growth and regulatory readiness. Increased initiative visibility and prioritization accuracy by 40% through demand management adoption. Improved project delivery speed and flexibility, aligning data initiatives more closely with evolving business needs. Strengthened stakeholder alignment and executive confidence in the CDO's ability to deliver strategic data initiatives.
3/1/2021 -12/30/2021
Enteprise Agile Transformation & Implementation
Client: SES (Société Européenne des Satellites) Engagement: Enterprise Agile Transformation & Implementation Role: Senior Agile Consultant / Transformation Lead Project Overview: Engaged by SES leadership to lead the strategic design and implementation of an enterprise-wide Agile transformation. Supported the transition from traditional project management approaches to Agile delivery models across multiple technology, product, and business teams to improve responsiveness, collaboration, and delivery speed. Key Contributions: Agile Transformation Strategy: Developed and executed a phased Agile transformation roadmap tailored to SES’s operating environment, business goals, and cross-functional dependencies. Agile Framework Implementation: Implemented Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe practices) across IT, product, and operations teams, introducing Agile ceremonies, governance structures, and delivery workflows. Agile Coaching & Enablement: Provided hands-on coaching and training for executive leadership, delivery teams, and product owners to build internal Agile capability and foster an Agile mindset across the organization. Operating Model Alignment: Redesigned team structures, roles, and responsibilities to support Agile ways of working, integrating Agile planning, prioritization, and execution processes into SES’s existing operational framework. Portfolio and Program Agility: Supported the rollout of Lean Portfolio Management practices to align strategy with execution, ensuring better prioritization, transparency, and value delivery at the portfolio level. Outcomes & Impact: Enabled SES to adopt Agile practices across key technology and product areas, increasing delivery velocity and customer responsiveness. Reduced project delivery lead times by embedding iterative planning, execution, and continuous feedback loops. Strengthened alignment between business and IT through value stream-based planning and incremental delivery practices. Established a sustainable Agile operating model, equipping SES teams to scale Agile practices beyond the initial pilot areas.
3/5/2018 -3/29/2019
Project Portfolio Management, Program/Project Management, and Business Process Optimization
Client: Hilton Worldwide Engagement: Project Portfolio Management, Program/Project Management, and Business Process Optimization Role: Senior Program Management Consultant Project Overview: Partnered with Hilton’s corporate leadership to design and implement a scalable Project Portfolio Management (PPM) framework, enhance program and project management capabilities, and optimize business processes to drive operational excellence, increase transparency, and accelerate strategic initiative delivery. Key Contributions: Project Portfolio Management Implementation: Designed and deployed a centralized PPM structure, including intake, prioritization, governance, and reporting processes, enabling executive visibility and more strategic investment decision-making across global initiatives. Program and Project Management Capability Building: Established standardized program and project management frameworks, including methodologies, tools, templates, and training, to enhance consistency, accountability, and delivery excellence across the enterprise. Business Process Optimization: Conducted cross-functional process assessments, identified inefficiencies, and re-engineered workflows to streamline operations, improve resource utilization, and increase throughput across multiple business units. Governance and Reporting Enhancements: Implemented executive dashboards and real-time reporting mechanisms to provide leadership with actionable insights into program health, risks, and strategic alignment. Change Management and Enablement: Led organizational change management efforts, training stakeholders at all levels to adopt new portfolio, program, and process frameworks, ensuring successful adoption and sustainability. Outcomes & Impact: Increased initiative delivery success rate by establishing structured PPM and program governance. Enhanced executive decision-making through improved portfolio transparency and prioritization. Reduced operational inefficiencies by optimizing key business processes across departments. Elevated enterprise project management maturity, positioning Hilton to execute strategic initiatives faster and more effectively.
6/6/2016 -1/13/2017
Verified Agile Project Manager
8+ years of experience
Preferred commitment: Part Time
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