VPFO Project Management Office

Welcome to VPFO Project Management Office. We are passionate experts collaborating to move the culture at UBC towards continuous improvement. We work to achieve efficient and effective service delivery by challenging the status quo and introducing new ways of thinking.

Continuous Improvement Projects

We work with units across UBC to make business operations more efficient and effective.

Business Intelligence Reporting

We track initiatives, report on progress, and celebrate success.

Training & Coaching

We have partnered with UBC’s Sauder School of Business to offer the training and tools you need to deliver on projects.

News & Events

September 25, 2023

Nikki Reiter and Betty Han join the VPFO Project Management Office as Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Nikki joins the VPFO Project Management Office from the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) – Student, where she served as Acting Associate Director, Transformation & Change Management leading a team of change management specialists to support UBC’s transition to Workday Student. Betty joined UBC in 2022 as a Senior Change Management Specialist (Community Engagement Partner) with the Integrated Renewal Program – Student.

June 29, 2023

Quarterly Update as of June 2023: Lean Six Sigma progress across UBC

We partner with UBC’s Sauder School of Business to deliver Lean Six Sigma training for beginners, seasoned professionals, and leaders at UBC. As of June 2023, a total of 844 certifications have been issued through the program and many Lean Six Sigma practitioners are currently delivering continuous improvement projects across UBC.

June 28, 2023

Leveraging Smartsheet for project planning and tracking

VPFO Project Management Office uses Smartsheet, a modern project and work management tool, to manage project plans, track deliverables and report on key project milestones. Safety and Risk Services (SRS) within the VPFO has also recently embraced these tools to empower its team members in project delivery.