Rose James
Founder & Principal, Spectrum Dynamics | Executive Portfolio Leader | Global Keynote Speaker

Rose James is a globally respected executive, portfolio leader, and keynote speaker with more than two decades of experience leading complex transformation, scaling enterprise-wide initiatives, and advising senior leaders across industries. Her professional journey spans consulting, financial services, and Fortune 500 environments—where she has consistently driven strategic impact, championed operational excellence, and developed high-performing teams through clarity, influence, and vision.

Rose currently serves as Founder & Principal of Spectrum Dynamics, a consulting firm focused on strategic delivery, leadership development, and enterprise transformation. She is also a senior executive at a U.S.-based financial services firm, where she oversees a multimillion-dollar portfolio of growth and modernization initiatives. Her reputation as a calm authority and trusted advisor has earned her a seat at the table with senior leadership, often leading high-stakes engagements and navigating organizational complexity with precision and empathy.

What distinguishes Rose is her blend of strategic acumen and human insight. She brings a strong foundation in project, program, and portfolio management, but her true gift lies in helping people lead with intention—whether that’s guiding organizations through change, mentoring emerging leaders, or speaking on global stages about purpose-driven leadership.

A sought-after voice in the project management community, Rose has delivered keynote addresses at the PMI Global Summit in Barcelona, PMI Europe, and numerous regional PMI chapters. Her thought leadership topics include emotional intelligence in project leadership, influencing without authority, managing burnout, and AI in crisis response. Her sessions are known for being highly engaging, deeply resonant, and action-oriented—leaving audiences with both tools and transformation.

As a mentor, Rose offers more than advice—she brings a partnership mindset. Her approach is rooted in active listening, radical candor, and a belief in co-creating solutions that reflect each mentee’s values, aspirations, and context. She helps mentees build confidence in their own voice, sharpen executive presence, and position themselves for meaningful impact, whether they’re navigating early career decisions or preparing for senior leadership.

She is especially passionate about supporting women and underrepresented professionals in project management. As a Black woman who has often been the only one in the room, Rose understands the nuanced challenges of navigating leadership spaces and the power of showing up with both authenticity and strategic intent. Her mentoring style is anchored in empowerment—helping others see the leadership they already carry and activate it with clarity.

Rose holds advanced certifications in project and portfolio management and is a lifelong learner in leadership psychology, business agility, and systems thinking. She is also a public speaking coach and published writer, committed to helping others find their voice in the boardroom, on stage, and in their everyday work.

Beyond the titles and credentials, Rose is known for her grounded wisdom, fierce advocacy for others, and her ability to make even the most complex challenges feel solvable. She brings humor, humility, and high standards to everything she does—and believes mentorship is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in each other.

Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership, expand your influence, navigate a career transition, or refine your strategic execution—Rose is ready to support your journey.

What
will you gain from working with me as a mentee?
 

If you choose me as your mentor, you’ll gain a strategic thought partner who brings clarity, insight, and practical tools to help you lead with purpose and confidence. I’ll challenge and support you to grow your influence, sharpen your leadership presence, and navigate complexity with greater impact

Expected level of mentee experience: Experienced (5-10 years)