José Lugo

José Lugo is an accomplished IT Program Management professional currently serving as Director of IT Program Management at Simon & Schuster since November 2023. Previous experience includes a tenure as Regional Program Manager for Information Technology at Electrolux, where responsibilities encompassed global IT Program management and overseeing a division of over 40 personnel. José has held various leadership roles in program management across multiple organizations, including North Highland, Randstad USA, and Sitehands, demonstrating expertise in business transformation, compliance process automation, and project management. An extensive background in the media sector is highlighted by impactful roles at Hearst and Condé Nast Publications, with a focus on system modernization and vendor management. José holds a degree in Accounting from Suffolk University and a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Oberlin College.