The forces that truly derail projects—political friction, weakening sponsorship, quiet scope erosion, testing shortcuts, and unspoken team concerns—rarely surface in formal reports.
This session explores how Business Analysts and Project Managers can detect these hidden signals early and uncover what their project is really saying.
Matthew Oleniuk is a seasoned public-sector leader with more than 15 years of experience overseeing complex, high-risk initiatives valued in the billions of dollars. Having served in senior roles, including Chief Audit Executive, he has provided independent oversight and strategic insight on major programs and transformation initiatives.
Matthew specializes in helping senior leaders recognize and interpret the early signals of project risk—signals that are often misunderstood, minimized, or filtered out by traditional reporting structures. His work focuses on identifying these indicators early enough for organizations to take meaningful action, while there is still time to adjust course and protect delivery outcomes.
He brings a unique perspective at the intersection of governance, risk oversight, and the realities of how large, complex projects succeed or fail.