Paula Wagner

Paula Wagner is a transformational CIO, educator, and author with over two decades of global experience in business technology, enterprise transformation, and program leadership. With a career that spans industries—including energy, media, insurance, and hospitality—Paula is known for her ability to turn complex challenges into clear strategies that scale.

As Chief Information Officer at Mansfield Energy, Paula is spearheading a bold technology transformation, modernizing legacy systems, embedding AI into operations, and redefining IT as a strategic growth engine. A former executive at Turner Broadcasting, she has led multimillion-dollar projects in R&D, business planning, innovation, and enterprise systems across global teams.

Paula is a seasoned faculty member at Keller Graduate School of Management and a sought-after speaker in national conferences, where she delivers insight on project, program, portfolio, and risk management. She is also co-author of Global Program Management (1st Edition), a practical guide aligned with PMI standards that explores the nuances of directing large-scale, cross-border programs across complex organizational landscapes.

Most recently, Paula contributed to the international bestselling anthology Wired for Success: The Leadership Journeys That Shaped Today’s Top Technology Executives. Her chapter provides an unfiltered look at the mindset, strategies, and leadership principles that have powered her most impactful transformations.

Whether she’s mentoring emerging leaders, designing scalable solutions, or teaching the art of global execution, Paula Wagner remains at the forefront of people-centered innovation—and is relentless in her pursuit of what’s next.