Mario Salmona Petersen
Senior Consultant in Strategic Project Management

PMP®, RMP®, SP®, PBA®, SCPM®, Agile Hybrid Project Pro™
Member of the ISO TC 258 Mirror Committee
Former President of the PMI Chile Chapter

Executive Profile

With over 30 years of experience, Mario is a Civil Engineer specializing in transforming project management within highly complex industries such as mining and energy. His expertise lies in the design and implementation of predictive, agile, and hybrid methodologies that ensure sustainable results. During his 25-year tenure at CODELCO – Chuquicamata Division, he led strategic investment and transformation initiatives, gaining in-depth knowledge of operational and corporate challenges.

Mario combines his practical experience with a strong academic and international standards foundation (Stanford, PMI, ISO), enabling him to assess organizational maturity, design high-impact Project Management Offices (PMOs), and elevate team capabilities through postgraduate teaching.

Areas of Expertise

• PMO Diagnosis and Design: Organizational maturity assessment (OPM3), design of divisional and corporate PMOs, and development of action plans to close performance gaps.

• Complex Project Management: Management of strategic portfolios in mining and energy environments.

• Governance and Processes: Analysis and optimization of governance, processes, people, and technology in project leadership.

• Risk Management and Planning: Application of qualitative and quantitative methods (Monte Carlo) to support strategic decision-making.

• International Standards: Implementation of PMI standards (PMBOK® 7) and ISO frameworks in performance domains, metrics, and planning.

• Training and Certification: Team development, mentoring for certifications (PMP®, RMP®), and creation of practical learning content (EVM, LPS).

Key Experience

ENERGY (2021) | Senior Consultant – Organizational Maturity
Key Achievement: Led a comprehensive diagnosis of the Vice Presidency of Engineering and Development, projecting a maturity increase from 16.3% to 71.3%.
Actions: Conducted in-depth analysis of governance, processes, and technology, identifying 43 improvement opportunities through surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

MINING (2019–2020) | Senior Consultant – PMO Diagnosis and Design
Key Achievement: Assessed eight divisions and developed an improvement plan for the establishment of divisional PMOs and a corporate PMO, using the OPM3 model and PMI standards.

MINING Projects (2024) | Consultant – Certification and Integrated Management
Key Achievement: Provided technical support for certification under the IPA (Independent Project Analysis) methodology and led the application of PMBOK 7 in performance domains, metrics, and risk management.

MINING – Andina Division (2024) | Technical Advisor – Planning and Risk
Key Achievement: Supported the development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and applied Monte Carlo simulation for strategic decision support in risk management.

Credentials and Professional Leadership

International Certifications:

• Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM®)

• PMP®, RMP®, SP®, PBA®, Agile Hybrid Project Pro™ (PMI)

• Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)

Industry Leadership:

• President, PMI Chile Chapter (2006–2007)

• Member of the ISO TC 258 Mirror Committee for international standards

• Member of AACE, PMI, IIBA, and the Chilean Association of Engineers

Academic Experience (2004–Present)

Professor in Master’s and Diploma programs at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, University of Chile, UCN, among others.

Digital Initiative

Founder of www.simulatorconstruction.com, a platform for realistic simulations focused on training and certification in contract management, cost control, and risk management.

“Committed to strategic, adaptive project management focused on delivering sustainable value.”