Dantes in Focus

Dantes Lahens is a seasoned program manager and project leadership expert who brings strategic vision combined with deep-rooted resilience shaped by a unique journey. 



A Foundation Built on Resilience

Raised in the vibrant streets of a New Jersey city by his Cuban family, Dantes grew up in a diverse community of individuals all seeking a fresh start. While his early years were filled with challenges, this environment became his guiding compass, instilling a resilient spirit and a commitment to growth.

These formative experiences taught Dantes invaluable lessons in adaptability and perseverance, insights that continue to drive his approach to leadership and project management.  Transitioning from navigating cultural dynamics to leading large-scale projects, he developed a strategic perspective that balances visionary thinking with decisive execution.

Mission Statement

Empowering project leaders to master results-driven leadership principles while fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team performance and drives sustainable success.

Transformative Leadership in Action

Throughout his career, Dantes has led transformative initiatives across sectors, managing multimillion-dollar projects for top-tier clients like Nike, Amazon, and Kaiser Permanente. Certified in project management and Agile frameworks, he specializes in aligning strategic goals with adaptable execution, ensuring that projects consistently deliver results aligned with client priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Dantes Lahens holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University, grounding his expertise in both strategic management and effective leadership principles.

Dantes is a certified PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), with additional credentials as a Scaled Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE), Professional Scrum Master, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, equipping him with a comprehensive skill set in project management, Agile methodologies, and process improvement.

Dantes brings extensive cross-industry experience, having led high-impact projects for top companies in technology (Amazon, T-Mobile, McAfee, ZoomInfo, AT&T), healthcare (Providence Health, Kaiser Permanente, NYC Health & Hospital), insurance (Aetna, Premera Blue Cross, Sterling Insurance, Farmers Insurance), and other sectors (Starbucks, Nike, Paccar, Boeing, CUNA Mutual, Puget Sound Energy, Entergy), showcasing his versatility and expertise across diverse organizational landscapes.

With over 15 years of experience in project and program management consulting, Dantes has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and top firms, including Accenture, CSC, and SAIC. His expertise spans business and technology transformations, driving strategic change and operational excellence for industry-leading organizations.

Leading Change for Lasting Impact

Drawing from his expertise in Agile methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, and change management, Dantes empowers teams to thrive in dynamic environments and achieve lasting impact. 

Whether enhancing operational efficiency, integrating innovative technology, or fostering team growth, his focus remains on creating purpose-driven success in every project he leads.

For those seeking a leader who combines strategic insight with resilient determination, Dantes Lahens is committed to helping organizations realize their vision, while guiding project professionals to evolve into impactful project leaders who drive meaningful outcomes.