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Description

Program Director for over 15 years, I support major groups (Banking, Energy, Healthcare, Retail, Operators) at national and international levels in transforming their IS within complex environments and hybrid architectures (digitalization, modernization of practices, reorganization, redesign, migration, solution integration) with a strong financial impact to create business value. Portfolio ranging from €2M to over €50M.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km), Bordeaux (up to 10km), Rouen (up to 10km)

Groupe AFD
Director of Program and Subsidiary Acquisition Strategy
PUBLIC SECTOR
October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
Paris, France
Implementation of a global strategy for integrating a subsidiary with unsecured mobile populations into a secure banking information system (IS), encompassing approximately 25 projects (>€13M).

Led program steering committees and presented the integration strategy to the Executive Committee (COMEX).
Audited, studied, and scoped the program, including approximately 25 projects, aligned with group ambitions.
Established a four-level governance framework to ensure smooth and efficient program execution.
Implemented a common network within the group to enable seamless collaboration between the three entities.
Deployed processes and automation for managing secure PCs within the group.
Managed a team of 25 professionals across various departments to execute the program effectively.
Developed an integration strategy for applications, business operations, finance, IT, and human resources while adhering to cybersecurity rules.
Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and success of the integration strategy.
Studied and designed an on-premise Exchange messaging architecture for two information systems (IS) with different security levels.
Developed a unified group directory linking an Active Directory (AD) with an unsecured mobile user base and a highly secure Active Directory (AD).
Designed and recommended a revised organizational structure for the group following the acquisition of the new subsidiary.
Implemented a new group-level identity creation process, compliant with GDPR and cybersecurity rules, while considering the unsecured mobile population.
Defined job descriptions based on needs and proceeded with recruitment (Project Managers, Experts, Architects).
LEGRAND
Global IT Transition Manager
RAW MATERIALS INDUSTRY
March 2024 - September 2024 (6 months)
Limoges, France
Established headquarters in a smart building based on modern, secure SAAS solutions.
Implemented governance between business units and global CIOs, and broke down the program into several streams.
Collaborated with management to develop an IT strategy aligned with the group's and business units' objectives.
Studied and designed new Siemens SAAS Smart Building solutions (BMS, Comfort Control, multipurpose space booking, desk booking, dematerialized badges, visitor reception).
Designed and implemented a new IT infrastructure, modern, scalable, with multiple security levels.
Created multipurpose office spaces (Modern Workplaces).
Led IT tenders and negotiated contracts.
Implemented multi-operator indoor GSM coverage.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive IT transition plan, ensuring minimal disruption to business activities.
Implemented the group security policy in collaboration with the cybersecurity team.
Audited, studied, designed, and deployed a 100% SAAS, secure telephony solution resulting in 30% savings.
Created a 100% digital and interactive showroom with the marketing and communication team, based on secure SAAS applications.
Studied, designed, and deployed a new videoconferencing solution with modular rooms.
Managed budget and risks.
véolia eau
Transition Manager & Connectivity Service Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
November 2023 - March 2024 (5 months)
Saint-Maurice, France
Supported management in the transition following the merger of two departments.
Defined and implemented the company's Networks and Telecoms strategy within the IT master plan.
Implemented governance to improve collaboration between different domains.
Established a transition team to ensure continuity of build and run operations.
Managed financial management (recurring and project) while ensuring compliance with budgetary procedures.
Negotiated and managed contracts with various suppliers and partners.
Defined the needs and choices for the telecoms, networks, security, and cloud architecture.
Migrated on-premise services to full cloud.
Implemented performance indicators to monitor and improve service quality.
Coordinated, managed, and led the staff of the new department.
Distributed workload, in volume and schedule, based on forecasts of staff evolution and resource skills.
Reduced operational costs by 15% through optimizations in resource and service management and the implementation of efficient processes.