Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Mines ParisTech engineer, I have over 16 years of experience in managing the deployment of large-scale IT solutions for the private and public sectors, primarily for the oil and gas, chemical, and energy industries. With 10 years of international experience (7 years in Australia and 3 years in the United States), I am looking for an ambitious project and company that can leverage my dynamism, skills, and expertise in complex project management.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Bordeaux (up to 50km), Paris (up to 20km)

Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Professional Services
Program Management Director – Europe
June 2020 - June 2024 (4 years)
Responsible for the execution of all services related to APM and OPM software in Europe for the oil, pharmaceutical, and energy industries: installation of new IT solutions, upgrades, and consulting activities.
• Managed a team of 5-8 program/project directors spread across several European countries (England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, France).
• Overall activity of around 15 million Euros annually.
• Definition, measurement, and monitoring of project KPIs: customer satisfaction, deadlines, profit margin, quality.
• Represented the company in steering committees for major accounts and key projects.
• Assisted in project management for high-risk and/or troubled projects.
• Created and deployed project tracking tools, initially for Europe but later adopted by other regions of the division.
• Implemented initiatives to improve communication between different teams within the company, particularly between Sales, Operations, and R&D.
Power Digital, Professional Services
Program Director
September 2017 - May 2020 (2 years and 8 months)
Paris, France
In charge of the digital transformation of EDP Energie's Generation division (the Portuguese EDF), including the delivery of all digital solutions offered by GE Digital to optimize the performance and maintenance (APM and OPM) of over 30 power plants (thermal and hydroelectric).
• Contract worth over 10 million Euros, deployed in successive waves over 3 years.
• Project team comprised of over 30 members, spread across multiple continents (USA, Europe, India), including 4 project managers and R&D members.
• Monthly presentations to EDP Generation's Management Committee.
• Managed the interface with R&D and Engineering teams for the delivery of new product features required by the contract.
• Managed and converted risks into opportunities satisfactory to EDP and GE.
• Actively participated in negotiations preceding the signing of GE Digital's largest contract in Europe.
AREVA T&D / Alstom Grid / GE Digital, Software Solutions & Professional Services
Project Manager / Project Director
June 2008 - August 2017 (9 years and 2 months)
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Responsible for the delivery of real-time electricity grid supervision and control solutions for American, Australian, and Asian electricity providers.
• Private and public clients
• Projects ranging from 2 to 10 million Euros, consisting almost entirely of services and lasting 18 to 36 months.
• Project team of 5 to 20 members spread across multiple teams and continents (USA, Europe, India).
• Very high level of technical complexity, including numerous specific software developments unique to each client, numerous interfaces, and high performance and availability objectives (critical software). Other responsibilities:
• Local referent for the implementation of new project delivery processes and methodologies.
• Created Project Management standards and tools for the Asia-Pacific region.
• Coached the junior team in Indonesia.
• Managed bid responses for the Asia-Pacific region.