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🌍30 years of impact across multiple continents, from frontline excellence to global enterprise transformation.
I guide organizations in designing and deploying AI-augmented operational models, seamlessly integrating Operational Excellence, Business Agility, and Executive Coaching.
A bridge between structural rigor and human dynamics, I combine solid technical expertise with a high-level facilitation approach. I am certified as aLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt(trained at Motorola Chicago), SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), and ICF Professional Coach (PCC®).
Throughout my career, I have operated in complex environments to break down functional silos, evolve managerial postures, and generate measurable, sustainable results. Notably, I have orchestrated major transformations and high-impact interventions for industrial leaders such as Airbus, Sanofi, Schneider Electric, Michelin, BNP Paribas, Novartis, and Renault.
🛠️ The major pillars of my approach:
- 🤖AI-Augmented Operational Models & Innovation| AI acculturation and training plans for executives, integration of GenAI into business processes, and facilitation of co-design workshops (Design Thinking, Liberating Structures).
- 🔧Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence| Optimization of complex value chains, cross-functional alignment, and deployment of Continuous Improvement, from R&D/QC labs to global operations.
- ⚙️Scaled Agility & Delivery| Framing and coaching of agile frameworks (SAFe, Kanban, STATIK, Scrum) and implementation of portfolio governance (Lean Portfolio Management - LPM).
- 🧭Servant Leadership & Executive Coaching| Development of Growth Mindset through Positive Intelligence, NLP, and systemic coaching to establish psychological safety within leadership teams.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km)
Experience
- AIRBUSLean Agile CoachAVIATION AND AEROSPACEMarch 2026 - Today (5 months)Élancourt, FranceAccompanying teams in the deployment of the VPM (Visual Performance Management) method to strengthen operational excellence, performance visibility, and ritual agility:
- Acculturation & Facilitation: Transferring VPM principles and coaching leaders in facilitating daily routines to instill discipline.
- Performance Management: Defining strategic KPIs and implementing visual dashboards via Jira and Klaxoon to facilitate decision-making.
- Maturity & Standardization: Assessing team maturity (VPM Checklist) and contributing to the improvement of standards and best practices.
- Change Management: Supporting the mindset shift towards Servant Leadership and aiding problem-solving through structured escalation.
Result:Improved flow transparency, accelerated resolution of blocking points, and strengthened team autonomy. - Sanofi FranceLean Six Sigma Master Black BeltPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYSeptember 2024 - March 2026 (1 year and 6 months)Paris, FranceLeading a company-wide Lean Management transformation within Sanofi's People & Culture and Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) functions, linking process excellence, digital remediation, and GenAI activation in a highly regulated environment:
- Design and governance of over 40 end-to-end processes (L4–L6) in BPMN via Signavio, establishing a single source of truth for global HR and regulatory processes.
- Definition of process architecture standards, naming conventions, and modeling rules, aligned with global BPM governance and compliance requirements.
- Replacement of fragmented SOP documentation with structured BPM repositories, connected to digital levers and automation-ready workflows.
- Role of BPM and Process Excellence referent for Process Owners, Quality, IT, and Digital teams within large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Extension of BPM and process optimization expertise to GRA activities, supporting process standardization, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance.
- Analysis of end-to-end processes to identify and qualify high-value GenAI use cases focused on productivity gains, intelligent automation, and decision support.
- Contribution to governed enterprise GenAI activation initiatives, assisting business teams in formalizing GenAI use cases aligned with process logic, risk management, and compliance constraints.
- Contribution to the design, testing, and adoption of business-oriented agents via Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Result:Definition of a scalable and sustainable HR and GRA operational model, enhancing automation, GenAI adoption, and regulatory compliance. - SanofiLean Agile CoachPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYOctober 2023 - March 2024 (5 months)Paris, FranceCoaching Scrum and Kanban teams to develop their continuous improvement capabilities. Emphasized team and leader empowerment through Kata routines and Lean principles to foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and adaptation.• Supported teams and their leaders in practicing Improvement Kata to structure problem-solving and drive incremental improvements.• Integrated Lean thinking into daily rituals, strengthening accountability, flow visibility, and learning loops.• Enabled teams to initiate and lead improvement initiatives themselves, aligned with business priorities.• Cultivated a growth mindset and a culture of experimentation at all levels, including among leaders.Result: Enhanced team autonomy, accelerated improvement cycles, and embedded a self-sustaining culture of continuous improvement.
Reviews
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Luciana
Sanofi Winthrop Industry - Principal France
Reviewed on 4/8/2025
I worked with Aziz for six months, and it was an excellent experience. As a Master Black Belt with Agile certification, he brought a strong combination of technical depth and strategic vision. He quickly understood our context, adapted seamlessly to changes, and consistently focused on positive outcomes. He was instrumental in guiding our team to find effective solutions, mapping complex processes with clarity, and fostering collaboration. His seniority and ability to engage and align teams made a real difference. I highly recommend him for any organization looking for high-impact process improvement and agile transformation.
Damien Bilal
Sanofi - Digital Accelerator
Reviewed on 3/9/2024
Thank you Aziz for your help.
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Education
- MBAUniversity of Bradford2001
- Engineering DiplomaENSMM1993
Certifications
- SAFe SPCScaled Agile2020
- Certified PMP, Project Management ProfessionalPMI2005