Jacques Bertrand Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

AI-driven advocate and ERP expert with 25 years leading global digital transformations. I specialise in leveraging SAP HANA and SCM Control Towers to optimise finance, healthcare, retail, and supply chain operations. Proven track record in delivering complex programs from inception to completion, aligning IT strategy with business objectives. London and Shanghai based

Sometimes, decisions are forced upon us. I have embarked on a career intermission, primarily motivated by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. I have been spending invaluable time with relatives, particularly in Shanghai, China, reinforcing personal bonds that are foundational to anyone's well-being. Concurrently, I remained committed to my professional growth, especially in areas pertinent to my role as an SAP Hana Global Program Manager/Director and as such:• Staying Current with Industry Trends: Regularly updated my knowledge in SAP Hana S/4, Digital Transformation, and Data Transformation through various online courses and webinars.• Deepening Technical Expertise: Enhanced my understanding of Machine Learning, focusing on the latest developments in GEN-AI and its practical applications in Program Management.• Reflecting on Professional Practices: Used this time to introspect and refine my approach towards digital transformation strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving industry standards and practices.

Boulogne Billancourt, Fr

As the Interim Global Assurance Program Director, I led the Business/Digital/Data Global Transformation initiative, focusing on creating a unified digital core with S/4 HANA. This transformative program spanned across critical business functions including finance, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and R&D, aiming to streamline and simplify Ipsen Pharma's global processes.

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Led a pivotal segment of Boston Scientific's global transformation, employing advanced SAP HANA technology to innovate and streamline operations across Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Sales/Customer Service, Logistics, and Technology. This role was instrumental in driving the organization's transition towards enhanced efficiency and value creation. Championed the Agile project management methodology to ensure the program's dynamic adaptability and successful delivery within aggressive timelines.

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

Directed the pivotal GSK to Haleon Program, facilitating the strategic separation of GSK Pharma from Consumer Health. My leadership was central to deploying a ground-breaking Supply Management Control Tower, achieving unparalleled end-to-end (E2E) visibility and near real-time data accessibility for key supply chain stakeholders within GSK Consumer Healthcare. Spearheaded the creation and deployment of a Supply Management Control Tower using MS Azure Cloud SaaS, significantly enhancing supply chain efficiency and data-driven decision-making capabilities. Managed a complex, Enterprise Agile Program integrating multiple source systems, including SAP Hana S/4, 3PL and 4PL carriers, and key distributors, underpinning the transformation of GSK’s Consumer Healthcare Supply Chain.

London, United Kingdom , Gb

NTT UK - Global Program DirectorGlobal M&A Transformation Program.Leading global program. Budget $1.5M. Complex recovery. Took over from appointed Program Manager who left due to personal reasons. Migrating MS O365 Azure SaaS Tenant to Tenant + AD using Quest Automation Tool. Data Migration from Checkpoint to Fortinet Firewalls using FortiConverter Automation Tool. Global offices relocation. Cisco SD-WAN Upgrade, IBM Aspera Deployment to Global R&D locations. Computer Imaging Transfer. End-Users Adoption. Transition New Services from Program to Support Services using ITIL vs 3.0.DIMENSION DATA PMO – Program Portfolio Director• Managed successfully a Team of four Managers and their individual Projects/Programmes. • Participated in Strategic Planning of the International PMO. Ensure Best Practices, Governance, MSP respected.• Ensure that budgets allocated to portfolio accounts remain within authorised limit. Commercial awareness and detailed understanding of the contract (SOW) process. • Participated in RFQ/RFP responses and pre-sales activities providing SME feedback and costing details.• Consulted as a Subject Matter Expert during all that period. Participated in Strategic meetings with key potential clients or as part of required RFQ/RFP response process.HSBC Financial Services – Global Program ManagerKEY RESULTS – During my leadership• The Use of Economy Of Scale, hybrid Agile and 30 clusters audit output enabled the Team to deliver to >145K employees an advanced communication software (Cisco Jabber digital client desktop) on multiple devices (desktops, tablets, Virtual Desktops) and its supporting infrastructure. Removed all legacy systems.• Supervised data modeling, data mappings, data validation, and overall security. • Using ETL, oversaw the creation of a Unique User’s Data Profile for each of the 200K Bank’s employee

London, Gb

Management consulting firm specialising in Market Entry and IT Transformation. • Informed Shanghai Business Authorities of Company’s closure due to lack of business including Business Accounts, VAT Account, etc…• Close business bank accounts with Bank of China.• Close all Accounting Books and remitted to Shanghai Business Authorities. Paid outstanding taxes.• Published in Shanghai Business Authorities’ Official Journal announcement about the official closure of the business.

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

ADP - One of the world’s leading HR Systems Integrator. Global SAP SUCCESSFACTORS (SaaS) migrationConsulting for one of ADP’s Key Clients in Paris, Leading automotive equipment manufacturer in Europe.Leading global program recovery, a migration ADP HR Global View (incl payroll + time management) to SAP SaaS Success Factors EC using Informatica ETL.

London, Gb

Management consulting firm specialising in Market Entry and IT Transformation. • Set-up and managed a management consulting firm specialising in Business and IT Transformation. • Directed a multi-skilled Digital Team to prepare a response to American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) RFP, meeting strict requirements to revitalise AmCham Shanghai Website & Event Management as well as enhancing its focus towards Digital Strategy i.e. Mobile, Internet, Social Media, UX & UI.• Advised AmCham Shanghai and its members on China Free Trade Zones.• Spoke at multiple conferences on China Free Trade Zones and opportunities to foreign companies to enter the Chinese Market.• Marketed a unique and innovative Digital Media App in China. Aimed at linking off-line, print/magazines to on-line: digital Internet, video content, thus enhancing readers content and advertising revenue. Target: Magazines e.g. Conde Nast (Vogue), Hearst (Elle), China’s Newspapers, magazines (SCMP, Hurun report) and China Media (SMG/CCTV/CBN).

Copenhagen, Dk

70% WORKING FROM HOME DELIVERED- Delivery of a Global Value Chain Transformation Matrix confirming the deployment Process and Deliverables required throughout the Programme by Telecom Supplier and Maersk Central and Local Teams. - Deployment of complex/centralised IP telephony systems [IPT & Contact Centres] across Asia & Pacific offices [20 to 3000 users’ incl. Cluster Tops Campus].

London, Gb

Complex Programme incl. Business Transformation, Deployment & Migration.Comprehensive and accelerated Database procurement process [Discovery Phase] with a view to migrate from an old IBM IMS Mainframe and other ancillary databases [with support issues] to an ORACLE R12 eBusiness Suite. Agile Requirements/Process gathering [in excess of 400 Stories + Use Cases], Prototype build, Data Modelling, Data Mapping, Data Migration. Global Reach, Impact 2500 Users. Due Diligence

Pantin, Ile-De-France, Fr

Delivered Global MPLS Upgrade Programme aimed at improving service and delivery as well as reducing on going operating costs. 96 Sites impacted globally located [100 users to more than 2000 users (30 % Traders] Budget: £ 13m. Delivered by Four 3rd Party Telecom Carriers (Verizon, TaTa, SingTel and OBS) in four different geographical areas. Quality Of Service Form (QoS), 5 new Hubs (Singapore x 2, Hong Kong x 2, Paris x 2, New York x 2).

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

I have lead an 18 months (£4 M) program for the construction of a medium sized Data Center and Migration. From the refurbishment and upgrade of what was normally an office floor to a fully fledged and functioning high availability Data Center connected to 2 other Data Centers and onward to three smart factories PRTG's sensors controlling the output of the drug production (£1 million per batch per factory).

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

iQMS/PMP - Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Boadilla Del Monte, Madrid, Es

Brussels, Be

London, Gb

Reading, Berkshire, Gb

London, Gb

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

(Prince 2 Methodology) Implementation of a Predictive Dialling Solution across 6 Call Centres to manage the daily schedule of 1500 Field Engineers. Budget: £ 4 million.

Southlake, Texas, Us

Southlake, Texas, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba - Option Internatioanl Strategy, Business Administration And Management, General Incl. Finance Management

Decs, Corporate Accounting & Finance