In this role, I oversaw the executive technology Operations & Strategy and set the vision for technology use across the HQ office, and with +2000 users in +800 stores and +14 countries. I managed and mentored a team of over 20 direct and outsourced staff to ensure all technological resources meet short- and long-term business goals. I championed transformation across the organization to remove inefficiencies and streamline new offerings. I also created and implemented timelines for the development and deployment of technology services and projects.Key Accomplishments:• Led IT operations and continuity to assure effective and cohesive communications, systems, eCommerce support, and omnichannel within the group using methodologies such as ITIL.• Deploy best IT controls and prevent data security issues, and provide analysis, recommendations, and roadmap to execute transformation, supporting HQ and store's IT operations 24x7.• Consistently evaluated and identified technology partnerships and negotiated key vendor contracts for new capabilities to accelerate overall strategy, improving IT operating costs.• Partnered with marketing and business development teams to define and deliver new offerings of high-quality service with a total customer orientation.

For this position, I led the IT Business Applications department transformation and integration in the Global IT Votorantim Group after a merger and acquisition in the EMEA region with a budget of over 6M €/year. I supervised and coached a team of +12 senior consultants (experts in multiple SAP modules) overseeing IT functions across +1200 SAP users, 3 Continents, 6 Countries (Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, India, and China), +10 Cement Factories, +80 Ready Mix Plants, and +20 Expedition plants.Key Accomplishments:• Led regional SAP projects, including SAP SCM process optimization and standardization, SAP BW deployment in FI/CO area, SCM KPI's definition (Qlikview), Cement Plants automation and integration with SAP, T&E Management (SAP Concur) implementation, FIORI Mobility Apps in all countries, SAP GRC deployment for roles and authorizations (SOX controls), and SAP and noSAP integration using SAP PI.• Oversaw S/4 HANA (Central Finance), SAP Ariba, and Customer Experience (SAP Hybris vs Salesforce) Project Assessment to define best roadmap to move towards S/4 HANA environment and converge with Global IT Votorantim Group.• Collaborated with SAP & Votorantim Brazil & North America IT Teams to manage IT Governance, Audit & SOX Compliance with deep interaction with key stakeholders at C-Level and external auditors.• Built an consolidate PMO and IT Governance area in region involving corporate projects for SOX Compliance and Global IT Governance, embedding PMP Methodology in Project Management.

Here, I managed the digital transformation roadmap and capabilities, and built and deployed end-to-end digital solutions that solved unmet needs and generated value through a fully integrated digital ecosystem. I transformed underlying business processes, and drove end-user adoption. Additionally, I led a team of +20 people (near and offshore), with a budget of 2M €/year in the Software Development and Delivery area, including budgeting, resources, and task management.Key Accomplishments:• Developed fleet management and car sharing solutions based over .NET architecture, mobility solutions (SOAP, JSON, Android and iOS), Telematics, Cloud computing, and BI Analytics using Agile methodologies.• Consolidated Project Delivery Team in less than one year, from recruiting to team development and project deployment.• Served as Project Manager over budgeting, resources, risk management, reporting to stakeholders, and client deal management.• Spearheaded pre-sales activity, tendering, contract definition, functional design, project deployment, execution, training and operation.

AS CIO, I managed an IT Department with a budget of +3M €, 5 internal direct reports, and +15 external. I supported due diligence processes such as mergers and acquisitions, funding, IT governance, process audit to ensure data quality and process control across business units.Key Accomplishments:• Defined "IT Annual Strategic Plan, " including architecture, budget, training, and IT contingency plan to assure business continuity.• Led IT Projects, end-to-end SAP (FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, PM, BW) implementation and integration with MES (Manufacturing Execution System), including five work streams with +20 people to earn "SAP Success Story Award".• Created IT Department from "Start-up" phase, supporting expansion and growing process for 24x7 operational plant production.• Defined business process "from scratch" and apps implementation to support business goals, achieving revenues of 80M €/year in under one year.• Deployed IT and network capabilities to +40 sites in four countries with IT equipment for +200 users in less than one year.• Took plant live in under one year, collaborating closely with tech partner (Applied Materials) and all IT suppliers.

Manager Consulting, Spain & International ProjectsKey Accomplishments:• Led international team delivering SAP Project Management and Business Transformation solutions to top clients.• Led complex Projects: Solution design, Budget & resource allocation, Team Management, Risk Management, Reporting to Stakeholders at C-Level.• Key Accenture SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the Supply Chain & Supplier Relationship Management area.• Profound expertise in Operations, Logistics, eProcurement, Supply Chain, MRO, Production, SAP SCM SRM MM PP. Good knowledge in SAP FI CO PM SD BW Solution Manager.