Senior Project Manager
Current- Portfolio Management:Developed and executed a comprehensive portfolio strategy for Foul & Waste Water solutions in Latin America, mandating Capex of approximately $50 million.- Leadership: Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by leading cross-functional teams across eight Latin American countries and various departments, collaborating with R&D teams in Europe, India, and Brazil, all without direct authority.- Processes & PMO: Official trainer of the Stage Gate Process within the organisation, showcasing strong coaching and PMO skills to ensure adherence and successful project execution.- Market Penetration: Implemented a market penetration strategy for new generation corrugated pipes, enhancing product performance and sustainability.- Market Development: Led the market development strategy for innovative plastic manholes and chambers, focusing on expanding market reach and increasing adoption.- Product Optimisation: Oversaw the development and optimisation of joints and fittings solutions, ensuring compatibility and efficiency within the FW portfolio.- Stakeholder Engagement: Excelled in engaging with internal and external customers, suppliers, project executive boards, and the organisation’s innovation board.- Negotiation & Procurement: Enhanced negotiation and procurement skills, utilising scorecards for supplier evaluation, contracting, and collaboration with tooling and material suppliers.- Commercial & Financial Skills: Demonstrated outstanding commercial and financial skills by preparing, assessing, and approving business cases with comprehensive financial analysis, and validating commercial ambitions through quantitative and qualitative studies.- Project Management: Attentive to project’s triple constraints (Scope, Timing, Budget), with a strong focus on risk and change management.- Sustainability Achievement: Integrated recycled materials and implemented strategies to reduce the carbon footprint across projects.
