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Ruben Llarena

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Last update: 20.03.2025

IT Program & Project Manager

Graduation: BSC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Native or Bilingual) | Spanish (Native or Bilingual)

Keywords

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Business Efficiency Business Process Improvement Finance Project Management Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Program Management Professional SAP Applications Managing Client Expectations + 3 more keywords

Attachments

CV-Ruben-Llarena-2025_200325.pdf

Skills

I am a Project Manager with more than 10 years of experience with a solid track record of achievement and success in international project management in the IT field. My experience is mainly focused on cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and telecommunications, where I have led complex initiatives in large multinational corporations. Through a proactive approach to planning, risk management and effective communication, I have managed to improve operational efficiency and security in several renowned companies.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with great professionals and leading companies in their sector, managing critical and challenging projects in the manufactoring, financial, defense, health, food and pharmaceutical industries among others.
My commitment to continuous development and process improvement allows me to adapt to changing environments and meet client expectations.

Main areas of expertise and experience:
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT infrastructure
  • OT.
  • M&A

Project history

01/2021 - Present
IT Program & Project Manager
ELECNOR GROUP (Internet and Information Technology, 5000-10.000 employees)

  • Managing cybersecurity and IT infrastructure program & projects. Responsible for the whole cycle: planning, execution, and delivery.
  • Cost and budget control.
  • Stakeholder reporting and coordination.
  • Leadership of the workforce and contractors.
  • Risk identification and mitigation.
  • Management of programs and projects globally as part of the Project Management Office.
  • Perimeter security projects using technologies such as WAF, Firewalls, VPN, IPS/IDS.
  • Main technology partners: Fortinet, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Oracle, AWS.

01/2013 - 01/2020
Project Manager
ALAVA GROUP (Internet and Information Technology, 500-1000 employees)

  • Managed interdisciplinary cybersecurity and IT infrastructure projects with high-tech partners and international teams.
  • Stakeholder management and leadership of the workforce and contractors.
  • Risk identification and mitigation.
  • Experience in critical and high-security infrastructures such as power plants, banks, military bases, airports, and governmental institutions.
  • Worked on international projects in Angola, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, USA, Norway, Portugal, and the UK.
  • Projects related to IT Hardware, Software, Databases, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Cloud Services, and Security Infrastructure.
  • Main technology partners: Microsoft, Cisco, VMWare, Oracle, IBM, AWS, Azure, Google.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
2023

Local Availability

Only available for remote work
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