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Senior IT/OT Project & Program Manager with Aviation Industry Expertise

Toronto, Canada
Germany +11
info: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden
Master Degree in Management Sciences
Toronto, Canada
Germany +11
info: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden
Master Degree in Management Sciences

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About me

An IT Management Consultant with over 20 years of extensive experience. Since I travel frequently to Munich, Germany, I’d like to explore the opportunity of hybrid collaboration between Canada and Germany, and potentially moving there. Available on any day, after 1pm Central European Time.

AviationArcGIS (Software)Atlassian JiraAutomationMicrosoft AzureFinancial ForecastBusiness ProcessesBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Relationship ManagementCloud ComputingContract ManagementCycle Time VariationDevOpsFinancesExpeditingFinancial ManagementLighting Control ConsoleProgrammable Logic ControllersScrum MethodologyProgram ManagementSystems Development Life CycleCost ModellingStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Power AutomateProject DeliveryMicrosoft PowerAppsLegacy Systems
Project & Program Management
Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar complex projects and programs with proven methodologies across IT and OT systems, particularly in aviation and airport industry.

Agile/Scrum Methodologies
Deep expertise in both Agile/Scrum and traditional methodologies, with Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification and experience implementing tailored frameworks for efficient project execution.

Enterprise Systems Implementation
Specialized knowledge in implementing and modernizing critical systems including Airfield Lighting Control, Computer-Aided Dispatch, GIS platforms, and contract management solutions.

Technical Tools & Platforms
Proficiency with PLCs, CCR, VM, Server, Cloud, Clarity PPM, Jira, SDLC, Microsoft 365, Azure, ESRI ArcGIS, and DevOps technologies.

Process Optimization
Experience in automating and digitally transforming business processes using PowerApps and Power Automate, significantly reducing manual effort and improving cycle time.

Financial Management
Skills in budget forecasting, cost estimation, and financial tracking with migration experience from legacy systems to modern platforms like Clarity PPM.

Stakeholder Engagement
Strong capability in managing stakeholder relationships, developing business cases, and articulating ROI to support informed decision-making.
 

Languages

GermanGoodEnglishNative speakerSpanishBasic knowledge

Project history

SR&ED Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant

PwC

Auditing, Taxes & Law

1000-5000 team member

Working with US R&D and Canadian SR&ED innovation Tax return team members on the west coast of Canada on part-time basis, completing innovation reports for PwC clients.

Sr. IT/OT Project/Program Manager

GTAA (Greater Toronto Airport Authority)

Transport & Logistics

1000-5000 team member

Managing enterprise-scale IT/OT projects valued over $15M across Terminal and Airside operations, including Airfield Lighting Control System, Computer-Aided Dispatch system, and GIS platform replacement.

Sr. Project Manager

WSIB

Insurance

500-1000 team member

Managed multiple enterprise-scale projects under the Remediation of the High-Risk Application valued over $10M, developing multi-phase rollout strategies to minimize operational disruption.

Sr. Scrum Master

Zooplus AG

Internet & IT

50-250 team member

Managed the migration of Office 2013 to Office 365 for over 500 email accounts across multiple offices in Europe using Agile and Scrum methodology.

Sr. Project/Vendor Manager

McCarthy Tetrault
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

CIBC
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Owner / Director of Smart Home Product Development

ZogRox Group Inc
Product development leadership role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

TD Canada Trust
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

Cisco Canada Inc
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

TD Canada Trust
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

IBM Canada Inc
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

Symcor
Contractor/Freelancer/Consultant role.

Sr. IT Project Manager

AMEX Bank of Canada
Contractor/Freelancer role.

IT Project Manager

Symcor Inc
Project management role.

Product Owner

Loyalty Management Group
Product ownership responsibilities.

IT Project/Client Manager

Cyber-Consult Corp, Dubai, UAE branch
Project and client management responsibilities.

Team Leader/Sr. Software Developer & Analyst

Digital Dispatch Systems
Technical leadership role.

Software Developer / Analyst

Creo Products
Software development responsibilities.

Software Developer and System Analyst

Family Insurance Group
Development and analysis role.

Software Developer

Freelancer
Part-time (1994-1996) and full-time (1996-1998) software development work.

Certificates

ORAT

Munich Airport Academy

2025

Digital Transformation

Airport Council International

2025

CSM

Scrum Alliance

2016

PMP

PMI

2011


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