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Senior Project and Program Management Professional

Varna, Bulgaria
Worldwide
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), specialization Project Management Sciences
Varna, Bulgaria
Worldwide
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), specialization Project Management Sciences

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About me

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Ich führe Ihre Projekte gerne im Wasserfall-, agilen oder hybriden Ansatz durch und finde den besten Ansatz zur Erreichung Ihrer Ziele. Ich biete Projektmanagement-Dienstleistungen für IT projekte, Cloud-Migrationen, digitale Transformationen. MfG, Stephan Bals

Tender ManagementAgile MethodologyAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureBid ManagementBusiness PlanningChange ManagementDigitizationInfrastructure ManagementNetwork SecurityPortfolio ManagementProgram ManagementSAP ApplicationsSAP FI/COSAP HANASAP ImplementationSoftware EngineeringStakeholder ManagementAlineación EstratégicaProposal WritingTeam ManagementCloud MigrationCode RefactoringMicroservices

Project and Program Management
Extensive experience in managing large-scale digital transformation projects and programs across multiple industries, including cloud migration, application refactoring, and infrastructure projects.

Cloud Migration and Digital Transformation
Expertise in migrating applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), refactoring monolithic applications to microservices architecture, and implementing digital transformation strategies.

Agile Leadership and Change Management
Strong background in agile methodologies, organizational change management, stakeholder management, and leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives.

SAP Implementation and Integration
Experience in SAP implementation projects, including SAP S/4 HANA, SAP FICO, and application rationalization, reducing SAP instances from 64 to 6 in one project.

Bid and Tender Management
Successful track record in bid management with high win rates (30-60%), developing proposals for medium to large projects across various industries.

Portfolio Management
Skills in managing complex project portfolios, application rationalization, and strategic alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives.

Technical Expertise
Background in software development, network security (CNE/CNA certification), and modern cloud architectures including microservices, API integration, and ESB implementations.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2004

Languages

GermanFluentEnglishNative speakerFrenchFluentItalianBasic knowledgeDutchNative speakerPolishBasic knowledge

Project history

Cloud Migration Project Manager

SB 3PM Advisory and Services Ltd.
Managing DevOps and AS400 environment migration to Azure Cloud. Responsible for stabilizing tech platform, upgrading transaction speed, and managing internal and external teams.

Consultant Agile Transformation and Program Manager

SB 3PM Advisory and Services Ltd.
Short-term contract for IT services in Belgian banking industry, guiding transformation from waterfall to agile methodologies for software and infrastructure projects.

Delegated Chief Product Owner/Project Manager

SB 3PM Advisory and Services Ltd.
Led application migration to AWS cloud for a Belgian insurance company, including re-architecting applications, application portfolio rationalization, and datacenter cleanup. Managed external suppliers and guided technical teams through agile migration process.

Program Director

WIPRO
Managed large-scale global digital transformation projects for global customers. Led digital transformation for a medical device producer, reducing SAP instances from 64 to 6. Managed project portfolio for telecom supplier, implementing microservices architecture and cloud migration.

Director Projects

PHD Informatique
Served as agile coach and mentor to project managers. Led new business development, customer relationship management, and software development projects including risk profiling and banking applications.

Project Manager/Programme Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
Managed large-scale business and IT transformations, insourcing/outsourcing programs for global clients including BT Italy, NXP, Carlsberg, and Standard Life. Led development of georisk application for Allianz and established project management community.

Partner/Co-owner

Balanse Consultancy
Co-founded consultancy providing project, program and portfolio management services for business and IT change. Managed bids and tenders alongside other contracts.

Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager

Achmea
Implemented SAFE/Agile framework for business and IT projects aligned with corporate strategy. Led digitalization of collaboration processes and application portfolio rationalization.

Programme Manager/Engagement Manager

ATOS ORIGIN
Led outsourcing/insourcing projects across 16 EU countries, transforming monolithic applications to microservices. Developed anti-fraud and anti-money laundering application for Dutch FIOD.

Project Manager

Energy Company
Managed development of automatic metering application, infrastructure setup, and integration with energy prediction analysis environment. Later promoted to Manager Metering Application.

Sr. Project Manager

Getronics
Managed Mobility Department, defined strategy and services for Getronics Mobility portfolio. Built orderbook with sales management across EU generating 40M Euro revenue in 2 years.

CIO

CSS Telecom
Led SAP R3 4.6C implementation across entire company. Integrated 16 acquired companies into single IT landscape. Recognized for enabling company growth from 116M to 375M Euro in 3 years.

Certificates

Portfolio Management

NCOI University

2019

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