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Leandro M.
Project Manager

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An Engineering Project Executive with a career spanning the sectors of government, technology, energy, health, and insurance. Over two decades of experience in managing IT and multidisciplinary teams and projects, with significant proficiency in stakeholder management. Demonstrated expertise as a Project Management Office (PMO) manager in implementing governance frameworks for project management, ensuring meticulous oversight, monitoring, and reporting to senior leadership, while also adept at supporting and recovering troubled projects. Specializes in leading innovation initiatives aimed at enhancing living conditions, sustainability, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) projects. Highly focused on achieving objectives and customer satisfaction, possessing exceptional skills in active listening, understanding, influencing individuals and groups, and negotiating agreements conclusively. Academic credentials include an MBA in Executive Project Management, postgraduate degrees in Computer Networks, Network Administration and Systems, and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • Senior Project Manager
    8/1/2020 - 2/1/2023

    Managed the implementation project of accounting standards IFRS 9 and IFRS 17, successfully integrating IT and Business teams while leading the organizational change process. Demonstrated proficiency in integrating multidisciplinary teams to ensure subproject deliveries met deadlines and quality standards. Created control routines to coordinate various project fronts effectively. Led discussion forums for project planning and execution monitoring, and structured communication and control processes for organizational changes. Utilized Lean methodology to optimize accounting closing processes, reducing the closing deadline by one day. Coordinated managers to establish a new process for controlling accounting demands, achieving 100% control through an implemented system. Structured supplier management processes, including scope change negotiations, to ensure integration and alignment with project progress.

  • Director of Operations – Partner Owner
    11/1/2017 - 7/1/2020

    Implemented and structured the operation of remote concierge services in condominiums in Niterói/RJ, focusing on enhancing efficiency and security protocols. Development of this system involved setting up robust communication channels and integrating advanced monitoring solutions. Skills in project management and operational planning were significantly developed during this role.

  • Project Executive Manager
    8/1/2017 - 10/1/2017

    Served as Executive Manager, overseeing Big Data projects. Maintained a direct relationship with the Big Data director, identifying problems and implementing execution controls and reports for the directorate. Developed expertise in Big Data project management and strategic execution.

  • Senior Project Manager
    1/1/2015 - 7/1/2017

    Managed a portfolio of over 30 strategic IT projects while reporting directly to the CIO. Optimized processes for monitoring and controlling strategic projects within the IT Directorate, resulting in a 20% increase in the success indicators for IT PMO projects. Coordinated a team of Project Managers responsible for overseeing a portfolio exceeding 100 strategic IT projects. Developed skills in project portfolio management, process optimization, team leadership, and performance monitoring. Utilized advanced project management tools and methodologies to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.

  • Senior Project Manager
    3/1/2014 - 1/1/2015

    Innovation Project Manager responsible for designing the House of the Future project through collaborative creation with ANEEL. Structured the project plan using PM Canvas methodology, ensuring effective mapping, contracting, and monitoring of suppliers for project execution. Coordinated and executed discussion forums that integrated suppliers, employees, and university research centers in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Project Management Consultant
    3/1/2011 - 2/1/2014

    Served as a consultant in the Radiotherapy Expansion Program across the national territory, closely collaborating with the Ministry of Health and reporting to both the Planning Directorate and the General Directorate. Implemented comprehensive project planning and management processes using PMO methodologies. Integrated multidisciplinary teams encompassing health, planning, engineering, and medical physics professionals for efficient project management and consistent monitoring. Structured and streamlined the project reporting process for the General Directorate, ensuring accurate and timely communication of project status and developments.

  • Development Solutions Manager
    7/1/2005 - 1/1/2011

    Oversaw the services area encompassing pre-sales, design, implementation, maintenance, and support of portal projects, resulting in a 400% improvement in financial outcomes over two years. Managed a team of 25 professionals, comprising Project Managers, Software Architects, Systems Analysts, and Developers. Implemented significant Portal projects including a major news portal in 2009, a financial and brokerage portal in 2008, and the official portal for a major international sports event in 2007. Coordinated the product development area, directly managing 10 professionals to launch a new product using Java technology, which generated 80% of the company's revenue over three years.

  • Electronic Engineering at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
    1989 - 1995

  • Executive Project Management at Getulio Vargas Foundation
    2003 - 2005

  • Production Engineering at Fluminense Federal University – UFF
    2023 - 2025

  • Network and Systems Administration at CCE
    1997 - 1997

  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC) at CertiProf
    6/1/2020

  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers at Dale Carnegie Training
    7/1/2018

  • Project Management Professional at Project Management Institute
    9/1/2005

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