Christian Bellerose

Embracing Change & AI | Collaborative Program Manager | Driving Transformation & Strategic Value

Salary / Daily rate

Munich, Germany

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Languages

German (Native)English (Native)SpanishRussianSwedish

About me

Intro

I help organizations unlock strategic value by leading transformation projects and programs that embrace change and innovative technologies, including Al. With extensive program management expertise and a strong foundation in business administration, I enable organizations to achieve strategic goals, drive efficiency, enhance customer outcomes, and build internal capabilities. My facilitative management approach focuses on coaching managers and enabling teams to turn change and technology into lasting strategic value. Recently, I have expanded my focus to help organizations realize the value of Al in project management and Al-driven initiatives, supported by my PMI-CPMAI certification. I am seeking challenging opportunities to combine my program management experience with Al-enabled efficiencies to deliver measurable impact.

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Work experience

Project Management Consultant

Bellerose Consulting

Jul 2025 - Present

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

– I help organizations realize strategic value from Al by empowering managers and teams to uncover where Al can genuinely enhance program management. – Instead of directing outcomes, I facilitate insight and alignment, then design and run pilot initiatives that prove the value of Al in practice.

Senior Program Manager

Semikron Danfoss

Oct 2023 - Jun 2025

1 year 9 months

90 Nuremberg, Germany

– I supported the organization through a transformational change that enabled entry into a new business sector, delivering infrastructure and systems integration for two large, fully automated production lines with cross-functional, distributed teams. – I embedded Al into daily workflows to increase delivery efficiency, while coaching project managers and partnering with leadership on strategic decision-making.

Project Portfolio Manager

Anritsu

Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

– I led a diverse team of project managers, analysts, and consultants to strengthen delivery outcomes and drive consistent success. – I owned key customer relationships, significantly improving engagement and satisfaction, while building long-term capability through coaching and operational efficiency improvements. – I also leveraged this role to introduce Al into project management workflows, driving measurable gains in efficiency and delivery quality.

Director Product & Consulting Services

Sportvita

Apr 2018 - Jul 2023

5 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

– I co-founded a startup focused on digitalizing organized sports, driving client growth through product and consulting offerings and leading end-to-end nearshore product development. – Though we eventually exited, the experience was invaluable for honing entrepreneurial skills and gaining my first hands-on exposure to Al tools.

Senior Program Manager

Infosys

May 2016 - Apr 2021

5 years

Remote

– In my role at Infosys I led significant projects with distributed and offshore teams across various sectors, including renewable energy and retail fashion. – I was responsible for upgrading processes for SGRE and implementing an omnichannel customer care and order management system for Adidas. – Additionally, I managed automotive software projects at JLR and supported the key account with BMW, ensuring seamless operations and strong client relationships.

Program Manager

Tata Consultancy Services

Aug 2011 - Apr 2016

4 years 9 months

Remote

– In my role at TCS I successfully managed multiple high-impact distributed (with offshore) projects, including a banking divestiture program for WorldPay and a transformation initiative for the factory applications at Ericsson. – I led the implementation of a sophisticated SAP financial system at Infineon, which streamlined processes and improved financial management. – My experience in these diverse projects honed my skills in program management, strategic planning and working with distributed and offshore teams.

Senior Program Manager

Bellerose Consulting

Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

2 years 4 months

Remote

– I specialized in consulting on governance processes for government projects while leading a complex agile project at uCru. – This involved overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial specifications to successful rollout, focusing on payroll and billing systems. – My work contributed to streamlined operations and enhanced contractor management. – This was my first experience with agile development and using offshore teams.

Senior Project Manager

Logica

May 2007 - Jan 2009

1 year 9 months

Perth WA, Australia

– In my role at Logica, I successfully led the implementation of a workforce mobility infrastructure project and managed the selection of the Ariba e-procurement solution for Western Power. – This involved coordinating with various teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. – My efforts contributed to improved operational efficiency and enhanced procurement processes.

Senior Project Manager

du

Sep 2006 - Mar 2007

7 months

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

– I contributed to the greenfield setup of a new mobile provider, implementing the BTS Logic Directory Assistance service and platform, leading the selection of the number management system, and managing the implementation and operation of a WebSphere-based intranet portal.

Project Manager

IBM Saudi Arabia

Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

2 years 1 month

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

– I led the configuration and implementation of PlanView with an associated project framework at Riyad Bank, improving project delivery efficiency through enhanced quality assurance. – Implemented WebSphere infrastructure and migrated legacy applications at King Faisal Hospital, and drafted product descriptions for new corporate banking offerings at Al Rajhi Bank.

Senior Project Manager

NCR

Sep 2003 - Jun 2004

10 months

86 Augsburg, Germany

– I managed the European localization of a POS platform, leading specification and implementation efforts. – Oversaw two pilot retail store infrastructure and systems rollouts, and directed local market testing of smart ATM and digital label systems.

Senior Project Manager

DB Systems

Aug 2002 - Sep 2003

1 year 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

– I managed configuration and testing teams for FI, FI-AA, and CO modules during an SAP migration, and led an energy billing projects with a budget of €1Μ.

Project Manager

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

Dec 1998 - Mar 2002

3 years 4 months

Remote

– I managed international project teams to deliver complex IT solutions, including the migration to a new mobile billing system. – I fostered key customer relationships, enhancing engagement and satisfaction, and led software testing teams to improve quality and reduce downtime. – Additionally, I managed requirements and technical specification teams for a technical document management system at Volkswagen and developed process models, data models, and business specifications for a freight tariff management system at ÖBB.

Consultant

Roland Berger & Partner

Jan 1998 - Jun 1998

6 months

45 Essen, Germany

– I created strategic concepts and board-level presentations for a supply chain and retail project.

European Operations Manager

Santa Cruz Biotechnology

May 1996 - Oct 1997

1 year 6 months

69 Heidelberg, Germany

– I managed the European office and grew operations, surpassing sales targets.


Education

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Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

2005 - 2007

2 years 9 months

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Bachelor of Arts - BA, German & Business

1992 - 1996

3 years 11 months

East Bay High School

High School Diploma

1988 - 1992

4 years 1 month


Licenses & certifications

Micro-Certification - Service Portal

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IT-Sicherheitsrecht: Überblick zu NIS2, CRA & Co.

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Learning GDPR

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ISO/IEC 42001

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GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

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PMI-CPMAI

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Certified by Project Management Institute (PMI)

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