
Fabien PICHON
Project Director, deputy CIO
Salaire / Taux journalier
Lyon, France
Mobilité : Paris, Marseille, ...
Freelance
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Introduction
Strategic IT leader with 20+ years of experience in organizational and technological transformations. As Project Director and former CIO, I've managed international teams of up to 40 people, delivering complex projects that create measurable business value. Specializing in IT governance, digital transformation, and crisis management, I drive strategic alignment while optimizing operations—whether you need interim leadership, project direction, or expert IT consulting to overcome your most challenging business hurdles.
Expérience de travail
DSI de transformation
Or en CashFreelance
févr. 2026 - Présent
9 mois
Lyon, France
Structuration de la DSI : passage d’une DSI « Best Effort » assistée par de la presta (10+35p) en DSI structurée et autonome, capable de soutenir un réseau > 100 boutiques et une croissance du CA > 50% /an avec développement international. Déploiement ERP, refonte outil métier et site web. Intégration du Vibe Coding et création d’un état d’esprit IA Centric. Internalisation des compétences stratégiques via l’IA : augmentation des livraisons et réduction des coûts.
FreelanceFreelance
avr. 2019 - Présent
7 ans 7 mois
Orléans, France
Project Director, deputy CIO
juil. 2023 - Présent
3 ans 4 mois
Orléans, France
Replacement of the group's Deputy CIO. IT management of a strategic logistics transformation and IS migration project (Cloud - WMS Reflex - SAP S/4HANA) for the European site of a global leader in cosmetics distribution: B2B and B2C. Multiple robotizations and mechanizations: Schaefer, Scallog, Savoye, Equans Inéo, Signature, AGV Wiio. Change management for more than 1,000 users and 30% increase in business volume.
Manager de transition : DSI et projets stratégiques
avr. 2019 - Présent
7 ans 7 mois
International Falls, Minnesota 56649, États-Unis
DSI - management de transition Audit / conseil Conduite de projets stratégiques ------------- Secteur services : Supply Chain, logistique et transport Secteur finances : mutuelle & retraite Secteur industrie Secteur négoce et distribution
CIO
janv. 2023 - juil. 2023
7 mois
Lyon, France
Mission: digitalization and crisis management. Structuring the IT department and securing it through the overhaul of the obsolete information system (40 years of technical debt) of a pension fund - mutual insurance company. HR security following an internal crisis linked to the departure of knowledgeable staff (sudden and short term). Master plan and digitalization plan for management processes (subscription process, digital marketing, OCR, EDM, CMR, archiving, EDI with financial and control bodies, etc.) Achievements: Rewriting the management tool, setting up digitalized customer journeys, deploying the CRM. 🤝Negotiating partnerships to guarantee service continuity and the continuation of the digital transformation plan.
Interim Manager - IT Director: HBF Group
janv. 2022 - mars 2023
1 an 3 mois
Toulouse, France
Context of growth crisis and carve-in of a group manufacturing, trading and distributing electrical and home automation equipment: explosion of shortages and delivery times of orders. Support of the CIO and general management. Redefinition and securing of processes, overhaul of the organization, change management in a context of managerial crisis. Implementation of control tools, EDI, review and rationalization of the application mapping. Result = stabilization of the IS and securing of operations: 🎯improvement of 30 points of the order service rate.
Transition manager - CIO : DHL Supply Chain France
oct. 2021 - déc. 2021
3 mois
Paris, France
Interim management. Crisis management following the departure of the France CIO (DHL Supply Chain) and the absence of key resources from the IT department (project IT director and managers). In relay of the EMEA CIO and waiting for the new French CIO. Implementation of a communication strategy and corrective urgent actions. Recovery and stabilization of the relationship with the main client.
Project Portfolio Director : DHL Supply Chain + Metro + Nestlé
janv. 2020 - déc. 2021
2 ans
Avignon et périphérie
For Nestlé: securing and deploying EDI and functional upgrades following the reorganization of the site's operational processes, implementing batch-level traceability, and adjusting the ordering process following an ERP change. For Metro: realigning IT solutions to new business needs and redesigning the logistics site's production processes. Carve-out for the abandonment of some of the specific programs at the heart of the ordering system. Framing, design, management, and oversight of service providers, and deployment support and supervision. For Metro: IT management for the relocation of a production site. Equipping the new site, testing for proper operation, organizing and executing the move, and developing a business continuity plan during the relocation phase.
IT director : Sodastream + ID Logistics
nov. 2020 - oct. 2021
1 an
Horn, Pays-Bas
IT management for the installation of SodaStream's European production site. Coordination of project teams (Israel, the Netherlands, and France). Equipment of the site's four zones: components and consumables reception and storage area, production area (8 lines), finished product storage and shipping area, and CO2 cartridge refill area. Design and implementation of logistics and IT processes, integration of IT tools: WMS, ERP, and CAPM. Management and coaching of internal and external teams. Assisted in the start-up of production operations and organized support.
IT Consultant CIO : confidential company
juil. 2020 - juil. 2020
1 mois
Lyon, France
Organizational audit and application strategy of a startup devolopping an IT solution for a multichannel fresh produce distribution company.
Project manager : ID Logistics
mars 2020 - juil. 2020
5 mois
Tilbourg, Pays-Bas
IT management, site equipment and WMS adaptation for the relocation of a logistics site and the integration of new activities. IT project management, change support and alignment of the IT solution on new logistics processes.
IT project Director : Makro + ID Logistic
avr. 2019 - mars 2020
1 an
Tilbourg, Pays-Bas
Integration of SAP into logistics IS for Makro in the Netherland. Process review and implementation of 20 EDI interfaces. Change management.
DSI de transition
Groupe VingeanneFreelance
déc. 2025 - févr. 2026
3 mois
52200 Langres, France
Structuration de la DSI et recherche du futur DSI : audit, organisation, mise en place de la stratégie et gouvernance, déploiement ITIL et process de gestion de Projet. Identification du DSI en interne, transition rapide et accompagnement.
Best IT Director
Reactive Executive - Leader en Interim ManagementFreelance
juin 2023 - mars 2025
1 an 10 mois
Orléans, France
Best IT Director Trophy awarded by Reactive Executive during the Business Awards ceremony for this excellent transitional management mission within the Deret group.
CIO
Groupe Charles André
janv. 2018 - mai 2019
1 an 5 mois
26200 Montélimar, France
CIO responsible for the IT perimeter on the main activities of the group (turnover 900 M €): - Bulk transport 🚛 (~ 50 sites) - Multimodal : maritime & rail terminals🚊🚢 (~ 10 sites) - Logistics 📦🏭 (~ 10 sites) - Tank washing 🧼🚿 (~ 15 sites) Management of a team of around 17 people (multidisciplinary and multisite) and shared resources within an IT department of around 100 people. Development, deployment and maintenance of 38 tools (internal and software publisher). Construction and deployment of CoreModels by business (SAP integration). Development of a "business partner" IT department. Structuring and implementation of ITIL process.
CIO
Viapost
sept. 2016 - mai 2017
9 mois
Lyon, France
Director of the information systems. Budget 8M €, 45 people, 29 apps, 5 datacenters. Logistics 📦 and transport 🚛 of e-commerce, 100 customers from 9 warehouses (ventesprivees.com, Rue du Commerce, Nocibé, Made.com, Kiabi, ...). 💥 Restructuring mission. ✔Definition of the master plan, rationalization of tools and reorganization of teams. ✔Strategic deployment plan for a core model, securing and stabilizing systems. ✔ Outsourcing of the development department. ✔ Drastic reduction in costs (- 1,4M€).
IT project director
GXO Logistics
déc. 2013 - août 2016
2 ans 9 mois
France · Hybrid
IT projects management. Team of 12 people Responsibility for the deployment, optimization and maintenance of the information system on 35 warehouses in France for the management of the activities of more than 100 customers. Start-up of sites, integration of new customers, continuous improvement, process change, innovation, implementation of tools related to WMS, EDI, assistance, training, ... Creation and management of a technical and functional team made up of managers of projects, functional experts, trainers and analysts programmers + subcontractors. Implementation of a project approach, standardization of methods and tools (core model) with a view to industrializing deployment and maintenance processes. In 2016, establishment and management of a unit of regional IT coordinators with the aim of helping the deployment and locally assisting users with the various tools offered by the IT department.
Project manager
XPO Logistics Europe (Formerly Norbert Dentressangle)
août 2008 - déc. 2013
5 ans 5 mois
France, Roumania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia
Design and deployment of information systems (WMS) on new logistics sites and for the integration of new customers. Maintenance and optimization on warehouses in operation. Response to calls for tenders, specifications, project management, project team: client, cable fitters, purchases, network, hotline, development, training, edi, subcontractors, editors ... Implementation of applications and equipment. Studies and implementation of innovative productivity-generating tools (voice preparation, radio guidance, triangulation, vehicle tracking, etc.). Main projects 2012/2013: Start-up of a warehouse for Coca-cola in Vitrolles (up to 220 trucks / day). Start-up of a X-dock fruit and vegetable warehouse in Bucharest (Romania). Start-up of a Danone factory warehouse (300,000T / year) in Riyadh and design of the core model and deployment plan (WMS, TMS, OMS) of the distribution network (26 platforms, 600 vehicles, 25,000 points of sale) in Saudi Arabia . Start-up of a Danone warehouse in Ukraine (Kiev). Relocation of warehouses (frozen in Marseille, Seveso in Orléans).
New technologies engineer
CGI
janv. 2005 - juil. 2008
3 ans 7 mois
Paris, France
Carrefour Supply Chain (3 years): Application Manager: 50% reduction in incidents in 1 year. Study and negotiation of development requests. Training and supervision of French teams + back office in Morocco (13 people). Orange (6 months): AS400 developer within a TMA for the Orange billing system
Operational Research Internship - Optimization
Polytechnique Montréal
mars 2004 - août 2004
6 mois
Montréal, QC, Canada
Industrial Engineering Laboratory: mathematical modeling of the links between lead time, scheduling and cost price when capacity is a function of cost!!! Development of algorithms for solving (NP-)complex problems. Simulations and analyses, proposal of heuristics and development of decision support tools.
Project manager (4p)
ArcelorMittal
oct. 2003 - janv. 2004
4 mois
Marseille, France
Project Manager (4p) Real-time scheduling of steel casting cutting to minimize delay penalties and waste volume. Development of 3 optimization algorithms and development of decision support software.
Mission d'analyse des risques
SNCF
juin 2003 - août 2003
3 mois
Toulouse, France
Atelier de maintenance matériel roulant. Evaluation des risques AMDEC et proposition de mesures préventives.
Stagiaire services généraux
Thales
juil. 2002 - août 2002
2 mois
Bordeaux, France
Elaboration d’une solution pour le stockage des produits dangereux
Formation
iaelyon School of Management
MBA Master2 General Management
2020 - 2022
2 ans 2 mois
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Arts Chimiques et Technologiques
Ingénieur
2001 - 2004
3 ans 1 mois
Lycée Janson de Sailly - Paris
Classe préparatoire
1999 - 2001
2 ans 1 mois
Lycée Van Gogh - Aubergenville (78)
Baccalauréat général série S
1996 - 1999
3 ans 1 mois
Licences et certifications
ITIL
Délivré le : juin 2020
PRINCE2
Délivré le : janv. 2020
TOEIC (960)
Délivré le : févr. 2019