Ludovic Wautelet
Senior IT Manager | Project & Program Management
Salary / Daily rate
Brussels, Belgium
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior IT Manager with 20+ years experience in managing IT teams, projects and programs. Pragmatic and results oriented, can demonstrate ability to make critical decisions during challenges. Major experience lies in leading IT applications and infrastructure cross-functional teams (onsite & offshore) and stakeholders to bring about major changes. Strong technical background in various IT technologies, applications and infrastructure.
Work experience
Squad Lead - Business Process Digitalization
AXAFreelance
Mar 2024 - Present
2 years 8 months
Brussels Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
- Managed Robotics and Transversal applications & infrastructure teams (onshore & offshore ~15 FTEs) ; - Delivered high business value projects outcomes and maintained production platforms according to agreed SLAs ; - Managed technical transformation projects from project initiation until hand-over to service management;
Head of IT Infrastructure
Pluxee BelgiumFreelance
Jan 2023 - May 2024
1 year 5 months
Brussels, Belgium
- Led “Move to Cloud” initiative aiming the migration of more than 40 applications and 400 assets on Azure Cloud; - Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients, facilitating alignment and collaboration throughout the program's lifespan; - Managed IT BeLux Infrastructure department team (~20 FTEs / ~5MEur yearly budget), developing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to enhance IT infrastructure capabilities and deliveries;
IT Product Lead
AXAFreelance
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
2 years 1 month
Brussels, Belgium
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully develop and launch innovative IT products for AXA P&C Corporate eSales, eServicing and Car Fleets Product Teams; - Collaborated with key stakeholders, including senior management, IT teams, and business units, to identify and address potential risks and roadblocks, ensuring project milestones were achieved. - Implemented agile project management methodologies involving onsite and offshore teams (~40 FTEs) and led projects as Epic Manager ;
IT Project Leader
AllianzFreelance
Jan 2015 - Mar 2021
6 years 3 months
Brussels Metropolitan Area
- Led technical teams (~10 FTEs) of analysts, developers and system engineers in successfully delivering complex IT projects within agreed scope on time and within budget; Developed and implemented project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and quality assurance;
Sopra Banking Software
Jan 2004 - Dec 2014
11 years
Antwerp (BE), Amsterdam (NL), Brussels (BE)
IT Program manager
Sep 2012 - Dec 2014
2 years 4 months
Antwerp (BE), Amsterdam (NL), Brussels (BE)
Responsible of projects portfolio for direct/internet banks involving up to 40 FTEs and multimillion yearly budget. Provide IT banking technical and functional expertise
IT Project Manager
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 years
Antwerp (BE) ; Amsterdam (NL) ; Brussels (BE)
As IT Project Manager for Sopra Banking Software (formerly Callataÿ & Wouters), has managed IT banking and insurance projects for various clients (tiers 2/3 banks - tiers 1 insurance companies) throughout the entire lifecycle, from requirements definition 'till hand over to operations.
IT Product Delivery Manager
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
2 years 1 month
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium · On-site
As Product Delivery Manager, led the technical and functional design and the delivery of the internet banking proprietary solution for Sopra Banking Software (formerly Callatay & Wouters)
IT Team Lead
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
2 years 1 month
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium · On-site
As Team Leader, led IT development team involved on various projects for Sopra Banking Software (formerly Callataÿ & Wouters) clients.
I.T. and Telecommunication Engineer
Alcatel
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
1 year 1 month
Brussels Metropolitan Area
Design and development of new multmedia services for fixed and mobile telephony operators.
Education
Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
Postgraduate Master - Business Management
2004 - 2006
2 years 1 month
Université catholique de Louvain
Civil engineer
1998 - 2003
4 years 11 months
Licenses & certifications
Prince2 Practionner
Issued: Jan 2008