Merja Savelainen
Global PMO Lead * Scalable Governance * Digital Transformation * Operational Excellence
Salaire / Taux journalier
Paris, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
I have over 15 years of expertise in program management and operations establishing and improving governance; managing portfolio risk; resources; finances, and to enabling working solutions at the correct level. My approach focuses on empowering teams to deliver measurable results through structured, yet simple, processes and continuous improvement. I excel at fostering collaboration and aligning initiatives with business objectives, ensuring impact and productivity, with emotional intelligence that is often lacking in corporate environments. I take pride in acting as the bridge between delivery teams, business and leadership.
Expérience de travail
Head of PMO (Centre of Excellence Lead)
Metso
janv. 2024 - Présent
2 ans 10 mois
Paris, France
– Governance Frameworks set-up (No existing structure) – Set-up and management of SharePoint 'One-Stop Shop' of relevant instructions, information, processes and templates – Stage Gate Model framework, training and execution – Mentoring Product Owners and Project Managers in project management – Management reporting (status, roadmap, risks & issues) – Management of a Portfolio Analyst and a Reporting Analyst (PowerBI) – Tools: JIRA/Tempo
Senior PMO Specialist
Nets Group
oct. 2022 - déc. 2023
1 an 3 mois
Finland, Minnesota 55603, États-Unis
– Set-up of a global Portfolio and PMO function for the Project Delivery section. – Implementation of governance frameworks including but not exhaustive: – Managed the Stakeholder and Leadership reporting: Status, roadmap, RAID, RACI & resourcing and financials – Created and defined processes and supporting documentation, followed-up on the adherence – Managed and trained Project Managers delivery teams and leadership – Collaborated with in-house and external Clarity technical teams to configure and customise PPM tool to suit the needs of the organisation
Management Consultant (Advisor)
Sofigate
avr. 2021 - sept. 2022
1 an 6 mois
Helsinki, Finlande
– Energy Sector: – PMO Lead- Tech Debt Reduction – PM- Customer Survey Tool Renewal – PMO - SAP S4 Hana – Construction Sector: Business Process Specialist
Lead PMO (Assignment)
FRAIKIN
avr. 2019 - juin 2020
1 an 3 mois
Paris, France
Senior PMO (Assignment)
WiZink Bank via Savantor
sept. 2016 - avr. 2018
1 an 8 mois
Madrid, Espagne
– PMO for Card Migration Programme – Establishing governance frameworks: – RAID Management – Change Request Process – Governance meetings: Schedule, agenda, facilitation, meeting minutes, actions, decisions – Internal programme communications – Go-Live Communications, part of War Room
Business Analyst / Management Consultant (Assignment)
ROC
janv. 2015 - mai 2015
5 mois
Hoyland, Barnsley S74, Royaume-Uni
Lead Programme Consultant (Assignment)
Ignite Consulting
nov. 2014 - déc. 2014
2 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
PMO, Digital & Technology Projects (Assignment)
Sainsbury's
déc. 2013 - sept. 2014
10 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
Programme Co-ordinator, Digital Transformation (Assignment)
Christie's
avr. 2012 - févr. 2013
11 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
PMO Support, IT Transformation Programme (Assignment)
VISA Europe
janv. 2012 - mars 2012
3 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
PMO Co-ordinator, IT Transformation Programme (Assignment)
Gala Coral Group
nov. 2010 - nov. 2011
1 an 1 mois
Woking, Royaume-Uni
Office Manager
ROC Systems Consulting Ltd
mars 2009 - mars 2010
1 an 1 mois
Hoyland, Barnsley S74, Royaume-Uni
Office Manager/PA
ROC Systems Consulting Ltd
août 2007 - avr. 2008
9 mois
Hoyland, Barnsley S74, Royaume-Uni
Junior Programme Manager
City of Jyvaskyla
janv. 2006 - juin 2006
6 mois
Jyväskylä, Finlande
Human Resources Assistant
City of Jyvaskyla
juin 2003 - déc. 2005
2 ans 7 mois
Jyväskylä, Finlande
Formation
GRADIA Jyväskylä Educational Consortium
Business Administration, IT, Business & Marketing
2003 - 2006
3 ans 1 mois