Vanessa Fernández
IT Transformation & Programme Stabilisation Lead
Salary / Daily rate
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
I step into complex, under-structured IT transformation programmes to stabilise delivery, restore governance and bring execution back under control within weeks. 15+ years supporting CIOs across banking, insurance and regulated environments, leading multi-vendor programmes across cloud, data, cybersecurity and enterprise systems. Strong experience in taking over programmes that are delayed, fragmented or not delivering expected ROI, re-establishing decision frameworks, vendor alignment and execu
Work experience
IT Transformation & Programme Stabilisation Lead
K-Invst AdvisoryFreelance
Apr 2020 - Present
6 years 3 months
Dubai
• Took over underperforming IT transformation programmes, stabilising delivery, governance and vendor alignment in complex, multi-stakeholder environments • Re-established execution control across cloud, data and cybersecurity initiatives by clarifying roles, decision rights and delivery structure • Structured vendor ecosystems and aligned system integrators, restoring delivery sequencing and reducing execution risk • Implemented KPI frameworks and executive reporting to restore visibility, accountability and decision-making at CIO level
Senior Transformation Lead | Programme Stabilisation & Governance
SafranFreelance
Jul 2024 - Mar 2025
9 months
France · Hybrid
• Stabilised governance and execution across a multi-country transformation programme impacting 6,000+ users under delivery pressure • Re-established decision frameworks, KPI visibility and cross-regional accountability across France, UK and US • Aligned cybersecurity, cloud and digital workplace initiatives with regulatory and execution requirements
Transformation Director | IT Programme Governance & Execution
Allianz Trade en FranceFreelance
Jan 2021 - May 2024
3 years 5 months
Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site
• Took ownership of a fragmented IT transformation portfolio across EMEA, restoring governance, delivery sequencing and executive control • Led vendor-driven programmes and restructured operating models to stabilise execution in a regulated insurance environment • Drove application rationalisation and cost optimisation, reducing operational complexity and improving financial control
IT Transformation Lead | Governance & Programme Execution
Groupe BPCEFreelance
Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years 1 month
Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site
• Structured governance and operating model across 29 entities, restoring visibility and control over complex transformation initiatives • Aligned data, cloud and SaaS initiatives with executive priorities, improving delivery coordination and execution discipline
Senior Programme Manager | Transformation Execution & Governance
BNP ParibasFreelance
Dec 2017 - Oct 2018
11 months
Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site
• Stabilised a multi-jurisdiction digital banking transformation programme, restoring governance, delivery oversight and executive visibility • Managed vendor ecosystem and programme execution across regulatory constraints and multi-country stakeholders
Senior Transformation Manager | Post-Merger Programme Execution
Allianz Trade en FranceFreelance
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 1 month
Paris, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid
• Structured post-merger IT integration, aligning governance, systems and data flows across entities • Restored decision-making clarity and execution control in a complex cross-border environment
Transformation Advisor | Programme Governance & Execution
International Labour OrganizationFreelance
Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
2 years 7 months
Geneva, Switzerland · On-site
• Structured governance and reporting frameworks across a global programme, restoring visibility and accountability across 190 member states • Enabled executive-level decision-making through structured performance and funding oversight
Head of Transformation | Programme Delivery & Governance
InterHyve Sàrl
Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
1 year 9 months
Geneva, Switzerland · On-site
• Led cloud transformation programmes and structured governance frameworks for enterprise clients • Built delivery capability and vendor ecosystem, supporting scalable execution and client growth
Education
Universidad de Granada
Bachelor's degree
ICC Academy - International Chamber of Commerce
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
Issued: Jan 2024
ITIL 4 Foundation
Issued: Jan 2021
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Issued: Oct 2020
ANSSI Cybersecurity Certification
Issued: Oct 2020
ISTQB Certified Tester
Issued: Jun 2017
PMP Certification
Issued: Aug 2016
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Issued: Jan 2016
Portfolio
Group-wide MDM & SaaS Modernization
Data Strategy & Automation
