Project Manager

The candidate is an experienced Manager with over 20 years of experience. Most recently he has handled 3 projects for a pharmaceutical company - new branch, technical migration or branch move to another location. His scope of work was modernization and implementation. He also has a deep understanding of business and IT processes and can translate them into IT specifications and implement them into systems. Other responsibilities include sourcing and vendor alignment with various vendors, as well as maintaining relationships with partners and other stakeholders through effective communication. Possesses an analytical mindset, with the ability to design, build and run complex analytical models. Responsible for the implementation and operation of the office ICT infrastructure. Has knowledge of IT and NT architectures, responsibility for IT architecture roadmap. Led two teams of 22 people. Knowledge of process setup and optimization using ISO, ITIL, PM, 6sigma. From agile methodologies, he has experience with Waterfall and other technologies. He understands both English and German but has not used German in project management.

Senior IT Project Manager (2022-2023)

• Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT projects for a leading Pharma company worldwide.

IT Expert (2016-2022)

• Implemented, developed, and operated the entire company's ICT environment in 6 countries.
• Managed office infrastructure and digital workspace solutions.

Wholesale Business Manager (2009-2016)

• Managed the wholesale product lifecycle, considering company and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiated wholesale contracts.

Senior IT Manager for Billing and Customer Systems (1998-2008)

• Managed the IT department, including implementation of business requirements and definition of IT strategy.
• Oversaw development and operation of billing and customer systems.

Billing Application Engineer (1997-1998)

• Worked on billing application development at Orange Slovensko.

IT Engineer (1996-1997)

• Handled IT responsibilities including PC, LAN/WAN, and PABX at DHL International, Bratislava.

Language Skills:

• Slovak - Native
• English - Full professional
• German - Limited working proficiency

Personal Skills and Characteristics:

• Advanced managerial, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experienced in corporate program and project management in an international environment.
• Coordinated and led multinational teams within project environments.
• Proficient in process management (ISO, ITIL, PM, 6sigma).
• Skilled in budget planning and forecasting for high-volume investments and expenses.
• Proactive change management expertise.
• Deep understanding of business and IT telco processes and strategy.
• Transformation of business requirements into IT specifications and implementation.
• Sourcing and purchasing with a focus on best value.
• Alignment of delivery activities with local vendors, outsourcing partners, and program leads.
• Effective maintenance of relationships with counterparts and stakeholders.
• Strong strategic vision and ability to implement complex plans.
• Analytical thinking and ability to design and run complex analytical models.
• Flexibility to respond to changing requirements.
• Management of IT development and operation.
• Responsible for IT architecture roadmap.
• Implementation and operation of office ICT infrastructure.
• Oversight of all IT-related matters, from workplace to enterprise process solutions.