Description

I am a program and project management leader with nearly 15 years of experience delivering complex transformation, portfolio governance, and operational excellence across global organizations. I help companies bring structure, clarity, and measurable outcomes to large-scale initiatives by aligning strategy with execution.

I specialize in portfolio management, process optimization, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong track record at Roche and Glencore managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, leading integrations, and building standards, tools, and PMO capabilities.

What I bring:

Clear governance and structure through standardized frameworks and processes
Strong stakeholder and leadership engagement across business and IT
Data-driven decision-making, risk management, and resource optimization
Capability building through training, communities of practice, and onboarding programs
Hands-on delivery experience in digital, ERP, quality, and transformation programs

I typically lead projects involving PMO setup, portfolio governance, ERP/IT integrations, business transformation, and operational excellence.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Romanian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Basel (up to 50km), Zurich (up to 50km), Lucerne (up to 50km), Zug (up to 50km), Lausanne (up to 50km)

Glencore AG, Industrial Assets,
Principal Programme Manager for Integrated Management System
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
November 2023 - July 2024 (8 months)
Zug, Switzerland
Directed the development of 50+ organizational standards, embedding a project management framework to optimize execution and governance.
Led strategic partnerships with external firms to design and implement high-impact change initiatives, streamlining transformation efforts.
Established comprehensive guidelines for task milestones, reinforcing structure and accountability in project delivery processes.
Designed and deployed a company-wide intranet platform to centralize and enhance the management of integrated systems.
Developed and implemented a robust document management framework, encompassing procedures, workflows, compliance forms, and structured documentation registers.
Created and executed a structured onboarding curriculum for project managers, accelerating role integration and operational readiness. Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with external teams to standardize training programs, ensuring alignment and consistency across the organization.
Enhanced project agility by leading DMAIC process training initiatives for management teams, driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
Agile Project Management Training Management Onboarding Change and Transformation Management
Hoffmann-La Roche, Pharma Technical Quality (PTQ),
PTQ Portfolio and Project Manager
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
December 2017 - September 2022 (4 years and 9 months)
Basel, Switzerland
Oversight and alignment of project proposals with strategic objectives to ensure maximum value delivery.
Direction and ownership of the PTQ Intake Process and PTQ Portfolio Review meetings, fostering informed decision-making. Optimization of resource allocation for enhanced efficiency and prioritization of high-value initiatives. Risk mitigation within the project portfolio through identification and resolution of potential vulnerabilities.
Development of a community of practice (~85 members) for promoting knowledge-sharing, quality assurance, and agile methodologies across Pharma Technical functions.
Implementation of a digitalized Portfolio Management tool, contributing to Roche's digital transformation strategy.
Representation of PTQ in enhancing PT IT project prioritization frameworks for improved organizational outcomes.
Creation and roll-out of streamlined processes for project approvals, increasing operational efficiency.
Facilitation of training sessions on portfolio management tools and accurate monthly forecasting techniques.
Leadership in the SPARQ initiative to leverage AI technologies for superior decision-making capabilities within projects.
Coaching and mentorship provided to new project managers to strengthen foundational skills in project management practices.
Assignment oversight ensuring optimal match between project managers' skills, interests, and organizational priorities.
Portfolio Management Resource Management Coaching PMO Budget Management
Hoffmann-La Roche, Pharma IT,
IT Deployment Coordinator - "SimpleBuy" Procurement Solution
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
October 2015 - November 2017 (2 years and 1 month)
Basel, Switzerland
Served as the primary IT contact during and after deployment phases across various countries/sites, ensuring the assignment of appropriate IT resources.
Oversaw and managed the IT deployment budget, including monitoring expenditures and providing detailed status reports to management.
Coordinated cross-functional efforts between business units and IT systems teams to ensure swift resolution of incidents.
Executed comprehensive cutover management strategies, ensuring seamless transitions with no interruptions.
Facilitated timely escalation to IT management when necessary to address critical issues.
Directed strategic deployment initiatives by fostering collaboration between IT and Business units to achieve organizational objectives.
Deployment Cutover Management Budget Resource allocation