KDNR.845

Referenznummer KDNR.845

Process Manager/Risk Manager

Languages:

German & English & Italian & French

Available:

Now

Programme Head:

Strategic senior programme, project, and process manager with over 20 years of experience guiding organisations in achieving business excellence through development of key programme and process architectures.

Demonstrated ability to identify business needs through critical analysis and consult with senior management on building effective corporate governance solutions. Adept at coaching personnel on adopting best practices and standards for business and technology management.

Proven history of improving business operations, compliance, and risk management methods through major process reengineering initiatives.

• Project Management
• Organisational Development
• Process Management 
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Programme Management
• Client Consulting & Communications
• Corporate Governance Requirements Management
• Proposal Development
• Process Optimisation
• Solutions Delivery Compliance
• Staff Development 
• Team Building & Leadership

Professional Experiences:

2001-Present

IT Services

Dynamic consulting firm offering services in project management, coaching, IT governance, documentation, and internal controls.

Managing Director

Built the company from the ground up, growing into a stable consulting business managing engagements in numerous areas of business, technology, and project consulting.

Communicate with clients to understand their needs and develop specific project plans and solutions tailored to their business requirements.

Lead project execution and integration spanning everything from systems and software implementation to development of strategic processes and controls targeting improved business functionality and compliance.

Drive new business by identifying prospective clients and presenting the value of company services.

• Founded and launched a successful consulting company with an established client base from numerous and diverse industries.
• Innovated a unique internal control system (ICS) methodology that attracted client attention and gained significant customer interest. This system successfully passed external audits and elevated internal controls.
• Spearheaded technology integration for a custom-integrated software product at a non-profit organisation.

1994-2000

Bank, CH

Head of Ex Ante IT Audit

Directed development and expansion of the IT Audit Ex Ante unit, with the goal of providing IT project support in the areas of systems compliance with regulations and business requirements.

Conducted project and organisational audits and reviews. Documented and presented reports on audit findings.

Introduced the concept of IT risk management into the company. Created a quarterly assessment methodology for the IT organisation, using COBIT-based reporting, Designed and implemented a risk-based IT audit planning tool.

Facilitated the integration project by conducting risk assessment on the proposed plan. Enhanced internal audit capabilities by driving a collaborative effort between IT, business auditors, and external auditors to prepare internal audit requirements for the new Strategic Solution Programme IT platform.

1994

Finance – Service, CH

Independent Consultant

Recruited to develop a strong concept detailing a consolidation plan for diverse databases.

Evaluated the problem and innovated a unique approach to the solution, involving a new paperless bill presentation and payment system that allowed customer e-banking and electronic bill review.

Built consensus among senior management behind a plan to launch the new system on a 7-year timeline. This project has since been realised.

1992-1993

Insitution, CH

Independent Consultant

Supported the managing IT services by creating database applications. Tailored database applications to the needs by analysing database solutions to determine the best option and select the right fit.

1985-1991

IT Service, CH

Progressed through roles of increasing authority to lead project delivery for the branch, with authority over recruiting, managing, and training qualified project personnel.

Championed implementation of formal standards and methodologies for key processes and procedures, including quality management, project management, and systems development.

Instrumental role in completing major project audits. Secured numerous projects valued from CHF 500,000 to CHF 2 million, with full authority over project planning and delivery. Ensured all projects completed on time and within budget and quality goals.

Established a formalised systems development and project management methodology.

Improved reliability in project workload estimation by designing a new method.

Rescued a failing project for client, leveraging collaboration with a competitor to transition to a joint project and successfully achieve project goals.

Formal Education:

PhD in Theoretical Physics, Degree in Theoretical Physics, Bachelor of Business Administration

Professional Development:

Managing Successful Programmes – AMP
Prince2 Project Management – AMP
ITIL IT Service Management – TÜV
COBIT Expert
COSO Expert
Internal Control System / Sarbanes Oxley Expert
Project Manager, PRINCE2 certified
IT Service Manager, ITIL certified