Experience — Didier J. Fernandez

About Me

I am an experienced IT Programme/Project Manager and Consultant with a proven track record of delivering complex, multinational programmes on time and within budget, particularly in the Oil & Gas and Consumer & Industrial Packaged Goods sectors. My career is built on driving results through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous execution.

Recognized as an innovative self-starter and pragmatic leader, I’m passionate about problem-solving and delivering reliable outcomes. With strong intercultural and interpersonal skills, I am adept at navigating diverse environments, fostering collaboration across global teams, and managing the complexities of international projects.

I lead by example, striving to create an open, honest, and empowering work culture that values mutual respect and encourages team members to reach their full potential. My focus is always on delivering high-impact results while building sustainable, positive relationships within the teams I manage.

Experiences

Oct-23 to Jan-24 ● Statkraft (Oslo) ● Project Leader - EMS
Mar-23 to Jan-25 ● Equinor (Oslo) ● Project Leader - EMS "Data Management System"
Jan-23 to Sep-24 ● KPMG (US) ● Project Leader - EMS "Target Operating Model"
Sep-20 to Oct-23 ● Orsted (Copenhagen) ● Project Leader - "Way We Work" EMS v2
Mar-20 to Jul-20 ● Kongsberg (Oslo) ● Project Leader - Enterprise Management System
July-19 to Sep-19 ● Kongsberg (Oslo) ● Project Leader - ARIS Publisher to ARIS Connect upgrade
Oct-18 to Mar-20 ● Orsted (Copenhagen) ● Project Leader - Enterprise Management System v1
Jun-18 to Sep-18 ● Philips (Amsterdam) ● Data Migration Lead - Quality Management System
Jan-18 to Dec-19 ● Tullow Oil (London) ● ARIS Architect - Enterprise Architecture
Sep-17 to Dec-17 ● Rolls Royce (Derby) ● Project Leader - Alfabet deployment
Jan-16 to Aug-17 ● British Army (Andover) ● Business Architect - Army 2020 Transformation
Apr-15 to Dec-15 ● Allied Irish Bank (Dublin) ● Business Architect - Customer Services Transformation

Detailed Description

As a Principal Consultant specializing in ARIS and Alfabet toolsets, I bring deep expertise in technical consultancy, project management, and end-to-end project delivery. My responsibilities adapt to each customer’s unique needs, ranging from providing technical guidance on tool configuration to leading turnkey projects, with a focus on closing skill gaps and delivering tailored solutions.

I have extensive experience advising on the usage and configuration of Enterprise and Business Architecture frameworks, defining Business Process Classifications, ERP-integrated deployments, and Project & Portfolio Management. My role often includes conducting pre-sales demonstrations and setting up proofs of concept to showcase value to prospective clients.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led enterprise-wide management systems (EMS/ QMS) for multinational organizations across diverse sectors, ensuring seamless integration and implementation of business-critical solutions.

Driving and managing the integration and alignment of 5 separate project methodologies to create a new end to end BP group wide SAP project methodology – called “SMART”
Managing the creation of a new SAP Project QA Framework, based on delivering a CMMI level 4 Quality Assurance process
Build SMART and QA Framework SAP Project transition plan
Engage SAP programmes and projects to embed SMART and QA Framework, to better and systematically manage project delivery risks

Detailed Description

As a peer to Project Managers within the SAP Programme portfolio, I share accountability for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects. My role involves providing subject matter expertise across all aspects of project and program delivery, with a strong focus on aligning execution with industry best practices.

I assess project status and performance, identifying gaps or deviations from optimal practices, and implement corrective actions to ensure project success. My collaborative approach fosters close partnerships with project managers and stakeholders to enhance delivery efficiency, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.

By combining hands-on expertise with strategic oversight, I contribute to the consistent achievement of project objectives and the long-term success of the organisation’s SAP initiatives.

Control & support the integrity of the Rhine Transformation solution design
Ensure embedding and adherence/ compliance to the deployment methodology and toolset
Raise awareness of the Leadership Team of project delivery risks and issues and help mitigate or resolve
Drive, assist and facilitate delivery assurance process
Build the necessary people capability

Detailed Description

As part of a global SAP programme for the Downstream businesses (GSD), I am responsible for ensuring project delivery assurance across the Rhine region, covering six countries. My role involves overseeing the successful execution of projects, maintaining alignment with global standards, and ensuring that local implementations meet both regional and organizational objectives.

With a focus on quality assurance, I work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and leadership to monitor progress, address potential risks, and ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and within scope. My ability to navigate the complexities of multinational project management allows me to drive successful outcomes while ensuring consistency across diverse regulatory and business environments.

Through my leadership, I ensure that the Rhine region's SAP implementations contribute to the overall success of the global programme, delivering both business value and operational efficiency.

Manage development of an integrated 'end to end' roll in deployment method (called “IS-Oil SMART”), tailored to the programme needs (including PMO, Change Management, Business Benefits Realisation, SoX, etc.)
Developed configuration and deployed SAP Solution Manager for the programme, now a standard for SAP projects across BP’s portfolio
Define and organise asset remediation following the 1st go live in Iberia

Detailed Description

Responsible for knowledge management and assets produced by the GSD programme, together with creating an ASAP based programme methodology (budget of 1.5MUSD for 4 team members)

Develop and manage Iberia Solution Map (logical application architecture)
Run Integration team forum, across 120 Solution Analysts
Drive adoption of Business Process Management (BPM) within the project team and the segment, leveraging ARIS toolsets
Propose, develop & manage process blueprint (process modelling) reporting tool generating (Access based) over 80% of cost & turnaround time improvement
Develop SAP access security methodology linked to process blueprint and business organisation modelling
Procurement (selection and negotiation) of an end user training tool (Oracle UPK - OnDemand Navigator) worth 1.5MUSD for +15,000 users

Detailed Description

Responsible for the integration and alignment of the GSD programme design across 5 sub teams, covering the whole of BP’s Downstream businesses globally and 1st deployed in Iberia (1,200MUSD global SAP programme)

Redesign Lubes UK business dashboard, aligned to the 5 years business plan and based on a House of Quality (cut-down from 120+ metrics to only 10)
Manage order generation Continuous Improvement project for Retail & Logistic UK (improve average time to receive station figures by 20%, reducing failures by 50%)

Detailed Description

Under the umbrella of a global “Process Fitness” programme, responsible for several 6σ & Lean business focused continuous improvement projects in the Order to Cash arena

Develop Lubes Supply Chain process improvement visions and VoC (voice of customers) to be enabled by SAP
Introduce 6σ process to the project (DMADV vs DMAIC)

Detailed Description

Responsible for the analysis, design and configuration of SAP EEC6 for lubricants supply value chain

Prioritisation, sequencing and approval of an international roll out plan for 45 countries over 5 continents
Definition of a rapid deployment methodology in countries

Detailed Description

Responsible for the deployment of a new global Business Object based BI application for the lubricant businesses (7000 staffs, over 1,000MUSD profit)

Developing the IT application strategy with the business and IT service delivery organisations, including a transition plan
Pulling the Air BP Technology Road Map together with Air's management team
Optimising the project portfolio to reduce spend and ensure alignment to business strategy
Planning and budget control of IT spend in Air BP (600 users with a project portfolio worth an average of 1.5MUSD/Year)
Reworking global apps support organisation and propose options for improvements
Setting up a global purchase agreement, and on-going support, for the airfield management system (FHS) worth 3.0MUSD over 5 years

Detailed Description

Single point of contact for the global aviation business of all IT issues. Responsible for: developing the IT application strategy, pulling the Air BP Technology roadmap, optimising the project portfolio and for the yearly plan and budget control of IT spend in Air BP

Supply & Logistic deployment manager in:
- Austria (fastest OED deployment within the programme)
- Turkey
Supply & Logistic OED principal deployment consultant in:
- Switzerland
- UK
- France
- Germany
- Benelux
- Singapore & Malaysia
- South Africa
Leading role in the systems integration of Mobil Fuel into BP France, following BP/ Mobil merger
Create and lead the Supply & Logistic European OED User group
Planning, budgetary and resource management
Global consultancy and support of projects
Part of the SWAT team, post US OED go live, sent to deliver an accurate & balanced set of accounting books by the year end, following the Go Live

Project Lead of Supply Chain costing) & Contract Management which included:
- Supply & Logistic contract Management system
- Pricing + internal costing (transfer pricing)
- Invoicing (sales + purchases) & taxes
- Financial Accounting

Detailed Description

As part of an international programme, and together with a mixed (employees, consultants and contractors) team of up to 20 members, responsible for the design, build and test of the Contract Mamangement, Pricing, Internal Billing and Direct Procurement functionalities for the BP's Downstream businesses

Design and development of the new Air BP International Invoicing System (IIS), working primarily on pricing and sales transaction functionalities
Successful implementation of IIS (Air BP global system) in Benelux, France, Portugal and Spain

Detailed Description

Responsible for the design and development of the pricing and sales transaction functionalities of the new Air BP International Invoicing System, including the deployment in Benelux, France, Portugal and Spain

Responsible for the application support and maintenance of BP France supply chain and MI business applications
Implementation of “McCormack & Dodge” financial package, responsible for all interfaces

Detailed Description

Starting as Analyst-Programmer, I rapidly became team leader managing a team of 4

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Didier J. Fernandez

RETIRED Senior IT Programme/ Project Manager - Principal Consultant

French

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SAP Asset Manager

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