Didier J. Fernandez
RETIRED Senior IT Programme/ Project Manager - Principal Consultant
Project Management (Agile & Water Fall)
Enterprise Architecture
SAP Deployment
Business Process Management
Energy
62 years old
Driving License
Lyon (69160) France
Professional Status
Employed
Unavailable
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.
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.
Global SAP Projects Assurance Manager
BP International Ltd
February 2013
to April 2015
Full-time
Uxbridge
United Kingdom
- 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.