DRAGOS CONSTANTIN NAFTANAILA, B. Eng.
PMP, PMI-PMOCP, CAPM
Linkedin URL: https:www.linkedin.com/in/dragosnaf
PROFILE
Versatile, reliable, creative professional and contributor with rich experience in project management for IT and business solutions, systems implementation, and portfolio management within different companies and industries. Major strengths in communication, planning, and negotiation. A solid comprehension of project (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid methodologies), business management principles and processes seasoned with team leadership, end results focus, and problem-solving skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CGI 2021.06-
IT Project Management Senior Consultant
• ENGIE IT, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA 2022.06-
Projects (using Agile and Hybrid methodologies, in a matrix environment):
• SKY4ALL, Digital Workplace: transform all SKYNOTE 10 to SKYNOTE X; Europe region.
• Built & launched new IT Global office in Bucharest, Romania – Global IT POC; international team; €200K budget; over 30 collaborators from different IT teams, real estate, finance, accounting, construction; exposure up to CEO Romanian entity and CIO Europe HUB.
• Implemented SKYNOTE X Digital Workplace global for Eastern Europe & AMEA regions – over 30 different countries; migrated 8500 workstations; budget over €1.5M:
◦ Lead 100% remotely international mixed teams, comprising between 5 and 40 FTE/consultants.
◦ Manage scope, budget, and plan migration and logistics for distributing migrated workstations.
◦ Negotiate various matters, including external resources costs, priorities between national and global entities, workarounds, technical solutions.
◦ Mitigate risks and emergencies; control priorities and dependencies.
◦ Interact on a regular basis with national and global CIOs, CFOs and SVPs.
◦ Prepare Steering Committees and all project management reporting.
• DESJARDINS, MONTRÉAL, CANADA -
Ensure superior performance of IT systems and applications for personal insurance products.
• Managed small and medium projects (Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid), up to $1M and up to 10 people for internal users.
• Coordinated maintenance and evolution requests submitted by internal stakeholders; report progress to VP level.
• Monitored team capacity and resources in a matrix environment (25 FTE and consultants).
• Developed a road map tool to allow high-level visibility on delivery capacity.
• Facilitated interaction between internal clients and different IT teams.
• Coordinated new team members integration and training.
VIA RAIL CANADA -
Senior Business Advisor
Manage numerous (procurement) projects, tenders and contracts for the following categories: IT, Operations, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications.
• Performed requirements analysis with project stakeholders.
• Prepared RFP documentation and manage the selection process, including influencing the supplier selection decision.
• Managed internal and external stakeholder communication.
• Prepared and presented project status and project portfolio reports.
• Identified risks and opportunities, planned risk response and mitigated project risks.
SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE -
IT Operations Consultant
Manage various projects for IT operations. Negotiate with stakeholders. Perform risk analysis. Manage inventories and license compliance. Perform RFx for IT projects for licensing, hardware and consulting.
• Managed project for improvement of contract renewal management tool with its process implementation and optimization (Agile). Brought on-time renewal contract rate to 90-95% on time from 6 months late before and delivered $1M in savings.
• Contributed as Project coordinator to new data center project with over $11M budget.
• Acted as Scrum Master for the deployment of risk evaluation, internal authorization and supplier management tools and processes, and provided respective training and support.
• Prepared and presented various performance reports to senior and middle management.
FINANCIÈRE DES PROFESSIONNELS -
Project Manager Business and IT
Manage various projects for business and IT. Develop and implement Project Management Office. Manage Project Portfolio. Act as ambassador for IT group and new technologies. Negotiate with suppliers.
• Managed projects: Deployment of a new Website; Data Warehouse and modeling; Skype for business; New financial products; Total Security; New account statement; HRIS; CRM; Client 360.
• Implement Project Management methodology: develop processes, draft templates, prepare reporting and KPIs, presentations, adapt existing technologies for Project Portfolio Management.
• Manage Project Portfolio: plan and manage resources and budgets; prioritize projects; manage dependencies; prepare and present performance activity to Executive Board.
• Act as ambassador for Project Management within the organization: train and educate people about PM; increase transparency on PM activities and performance; create and participate to different professional forums.
PMI, MONTRÉAL, CANADA -
Project Manager/Business Analyst (volunteer)
40th PMI Montreal anniversary – Delivered a commemorative book about 40-year successful story of PMI in Montreal.
BNP Paribas, MONTRÉAL, CANADA-
Project Manager
Implement a new system (Bartech & IQ Navigator) for managing contingent workforce – 3 party model: client, Managed Services Provider and Vendor Management System supplier. Perform various contract management activities.
INTACT INSURANCE, MONTRÉAL, CANADA-
Project Coordinator
Coordinate projects and manage procurement project portfolio. Support and assist management team with Project Portfolio Management. Perform contract management, conduct negotiation, and manage risks.
• Coordinated national outsourcing project for Independent Adjusters services-estimated aggregated value over $20M.
• Managed contract database transition from AXA to Intact following acquisition – over 150 contracts.
• Built and managed contract database for Rely Network for Auto and Property - over 1500 suppliers across Canada.
• Developed and implemented Project, Program and Portfolio management processes, controls and tools for Procurement, and ensure their alignment with company strategies and PMO.
• Prepared and presented monthly performance report and strategy alignment for senior management.
• Coach, train and assist other team members with project management tools and techniques, methods and concepts.
STANDARD LIFE CANADA, MONTRÉAL, CANADA-
Senior Team Leader / Senior Consultant
Lead the strategic team to achieve procurement and company objectives. Generate savings, mitigate Procurement risks, P2P and manage contracts. Evaluate and manage supplier performance. Managed categories: IT; Marketing; Customer, Financial and Corporate services; Events; Travel; Training; Consulting; HR.
• Negotiated a major IT contract for changing the telephone system, call center technology, internet and videoconferencing that resulted in $4.5M savings over 4 years.
• Coordinated selection of a new advertising agency and negotiated contract (RFP) - savings of $2.4M over 4 years.
• Built and delivered contract management system and process flow - over 250 contracts.
• Assisted Project Manager with the creation and deployment of a new call center in New Brunswick that improved overall customer experience and reduced operating costs.
• Created and deployed a contingent workforce management system – over 70 consultants.
• Selected (RFP) a new supplier for corporate fleet management that improved internal client experience.
• Conducted RFP and negotiated contract for courier services - over $200K/year savings.
• Conducted RFP for stationery and implemented ordering controls - over $80K/year savings.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MRP/ERP: Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Ariba; other.
Microsoft 365 suite; MS Project, Jira, Azure; Visio; Sharepoint; GitHub; OneNote; C2; Power BI; other.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PMP certification – PMI 2019
PMO Certified Professional – PMO-CP, PMO Global Alliance 2017
Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential – SFC, PMI 2016
Certified Associate in Project Management - CAPM, PMI, 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, UPB (Bucharest, Romania), 1993
VOLUNTEER
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, MONTRÉAL CHAPTER - Various projects and activities-
YMCA - Welcoming Staff -
SYNDICAT DE LA COPROPRIETÉ CÔTÉ OUEST, MONTRÉAL - President, Board of Directors -
