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Luis Correia

Senior Program Manager, Director Digital Transformation

About Me

Director of Transformation and Program Management leader with 15+ years of experience delivering enterprise - wide digital, organizational, and operational transformations across EMEA in the banking, chemical, insurance, and retail sectors. Expert in translating strategy into measurable outcomes through portfolio governance, program execution, and Target Operating Model (TOM) design. Combines strong business acumen with deep program management expertise (PMP, PMI - RMP), leading PMOs, control towers, and benefits realization frameworks that drive efficiency and value creation. Recognized for C - suite collaboration, governance leadership, and fostering a results - driven culture that bridges business strategy with technology delivery.

Jurisdiction

Portugal

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Senior Program Manager, Global IT Transformation
2025 - 2025

Directing a strategic transformation initiative within the global IT organization, driving modernization, simplification, and value realization across the enterprise. Responsible for translating strategic objectives into actionable programs, aligning technology portfolios, business capabilities, and investment priorities to enable sustainable growth. • Directed Solvay's €100M+ IT transformation across 10+ business areas and 40+ countries, delivering 45% cost reduction through application rationalization and TOM execution. • Established the Application Rationalization Control Tower, enabling C - suite visibility and benefits tracking across 200+ initiatives. • Coordinated 80+ global stakeholders and delivery leads, ensuring consistent execution, benefits realization, and cross - functional alignment. • Instituted executive reporting and value realization framework adopted by IT and business leadership globally.

Director, Digital Transformation
2014 - 2025

Directed large - scale transformation and governance programs across multiple industries, ensuring strategic alignment, delivery excellence, and measurable business value. • Managed a €50M+ portfolio of digital transformation programs across banking, insurance, and retail, driving modernization, process automation, and technology - enabled efficiency gains. • Established KPMG's Low - Code Center of Excellence for EMEA, scaling to a 60+ consultant team, delivering 120+ projects, and reducing delivery time by 40%. • Alliance Director for key technology partnerships, driving €15M+ annual recurring revenue and expanding KPMG's low - code footprint across 15+ countries. Delivered automation and modernization initiatives generating double - digit revenue growth and €12M annual savings.

Senior Manager, Digital Transformation
2006 - 2014

Oversaw delivery of complex digital transformation and BPM programs across Europe and Latin America, managing multi sector clients and cross - functional teams. • Led large - scale Process Automation and Digital Transformation programs across banking, insurance, and telecom sectors, achieving double - digit revenue growth and expanding Safira's delivery footprint across Europe and Latin America. • Established the company's Project Management Office (PMO) and implemented an Enterprise Project Management System, increasing project tracking accuracy by 35% and reducing delivery cycles by 20%. • Designed and led the Safira Academy, training and certifying 100+ consultants annually, cutting onboarding time by 50%, and strengthening workforce readiness.

Project Manager, Digital & E - Commerce
2002 - 2006

Led the delivery of large - scale digital and e - commerce initiatives for Portugal Telecom's transition toward customer - centric, online - first service models. • Managed end - to - end B2C and B2B e - commerce and CRM programs, launching integrated digital platforms that increased online sales and customer retention. • Coordinated cross - functional business, IT, and UX teams to deliver self - service and digital engagement solutions, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Software Engineer, Digital & E – Commerce
2000 - 2002

Delivered Digital, Web, CRM, and e - Commerce (B2B, B2C) solutions for Corporate and Retail Clients, increasing online visibility and customer interaction. • Design and implementation across the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. • Led cross - functional creative and development teams, ensuring on - time delivery of digital projects aligned with client branding and commercial goals.

Education

Degree of Computer Engineering and Information SystemsInstituto Superior Técnico
1994 - 1999

Certification

Total Certifications1

PMI-PMP, PMI-RMP

Skills

Core skills1
Languages2

Skills

Digital Transformation, Portfolio Management, Project Governance, Cloud Computing, Corporate Strategy, Delivery Focused, Program Management, Information Technology, Mendix Low-Code Platform, Robotic Process Automation

Languages

English
Portuguese