André Salzani

About André Salzani

I am a results-oriented IT Executive and hands-on Technical Leader with over 20 years of expertise driving digital transformation, strategic project management, and IT governance. My career is built on a proven track record at top-tier global consulting firms, including IBM, HP (EDS), and Accenture, where I led high-impact technology initiatives and managed multi-million dollar budgets.Currently, as IT Manager - Americas at Valeo Automotive, I oversee IT operations for the Aftermarket Division across North, Central, and South America. Under my leadership, our regional team has been awarded Best IT Performance globally for six consecutive years (20••••24), ranking #1 among 15 global branches in infrastructure and systems KPIs.Core Areas of Expertise:Executive Leadership: Expertise in IT Governance, Strategic Budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX), and ROI-driven roadmap planning.Enterprise Systems: Hands-on management of complex ERP systems, specifically SAP ECC (SD/MM/WM) and Oracle EBS.AI & Automation: Champion of Generative AI (Google Gemini, ChatGPT) integration to re-engineer business processes, automate technical documentation.Project Governance: Certified PMP(Waterfall), Professional Scrum Master(Agile), and ITIL framework expert.Infrastructure: Extensive experience in Cloud Computing (AWS), Telecommunications, and Network Resilience (99.9% uptime).I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive operational ROI and foster digital inclusion, as seen through my volunteer work prepping educational technology for underprivileged children in Norfolk, VA.Technical & Leadership Stack:IT Strategy | SAP Management | AI Implementation | PMO Leadership | Business Process Optimization | Cloud Migration | Global Team Mentoring | Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Languages: English (Native/Bilingual), Portuguese (Native/Bilingual), Spanish (Full Professional).

Experience

1. IT Manager Americas

   Valeo

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Leading IT operations across South America, Central America, and North America for Valeo’s Aftermarket Division, overseeing infrastructure, systems, and telecommunications to drive process optimization, enhance business performance, and deliver value-added solutions. Managing and providing technological resources to support business needs, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Leading the team responsible for SAP ECC and WM projects and maintenance, ensuring system stability, enhancements, and alignment with business priorities. Directly reporting to the Global IT Director in France, aligning regional IT strategies with global initiatives. Driving strategic project management, implementing best practices, and guiding business units in prioritizing initiatives based on financial impact and ROI. Overseeing IT infrastructure operations, including remote infrastructure management, telecommunications, and cloud solutions. SAP Expertise: SAP SD module, SAP project management, and system implementation. Data & Business Intelligence: Database management, key performance indicators (KPIs), and BI tools for data-driven decision-making. IT Transformation & Change Management: Leading IT transformation initiatives, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth organizational change.

Education

• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

  Data Processing, IT

  1992 — 1995

• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

  Post-Degree Systems Analysis , IT

• Saint Paul Escola de Negócios

  Leadership school, Business Process

  2015 — 2015