Francois Blais

About Francois Blais

Digital Technology Leader with a strong record of elevating teams, driving collaboration, and delivering technology-enabled business outcomes. Experienced in leading complex organizations, portfolios, and programs, with a focus on customer-centered strategies and measurable value. Committed to agile practices, growth mindsets, and achieving shared goals through trust, accountability, and positive leadership-20+ years of proven leadership managing and developing high-performing teams-Experience in sales, account, and relationship management-Advanced proficiency in program, project, and digital transformation leadership-Skilled in operating models and agile frameworks: SAFe Scaled Agile, Scrum, LEAN-Business-driven portfolio management and strategic planning-Comprehensive ERP leadership experience (Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, HR)-Extensive global experience: Poland, Norway, France, USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, India-Business Relationship Management (BRMI – BRMP)-Foundation in Industrial Automation Engineering-Background in modern software development: CI/CD, DevOps, TDD, Lean Startup, Agile, Cloud enablement-Proficient in customer experience platforms-Knowledgeable in Manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Experience

1. Director Digital - Solution Management

   TechnipFMC

   Dec 2020 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Leading the Digital technology solution management organization responsible for the creation of desirable, viable, and sustainable digital technology business solutions. Lifecycle management of the portfolio including product management, commercialization, business strategy alignment, governance, investments, organizational culture, financial, talent, strategic partners, etc.

Education

• SAP education North America

  SAP Certified Associate - Business Process Integration with SAP ERP 6.0

  2014 — 2014

• McGill University

  Bachelor Science, Engineering

• SAFe

  Lean Portfolio Management

• Project Management Institute ( PMI )

  PMP Project Management Professional (1998), Project Management

  1998 — 1998

• SAFe

  Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe)

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Workshops, • Managing technical professionals and organizations

• Schulich ExecEd

  foundational Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General

• Honeywell Sponsored Learning

  Project Management

• McGill University

  Additional University Credits

• Harvard Law School

  Workshops, Negotiation and Leadership

Skills

• Supply Chain Software
• Erp
• Experienced Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Projects
• Project Management
• Management
• Financial Software Implementation
• IT Operations Management
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Process Safety
• Information Technology Strategy
• Program Management
• Product Marketing
• Business Process
• HR Software
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Preventive Maintenance
• Agile Project Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Maintenance Management
• Change Management
• Safety Management Systems