Javier Merayo
Manager - Operations and Software Development @Cognizant
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WORK HISTORY
Manager - Operations and Software Development @Cognizant
Client recommendation letters available upon request*Industries: Retail (Luxottica Eyecare – current), Petrochemical (BASF), Banking + Project Manager for software development and UX/UI initiatives within the global Eyecare industry + Led 5 delivery teams (4 Scrum Masters, 40+ developers), owning project budgeting, staffing, and delivery governance + Defined system architecture, delivery roadmaps, requirements prioritization, and steering committees with senior stakeholders + Acted as the main interface between client management & marketing teams and technical delivery to ensure go-to-market milestones and executive demos + Led process mining and system mapping for a post-merger integration at a leading banking institution + Delivered cost optimization and systems migration by relocating banking operations across countries, including business analysis and change-management strategy + Redesigned security and access standards for a major petrochemical company, including authentication/authorization models and API-based system access
EDUCATION
Christie's Education
Art Market Economics
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Dual degree in Business Administration and Law
Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck
Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.)
CFA Institute
Passed Level I
ABOUT JAVIER MERAYO
Manager & Consultant with 8+ years of experience leading complex transformation, operations, and software delivery initiatives across Retail, Financial Services, and Life Sciences.I specialize in translating business strategy into scalable operating models, digital solutions, and IT implementations that deliver measurable results. My work spans project and program management, process optimization, system architecture definition, and cross-functional team leadership in international environments.I have a strong track record of:+ Driving delivery efficiency and cost optimization + Leading large, distributed tech and functional teams + Aligning senior stakeholders around clear priorities and roadmaps + Bridging business, technology, and delivery teams from design through go-liveI have led initiatives ranging from software development and UX/UI programs, to post-merger system integrations, finance transformations, and regulatory implementations (IFRS17, Basel, IFRS9).With a multicultural background and a strong team mindset shaped by my passion for outdoor sports, I value collaboration, ownership, and execution under pressure.Open to senior project / program management, operations, and digital transformation roles in international environments.
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