Olivier Lafontan

Agile Coach and Consultant @Generali

Aix-en-Provence, FR
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2023 — Present

Agile Coach and Consultant @Generali

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Paris, FR

Operating at both team/tribe and portfolio levels within a large-scale SAFe transformation impacting 500+ people.Key contributions:• Launched and coached 2-3 ARTs, supporting teams through PI Planning cycles and continuous improvement• Advocated and kick-started the LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) competency at portfolio level• Provided Agile coaching and training across teams, tribes and senior stakeholders• Acted as a trusted advisor to leadership on transformation strategy and prioritisation

EDUCATION

1988 — 1990

Lycée Mas de Tesse - Montpellier (34)

BAC D, Biology, Maths, Physics

1990 — 1993

IDRAC Business school

BAC+3, Business

1993 — 1994

Northumbria University

BA (Hons) Combined Business Administration, Business Studies

1986 — 1988

Lycée Mansart - Saint Cyr L'Ecole (78)

2nd, General Studies

1994 — 1996

IMEA Formation – CCI Saône Doubs

MBA, Business

SKILLS

Software DevelopmentScrumXpSoftware Project ManagementCrmItilTelecommunicationsProduct DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisStrategyLeadershipSoftware DesignVendor ManagementSdlcProject DeliverySolution ArchitectureBusiness AnalysisAgile CoachAgile Project ManagementProgram ManagementProduct ManagementChange ManagementAgile MethodologiesManagementTeam BuildingStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipAgileBusiness ProcessCertified Scrum Master CsmTestingAgile TransitionIntegrationProject Portfolio ManagementProject PlanningRisk ManagementProject ManagementTest AutomationStart-UpsBusiness Process Improvement

ABOUT OLIVIER LAFONTAN

With 20+ years of experience, I help large organisations navigate complex Agile transformations — from team level to executive leadership.My core expertise:launching and coaching ARTs, implementing SAFe\'s Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) competency, and ensuring transformations deliver real, measurable business value — not just framework compliance.What I bring- Large-scale SAFe transformations across Energy, Banking, Insurance, Telco, Airlines, Manufacturing and more- ART launches and PI Planning facilitation (20+ ARTs coached across clients including Amadeus, Air France, AXA, Generali, Renault Digital)- LPM implementation at portfolio level- Training, coaching and mentoring from teams to C-suiteFounder @ Pick A Deck StudiosI also built Pick A Deck — a collaborative tool used by 500+ people to drive culture shifts in Agile and SAFe transformations. Clients include Prestashop, Renault Digital, Amadeus and SACEM.Speaker at many Agile conferences since 2004 on Business Analysis & Business Value in Agile, SAFe, OKRs and Agile performance metrics. Open to freelance missions and strategic consulting engagements — feel free to connect.

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