Stefano Canovi
Senior Program Manager - Safe Agilist @Nestlé
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Manager - Safe Agilist @Nestlé
Milan, IT
Program manager in the Global IT Hub responsible for managing and delivering the IT programs and projects on a Global scale around multiple countries and zones.Main responsibilities:• Managed and delivered global IT programs and projects across multiple countries and zones.• Defined program goals, developed clear dependency plans, and ensured cross-functional team alignment.• Proactively identified and resolved gaps, fostering a collaborative environment.• Built knowledge and trust among teams to enable effective plan execution.• Managed key partners and stakeholders, utilizing influencing and problem-solving skills.• Created business plans, monitored budgets, and tracked benefits.Key Programs/projects:• Everyday AI Program: Managed a 3-year,$18M program to accelerate AI tool adoption globally. Moreover, I have introduced a governance structure where the teams operate globally as product teams, adopting the Agile framework to enhance efficiency and collaboration.• New Intranet rollout: renovating and rolling out the new company intranet to all the Nestlé markets and businesses around the world. I’m the global program manager ensuring that the local implementation teams can smoothly rollout the new intranet customized according to the local market needs.
EDUCATION
Università di Pavia
Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering
MIP Politecnico di Milano
MBA, Economics
Liceo Machiavelli
High School
ABOUT STEFANO CANOVI
A highly accomplished and results-driven Program and Project Manager with extensive experience in managing the entire project lifecycle for international projects within the technology and media sectors. Proven expertise in launching new services, converging services across markets, upgrading systems and applications, rolling out platforms in data centers, and driving operational improvements to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Expertise in Agile Methodology, AI-Driven Project Management, and remote collaboration. Skilled in transforming teams\' way of working from Waterfall to Agile and enabling the organization to become product-centric, continuously delivering value to stakeholders. Example of Projects/Programs led- new service/product launch in multiple countries- services convergence among markets- systems and applications development and upgrade- platforms roll-out in data center- processes improvements to reduce costs and make efficiency- AI tools adoptionManaging Global programs (18M$+) and projects (3M$+) with multiple senior stakeholders and vendors based in different time zones.Directly and indirectly managing people.Experience in transforming the teams’ way of working from Waterfall to Agile and enabling the organization to become Product centric continuously delivering value to the stakeholders.KEY SKILLS:• Program and Project Management: Expert in managing global programs and projects with multiple senior stakeholders and vendors across different time zones.• Methodologies: Proficient in Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe frameworks.• Change Management: Certified in PROSCI Change Management, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and transformation.• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders and vendors across diverse geographies.• Coaching and Leadership: Experience in mentoring teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.• Analytical Skills: Ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations and business opportunities.• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Visio, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and ServiceNow.
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