Gabriel Irimia

Experience

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  Rompetrol

  Jun 2006 - May 2007

  BackOffice Representative

  • New customers registration within the CRM system• Data Processing (fuel card orders - create and post the new card orders)

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  Ipsos Interactive Services

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

  Senior Project Manager

  • Managed an average of 80 projects annually, ensuring timely completion within budget and resource constraints.• Collaborated with sales to create competitive project timelines based on resource availability.• Led project briefings (client and team) and developed comprehensive project strategies.• Managed teams utilizing the waterfall development model in ConfirmIT, PHP, and MySQL.• Bridged the gap between client requests and technical requirements for development and data processing teams.• Effectively managed change requests while maintaining client satisfaction.• Ensured quality control by reviewing and approving all project deliverables.• Performed project financial evaluations throughout the lifecycle and at closure.• Contributed to process improvement by consulting on an internal Six Sigma project, aiming to redefine the production process and reduce cycle time.• Mentored and trained new team members to foster knowledge transfer and team development. Show less

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  Lightspeed Research, Kantar Group, WPP

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2013

  • Led the implementation of internal global strategic initiatives, aligning them with LightSpeed Research/Kantar's corporate objectives.• Managed diverse projects across business and IT domains, utilizing Agile and Prince2 methodologies for effective delivery.• Developed comprehensive project documentation including scope, communication plans, and risk management strategies.• Ensured project success through meticulous time, cost, and quality management.• Bridged the gap between business goals and technical development by verifying functional requirements and aligning them with the project lifecycle.• Orchestrated project execution, guiding initiatives from ideation to successful business delivery.• Facilitated smooth project closure by overseeing handover to the business and capturing valuable lessons learned. Show less • Led full lifecycle management of complex projects, exceeding client expectations.• Consulted with clients to understand needs, advising on market research questionnaire design and technical feasibility.• Facilitated efficient project kick-offs to define requirements and set schedules.• Developed clear and concise project specifications for development, QA, and data processing teams.• Managed cross-functional teams, including internal, offshore, and external suppliers, to ensure timely project delivery.• Maintained clear communication through comprehensive project progress reports for clients, internal stakeholders, and suppliers.• Ensured project quality by meticulously checking the accuracy of all deliverables.• Managed project finances effectively throughout the entire lifecycle. Show less

  • PMO Project Manager, Business Planning

    Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Senior Project Manager

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
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  MasterCard Payment Gateway Services

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  Project Manager

  • Led client and acquiring bank integrations with MasterCard's proprietary payment gateway, enabling diverse functionalities like tokenization, alternative payment methods, and fraud screening.• Developed comprehensive project deliverables including statements of work and business requirements documents, ensuring alignment with technical development.• Managed the Agile project lifecycle, overseeing development, user acceptance testing in line with project mandates, and close collaboration with offshore teams.• Efficient change management to assess and mitigate potential impacts on scope and schedule.• Configured test servers for acquirer accreditation, facilitating smooth integration.• Communicated project progress and updates effectively to internal and external stakeholders through detailed reports.• Ensured successful project completion by verifying prerequisites and conducting a smooth handover to the business, capturing valuable lessons learned. Show less

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  Samsung Electronics

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2025

  • Implement project management best practices to ensure efficient and successful delivery of projects within the e-Commerce organization, in line with Samsung Electronics' corporate objectives• Establish a comprehensive project delivery framework framework involving all eCommerce stakeholders, including the PMO, business teams, development teams, and HQ.• Collaborate closely with business teams and HQ to prioritize projects based on their business case, scope and define the overarching eStore development roadmap.• Provide support to the business team in the development of business cases, including assessing feasibility and proposing technical solutions.• Oversee the development roadmap for the eStore platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and changing business needs.• Implement a continuous improvement process within PMO to drive innovation, efficiency and the success of existing functionalities • Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to improve platform stability and performance with the overall objective of transforming the eStore customer experience • Project Management for key strategic initiatives such as Samsung Finance, and product launches, ensuring their timely and effective implementation. Show less Direct-to-consumer e-Commerce channel expansion for Samsung UK, driving projects to support the annual growth targets. • Managed e-Commerce platform migration and enhancements across ERP-SAP, Hybris, order management, and content management systems.• Provided PMO support to other EU subsidiaries for e-Commerce migration, from requirements gathering to go-live preparations.• Delivered complex integration projects with diverse partners: payment providers, consumer financing solutions, and 3rd party added services.• Collaborated effectively across business divisions (finance, legal, marketing, etc.) and external partners.• Secured project approval by building compelling business cases and securing resource commitment from HQ.• Defined project scope, analyzed risks, and developed contingency plans.• Ensured project alignment with existing systems and processes.• Communicated project progress and insights to senior management.• Facilitated smooth transitions to business-as-usual operations and provided ongoing support. Show less

  • Head of PMO and IT/Business Support

    Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

  • PMO Manager

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Technical Project Manager, PMO

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2021