Marianna Krell

Experience

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  OpenWay Group

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2006

  Support and implementation specialist, trainer for payment anti-fraud solutions
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  INT

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

  Project manager
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  IIG

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Head of analyst department

  Initiated and ran a significant transformation for the software development company processes: redesigned every function from business analysis to implementation and solution support.Achievements:- reduced overtime for business architects and project managers by more than 60%- reduced delays in the project delivery by 30%- implemented software for requirements analysis and thus introduced traceability and transparency, precise requirements management

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Senior Experienced Consultant

  Responsibilities:- lead and contribute to management consulting projectsAchievements:- led complex consulting projects: audit in the bank processing center, SOX compliance, M&A- participated in performance Improvement projects- represented PwC at all the major IT conferences, performed negotiations, and brought 100+ leads for further salesIndustries: energy, manufacturing, bank processing centers, insurance

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  Grenoble Ecole de Management

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

  MBA
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  Orange Business Services

  May 2009 - Sept 2011

  Head of consulting, Russia and CIS

  Responsibility:- set up business consulting (from HQ) from scratch: cloud computing, smart cities, etc- sell and manage new projects in the regionAchievements:- introduced four new consulting products to the market- launched new internal procedures to negotiate and approve business consulting proposals- won the first private cloud design project in the region, winning in competition for cloud design from Tieto and IBM- built close cooperation with the French teamIndustries: oil and gas, retail, stadium construction, banking Show less

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  International medtech company

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

  Chief project management officer

  International MedTech engineering company with a headcount of 700+ FTE Responsibilities:- to Implement a Project Portfolio Management Office from scratch as a methodologist and project portfolio management officer - implement project management software- train and involve 120 people who actively deliver projectsResults:The project was a product development cycle, from idea to series. I developed the methodology, verified it hands-on, and ran all the organizational transformation projects, including work with resistance and stakeholder management. - 12 people were hired to PMO- 100% of critical projects were delivered on time-80% of all projects were delivered on time or less than 5% time delay- 0 projects that were closed or frozen due to delivery problems- All managers use Project Portfolio Management software implemented by my team for all their activities Show less

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  AEM-technology

  Nov 2013 - May 2017

  Chief change management officer/ Deputy Executive director

  Largest nuclear equipment engineering company in Russia and Europe (10,000+ FTE)Responsibilities:- make sure all the initiatives of the executive director were delivered on time, within budget, and fully meeting or exceeding expectationsAchievements:- set up transformation Project Management Office from scratch (non-production projects, i.e., IT, M&A, industry restructuring, Procurement team optimization, etc.)- managed projects like M&A of a large manufacturing company (1200+ headcount, including all the licensing, business processes, work with resistance for both HQ and manufacturing teams)- I ran a culture transformation project for 850 people as a coach, manager, and architect. 1,5 years, 3 GEOs, 10K hours of coaching meetings. Trained the leaders, managed weekly meetings, and ran involvement meetings for 100-400 people with no team of consultants and trainers. Best practice of the industry award- managed procurement cycle optimization for 30%, reconstructions of the manufacturing buildings and equipment, etc - multiple team training and reorganization: trained top management in negotiation and communication skills, project managementWon award - "The Most Influential Women 2016" for a culture transformation project Show less

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  Enable Change advisory

  May 2017 - Dec 2021

  Founder, Chief people and culture change officer

  Responsibilities: Set up the consulting and training company from scratch. Worked mainly with industries: oil and gas, IT, manufacturing, and engineering (Top 500 companies of the country)Achievements:- completed projects on team motivation analysis (it turned out that the new compensation plan didn't motivate the team, so top management had to change it based on my research results)- supported organizational transformation and mitigated change resistance for clients- ran strategic sessions and coaching sessions for executive teams- trained top managers in negotiation skills, coaching, presentation skills, project management Show less

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  Center for Training Leaders in Digital Transformation

  May 2019 - Dec 2021

  Business Coach

  Responsibilities:Coached and trained chief digital transformation officers (CDTO) who run the digital transformation of the whole country.Achievements: - ran multiple business games to improve the negotiation skills of executives- trained 150 executives on how to do culture change in digital transformation- helped 150 executives and their teams to shape expected transformation results and transition plan on all layers (strategic, organizational structure, business processes, IT, leadership and culture, power and authority, money, etc.)- coached 50+ top managers (from 150 who took the course): 500 + hours of coaching sessions - published multiple papers on culture transformation, team management, digital transformation strategy development, client-centered approach, remote work in lockdown (challenges and team leadership sections) Show less

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  Embria

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2024

  Partner at People management

  At Embria, I orchestrate the growth of tech businesses by building robust core teams and enhancing performance metrics. With expertise in executive coaching and people management, I've successfully fostered an international community of industry experts and advisers, contributing to the success of our portfolio companies that employ over two thousand individuals globally.Leveraging my role in executive search, I've empowered C-level team formations and established vital business connections. Our collaborative efforts in hosting IT networking events and forming strategic partnerships have been instrumental in advancing Embria's vision and providing innovative solutions across the tech landscape. Show less

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  E184

  Jan 2025 - now

  Chief of Staff

  Enable the success of the team and all the set goals