Fred Sigaud

Evolve Advisor @Planview

Associate🧨 Consulting✔️ ITConsultingHRITGermanyProduct ManagerProject ManagerAdvisorEngagement ManagerAssociate Partner

I am a seasoned Advisor with over 20 years of experience in driving business transformation. My expertise lies in portfolio and project management, where I have successfully guided numerous clients in optimizing their strategies and workflows. By leveraging Lean-Agile methodologies and value stream management, I've helped organizations achieve significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. I excel in empowering teams through impactful training sessions and workshops, providing them with the skills and tools needed to effectively manage the value creation process. My strategic insights and ability to foster high-level client relationships have been instrumental in delivering exceptional results for global organizations.

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Network Power<100 people

Roles

💸50%

Marketing

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C-level Executive

Geos

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Germany

Work Background

Planview, Inc.Senior Flow Advisor & Value Stream Architect

Jan. 2022Berlin, Berlin, GermanyAs a Senior Flow Advisor at Planview, my primary responsibility involves guiding organizations through the Value Stream Management and Flow Framework® Program to connect their strategy with execution. To achieve this, I leverage Agile Practices and embrace a generative culture that enables continuous improvement by applying DevOps, Agile, Flow, and Lean practices. My role requires me to collaborate with a diverse group of specialists within Planview to deliver product and consulting services to our customers throughout each engagement. I set the cadence for planned engagement activities and proactively identify risks to ensure our customers achieve their goals. My expertise in Value Stream Management, Flow Metrics, and Continuous Improvement helps our customers leverage Agile Practices, Lean Practices, and SAFe to build high-performing teams, accelerate value delivery, and achieve digital transformation at scale. I'm committed to driving customer success and helping organizations achieve their digital transformation goals. Apart from my core responsibilities, I also speak at conferences and webinars and contribute to blogs and articles to drive best practices in the industry. Overall, my focus as a Senior Flow Advisor is to help our customers deliver their value better, sooner, safer, and happier while connecting their strategy to execution through Flow Practices.

Tasktop (acquired by Planview)Senior Flow Advisor & Value Stream Coach

Jan. 2022 - Jul. 2022Berlin, Berlin, Germany

FlixBusDomain Agile Coach

Aug. 2021 - Jan. 2022Nuremberg, Bavaria, GermanySpearheaded the adoption of agile methodologies across multiple departments to increase efficiency and effectiveness in cross-functional teams. Coached business leaders and team members to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and iterative development to increase business agility. Developed and facilitated agile training sessions for various levels of the organization, resulting in a shared understanding of agile principles and practices. Created and implemented processes and tools to streamline work processes and improve collaboration between technical and non-technical teams. Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize value streams, ensuring that product development efforts align with business goals. Implemented agile metrics and data-driven decision making to enable transparency, foster trust, and guide team performance. Led cross-functional teams in delivering successful software products, ensuring that teams are aligned and equipped to deliver on time and within budget. Fostered a culture of experimentation, innovation, and learning, encouraging teams to take calculated risks and continuously adapt to changing business needs. Coached and mentored team members, promoting a culture of growth and development to increase individual and team performance. Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, leveraging effective communication and collaboration to drive successful outcomes.

adidasGlobal Enterprise Agile Coach

Sep. 2017 - Aug. 2021Herzogenaurach, BavariaSkilled in enabling end-to-end value flow and translating strategy to execution excellence, driving business success for companies. Focused on people growth and happiness, dedicated to helping individuals and teams develop their skills and reach their full potential. Experienced in leading the implementation of Agile methodologies, Kanban, and Flow Frameworks, driving transformation and improving team collaboration. Proficient in conducting operations analysis, recommending process improvements, and defining acceptance tests for automated and non-automated components of processes and organization. Experienced in designing and implementing learning environments, creating simulated data, and replicating external systems to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Skilled in coaching and mentoring Agile/Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Engineering teams with cross-functional teams distributed in multiple locations. Proven ability in performing Agile maturity assessments, monitoring implementation, and driving continuous improvement. Committed to delivering agreed outcomes, meeting accreditation requirements, and ensuring that learning materials are up-to-date and relevant.

SMART Consulting Group - BrazilLead Transformation Consultant

Oct. 2015 - Aug. 2017BrazilA results-driven leader with a strong focus on creating value for customers through strategic change management initiatives. Proven expertise in managing Portfolios, Programs, and Projects using both Agile and Traditional methodologies, delivering successful outcomes for clients. Led the Programs and Project Management (PPM) advisory services, developing and leading a team of consultants, identifying and cultivating new leads, and building strong relationships with clients. Supported organizations in their digital and business transformations by focusing on people and team dynamics, implementing transformational changes in their processes, people, and technology. Conducted a structured methodology and led change management activities, ensuring key metrics were defined, developed, and tracked, and that improvements resulted in a positive impact on the customer's business. Prepared end-users through training and mentoring, enabling them to embrace and own the change and achieve successful execution within project timelines. Passionate about delivering successful outcomes and helping businesses achieve their full potential, leveraging expertise to add significant value to clients' businesses. Overall, my focus on creating value for customers, combined with my leadership and transformation skills, has enabled me to deliver successful outcomes for clients and add significant value to their businesses.

Planetarium InternetSupport Analyst

Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005

PCI Power ConsultoriaSupport Analyst

Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2003Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil

PwC BrasilSenior Manager Advisory Services

Aug. 2008 - Oct. 2015Belo Horizonte Area, BrazilExperienced Senior Manager for PwC Advisory Services with a proven track record of managing all aspects of multiple projects and programs, ensuring alignment to and direct support for the achievement of strategic objectives. Skilled in managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders within the Brazil office and serving clients from several countries and industries. Strong ability to build rapport with top decision-makers at key clients, supporting clients in PMO implementation, Project Maturity Assessment (OPM3 and PwC Agile Assessment), PRINCE2, and PMBOK implementation, Project Recovery, and Agile Transformation, serving international clients, industries, and practices. Developed solutions related to Portfolio, Program, and Projects management, Technology, and Digital Transformation. Proficient in project management methodologies such as PMI, Agile, and PwC Transform. Provided quality change management, programs, and portfolios, quality, and maturity analysis of projects. Designed the best technical solution to solve business requirements, Management of projects and procedures for choosing suppliers, ERP Implementation (SAP ASAP), Transformation and Change Management, IT Governance and Security, Business Internal Controls Audit, including certification for SOX 404. Led PPM (Program and Project Management) Training, teaching PMI best practices, PRINCE2 Methodology, Agile Methodologies, aligned with the PwC Transform Methodology. Over 400 PwC consultants trained over the years. Overall, my experience has shown my ability to manage projects and programs effectively while leveraging project management methodologies like PMI, Agile, and PwC Transform. My skills as a People Manager and Portfolio Manager are commendable, and my ability to provide quality change management, programs, and portfolios is impressive

KPMG AdvisoryInformation Technology Risk Consultant

May. 2007 - Jul. 2008As an Information Risk Auditor: assists audit teams to assess controls risk and deal with complex technology topics in support of financial statement audits and integrated audits. Help clients fill specific skills gaps or perform the entire IT audit function, focused on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and Sarbanes-Oxley Law. As an Information Risk Consultant: help clients in developing processes to protect information assets. Working with a full life cycle approach which includes: assessment, architecture, implementation and monitoring services to help ensure that information is protected. Help clients to identify vulnerabilities in technology and compliance exceptions; Evaluate business impacts and current practices; Design enterprise security and continuity strategy, framework and architecture; Develop disaster recovery plans; and Implement security solutions.