Cutover Lead for a group-wide HR transformation programme at ?koda Auto (via Green:Code) ? migration from on-premise SAP HCM to cloud SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central across multiple legal entities, delivered within a corporate group HR platform framework.

• End-to-end ownership of the cutover phase: data migration, replication, interface activation and business go-live
• Integrated master schedule (MS Project) as the programme's single source of truth ? dependencies, critical path, gate logic, progress tracking
• Quality Gate governance from environment readiness through go-live to hypercare
• Orchestration of parallel migration channels: bulk import, file transfer, API integration and controlled manual loads
• Replication sequencing incl. data freeze and delta-load windows aligned with payroll cycles
• Daily RAG reporting to programme management and the corporate central team; risk, dependency and escalation management
• Coordination across HR business, data migration, integration, security, payroll and system-integrator teams (CZ locally / EN internationally)

Selected results ? Hello Success (HR):

• Cutover schedule architecture adopted as the programme baseline across all entities and workstreams
• Burn-up based progress tracking giving leadership early visibility of slippage
• Standardised daily status reporting format adopted programme-wide
• Resolved cross-stream sequencing conflicts (replication vs. payroll freeze) before they reached the critical path

IT Project Manager for the FIP/4 and EEH departments (Purchasing, HR, R&D) at ?koda Auto, via Unicorn.

• Full life-cycle project management using PEP 3.0 methodology 
• Leading cross-functional teams and aligning business/technical stakeholders 
• Budget control, scope negotiation, and hybrid delivery oversight  

Selected projects ? FIP/4 (Purchasing & HR):

• Hello Success ? Cutover planning and execution for major system transition  
• Catering Supplier ? Infrastructure and process changeover for new vendor 
• CV Tools ? SAP Fiori app for inventory tracking (BS dept.)  
• COSS ? Big data search tool for controlling (AVON, KVS, SKASKO, TI REX) 
• NegoBot ? Chatbot to automate supplier communication (BC dept.) 
• Frame Contract ? Digitization of internal purchasing flows  
• VR Physio ? VR-based physiotherapy and meditation support (SG dept.)

Selected project ? EEH (R&D):

• HATT (Human-Machine Interface Testing Tool) 
• Led requirements gathering, specs, FAT, deployment (Azure), scope prioritization, and full budget control

Worked as an independent consultant supporting the launch and optimization of e-commerce sales channels on Amazon marketplaces across the EU.

• Set up Amazon seller accounts across five EU markets 
• Designed and implemented logistics, compliance, policies, and fulfillment processes 
• Developed and optimized pricing strategy based on competition and ROI 
• Integrated XML feed automation for product data (availability, pricing, descriptions) 
• Managed daily operations, performance monitoring, and process improvements

Managed full-cycle IT projects for the FIV department, primarily focused on GDPR implementation and digital initiatives across internal systems and high-priority business programs.

• Led delivery across the full project lifecycle: requirements (business & technical), development, FAT, SIT, UAT, go-live and post-deployment  
• Acted as SPOC for GDPR across multiple parallel initiatives (E-commerce, UVP, B2C-SSO ? Group ID, C@SK...) 
• Managed stakeholder expectations between mandatory and optional GDPR requirements, including scope negotiation and scheduling 
• Budget control and reporting for FIG department 
• Participated in Steering Committee meetings and key stakeholder forums

Selected projects:

• GDPR IT measures implementation in FIx departments and internal applications (CDB, RefCar, ISOV, B2C SSO) 
• Internal compliance integration with European data privacy regulations 
• Coordination across IT and legal/compliance teams to ensure readiness for audit and regulatory deadlines

Delivered a short-term academic course in project management, based on PMI standards and PMP® methodology, to university-level students in business and IT programs.

• Taught core project management principles aligned with PMI?s PMBOK® Guide 
• Introduced practical tools and techniques used in PMP® certification (scope, time, cost, risk, stakeholder) 
• Explained differences between predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) approaches 
• Delivered hands-on sessions using Microsoft Project and real-world case studies 
• Promoted structured thinking, communication, and project governance

Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise banking projects with full accountability for scope, budget, timeline, and cross-team coordination. Acted as the main contact for both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Delivered full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing
• Managed project teams: analysts, developers, testers? Oversaw vendor procurement, contract negotiation, and onboarding
• Reported to Steering Committee and senior leadership
• Handled in-scope/out-of-scope decisions and change management

Selected projects:

• MiFID I & II ? EU regulatory compliance for financial instruments
• MAD/MAR ? Market Abuse Directive and Regulation implementation
• PRIIPs ? Key information document system for investment products
• Windsor ? Migration of retail client base from Citibank
• New DON ? Migration of 300,000+ clients to a new banking system
• Premium Way ? Financial planning software implementation
• PPI for Mortgage ? Launch of new mortgage insurance product
• MQ Upgrade ? Technical update of message broker system
• RBI Vulnerability Framework ? Rollout of security controls
• RBroker ? Online stock trading platform delivery

Managed portfolio of 12 banking applications across development, testing, and production. Delivered continuous improvements and transformation projects with a focus on agility and time-to-market.

• Led planning, delivery, and support of critical systems 
• Oversaw receivables (RIS) and payment card renewal projects 
• Introduced JIRA and Agile methodologies to 25-person dev team 
• Participated in Siebel-based transformation program 
• Coordinated 3rd party vendors and ensured system integrations 
• Supported implementation of core banking infrastructure

• Analyzed legacy banking risk applications and led reengineering efforts 
• Collected and documented requirements from business users 
• Contributed to implementation of core banking system upgrade

• Developed backend/server-side components for internal applications 
• Participated in ERP system customization and deployment 
• Maintained company website and performed data quality checks 
• Conducted software testing and issue resolution