Emmanuel PIERRE

CPO @Opencell / Software Product Development and Management leader with 25 years of high performance in multiple industries

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

Entrepreneurial Software Development and Management leader with a 25 year career path across telecom, cybersecurity, utilities, retail, finance and IT. My exposure to diverse cultures and languages at a young age and throughout my adult years has had a profound impact on my ability to build, lead and mentor high-performing teams in my career path. It has also provided me with resilience and resourcefulness in my problem-solving skills which has led to consistent recognitions for my tangible organizational impact from my leadership team and peers throughout my career. Among my top accomplishments : I managed large Product and R & D organization and worked in international and multicultural contexts (German, British, French, Maroccan, Tunisian, Vietnamese and American) I worked on very exposed projects, such as first 4G network launch in France, intelligent metering Linky launch for 35 million units, transformed business by bring agility in their billing, or achieving recognition of analysts in positionning a company as a leader. My exposure to multiple cultures has been a tremendous asset to me in building relationships and solving problems collaboratively. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals who share my values and vision for the future. I am excited to explore win-win collaborations.

Experience

  • Chief Product Officer at Opencell
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Spearheaded the reorientation of product strategy and market repositioning for Opencell, a leading European subscription and monetization solution software publisher. • Supervised a team of 3-5 Product Owners using Scrum methodologies, enhancing collaboration through tools like Miro, Jira, and Confluence. • Drove developments in European e-invoicing and AI strategy, finalizing the auxiliary accounting extension to streamline operations. Achievements: - New UI with user driven tests and AI introduction, from documentation to interractive data - La Poste successful deployment to all its professional activities with high performance and volume - Business transformation (Fnac/Darty, Navigo Liberté+, Sipplec...) - Verticalization in energy (alpiq...), transport (RTTB...)

  • Director of Product Management at WALLIX Group
    Dec 2019 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Established the first product organization, defining roadmaps and clarifying development processes. • Recruited and onboarded 3 Product Owners and 2 Product Managers to enhance product support. • Led the transition to agile SaFE methodologies, integrating external acquisitions into the product roadmap. Achievement: - Recognition as a Leader in the Gartner PAM Magic Quadrant within 2 years. - Go to Cloud and SaaS transformation

  • CTPO - Product director at Opencell Software
    Jun 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Defined product strategy and led digital transformation initiatives for back-office to front-office products. • Spearheaded the creation of innovative products including self-care, customer care, and marketing management solutions. • Established strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings in energy and telecom verticals. • Supported major accounts through strategic pre-sales and responses to calls for tender, driving project success with clients like Engie and Actility. Achievements: - Transformed a project into a successful product with a supportive organization - Only european solution recognized in the Billing market

  • Consulting Manager at Niji
    Jan 2009 - May 2016 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    I successfully led initiatives that transformed digital operations for AXA Group and telecom clients. • Directed agile co-development projects to implement change through training and tools across 11 entities. • Orchestrated the launch of a new real-time billing platform, enhancing service delivery for Orange. • Conducted audits and defined new offers for multiple telecom companies, driving strategic planning and management. Achievements: - Biggest internal transformation of IT teams - Biggest Euopean IoT network industrialization for Linky meters - 4G first live offer in France - Full MVNO transformation of biggest french operators

  • General Manager Information Technology at Darty
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Oversaw a €6 million annual budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across IT initiatives. • Managed a team of 20 professionals in PO/integration, enhancing collaboration with business owner teams. • Led supplier management for two MCOs, focusing on retail store customer-facing software and invoicing support. Achievement: - Stabilization and industrialization of a fast launch new operator - First digital based solution deployed into the 102 physical shops