Francois Maillaert

Global Project Management Leader | Advanced Analytics Strategist | Building Global PMOs | Driving Business Value MSc - MBA - PMP® - ITIL® - Prince2®

Tournai, Walloon Region, Belgium

About

I lead global project management initiatives, drawing on 15 years of experience to build PMOs and implement governance frameworks that drive clarity, efficiency, and results. I specialize in portfolio oversight, resource capacity planning, and prioritizing high-impact project requests across diverse industries. My role bridges strategy and execution—partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, pricing segmentation models, and transactional risk projects that elevate our clients’ advanced analytics capabilities. 🌍 Multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French) and culturally agile, I thrive in international environments where collaboration, structured processes, and stakeholder alignment are key to success. I’m passionate about driving innovation, optimizing resources, and creating measurable value for both clients and organizations. Let’s connect if you’re interested in project leadership, analytics transformation, or global collaboration.

Experience

  • Senior Project Manager at The TIMi Company
    May 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

    • Established a Global Project Office to enhance governance and streamline organizational processes. • Directed portfolio reviews, assessing resource capacity and demand for new project requests. • Oversaw advanced analytics programs to provide proactive services for clients. • Developed consulting offers, including price segmentation models for retail and financial risk projects.

  • Senior process & project consultant at BVC - Bolsa de Valores de Colombia S.A.
    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 · 7 mos

    • Assisted in developing process models and process maps to enhance operational efficiency. • Collaborated with team leaders to engage executive management in improvement projects, removing barriers to success. • Communicated key lessons learned and best practices from divisional process improvement initiatives. • Provided guidance to sustain improvement changes, ensuring long-term success.

  • Senior Project Manager at Pangea Group
    Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Established a Project Management Office, creating standardized frameworks and processes for enterprise projects. • Trained a team of 10 on project management best practices, enhancing overall project execution. • Administered a project portfolio exceeding $5 million, leading the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

  • Project Manager at Direktio S.A.S
    Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed Business Intelligence and Big Data projects for over 10 clients, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. • Developed automated solutions for a retail firm, enhancing analysis for $14 million in managed assets. • Collaborated with project management teams to improve project control and delivery efficiency by 50%.

  • Project and Strategic manager at RAMOS & FERREIRA
    Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 · 9 mos

    • Led the team in securing department resources through effective budget preparation and monitoring. • Collaborated on project reviews to identify issues and track corrective actions. • Achieved savings of approximately $75,000 through financial analysis and cost-saving recommendations. • Enhanced process efficiency by 87%, resulting in a $17,000 reduction in administrative expenses.