Recai Poyraz

Global IT Manager & Senior Project Management (Digital Transformation & Governance)

Borås, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

About

As an experienced IT leader with a global perspective, I am driven by bridging the gap between complex technology, business strategy, and information security. With over 15 years of experience leading digital transformation and IT operations, I have built a profile that combines deep technical expertise with value-driven leadership. My core competencies include: - Strategic IT Leadership & Digital Transformation: Extensive experience in managing global IT environments across 20+ markets, standardizing core processes, and leading high-performing teams through complex technological shifts. - Information Security & Governance: Currently deepening my expertise through a Master’s degree in Decision, Risk, and Policy Analysis, with a strong focus on NIS2, GDPR, the EU AI Act, and regulatory compliance within critical infrastructure. - Project & Portfolio Management: A proven track record of acting as the link between business needs and IT delivery. I specialize in translating complex requirements into scalable enterprise architectures and driving large-scale initiatives from strategy to execution. - Vendor & Contract Management: Skilled in acting as a strategic demand-setter, negotiating sustainable SLAs, and steering external partners to ensure both high operational reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Experience

  • Global IT Manager at Rudholm Group
    Mar 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

    - Lead strategic business development and IT operations for a global enterprise across 20+ markets. - Responsible for uniting subsidiaries and external partners around common, efficient processes and scalable enterprise architecture. - Act as the strategic link between technology, production, and business to ensure delivery quality, information security (GDPR, ISO, NIS2), and future-proof systems in complex B2B flows.

  • IT Consulting at Freelance
    Jan 2004 - Dec 2016 · 13 yrs

    - Supported SMEs with strategic and technical advisory during digital transformation and system replacements. - Managed implementations of IT infrastructure and network solutions, including technical support and configuration.

  • IT Project Manager & Technical Lead at Nilörn
    Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    - Managed the development and delivery of business-critical B2B solutions and system integrations in a global environment. - Collaborated closely with customers and internal departments to translate specific business requirements into functional and scalable system architectures.

  • System Owner & Technical Project Lead at Gina Tricot AB
    Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Owned business-critical information flows and omni-channel integrations. - Managed external suppliers through strategic demand-setting and drove continuous system improvements to optimize efficiency and ensure high availability.