Salvatore Franco

Digital Transformation Project Manager- Problem Solver - M.D. Advanced Industrial Engineering

Venegono Inferiore, Lombardy, Italy

About

🎓 Education and Technical Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a grade of 110/110. Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a grade of 110/110. Problem Solving. Advanced skills in Project Management, with experience in applying Agile methodology and managing complex projects. Strong technical expertise in Power BI, Power Platform, and SAP SD/MM modules. Business Analysis. 💼 Professional Experience Management Consulting at Accenture SpA (02/2022 – Present): I have led multiple Digital Transformation and innovation technology projects in the Fashion-Retail sector, combining project management expertise with Agile methodology. I have also delivered strategic proposals to the client’s executive team and supported process optimization for complex operations. 🌟 What Sets Me Apart I am a passionate problem solver with an analytical mindset and a natural inclination for continuous learning. My passion for engineering is matched by my drive to embrace new challenges and explore the potential of technology to transform organizations.

Experience

  • ICT PM & PMO Lead Specialist at a2a
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Accenture (Hybrid)
    • Management Consulting
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

      On behalf of the headquarters of one of the most important clients, a world leader in the high jewelry and luxury sector, I took part to in replacing the client's ERP and updating production flows, with impacts on the client's global market. As functional consultant, I worked within the streams Master Data, Distribution, Manufacturing and After Sales Services (AFSS) on the following activities: AS-IS process analysis, transitory and target impacts analysis, BPML and Core Model design, BBP, customizing configurations and functional analysis of the interfaces. I worked on over 15 RICEFWs, integrating SAP with external services such as CRM and between SAP R/3 - S/4.

    • Technology Consulting Analyst
      Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      On behalf of one of the most important clients, a world leader in the high jewelry and luxury sector, I carried out at the client's production site the role of PM, taking charge of all the activities in the field of digital transformation & innovation technology. I followed a total of 27 projects of which 18 released, reporting directly to the IT Manager of the production plant. I played a support role to a senior PM for the first 3 months, after that I managed my workload independently. I supervised two teams of 2 and 3 people. I gained technical knowledge in Microsoft PBI and Power Platform by delivering complex automated multi-system reports and developing several No-Code/ Low-Code web-apps integrated with chatbots, with SCARA robots and for continuous improvement, managed with Azure DevOps. I assisted the client with his vision of “people development” and in implementing a digital transformation strategy, also presenting it to the headquarters succeeding in getting the plan approved.

  • University of Calabria (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Master's student in mechanical engineering
      Sep 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Internship at Unical - DIMEG. In collaboration with AIRBUS
      Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 · 6 mos

      Dates: 01/03/2021 – 31/08/2021, CFU: 15, Title: Fatigue testing of Ti6Al4V coupons with artificial internal defects. Academic Tutor. Prof. Carmine Maletta. Company Tutor: Dr. Nicola Cersullo.

    • University Tutor - Teaching: 'Machine Design / Cad Second Part'
      Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 · 7 mos

      Main activities and responsibilities: ASSIGNMENT OF COLLABORATION WITH SELF-EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR ACTIVITIES OF TUTORING IN TEACHING: 'Design of Machines / CAD Second Part'. Conducting lectures, correction of students' work, clarifications and support on teaching topics. Acquired skills and achieved objectives: Experience in university teaching. In-depth study of teaching topics. Employed in fixed-length contract |