I’m Makia Niang, a bilingual IT consultant and project manager who thrives in fast-paced, multi-country environments. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, drive data-driven decision-making, and enable digital transformation for clients in France and Canada. I blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals and measurable KPIs. I’m passionate about building scalable processes, optimizing portfolios, and mentoring teams toward continuous improvement. With a solid foundation in management information systems and an agile mindset, I enjoy turning challenging problems into clear roadmaps and delivering tangible value for stakeholders.

Makia Niang

I’m Makia Niang, a bilingual IT consultant and project manager who thrives in fast-paced, multi-country environments. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, drive data-driven decision-making, and enable digital transformation for clients in France and Canada. I blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals and measurable KPIs. I’m passionate about building scalable processes, optimizing portfolios, and mentoring teams toward continuous improvement. With a solid foundation in management information systems and an agile mindset, I enjoy turning challenging problems into clear roadmaps and delivering tangible value for stakeholders.

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I’m Makia Niang, a bilingual IT consultant and project manager who thrives in fast-paced, multi-country environments. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, drive data-driven decision-making, and enable digital transformation for clients in France and Canada. I blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals and measurable KPIs.

I’m passionate about building scalable processes, optimizing portfolios, and mentoring teams toward continuous improvement. With a solid foundation in management information systems and an agile mindset, I enjoy turning challenging problems into clear roadmaps and delivering tangible value for stakeholders.

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Experience Level

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

IT Consultant (CIO Advisory) at CGI
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
CIO advisory work in Paris with responsibilities including application portfolio management, data-driven reporting, and coordinating maintenance activities for networks and equipment; demonstrated ability to lead a 10-person operational team, manage priorities, and escalate critical incidents.
Apprentice PMO (Enterprise Architecture) at IBM
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Helped define and manage the IT system management evolution plan; contributed to PMO activities within Enterprise Architecture and ensured alignment with global IT strategy.
Assistant Project Manager (Apprenticeship) at Allianz
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Supported PMO activities, defined functional and technical specifications, and ensured alignment with business needs and project deadlines.
IT Consultant - Freelance at RATP
December 10, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Part of the Operational Readiness and High-Speed Network Maintenance team. Coordinated and led activities related to maintenance of network and video equipment. Supported a 10-person operational team with task allocation, priority management, and incident resolution. Built and tracked KPIs with Power BI to monitor performance (availability, reliability, efficiency). Oversaw the operational portfolio to ensure smooth execution of maintenance activities, adhered to deadlines, and aligned with strategic objectives. Worked closely with global teams to ensure strategic alignment, share best practices, and harmonize processes across regions.
IT Procure-to-Pay Purchasing Consultant at Fluxym
November 1, 2021 - August 8, 2022
Supported the client in the deployment of Basware software and the end-to-end management of the procurement digitalization project. Conducted workshops with stakeholders to draft functional and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements. Implemented deployment strategy including system configuration, change management, and integration with existing ERP platforms. Financial oversight included monitoring project costs and budgets to guarantee on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery. Oversaw application portfolio management (APM) through Service Now, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
Assistant Project Manager at Century 21 France
September 28, 2017 - September 27, 2019
Part of an apprenticeship program supporting project management in agile environments (SCRUM). Monitored projects, contributed to back-office redesign, and assisted in release preparation. Wrote acceptance scenarios, supported non-regression testing, and helped document results and defects for the development team.

Education

Master Degree in Business Consulting and Digital Organization at Université Paris-Dauphine
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Bachelor with honours in Management and Information Systems at École Supérieure d'Ingénierie (ESGI)
September 1, 2016 - August 28, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications, Other

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