I am an experienced Project Manager with over 7 years of success leading data-driven and digital transformation initiatives across the public and private sectors, including finance, retail, and banking. Skilled in Agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership, I have a strong foundation in business and functional analysis. I excel in bridging the gap between strategy and execution to drive meaningful, measurable impact. Throughout my career, I have led complex projects involving smart data integration, AI applications, and process automation, consistently delivering value and innovation. I am passionate about facilitating collaboration among diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring projects meet objectives on time and within budget, while maintaining a user-centric approach.

Camélia Harakat

I am an experienced Project Manager with over 7 years of success leading data-driven and digital transformation initiatives across the public and private sectors, including finance, retail, and banking. Skilled in Agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership, I have a strong foundation in business and functional analysis. I excel in bridging the gap between strategy and execution to drive meaningful, measurable impact. Throughout my career, I have led complex projects involving smart data integration, AI applications, and process automation, consistently delivering value and innovation. I am passionate about facilitating collaboration among diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring projects meet objectives on time and within budget, while maintaining a user-centric approach.

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I am an experienced Project Manager with over 7 years of success leading data-driven and digital transformation initiatives across the public and private sectors, including finance, retail, and banking. Skilled in Agile delivery, stakeholder alignment, budgeting, and cross-functional team leadership, I have a strong foundation in business and functional analysis. I excel in bridging the gap between strategy and execution to drive meaningful, measurable impact.

Throughout my career, I have led complex projects involving smart data integration, AI applications, and process automation, consistently delivering value and innovation. I am passionate about facilitating collaboration among diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring projects meet objectives on time and within budget, while maintaining a user-centric approach.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager – Data & Digital Transformation at Sappi
June 1, 2025 - Present
Managed the digital transformation of industrial energy operations across 4 European plants. Responsibilities included technical roadmap definition, use case scoping, and alignment with corporate strategy. Led program management over 12 months involving budgeting, risk management, and planning. Coordinated data science, cloud, IT teams, and plant business stakeholders. Established project governance including steering committees and communication plans. Delivered multi-source GCP integration, Looker dashboards, ML models, and automated optimization processes. Achieved €7M projected savings over 6 quarters and 100% on-time feature delivery, with a client satisfaction score of 9.2/10 in final evaluation.
Senior Project Manager – Data & Digital Transformation at Sappi
June 1, 2025 - Present
Led the digital transformation of industrial energy operations across 4 European plants. Defined technical roadmap, scoped use cases, and aligned with corporate strategy. Managed program activities including budget, risks, dependencies, and planning over 12 months. Coordinated data science, cloud, IT teams and plant business stakeholders. Established project governance with steering committees, communication plans, and documentation. Delivered multi-source GCP integration, Looker dashboards, ML models, and automated optimization processes. Achieved €7M projected savings over 6 quarters by energy optimization, industrialized deployment at 4 sites with 100% feature delivery on time and a client satisfaction score of 9.2/10.
Senior Project Manager at Orange Group
December 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led the digitalization of the inter-BU commercial validation process using Power Platform. Defined project structuring and validation cycles with business stakeholders, facilitated UX/UI design workshops, and managed product governance with user feedback loops. Handled product backlog tracking, Dev/UX coordination, iteration and delivery management, release planning, monthly steering committees, and group reporting. Delivered PowerApps solution with dual-level workflow, dashboards, mobile version, and automated processes with logs, alerts, and permissions. Achievements include successful deployment in 4 business units with 120+ users, 50% reduction in validation time, and 90% satisfaction rate post-deployment.
Project Manager at Orange Group
December 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Managed digitalization of inter-BU commercial validation process using Power Platform. Structured projects and validation cycle definition with business stakeholders. Facilitated UX/UI design workshops, managed product governance, backlog tracking, Dev/UX coordination, iteration and delivery. Planned releases and led monthly steering committees and group reporting. Delivered PowerApps solution with dual-level workflow, summary dashboard and mobile version, automating processes with logs, exports, alerts, and permission management. Successfully deployed in 4 business units with rapid adoption by 120+ users, reducing validation time by 50% and internal satisfaction rate of 90%.
Project Manager – European AITEF Project at Bruxelles Mobilité
July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Managed the creation of a data ecosystem for the Mobihub Etterbeek project targeting 18,000 daily commuters. Defined project roadmap, RACI, and deliverable scoping. Coordinated public and academic partners and inter-actor dependency management. Facilitated steering committees, progress reporting, documentation management, budget and planning oversight, risk management, and project quality control. Managed Agile rituals, backlog prioritization, and user adoption support. Delivered digital twin, advanced urban space visualization, data catalog, governance program, standardized APIs, data/AI roadmap aligned with OSLOB XL standards. Achieved 35% reduction in manual data collection time via centralized visualization and contributed to validating 3 interoperable standards for regional urban planning.
Project Manager – Data Recovery at L’Oréal
July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led automation of data extraction from unstructured scientific documents. Designed project strategy, facilitated Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Coordinated interdisciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, product owner, and UX. Managed monthly steering committees, business and technical alignment, performance monitoring, QA planning, and post-go-live support. Delivered full OCR, NLP, ML pipeline on SaaS platform with user documentation. Achieved 25-point gain in extraction precision (63% to 89%), processed over 2000 documents in production, and obtained 94% user satisfaction post-training.
Project Manager – Dynamics 365 Implementation at Auditoraat Belge de la Concurrence (ABC)
July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Implemented a Dynamics 365 solution for secure legal case management. Defined project architecture, structured delivery plans, and drafted RACI matrix. Coordinated a 6-person IT expert team with weekly meetings and operational tracking. Managed change including multilingual training (FR/NL/EN), communication plans, and user feedback. Delivered Dynamics 365 Case Management platform with smart search engine, eID signature, and Office 365 integration. Achieved go-live within 6 months, on time and budget, with 100% adoption by all auditors in the first week and 50% time savings on case handling.
Project Manager at Bruxelles Mobilité
July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Part of the European project AITEF (AI Testing and Experimentation Facility), consortium of 30 partners to create a data ecosystem for the Mobihub Etterbeek serving 18,000 daily commuters. Responsibilities included project roadmap definition, RACI development, scoping deliverables, coordinating public and academic partners and managing inter-actor dependencies. Facilitated steering committees, progress reporting, documentation management. Oversaw budget and planning, risk management, and project quality control. Managed Agile rituals, backlog prioritization and user adoption support. Delivered digital twin and advanced urban space visualization, data catalogue and governance program, standardized APIs, data/AI roadmap aligned with OSLO BXL standards. Achieved 35% reduction in manual data collection time via centralized visualization and contributed to validation of 3 interoperable standards for regional urban planning.
Project Manager at TEC (public transports)
July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Led implementation of CRM/Marketing/ML platform for public transport in Wallonia. Managed full multi-lot program over 19 months including strategic planning, team coordination, and global budget tracking (€3M). Organized project architecture including RACI, planning, steering committees, and co-creation workshops. Delivered Dynamics 365 with Adobe Cloud platform, integrated cloud architecture, marketing and analytics tools. Achieved pioneering implementation scoring 89/100 on public tender evaluation. CRM/ML platform adopted by 5 business departments resulting in 40% reduction in complaint processing time through automation.
Project Manager at Auditora t Belge de la Concurrence (ABC)
July 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Implemented Dynamics 365 solution for secure legal case management. Defined project architecture and delivery plans, drafted RACI, coordinated a 6-person IT expert team with weekly meetings and operational tracking. Managed change including training in French, Dutch, and English; communication planning; and user feedback. Delivered Dynamics 365 Case Management platform with smart search engine, eID signature, and Office 365 integration. Achieved go-live within 6 months on time and budget with 100% adoption by auditors in the first week and 50% time savings on case handling.
Project Manager – CRM/Marketing/ML Platform Implementation at TEC (public transports) Wallonia
September 30, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Managed a multi-lot program over 19 months for public transport CRM, marketing, and machine learning platform implementation. Conducted strategic planning, team coordination, and global budget tracking (€3M). Organized project architecture including RACI, planning, steering committees, and co-creation workshops. Delivered integrated Dynamics 365 with Adobe Cloud platform supporting marketing and analytics tools, cloud architecture. Achievements include pioneering implementation with 89/100 public tender score, adoption by 5 business departments, and 40% reduction in complaint processing time via automation.
Business Analyst / Financial Project Manager at Louis Delhaize Holding
September 30, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Led the implementation of an Anaplan-based predictive planning tool supporting financial performance improvements across departments. Acted as both project manager and financial analyst by translating business needs into financial models and delivering advanced forecasting capabilities (P&L, balance sheet, and debt analysis). Improved data transparency and reporting accuracy by streamlining planning workflows and enabling real-time, scenario-based decision making in Anaplan. Achieved a 20% improvement in debt ratio leading to enhanced cash flow management and more accurate financial forecasting.
Financial Project Manager at Louis Delhaize Holding
September 30, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Led implementation of Anaplan-based predictive planning tool supporting financial performance improvement initiatives across departments. Acted as Project Manager and Financial Analyst by translating business needs into financial models, delivering advanced forecasting capabilities (P&L, balance sheet, and debt analysis). Improved data transparency and reporting accuracy by streamlining planning workflows and enabling real-time, scenario-based decision making in Anaplan. Achieved improvement in debt ratio by 20%, enhancing cash flow management and more accurate financial statement forecasting.
Project Manager at L’Oréal - Data recovery project
September 1, 2022 - Present
Managed automation of data extraction from unstructured scientific documents. Designed project strategy, facilitated Agile ceremonies (daily, sprint review, retrospective). Coordinated a team of Data Scientists, Engineers, Product Owner, and UX. Led monthly steering committees with L’Oréal sponsor, business/tech alignment, performance monitoring, QA planning, and post-go-live support. Delivered a full pipeline (OCR, NLP, ML), operational SaaS platform, and user documentation. Achieved +25-point gain in extraction precision (63% to 89%), processed over 2,000 documents in production, and 94% user satisfaction post-training.
Financial Auditor at Ernst & Young
September 30, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Conducted audits for major retail clients to ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP standards. Performed detailed reviews of financial statements, internal controls, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment. Identified discrepancies, risks, and process inefficiencies and delivered tailored recommendations that improved financial reporting and operational integrity. Collaborated directly with client finance teams to adapt audit procedures to industry-specific accounting practices and seasonal revenue cycles.
Business Analyst / Junior Project Manager at BNP Paribas
August 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Led the internal deployment of the Connexis transaction management platform within BNP Paribas Corporate Banking. Conducted as-is/to-be process analysis and gathered cross-departmental business requirements to ensure successful configuration and adoption. Acted as the bridge between IT teams and business stakeholders to improve communication flow and align technical delivery with operational needs.
Business Analyst/Junior Project Manager at BNP
August 31, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Led internal deployment of Connexis transaction management platform within BNP Paribas Corporate Banking. Conducted as-is/to-be process analysis and gathered cross-departmental business requirements to ensure successful configuration and adoption. Acted as bridge between IT teams and business stakeholders, improving communication flow and aligning technical delivery with operational needs.

Education

Master’s degree in Management Science - Option entrepreneurship at Solvay Brussels School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree in Economics - Option finance at Solvay Brussels School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Master’s degree in Management Science - Option entrepreneurship at Solvay Brussels School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree in Economics - Option finance at Solvay Brussels School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Scrum PSPO II
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Prince 2
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
AZ 900
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
AI 900
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
BPMN
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Scrum PSPO II
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Prince 2
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
AZ 900
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
AI 900
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
BPMN
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Government