Hello! I’m Sonia SEF, a Senior PMO and Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience steering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across international environments. I excel at consolidating multi-country plans, ensuring data accuracy, strengthening portfolio management processes, and driving strategic alignment in demanding operational contexts. My strengths include strategic planning, forecasting, process optimization, risk management, and performance monitoring. I translate local insights into regional strategies, improve operational excellence, and support decision-making through robust analysis and high-quality data governance. I enjoy coordinating cross-functional teams, delivering measurable business value, and guiding transformation programmes from concept to implementation.

Sonia SEF

Hello! I’m Sonia SEF, a Senior PMO and Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience steering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across international environments. I excel at consolidating multi-country plans, ensuring data accuracy, strengthening portfolio management processes, and driving strategic alignment in demanding operational contexts. My strengths include strategic planning, forecasting, process optimization, risk management, and performance monitoring. I translate local insights into regional strategies, improve operational excellence, and support decision-making through robust analysis and high-quality data governance. I enjoy coordinating cross-functional teams, delivering measurable business value, and guiding transformation programmes from concept to implementation.

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Hello! I’m Sonia SEF, a Senior PMO and Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience steering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across international environments. I excel at consolidating multi-country plans, ensuring data accuracy, strengthening portfolio management processes, and driving strategic alignment in demanding operational contexts.

My strengths include strategic planning, forecasting, process optimization, risk management, and performance monitoring. I translate local insights into regional strategies, improve operational excellence, and support decision-making through robust analysis and high-quality data governance. I enjoy coordinating cross-functional teams, delivering measurable business value, and guiding transformation programmes from concept to implementation.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Operations Director & Transformation Consultant at Self-employed – Nautical industry, transport, multi-site logistics, premium events
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Structured and optimised operational processes, reducing processing time by 10% and contributing to +30% revenue increase for clients. Led transformation programmes: governance frameworks, reporting models, dashboards, KPIs. Managed cross-functional teams (up to 50 people) and complex multi-site operations. Analysed workflows, identified optimisation opportunities, and deployed action plans. Provided strategic advisory on continuous improvement and risk management.
Transition Management Consultant – Crisis & Project Management at TG Group – Marseille
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Provided methodological support to project managers: processes, planning, governance. Led operational reorganisation projects and roll-out of new business processes. Defined and monitored performance indicators; improved internal workflows. Delivered project management training and supported capability building. Supported change management in high-pressure or crisis environments.
Co-founder & Operations Director at EUPALA SAS (Digital archiving pioneer – Clients: Airbus, Thales Alenia Space, ESA, ANDRA, BnF, NATO)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2018
Led a €1M European R&D project with 5-country coordination (FR, UK, DE, CZ, NL). Directed operations: 15-person team, R&D coordination, and product strategy. Defined product development roadmaps and technology maturity levels (TRL). Managed complex programmes for major institutional and industrial clients.
Software Engineer & Project Manager at Technology projects & digital innovation events
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005
Managed IT projects and coordinated technical teams. Co-organised national digital art/technology events (200–300 participants, 72h). Early experience in collaborative innovation and agile project models.

Education

Executive MBA – Cybersecurity & Strategic Information Risk Management at ESG Paris
January 1, 2025 - December 16, 2025
MBA – Strategic Management & Economic Intelligence at EGE Paris
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Project Management & Leadership Programme at Grenoble Management School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Science in Computing at University of Wolverhampton, UK
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
DUT – IT Management at UPMF Grenoble
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

ISO 27001
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
GDPR
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
DORA
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
NIS2
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
DevSecOps environments
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services