Hello, I'm Ricardo Bastos Ferreira, a Senior IT Project Manager with strong experience in digital transformation, innovation and IT governance. I have delivered complex and large-scale projects across Telecommunications, Education, Media and Healthcare sectors. I lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors in Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional (PMI/Waterfall) environments. I bring a solid background in software development, systems integration, IT infrastructure, regulatory compliance, portfolio governance, and budget control. I speak English fluently and Spanish at an advanced level.

RICARDO BASTOS FERREIRA

Hello, I'm Ricardo Bastos Ferreira, a Senior IT Project Manager with strong experience in digital transformation, innovation and IT governance. I have delivered complex and large-scale projects across Telecommunications, Education, Media and Healthcare sectors. I lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors in Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional (PMI/Waterfall) environments. I bring a solid background in software development, systems integration, IT infrastructure, regulatory compliance, portfolio governance, and budget control. I speak English fluently and Spanish at an advanced level.

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Hello, I’m Ricardo Bastos Ferreira, a Senior IT Project Manager with strong experience in digital transformation, innovation and IT governance. I have delivered complex and large-scale projects across Telecommunications, Education, Media and Healthcare sectors.

I lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors in Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional (PMI/Waterfall) environments. I bring a solid background in software development, systems integration, IT infrastructure, regulatory compliance, portfolio governance, and budget control. I speak English fluently and Spanish at an advanced level.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Project Manager at Oi Telecom – Brazil
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2025
Led delivery of complex software and digital transformation projects, including customer platforms, mobile applications and AI-enabled solutions. Translated business and regulatory requirements into structured delivery plans for engineering teams. Coordinated cross-functional teams, vendors and internal stakeholders in Agile environments. Managed scope changes, risks, dependencies and delivery timelines in fast-paced environments. Ensured transparency through KPIs, reporting and regular client/stakeholder communication.
Head of IT at Laureate International Universities – UNIFACS (Brazil)
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019
Led enterprise-wide digital transformation and systems standardisation programmes. Oversaw software development, platforms, integrations, infrastructure and information security. Managed multidisciplinary teams (60+ professionals) and complex stakeholder environments. Acted as senior delivery and escalation point for large, technically complex initiatives.
Senior Consultant / Project Manager at RBF Consulting / Oracle / Retis / Oi Telecom
July 1, 2011 - November 1, 2015
Delivered consulting projects focused on enterprise platforms, system integrations and regulatory compliance. Coordinated distributed international teams and external vendors. Supported clients in planning, execution and stabilization of complex IT initiatives.
Technology Innovation Manager / Project Manager at TIM Brasil – Brazil
February 1, 2002 - February 1, 2011
Led software, CRM, BI, billing and integration projects in enterprise telecom environments. Participated in RFPs, vendor selection and technical evaluations. Delivered innovation-driven projects aligned with business strategy.
Project Manager at HP – Hewlett-Packard (EDS)
April 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Managed international healthcare IT projects with strong focus on delivery quality and compliance. Coordinated engineering teams and client stakeholders across geographies.
Technical Project Manager at Oi Telecom – Brazil IT
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2025
Led delivery of complex software and digital transformation projects, including customer platforms, mobile applications and AI-enabled solutions. Translated business and regulatory requirements into structured delivery plans for engineering teams. Coordinated cross-functional teams, vendors and internal stakeholders in Agile environments. Managed scope changes, risks, dependencies and delivery timelines in fast-paced environments. Ensured transparency through KPIs, reporting and regular client/stakeholder communication.
IT Project Manager at Oi Telecom
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2025
Led digital transformation initiatives including E-Billing, mobile applications and AI-based solutions. Managed Agile delivery teams (Scrum), coordinating discovery, development and production phases. Defined governance frameworks, KPIs and performance reporting. Delivered high-availability solutions for large digital customer platforms.
Senior Consultant / Project Manager at RBF Consulting / Oi Telecom / Oracle / Retis do Brasil
July 1, 2011 - November 1, 2015
Led regulatory and compliance projects within the telecom sector. Managed Oracle E-Business Suite upgrades for large enterprise clients. Coordinated international teams distributed across four countries. Strong focus on vendor management and stakeholder alignment.
Technology Innovation Manager / Project Manager at TIM Brasil
February 1, 2002 - February 1, 2011
Led strategic projects in VAS, BI, SOA, CRM, Billing, SAP FI and systems integration. Participated in software acquisition processes, RFPs and business process reengineering. Delivered innovation projects aligned with corporate strategy.

Education

MBA in Project Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Postgraduate Degree in Systems Analysis at Universidade Cândido Mendes
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at Universidade Gama Filho
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
MBA in Project Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Postgraduate Degree in Systems Analysis at Universidade Cândido Mendes
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at Universidade Gama Filho
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
MBA in Project Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Postgraduate Degree in Systems Analysis at Universidade Cândido Mendes
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at Universidade Gama Filho
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
MBA in Project Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Postgraduate Degree in Systems Analysis at Universidade Cândido Mendes
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at Universidade Gama Filho
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Qualifications

PMP® – Project Management Professional (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
SAP FI Consultant – SAP
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Agile / Scrum Training
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
PMP® – Project Management Professional (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
SAP FI Consultant – SAP
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Agile / Scrum Training
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
PMP® – Project Management Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
SAP FI Consultant (ERP 6.0 EhP5) – SAP
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Agile Scrum Training – Laureate International Universities
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
PMP® – Project Management Professional – PMI
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
SAP FI Consultant (ERP 6.0 EhP5) – SAP
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Agile Scrum Training – Laureate International Universities
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment