I’m Antonio Goncalves, a Senior ICT Project & Product Manager with 20+ years guiding digital transformation, ICT modernization, and product lifecycle efforts across multinational organizations. I specialize in turning complex requirements into scalable SaaS/PaaS solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business impact through governance, adoption, and data-driven decisions. My approach combines strong stakeholder engagement, hands-on solution design (Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint), and a focus on user readiness and adoption. I thrive in diverse, global environments, balancing risk, budget, and quality while aligning IT initiatives with strategic business goals.

Antonio Paulo M. Goncalves

I’m Antonio Goncalves, a Senior ICT Project & Product Manager with 20+ years guiding digital transformation, ICT modernization, and product lifecycle efforts across multinational organizations. I specialize in turning complex requirements into scalable SaaS/PaaS solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business impact through governance, adoption, and data-driven decisions. My approach combines strong stakeholder engagement, hands-on solution design (Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint), and a focus on user readiness and adoption. I thrive in diverse, global environments, balancing risk, budget, and quality while aligning IT initiatives with strategic business goals.

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I’m Antonio Goncalves, a Senior ICT Project & Product Manager with 20+ years guiding digital transformation, ICT modernization, and product lifecycle efforts across multinational organizations. I specialize in turning complex requirements into scalable SaaS/PaaS solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business impact through governance, adoption, and data-driven decisions.

My approach combines strong stakeholder engagement, hands-on solution design (Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint), and a focus on user readiness and adoption. I thrive in diverse, global environments, balancing risk, budget, and quality while aligning IT initiatives with strategic business goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior ICT Project & Product Manager at DSM - Firmenich
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led global ICT transformation with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform adoption; managed end-to-end delivery of digital labelling SaaS/PaaS solutions, defined product features, alignment of engineering and business teams, and delivery across multiple units. Built Power Platform solutions, established O365 governance, and created dashboards to monitor adoption and performance.
Senior ICT Project Manager at Europol
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Managed complex software development and ICT projects in an agile setting; defined product roadmaps, gathered requirements, coordinated cross-functional teams, and ensured governance, security, and stakeholder alignment across initiatives.
Senior Information Technology Project Manager at F3C - Apex Group
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led a global IT infrastructure modernization program; translated business needs into detailed project plans, managed risks, budget and resources, and coordinated IT/system design and deployment.
Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager at European Commission
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022
Directed large IT infrastructure projects across on-premise and cloud environments; applied both waterfall and agile methodologies, led cloud deployments, and defined roadmaps for modernization with governance and security at the core.
Senior Project Manager at European Investment Bank (EIB)
October 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Oversaw SharePoint portal solutions, from requirements gathering to release; designed architectures for SharePoint 2016/Online, led testing and governance, and served as primary business contact for stakeholders.
Information Governance Manager / Project Manager at Public Health of England
January 1, 2016 - October 31, 2017
Led information governance initiatives using MSP and PRINCE2; defined governance structures, GDPR readiness, data protection strategies, and implemented SharePoint-based repositories with metadata and lifecycle management.
Project Manager Coordinator at Engie
April 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Managed phase II of the Business Management System implementation using Agile/SharePoint; developed governance documentation, SOPs, data protection considerations, and KPI reporting.
SharePoint Business Analyst at Technip
January 1, 2012 - April 30, 2014
Delivered a SharePoint 2010 Enterprise solution; migrated from Lotus Notes, implemented RIM/Documentum-based archiving, governance, and metadata strategy; led testing and UAT.
IM/IT Project Manager Coordinator at CPE Caspian Pipeline Expansion
May 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Led deployment of the SharePoint MACPIM system; managed SQL Server databases, SOPs, training, change control, intranet development, and performance monitoring.
Project Manager at Chevron
September 1, 2007 - May 31, 2011
Implemented comprehensive project management and document management for major capital projects using Microsoft Project and SharePoint 2007; gathered requirements, trained users, and ensured smooth integration and support.
Document Controller and Financial Analyst at Johnson & Johnson
June 1, 2004 - November 30, 2006
Supported financial operations, postings to GL, reconciliations, reporting, and invoicing; improved processes for faster payments and customer communications.
Document Controller and Financial Analyst at James M Soares Trucking
June 1, 2004 - November 30, 2006
Prepared financial reports, budgets, variance analyses, and internal audits; led special projects and process improvements; recognized with Employee of the Year in 2005.
Manager Director at Auto Transportadora Internacional Da Salgueirinha
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
Led trucking and logistics operations, strategy, fleet management, budgets, health & safety programs, and governance; built stakeholder relations and drove operational excellence.

Education

Diploma in International Business Management at DGTT – Coimbra, Portugal
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Business Accounting at Woodland Community College – Woodland, CA, USA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Masters in Information Services at Robert Gordon University – Aberdeen, Scotland
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

AI in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Project Management Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
GDPR Compliance Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Project Management Technical Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Business Analysis Foundations: Business Process Modelling
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Introduction to Data Governance
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
SharePoint 2013 Administrator
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Managing Documents in SharePoint 2013
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Microsoft Collaboration, SharePoint Teams, and Groups
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Data Governance
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Agile Software Development
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Knowledge Management and Big Data in Business
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Microsoft SharePoint Online
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Information Security Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Agility Business Management System
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Agility BMS Document Administrator
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Impact ERM
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Six Sigma White Belt
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Coreworx
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
ECM (Enterprise Content Management) Certification – AIIM
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Information Governance for Health and Social Care Certification – HSCIC
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Information Security Management Certification – HSCIC
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics