Leonardo is an experienced leader in Change Management and Business Transformation, with more than twenty years of expertise guiding organizations through complex change initiatives. He has led large-scale transformation programs across operational environments, digital modernization efforts, and process optimization initiatives throughout Europe. With a background at companies such as Rockwell Automation, HCL Technologies, and Atos Digital Transformation Consulting, Leonardo combines deep knowledge of process automation, digital transformation, lean methodologies, and operational excellence. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is recognized for bringing structure, governance, and a results-driven approach to complex programs. In his current role as Senior Project/Program Manager, he acts as a coach and strategic sparring partner for management teams ranging from supervisors to executives. He builds strong teams, creates organizational alignment, and delivers sustainable improvements across industries including manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and retail. Leonardo in 5 bullets:  Is pragmatic and hands on  Brings concrete solutions  Get things done  Strategic thinker  Great communicator

Leonardo van Heijningen

Leonardo is an experienced leader in Change Management and Business Transformation, with more than twenty years of expertise guiding organizations through complex change initiatives. He has led large-scale transformation programs across operational environments, digital modernization efforts, and process optimization initiatives throughout Europe. With a background at companies such as Rockwell Automation, HCL Technologies, and Atos Digital Transformation Consulting, Leonardo combines deep knowledge of process automation, digital transformation, lean methodologies, and operational excellence. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is recognized for bringing structure, governance, and a results-driven approach to complex programs. In his current role as Senior Project/Program Manager, he acts as a coach and strategic sparring partner for management teams ranging from supervisors to executives. He builds strong teams, creates organizational alignment, and delivers sustainable improvements across industries including manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and retail. Leonardo in 5 bullets:  Is pragmatic and hands on  Brings concrete solutions  Get things done  Strategic thinker  Great communicator

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Leonardo is an experienced leader in Change Management and
Business Transformation, with more than twenty years of expertise
guiding organizations through complex change initiatives.
He has led large-scale transformation programs across operational
environments, digital modernization efforts, and process
optimization initiatives throughout Europe. With a background at
companies such as Rockwell Automation, HCL Technologies, and
Atos Digital Transformation Consulting,
Leonardo combines deep knowledge of process automation, digital
transformation, lean methodologies, and operational excellence.

He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is
recognized for bringing structure, governance, and a results-driven
approach to complex programs. In his current role as Senior
Project/Program Manager, he acts as a coach and strategic sparring
partner for management teams ranging from supervisors to
executives.
He builds strong teams, creates organizational alignment, and
delivers sustainable improvements across industries including
manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and retail.

Leonardo in 5 bullets:
 Is pragmatic and hands on
 Brings concrete solutions
 Get things done
 Strategic thinker
 Great communicator

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Process Manager / Organizational Change Management Lead at Eviden/ATOS
January 1, 2024 - February 27, 2026
Process framework governance for the Flemish Government SIAM ecosystem; ensured end-to-end delivery across multiple vendors, trained delivery teams on jointly agreed processes, and drove continual service improvement programs across the ecosystem.
Organizational Change Management Lead at Eviden/ATOS
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
OCM support for migration: lead transformation activities for global Microsoft 365 deployment and manage the Global OCM team, coordinating change activities across projects.
PM/PMO Lead at ATOS
July 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Delivery and support for Anglian Water Secure Web Gateway iBoss cloud security; decommissioning projects and other network implementations; applied Agile practices (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros).
PM/PMO Lead at ATOS
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
PMO support for Global Mainframe CA/Broadcom replacement project; governance and delivery oversight across a major modernization initiative.
PMO Director / Delivery Improvement at ATOS Syntel (Wave Accounts)
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Coordinated a team of Delivery Improvement Champions; led improvement projects across Germany, Iberia, Nordic, France, UK&I, South America, and APAC.
Senior Management Consultant / Senior Program Manager at Brooks International
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Led cost reduction and process optimization initiatives for British Steel; achieved significant efficiency gains and performance improvements.
Senior Project/Program Manager at Van Hool
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Developed and installed a new management operational model in the engineering department; implemented Stage-Gate process and future road map planning; created drafting and production planning tools to enable just-in-time interaction.
Senior Project/Program Manager, EMEA at Rockwell Automation
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2016
 Reporting to the SSB EMEA PMO, Leonardo managed large and complex automation programs and projects across a wide range of industry sectors (> 500.000 euro).  Leonardo also contributed to the development and advancement of Project Management capability across the EMEA region, providing leadership and direction to less experienced project managers, and supporting the development and use of global / regional Project Management and Engineering methodology. Leonardo was responsible for all the SSB projects In Iberia (Spain and Portugal).
Senior Project Manager / Change Manager at VH-Invest
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2011
Led major change projects across Europe, focusing on process and organizational changes.
Program Manager / Operational Director at European Performance Institute
June 1, 1996 - December 1, 2004
Designed and delivered tailor-made improvement programs across multiple industries; drove efficiency and profitability improvements.
(Senior) Management Consultant at Alexander Proudfoot
September 1, 1990 - May 1, 1996
Productivity improvement and change management projects across Europe; delivered lasting results for various clients.
Process Manager (SIAM) at Eviden/ATOS
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Drive adherence to the service management process framework across a complex multi-vendor ecosystem; coordinate and align multiple service providers; negotiate with and train all delivery teams on jointly agreed processes; lead cross-provider continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance process maturity and service quality.
Global Organizational Change Management Lead at Eviden/ATOS
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Led global Organizational Change Management for a Microsoft 365 digital workplace transformation; established a single global digital identity, including a unified email domain and global directory; drove adoption of Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint to enable global communication and collaboration; guided the organization through a shift to global governance and processes; coordinated a globally distributed OCM team.
PM/PMO Lead at ATOS – Anglian Water (UK)
July 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Delivery (Implementation and Support) of the Anglian Water Secure Web Gateway iBoss (cloud cybersecurity); various decommissioning and network implementation projects; applied Agile Project Management practices (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
PM/PMO Lead (Global Mainframe CA/Broadcom replacement) at ATOS
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
PMO leadership and governance for the global Mainframe CA/Broadcom replacement initiative.
PMO Director at Atos Syntel – Wave Accounts
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Delivery Improvement lead coordinating a team of Delivery Improvement Champions; drove projects across multiple regions (Germany, Iberia, Nordics, France, UK&I, South America, APAC).
Senior Project/Program Manager / Change Manager at VH-Invest
January 1, 2005 - December 1, 2011
Managed major change projects for clients including Corus, KLM, WAAK, Numico, Aviapartner and Trendy.
Senior Management Consultant at Alexander Proudfoot
September 1, 1990 - May 1, 1996
Productivity improvement engagements across Europe; projects in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Czech Republic.

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) at PMI
October 16, 2013 - October 15, 2014

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (BSc)
September 8, 1986 - May 11, 1990
Harvard University Change Management Training
January 11, 2021 - February 11, 2022
Scrum Master
January 11, 2022 - February 17, 2023

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services

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