I am an accomplished ICT PMO, Project Portfolio, Service Delivery & Operations Manager with a proven track record overseeing a portfolio exceeding €430 million. I combine strong business acumen, analytical skills and interpersonal abilities with a technology mindset and a passion for delivering digital innovation and transformation that aligns with strategic objectives and maximizes business value. I bring extensive global, cross-industry experience in matrixed organizations, leading PMO, portfolio management and service delivery initiatives. I have established governance structures, KPIs, CSAT and P&L oversight, and I have hands-on experience implementing tools like ServiceNow and driving continuous improvement across IT and business portfolios to accelerate value delivery.

Nick Panagos

I am an accomplished ICT PMO, Project Portfolio, Service Delivery & Operations Manager with a proven track record overseeing a portfolio exceeding €430 million. I combine strong business acumen, analytical skills and interpersonal abilities with a technology mindset and a passion for delivering digital innovation and transformation that aligns with strategic objectives and maximizes business value. I bring extensive global, cross-industry experience in matrixed organizations, leading PMO, portfolio management and service delivery initiatives. I have established governance structures, KPIs, CSAT and P&L oversight, and I have hands-on experience implementing tools like ServiceNow and driving continuous improvement across IT and business portfolios to accelerate value delivery.

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I am an accomplished ICT PMO, Project Portfolio, Service Delivery & Operations Manager with a proven track record overseeing a portfolio exceeding €430 million. I combine strong business acumen, analytical skills and interpersonal abilities with a technology mindset and a passion for delivering digital innovation and transformation that aligns with strategic objectives and maximizes business value.

I bring extensive global, cross-industry experience in matrixed organizations, leading PMO, portfolio management and service delivery initiatives. I have established governance structures, KPIs, CSAT and P&L oversight, and I have hands-on experience implementing tools like ServiceNow and driving continuous improvement across IT and business portfolios to accelerate value delivery.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

IT Portfolio & Service Management Process Owner at Kardex - Switzerland
November 1, 2024 - Present
Hired to establish Demand Management, Portfolio Management and Service Management domains as part of the Digital Transformation journey. Scope: establish portfolio governance, align demand intake with strategic objectives, optimize intake under financial/resource constraints, refine PM methodologies, implement SLA metrics, drive continuous service improvement, and implement ServiceNow to enable capabilities. Align Service Design with PM delivery and apply a continuous improvement overlay to keep systems fit-for-purpose.
Digital Transformation PMO Manager at Omya - Switzerland
February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2024
Transformed IT Project Management discipline, created the PMO from scratch, built a PPM system, and defined a 3-year strategy to mature to an Enterprise PMO and drive digital transformation. Scope included developing a new PM methodology, launching and running the PMO, consolidating the portfolio, and leading global PMO integration.
Professional Services Director at Analytical View - Greece
October 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Founded the PMO, built a PMI-based delivery model, led a team of analytics consultants, and delivered Enterprise Data Management projects (SAS). Oversaw governance, budgeting, status reporting and pipeline management; drove business development and operations management.
UC Project Manager at UBS Bank - Switzerland
October 1, 2015 - April 30, 2017
Managed the MS Skype for Business 2015 implementation in Switzerland and contributed to the global migration (80,000 users) within a broader transformation program (Windows 10, Citrix, NGN, mobile apps). Led planning, coordination, change control and global rollout facilitation.
Commercial Operations Manager & PMO at Vodafone Greece
May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2015
Reorganized and managed a team of 13 PMs & Engineers serving Enterprise clients. Delivered over 30 major projects and 7,000 service requests with a focus on SLAs, governance and client satisfaction; achieved cost reductions and improved delivery speeds.
Enterprise Project Manager & Public-Sector Services Lead / Engagement Manager at Microsoft - Greece
July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2010
Led Public Sector services for Greece, delivering multiple complex projects in Government, Transport, Banking and Telecom; managed end-to-end project lifecycle, governance, risk and stakeholder engagement; contributed to strategic public sector initiatives.
Account Manager, Public Sector at Microsoft - Greece
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2008
Sales lead for 10 key Ministries; developed strategic account plans, managed forecasts and pipeline, and coordinated pre-sales and bidding activities to win public-sector opportunities.
Project Manager & PMO, C4i Security Systems Data Workgroup at Athens 2004 Olympic Games - Greece
January 1, 2003 - May 31, 2005
IT lead PM across vendor management and PMO reporting; managed data workgroup activities and coordination with ministries and suppliers; secured an €8 million supplier concession by redesigning the solution and achieving OPEX improvements.
Senior IT Project Manager, Consulting Services at Ernst & Young / EY
September 1, 2001 - January 31, 2003
Senior IT PM delivering consulting services and IT projects as part of the EY practice (previously PwC lineage).
IT Manager / Senior IT Project Manager, Consulting Services at PwC
June 1, 1996 - August 31, 2001
Managed IT projects and consulting engagements, overseeing delivery, governance and client relationships.
Sales Representative at BYTE COMPUTER S
October 1, 1993 - June 30, 1996
Sales role supporting IT products and services, contributing to business development and client engagement.
Bank Teller, Private Banking at JPMorgan Chase
October 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
Teller role in private banking, handling customer transactions and service delivery.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business – Computer Science Minor at PACE University – Graduate School of Business
September 1, 1989 - June 30, 1992
BSc in Business Administration, Marketing Major at State University of New York
September 1, 1985 - June 30, 1989

Qualifications

Prince2 (Project Management Certification, PMP equivalent)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Scrum SFC
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
DPM
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
CISM
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
ITIL
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
MS Project
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Microsoft Office
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Microsoft Licensing Methodologies
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing