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Catia Fernandes

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Programme Manager at EID S.A. directing a €68M defense portfolio and introducing AI-enabled risk forecasting that cut program deviations by 30%.

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At EID S.A., I direct a €68M defense program portfolio across government, defense and NATO environments. I established and transformed the PMO, improving program predictability by 40%, and sponsored AI-enabled risk forecasting that reduced unplanned program deviations by 30%.

At Capgemini Engineering, I recovered Portugal's national 5G program within 12 weeks, restoring governance, delivery controls and stakeholder confidence. I also improved schedule predictability by 40% and reduced high-impact program risks by 25%.

At Fraport AG, I led operational readiness and transformation programs for two international airports, integrating more than 20 critical systems and improving operational efficiency by 40%. My work spans defense, aviation and critical infrastructure, supported by PMP and PRINCE2 certifications and NATO SECRET clearance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Engineering Manager | Head of Program Management

EID S.A.

Jul 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Executive leadership of a €68M Defense program portfolio involving C4ISR capabilities, program governance, PMO leadership and stakeholder engagement across government, defense and NATO environments. Directed delivery of critical program phases, sponsored AI-enabled risk forecasting, and transformed the PMO function.

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Head of Bid Management | Defence Programs

EID S.A.

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)

Led pursuit, governance and delivery planning for strategic Defense opportunities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to develop compliant, competitive proposals. Reduced bid cycle time by 25% through streamlined governance and collaboration.

Fraport AG logoFA

Head of Program Management | Airport Operational Readiness (ORAT)

Fraport AG

Oct 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Led operational readiness, transition and transformation programs for two international airports, ensuring safe and compliant operational go-live. Directed integration of 20+ critical airport systems and improved operational efficiency by 40%.

Lufthansa Consulting logoLC

Program Lead | Airport Operational Readiness (ORAT)

Lufthansa Consulting

Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Delivered operational readiness, transformation and strategic consulting programs across aviation and infrastructure sectors. Led ORAT programs for multiple airports and contributed to concession studies involving 22 Latin American airports.

RIOgaleão – Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim logoRJ

PMO Lead | Airport Transformation Programme

RIOgaleão – Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

Aug 2012 - Jul 2015 (2 years 11 months)

Led PMO, operational readiness and transformation initiatives supporting the modernization of Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Established governance frameworks, multi-agency integration and operational preparedness for large-scale international events.

American Bank Note Co. logoAC

Deputy IT Director | Mission-Critical Operations & Technology

American Bank Note Co.

Jan 1994 - Dec 2010 (16 years 11 months)

Progressed through multiple leadership roles from Systems Analyst to Deputy IT Director, culminating in responsibility for technology operations across multiple business units. Strengthened governance, reporting and performance management practices.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) logoGF

Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV)

MBA, Management of IT in Organizations

Completed an MBA in Management of IT in Organizations and an MBA in Project Management.

Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) logoGF

Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV)

MBA, Project Management

Completed an MBA in Project Management.

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ITT Technical Institute

MBA, Business Intelligence

Completed an MBA in Business Intelligence.

PP

Pontifical Catholic University (PUC)

Postgraduate Specialization, Structured Analysis, Design & Management of Systems

Completed a postgraduate specialization in Structured Analysis, Design & Management of Systems.

SU

Santa Úrsula University

Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Mathematics

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Mathematics.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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