Francisco Javier Sampedro Thompson

Led end-to-end delivery of a high-budget, multi-product technology programme spanning web, mobile app, and associated services, with full budget ownership. Managed full lifecycle execution from definition through operations, including go/no-go decisions and coordination of multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.

Led up to 6 concurrent high-budget projects end to end at the German headquarters, delivering on time and on budget. Defined and implemented PMO governance and delivery processes covering planning, risk management, budget control, and executive KPI dashboards and reporting.

Delivered a 24% cost reduction and an estimated 30% improvement in delivery times across the project portfolio. Led the Software Development Department of 18 to 20 people, including technical interviews, coaching, and progress dashboards.

Led React component development for Santander Consumer Finance and managed a team of 5 as the main client contact. Applied Lean and Agile principles through presentations, metrics, and dynamic estimates to improve delivery efficiency.

Led project management governance for product and UX improvements on a high-volume online service for Sbertech (Sberbank), coordinating an international team. Served as Scrum Master for a 3 to 4 person team, handling Agile delivery, estimation, and risk management.

Delivered corporate training in technical terminology in English and Spanish and designed ICT programmes for companies such as NetApp Russia and Sbertech. Ran digital and conventional international trade programmes for companies such as Rusal, Rosneft, Faberlic, and Huawei.

Gathered and validated requirements for high-profile web applications, establishing consistent feedback loops. Implemented API endpoints for critical internal applications, increasing system cohesion.

Managed B2B key accounts in vehicle leasing and aftersales for LeasePlan, Mercedes, BMW, SEAT, and Avis, applying Lean Six Sigma and driving a 35% revenue increase. Represented RACE to ARC Europe and handled project management meetings at ADAC in Munich for new regulations.

Founded and operated an e-commerce business selling customised golf equipment across Northern Europe. Built the proprietary platform in PHP and JavaScript and managed PPC campaigns, sales programmes, and metrics analysis.

Grade: First Class Honours

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with First Class Honours from the University of Derby in 2020.

Master's in International Business from Escuela Española de Negocios Internacionales in 2004.

Bachelor's in Business from Edith Cowan University in 2003.