Imre Szilasi
@imreszilasi
Experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a focus on transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Senior IT Project Manager with extensive experience in leading complex projects across various sectors, including banking and insurance. My career spans over a decade, during which I have successfully managed large-scale transition and transformation initiatives for global organizations such as General Electric and Allianz. My expertise lies in steering project teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency and enhance service delivery. Notably, I led a significant Fraud-related project for MBH Bank, where I managed a diverse team under a strict non-disclosure agreement. My role as a Global Transition-Transformation Manager at General Electric involved overseeing the implementation of managed print services across 50+ countries, showcasing my capability to handle large-scale, international projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior IT Project Manager / Delivery Manager
MBH Bank
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)
Led a confidential Fraud-related project under a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for 2 months. Responsibilities included managing the project team, close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the project met timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
Global Transition-Transformation Manager
General Electric International Inc.
Apr 2022 - Apr 2025 (3 years)
Managed Transition-Transformation projects and programs within a Global Managed Print as a Service Program. Implemented and refreshed the PaaS managed service in over 50 countries globally for General Electric International. Provided program management, governance, and coordination for 15-20 Vendor Project Managers.
Senior IT Project Manager
Szerencsejáték Zrt.
May 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed several IT Security, IT Infrastructure, and IT Software development projects for Szerencsejáték Zrt., a gaming/lottery company.
Senior IT Project Manager
Blackbelt Technology Kft.
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)
Led a special ATM / Bankcard transaction fee implementation IT project with significant business benefits for a foreign bank, involving SW development with infrastructure components. Managed a Bankcard IT service improvement project for Unicredit Bank CZ and Unicredit Bank HU, and supported several other Bankcard related projects including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
IT Project Manager
Raiffeisen Informatik GmbH.
Aug 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Led multiple PCI-DSS relevant infrastructure projects (Server, Web Environment, Network services, OS Upgrades) for the Raiffeisen Bankcard provider within a Transition-Transformation Programme. Managed various infrastructure projects for Raiffeisen Bank International and UNIQA insurance company, and initiated a Transition-Transformation Program to relocate a Bankcard Provider infrastructure and se
Senior IT Project Leader
Abesse IT Consulting Co. Ltd.
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)
Led a SharePoint document management system SW-HW upgrade project (agile) based on MS K2 for Deutsche Telekom Hungary. Managed a SharePoint (based on .Net) SW development project (agile) for HungaroControl, an Airspace Navigation Service Provider customer, with teams in multiple locations. Directed a SharePoint Enterprise Search implementation project (agile) with SW and infrastructure aspects for
Senior IT Consultant
SQS Group Management Consulting Ltd.
Jun 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Served as a Senior IT consultant within an international project for a document management system Thunderhead and for the core insurance system (multi-client environment). Managed the migration of manual and batch documents for several European Business Units for the biggest global insurer.
IT Consultant
Novum ccServices Ltd.
Oct 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 6 months)
Consulted within tenders by acquiring new customers like insurers or insurance brokers. Performed current mode of operation mapping/analysis and future mode of operation, as well as migration and transition planning of core insurance solutions for new customers during these tenders.
Senior Project Leader, Transition Manager
IT Services Hungary
Feb 2012 - May 2012 (3 months)
Managed the Transition and Transformation of Service Desks supporting various IT services. The nearshoring customer project was in a multinational environment with teams in England, Germany, and Hungary.
Project leader of Transition-Transformation
SWICON Co. Ltd.
May 2009 - Feb 2012 (2 years 9 months)
Led global application knowledge transfer and transition-transformation best shoring projects for a global telecommunication company, with a contractual program value over 12 Million EUR. Managed global project teams across USA, China, India, and the Philippines, and led an international infrastructure transition-transformation project for Commerzbank in Germany with teams and sites in USA, German
Project leader and IT Business Analyst
SWICON Co. Ltd.
May 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 4 months)
Led the new Commission System Implementation Project for Allianz Hungary, overseeing development, support, and maintenance teams. Managed costs, budgets, schedules, human resources, business process mapping, and change management, while also generating extra profit through pre-sales activities and managing Oracle PL/SQL databases, queries, and reports.
Six Sigma project leader and IT System Analyst
Raiffeisen Bank Hungary Co. Ltd.
Apr 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Led the Six Sigma project for the Cashier 'Unique Charge Handling System' implementation, including planning, documentation, and team training. Managed and upgraded various systems such as Misis EBA Cashier System (AS/400 Kapiti), Central Collateral System, Credit Loan System, Credit Risk Rating System, and DWH.
Project- coordinator and IT System Analyst
Volksbank Hungary Co. Ltd.
Jan 2004 - Apr 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Managed various projects including Basel II, several AS/400 Midas core banking system related SW development, Credit Risk Rating implementation, Cash management implementation, and Corona nostro reconciliation implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of West-Hungary
MSc, Engineering Economics
2006 - 2010
Completed a Master of Science in Engineering Economics with a focus on Business Management. This program provided advanced knowledge in economic principles and their application in business contexts.
Dennis Gabor IT College
BSc, Information Technology
1998 - 2002
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. The curriculum covered fundamental IT concepts and practical skills essential for a career in technology.
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