Pedro Neves
@pedroneves
Strategic Project & Transition Manager driving cross-border transformations and PMO excellence.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic Project and Transition Manager with 12 years leading complex, cross-border design and transformation projects across Brazil and Europe. I combine consulting rigor with hands-on execution to align strategy, roadmap and delivery.
My experience includes establishing and leading Transformational PMOs, driving change management initiatives, and executing large-scale transitions such as multi-country finance operations relocations and SSC integrations.
Highlights include delivering operational efficiency programs that achieved significant cost reductions, leading PMO for post-merger integrations, and managing high-value projects financed by EU grants. I partner closely with business lines, tech hubs and leadership to shape strategy and realize measurable outcomes.
I am a dynamic, results-oriented leader who streamlines processes, optimizes systems and fosters cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and sustainable transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AIEnable GBS performance management and efficiency by building a robust performance framework, managing complex transition projects, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to achieve key efficiency targets.
SOLed Spanish finance operations transition and strategic relocation of Finance Operations across multiple European countries, integrating procurement and finance processes to improve SSC efficiency.
KPLed operational efficiency programs and PMO for major clients, delivering cost reductions (e.g., R$37M) and managing post-merger integration for a R$218M acquisition.
KPLed consulting teams on business plans, strategic diagnostics and feasibility studies for multinationals entering LATAM, and defined exit strategies for clients reducing market exposure.
KPPerformed operational and commercial due diligence, supported financial due diligence for a US$1.6B investment and led target identification for M&A mandates.
Consultant
GTE Consultores
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 11 months)
Managed 25+ EU-funded projects (~€50M) delivering financing, feasibility, financial planning and monitoring for SME internationalization, R&D and innovation investments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
YUYork University
Certificate, Bioeconomy
Completed an online course 'Bioeconomy: How Renewable Resources Can Help the Future' focused on renewable resource applications and sustainability.
Permaculture Design Course - PDC
Certificate, Permaculture
Completed a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) to learn sustainable design principles and ecological practices.
PIPresencing Institute
Certificate, Leadership & Change
Completed 'Theory U | Leading from the emerging future' program, focusing on leadership and transformational change.
4D Fluxonomy
Certificate, Organizational Development
Undertook 4D Fluxonomy program focused on systems thinking and organizational dynamics.
IDTI
Green Belt Certification, Lean Six Sigma
Completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training to support process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Nova School of Business and Economics
Post-graduate Diploma, Management & Finance
Post-graduate studies focused on Management and Finance, completed in 2010 to enhance managerial and financial competencies.
Universidade Técnica de Lisboa – ISEG & FMH
Bachelor's degree, Sport Management
2003 - 2007
Completed undergraduate studies in Sport Management at Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, covering management and sport-related disciplines.
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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