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Violeta Ciobotaru

Violeta Ciobotaru

Founder & Managing Director
Amsterdam,NH

Summary

Results-driven Senior IT leader with 20+ years of expertise in DevOps, IT application transition, change management, and digital transformation. Proven track record of executing global IT strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation, process optimization, and governance. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Manager, skilled in aligning IT solutions with business objectives while ensuring compliance, risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction. Holds the Google IT Automation with Python Specialization, leveraging automation and scripting to optimize IT operations and service delivery. A dedicated mentor and strategic leader, committed to talent development, fostering innovation, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Also a published writer and author, adept at articulating complex IT concepts and promoting knowledge sharing across teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
Certificates
7
7
Languages

Work History

Founder & Managing Director

BridgePoint Management
Amsterdam
12.2024 - Current
  • Established BridgePoint Management, a company specializing in project management, IT consultancy, and business transformation
  • Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with strategic goals
  • Optimize application management and IT processes, driving innovation and operational excellence
  • Deliver tailored strategies that empower businesses to transform challenges into opportunities
  • Act as a trusted advisor, helping clients adapt, innovate, and execute projects to achieve sustainable success
  • Manage all aspects of the business, from strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to performance monitoring and growth initiatives

IT Application Transition Manager (Global Role)

CRH
10.2021 - Current
  • Lead global IT change management initiatives, ensuring seamless application transitions and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Develop & Implement Change Management Strategies: Define and execute IT change policies and procedures to ensure seamless technology transitions.
  • Lead Change Advisory Board (CAB): Manage application change requests, assess project impact, and drive successful deployments. Provide guidance, training, and support to foster high performance.
  • Chair Change Management Committee: Oversee continuous process and application improvements (CharM, ServiceNow) while promoting a culture of change readiness.
  • Project & Deployment Readiness: Ensure successful UAT, deployment, and support handover for enhancement projects.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Keep business teams informed of planned maintenance, updates, and improvements.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Act as SME for Change and Application Management, ensuring best practices and compliance.
  • Vendor & SLA Management: Negotiate SoWs, manage vendor relationships, and align SLAs with IT change objectives.
  • KPI Monitoring & Incident Resolution: Track change management effectiveness, escalate SLA breaches, and drive continuous improvements.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with PMs, SMEs, senior executives, and IT teams to integrate change initiatives into project plans.
  • Service Transition & Compliance: Ensure smooth transition of SAP service changes and maintain governance with internal controls.
  • Achievements:

85% incident reduction within six months post-Go-Live
95% SLAs compliance in incident resolution
Less than 1% total change requests production import errors

Digital/ERP Process Manager

Mayr Melnhof Packaging International GmbH
Vienna
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Designed and deployed digital sales and service channels across multiple plants and customer bases
  • Conducted system analyses, process mapping, and UX/UI testing to enhance ERP system efficiency
  • Provided training for internal teams, optimizing order management and reducing operational waste
  • Achievements: Developed an optimized deliveries process, cutting lead times significantly, and launched the 'MM Academy' for employee development in digital platforms

Production Processes Reengineering

Bombardier Transportation
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Reengineered production processes, reducing unaccounted hours with 90%
  • Supported budget creation for production cost centers, optimizing resource allocation
  • Acted as SAP Key User for production-related functions, ensuring smooth application use

Project & Marketing Coordinator

Schneider Electric
Vienna
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Optimized order management and provided cross-departmental support through CRM analyses
  • Collaborated with senior management to enhance reporting and strategic decision-making
  • Achievements: Increased delivery transparency through improved documentation

Project Manager

Homeycomb
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Launched new e-commerce platforms and improved sales performance by 15x through strategic initiatives
  • Designed and implemented functional logistics systems and OpenERP solutions

Sales Assistant

Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper Sales GMBH
Bucharest
01.2011 - 01.2012

Strategic Reporting & Budgeting

  • Delivered monthly sales forecasts and managed annual budgets to align with business goals.

Operations Management

  • Oversaw order processing and pricing analysis, enhancing profitability and reducing debt.

Customer & Event Management:

  • Strengthened client relationships through service excellence and impactful event coordination.

Achievements:

Maintained operational continuity during crises, ensuring trust and efficiency.

Sales & Marketing Support Coordinator

Zentiva
Bucharest
01.2005 - 01.2010

Sales Leadership

  • Streamlined hospital auction processes and optimized inventory management.
  • Partnered with distributors to ensure product availability and delivery.
  • Trained teams on SAP and pharmaceutical systems.

Strategic Marketing

  • Conducted market analyses and produced actionable insights.
  • Delivered accurate sales and performance reports.
  • Maintained strong data partnerships and industry engagement.

Operational Excellence

  • Organized professional events and ensured contract compliance.
  • Optimized interdepartmental communication and resource management.

Achievements: Recognized as a SAP key user, enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

Master - Marketing and Production

University of Orléans
Orléans- France
01.2004 - 1 2005

Bachelor - Management of Enterprises

Academy of Economic Studies
Bucharest
01.2001 - 1 2004

Skills

IT Governance & Compliance

Certification

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black Belt) – The Knowledge Academy

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

https://www.bridgepointmanagement.nl

http://bit.ly/4jf6vM2

https://amzn.to/40rhV8i

https://loveheimer.wordpress.com/

Timeline

Founder & Managing Director

BridgePoint Management
12.2024 - Current

IT Application Transition Manager (Global Role)

CRH
10.2021 - Current

Digital/ERP Process Manager

Mayr Melnhof Packaging International GmbH
01.2019 - 01.2021

Production Processes Reengineering

Bombardier Transportation
01.2017 - 01.2019

Project & Marketing Coordinator

Schneider Electric
01.2015 - 01.2017

Project Manager

Homeycomb
01.2012 - 01.2013

Sales Assistant

Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper Sales GMBH
01.2011 - 01.2012

Sales & Marketing Support Coordinator

Zentiva
01.2005 - 01.2010

Master - Marketing and Production

University of Orléans
01.2004 - 1 2005

Bachelor - Management of Enterprises

Academy of Economic Studies
01.2001 - 1 2004
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