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Process Improvement & Governance Manager · 20+ yrs in global multinationals · Driving CI, automation, AI & centralisation at scale. Responsable de Mejora de Procesos y Gobernanza · +20 años en multinacionales globales · Impulsando mejora continua, automatización, IA y centralización a escala.
About meSobre mí
I've spent over 20 years inside complex, multinational organisations doing one thing: turning operational complexity into competitive advantage.
He pasado más de 20 años dentro de organizaciones multinacionales complejas haciendo una cosa: convertir la complejidad operativa en ventaja competitiva.
My work centres around process and value stream mapping, task mining, and big data analysis — getting into the real flow of how things actually work, finding the friction, and redesigning it for lasting impact. I care deeply about standardisation, because without consistency, improvements fade the moment attention moves elsewhere. And I'm focused on ROI — every initiative I lead is tied to measurable outcomes, whether that's cost reduction, cycle time, automation rates, or governance maturity.
Mi trabajo se centra en el mapeo de procesos y flujos de valor, el task mining y el análisis de big data — profundizando en el flujo real de cómo funcionan las cosas, identificando la fricción y rediseñándola para generar un impacto duradero. Me preocupa profundamente la estandarización, porque sin consistencia, las mejoras se desvanecen en cuanto la atención se desplaza. Y estoy enfocado en el ROI — cada iniciativa que lidero está vinculada a resultados medibles, ya sea reducción de costes, tiempos de ciclo, tasas de automatización o madurez de la gobernanza.
Performance reporting is another area I've invested in heavily. I build reporting frameworks that give leadership real visibility — not just dashboards, but structured KPI ecosystems that connect operational activity to strategic goals. From Power BI and Tableau to automated governance packs, I turn data into decisions.
El reporting de rendimiento es otra área en la que he invertido mucho. Construyo marcos de reporting que dan a la dirección una visibilidad real — no solo dashboards, sino ecosistemas de KPIs estructurados que conectan la actividad operativa con los objetivos estratégicos. Desde Power BI y Tableau hasta paquetes de gobernanza automatizados, convierto los datos en decisiones.
I'm also a firm believer that methodology should serve the problem — not the other way around. Lean when you need to eliminate waste. Six Sigma when variation is the enemy. Agile when speed and iteration matter. Waterfall when governance and structure are non-negotiable. Over two decades I've built a toolkit wide enough to match the right approach to the right challenge — and the judgment to know which one that is.
También creo firmemente que la metodología debe servir al problema — y no al revés. Lean cuando hay que eliminar el desperdicio. Six Sigma cuando la variación es el enemigo. Ágil cuando importan la velocidad y la iteración. Waterfall cuando la gobernanza y la estructura son innegociables. A lo largo de dos décadas he construido un conjunto de herramientas lo suficientemente amplio como para aplicar el enfoque correcto al reto correcto — y el criterio para saber cuál es.
As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Prince2 Practitioner, Lean practitioner, and Scrum Master, I combine process excellence with agile delivery and data-driven governance. I also train and coach teams in Lean Six Sigma — building internal capability that outlasts any single project. I've led large-scale continuous improvement, automation, and centralisation programmes across aviation, FMCG, telecommunications, fund management, and corporate services — always in highly multicultural environments where adaptability and resilience aren't optional.
Como Six Sigma Black Belt, Prince2 Practitioner, Lean practitioner y Scrum Master certificado, combino la excelencia en procesos con la entrega ágil y la gobernanza basada en datos. También formo y asesoro a equipos en Lean Six Sigma — construyendo capacidad interna que perdura más allá de cualquier proyecto. He liderado programas a gran escala de mejora continua, automatización y centralización en aviación, gran consumo, telecomunicaciones, gestión de fondos y servicios corporativos — siempre en entornos altamente multiculturales donde la adaptabilidad y la resiliencia no son opcionales.
Over the years I've learned that the best solutions come from listening carefully, moving pragmatically, and bringing people with you — even when the context is ambiguous and the stakes are high.
Con los años he aprendido que las mejores soluciones surgen de escuchar con atención, actuar con pragmatismo y llevar a las personas contigo — incluso cuando el contexto es ambiguo y las apuestas son altas.
Career historyTrayectoria profesional
Led end-to-end transformation programs across IAG group business units, driving measurable efficiency gains. Designed and implemented process automation frameworks, big data analysis and AI tools. Facilitated cross-functional workshops using Lean, DMAIC, and Scrum to accelerate process change. Managed stakeholder engagement with senior leadership across multiple airline brands.
Lideré programas de transformación integral en las unidades de negocio del grupo IAG generando mejoras de eficiencia medibles. Diseñé e implementé marcos de automatización de procesos, análisis de big data y herramientas de IA. Facilité talleres multifuncionales con Lean, DMAIC y Scrum para acelerar el cambio de procesos.
Led transition and centralisation of finance shared services across European markets. Built and embedded a CI framework including Lean strategy, visual management, and robotics (RPA). Developed automated reporting via Power Automate and Power BI, reducing manual effort by over 40%. Drove performance management culture through structured KPI frameworks.
Lideré la transición y centralización de los servicios financieros compartidos en mercados europeos. Construí un marco de Mejora Continua con estrategia Lean, gestión visual y robótica (RPA). Desarrollé reporting automatizado con Power Automate y Power BI, reduciendo el esfuerzo manual en más de un 40%.
Delivered strategic process mapping and target operating model design for SSC migration across multiple jurisdictions. Led ERP implementation and complex multi-country migrations. Implemented performance management framework and change communication strategy across 500+ staff.
Entregué mapeo estratégico de procesos y diseño del modelo operativo objetivo para la migración del SSC en múltiples jurisdicciones. Lideré la implementación de ERP y migraciones multinacionales complejas con más de 500 empleados.
Developed and executed Lean & Quality strategy across global shared services; led a network of Lean Champions. Championed data culture and transparency through performance reporting and visual management. Introduced robotics and standardisation initiatives that significantly reduced cycle times and error rates.
Desarrollé y ejecuté la estrategia Lean y de Calidad en los servicios compartidos globales liderando una red de Lean Champions. Introduje iniciativas de robótica y estandarización que redujeron significativamente los tiempos de ciclo y las tasas de error.
Drove global process design and improvement initiatives ensuring compliance across all markets. Coordinated performance management reporting and delivered internal process training programmes group-wide.
Impulsé iniciativas globales de diseño y mejora de procesos garantizando el cumplimiento en todos los mercados. Coordiné el reporting de gestión del rendimiento y desarrollé programas de formación interna a nivel de grupo.
Centralised the building and testing of SAP changes across EMEA; managed SAP release and change management cycle. Established a Continuous Improvement framework for IS operations, improving quality and turnaround time.
Centralicé la construcción y prueba de cambios SAP en toda la región EMEA gestionando el ciclo de lanzamiento y gestión del cambio. Establecí un marco de Mejora Continua para las operaciones IS mejorando la calidad y los tiempos de entrega.
Coordinated finance process improvement projects across multiple business units and geographies.
Coordiné proyectos de mejora de procesos financieros en múltiples unidades de negocio y geografías.
Managed AP operations and led migration and process governance for shared services setup.
Gestioné las operaciones de cuentas por pagar y lideré la migración y la gobernanza de procesos para la implantación de servicios compartidos.
RecommendationsRecomendaciones
Zsombor brings deep expertise in project management, data analytics, and continuous improvement. He understands both the big picture and the details, ensuring that improvements turn into real, measurable results. No matter the challenge, he approaches situations with energy, enthusiasm, and a solution-oriented mindset. Any organization would be lucky to have him.
Zsombor played a crucial role in managing the transition to Barcelona and driving operational improvements, particularly in data and analytics. He excels in bridging business operations and technical aspects to create insightful reporting solutions. What stood out was his positive, can-do attitude, maintained even during challenging times.
Zsombor easily translates strategy into actions and his enthusiasm towards Lean and continuous improvement has always impressed me. Beyond developing and rolling out a tailored Lean programme for the shared services finance team, he also played a key role in designing a comprehensive performance dashboard. He is definitely the kind of leader I would hire again with no hesitation.
Zsombor played a leading role in our COE migration and process mapping work, bringing real rigour throughout the project. He took a complex, multi-jurisdiction transition and turned it into a clear, structured target operating model. Methodical, sharp on the details, and easy to work with even as the system implementation became more complicated. I'd work with him again without hesitation.
Zsombor has been instrumental in helping us identify high-value Generative AI and automation opportunities. What sets him apart is his ability to combine deep technical expertise with a strong commercial mindset (...) His work has identified opportunities with the potential to deliver savings in the tens of millions for a UK FTSE 100 organisation (...) His Lean Six Sigma expertise enables him to look at processes end-to-end while maintaining a relentless focus on value creation (...) He brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, process excellence, and the ability to translate innovative ideas into tangible business outcomes.
One of Zsombor's biggest strengths is his ability to adapt. He worked with teams that had very different cultures, priorities, and ways of working, and always managed to quickly build trust and find the right approach (...) He consistently identified improvement opportunities that helped teams better understand their processes and focus on where the biggest value could be unlocked (...) He also played a key role in developing our process assessment framework, which was later adopted across all of the team's assessment engagements (...) He doesn't just identify opportunities, he helps drive them through to completion.
Core capabilitiesCompetencias clave
From as-is process diagnostics and Value Stream Mapping through to future-state target operating model design, I have led end-to-end transformation of S2P, P2P, O2C, and R2R processes, building governance frameworks that stick.
Desde el diagnóstico del estado actual y el mapeo del flujo de valor hasta el diseño del modelo operativo objetivo, he liderado la transformación integral de procesos S2P, P2P, O2C y R2R, construyendo marcos de gobernanza sostenibles.
SAP, Celonis, and SaaS platform rollouts across discovery, design, UAT, cutover, and hypercare phases.
Implantaciones de SAP, Celonis y plataformas SaaS en fases de descubrimiento, diseño, UAT, cutover e hypercare.
Design and operation of SSC models with SLAs, KPIs, escalation paths, and continuous improvement loops built in from day one.
Diseño y operación de modelos SSC con SLAs, KPIs, rutas de escalado y ciclos de mejora continua integrados desde el inicio.
RPA, Power Automate, and AI tools applied to AP, invoice processing, and reporting. From vendor evaluation to live deployment.
RPA, Power Automate y herramientas de IA aplicadas a AP, facturación y reporting. Desde la evaluación de proveedores hasta el despliegue en producción.
Comfortable presenting to C-suite, facilitating workshops with frontline teams, and bridging business and IT across cultures and time zones.
Cómodo presentando a la alta dirección, facilitando talleres con equipos operativos y mediando entre negocio y TI en entornos multiculturales.
Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience scaling agile practices inside large transformation programmes. Skilled at running sprints, facilitating retrospectives, and keeping cross-functional teams aligned without losing momentum.
Scrum Master certificado con experiencia práctica escalando metodologías ágiles en grandes programas de transformación. Hábil en la gestión de sprints, facilitación de retrospectivas y alineación de equipos multifuncionales.
Prince2 Practitioner with a strong track record delivering complex, multi-workstream programmes on time and within governance. Experienced in business case development, stage-gate reviews, risk management, and executive reporting.
Prince2 Practitioner con sólida trayectoria entregando programas complejos y multi-workstream dentro de los plazos y la gobernanza establecida. Experiencia en desarrollo de business cases, revisiones por fases, gestión de riesgos e informes ejecutivos.
Designed and delivered Lean Six Sigma training programmes across multinational organisations. Coached Green Belt candidates, facilitated DMAIC workshops, and built internal networks of Lean Champions to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Diseñé e impartí programas de formación en Lean Six Sigma en organizaciones multinacionales. Entrené a candidatos Green Belt, facilité talleres DMAIC y construí redes internas de Lean Champions para consolidar una cultura de mejora continua.
Built end-to-end reporting frameworks using Power BI, Tableau, and Power Automate — covering operational KPIs, governance dashboards, and executive-level performance packs. Focused on automating manual effort and turning data into actionable insight.
Construí marcos de reporting integral con Power BI, Tableau y Power Automate — abarcando KPIs operativos, dashboards de gobernanza e informes ejecutivos. Enfocado en automatizar el esfuerzo manual y convertir los datos en información accionable.
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Available for roles across Spain and Europe. Happy to talk over coffee or a call. Disponible para roles en España y Europa. Encantado de hablar por teléfono o tomar un café.