Sylvain Margaine - Strategic Program Manager

Q: Where is Sylvain based?

Sylvain is based in Auderghem, Belgium .

Q: What languages does Sylvain speak?

Sylvain speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Dutch (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sylvain have?

Sylvain has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Sylvain has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Sylvain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sylvain's latest experience?

Sylvain's most recent position is Strategic Program Manager at TUC RAIL .

Q: What companies has Sylvain worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sylvain has worked for TUC RAIL , Trasis , SPI , Crédit Agricole Assurance , and BEA Sensors .

Q: Which industries is Sylvain most experienced in?

Sylvain is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration , Transportation , and Biotechnology . Sylvain also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Aerospace and Defense , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Sylvain most experienced in?

Sylvain is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Sales . Sylvain also has some experience in Marketing , Business Intelligence , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Sylvain worked in recently?

Sylvain has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Sylvain worked in recently?

Sylvain has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Operations .

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Auderghem, Belgium

Experience

May 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year 2 months

Strategic Program Manager

TUC RAIL

New organization of the 40 sites in Belgium and grouping in regional HUBs
Strategy definition, processes, change management and operationalization
C-level intervention impacting around 600 multidisciplinary persons

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Liège, Belgium

Organizational Coach and Consultant

Trasis

Collaborative setup of a project and portfolio management system
Methodology, roles and responsibilities, prioritization, reporting

Nov 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 6 months

Liège, Belgium

PMO Manager

SPI

Organizational design
Project methodology, roles and responsibilities setup
Portfolio management setup (priority and capacity management)

May 2021 - Feb 2022

10 months

Paris, France

Organizational Consultant

Crédit Agricole Assurance

Organizational design recommendation
Setup of a strategic planning process

Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 4 months

Liège, Belgium

Head of PMO a.i.

BEA Sensors

Definition, implementation, change management, launch, operation, recruitment, and handover of a directive PMO
Priority management, capacity planning, governance

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Brussels, Belgium

Program Manager Cost Reduction

STIB

Definition, launch, and follow-up of cost reduction and savings (€15 million/year)
Benchmarking of overhead costs, ROI analysis, reporting to the executive committee
Strategy reporting to Senior VP Finances & Services (legal, purchasing, facilities, real estate)
Definition and setup of division strategy for 200 people: strategic objectives, communication, change management

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Brussels, Belgium

Corporate Planning and Reporting

STIB

Definition and validation of company project portfolio, KPIs, project selection criteria
Bi-monthly reporting of 700 investment projects (€5.1 billion) to the executive committee and ministerial offices
Development of project policies for prioritization, management by exception, governance development, strategic analysis

Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

6 years

Brussels, Belgium

Program Manager Metro

STIB

Program manager for the largest investment program (metro renewal and automation)
Functional responsibility of 60 people and hierarchical responsibility of a multidisciplinary team of 10
Developed, implemented, and improved program management processes (governance, administration, cost, planning, quality, risk management)

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Brussels, Belgium

Practitioner PMO, Consultant

Altran

EADS–Telindus: setup and implementation of a program management office (reporting, KPIs definition and follow-up, training of project managers)
Crédit Agricole: maturity assessment, implementation and development of project management methodology
UCB Pharma: business analyst for a PMO implementation (50 project managers, resources management)

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

5 years

Namur, Belgium

International Project Manager Software

Eppendorf Array Technologies

Development and marketing of outsourced products in USA, India, Taiwan under ISO 9001 and GAMP4/21 CFR part 11
Subcontractors analysis, contract negotiations, project cost and timelines management, test plans
Coordination and organization of application teams and field-test planning, sales team training, customer complaints management

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Assistant to Senior Project Management

Eppendorf A.G.

Development of controlling tools for large project costs
Setup of technical databases (patents and scientific literature)

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Namur, Belgium

Sales & Support Engineer

Advanced Array Technology S.A.

Business development activities

Jan 2001 - Aug 2001

8 months

Paris, France

Research Intern

Technopharm

Research in immunology

Jan 1999 - Mar 1999

3 months

Austria

Modelling Intern

Voest Alpine Industrieanlagenbau

Modelling of blast furnaces and steelworks

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration, Transportation, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Defense, and Banking and Finance.

Government and Administration

Transportation

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Aerospace and Defense

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Finance.

Project Management

Strategy

Sales

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Finance

Skills

Strategic Planning
Organizational Design
Pmo Implementation
Assertive Leader
Strategic And Creative Thinking
Multidisciplinary
Broad Private And Public Sectors Experience
Expert In Ms Office And Automation (Vba)
Project Management Tools (Ms Project, Sharepoint, Planisware, Planit, Sap Ppm)

Languages

French

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Dutch

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2001

École Centrale Paris

Civil Engineer, master of Engineering with honors · Engineering · Châtenay-Malabry, France

Oct 1995 - Jun 1997

Lycée Montaigne

Preparatory classes for the Grandes Écoles · Bordeaux, France

Certifications & licenses

Program Manager Cost Reduction

Lloyds

CAPM

Prince 2

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Government and Administration 11 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Belgium, France, Germany, Austria)

Primary country Belgium

Expertise

Recent roles Strategic Program Manager, Organizational Coach and Consultant, PMO Manager

Main industries Government and Administration, Transportation, Biotechnology

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Sylvain based?

Sylvain is based in Auderghem, Belgium.

What languages does Sylvain speak?

Sylvain speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Dutch (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sylvain have?

Sylvain has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Sylvain has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Sylvain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sylvain be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sylvain would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic Program Manager, Organizational Coach and Consultant, PMO Manager.

What is Sylvain's latest experience?

Sylvain's most recent position is Strategic Program Manager at TUC RAIL.

What companies has Sylvain worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sylvain has worked for TUC RAIL, Trasis, SPI, Crédit Agricole Assurance, and BEA Sensors.

Which industries is Sylvain most experienced in?

Sylvain is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Transportation, and Biotechnology. Sylvain also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Defense, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Sylvain most experienced in?

Sylvain is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Sales. Sylvain also has some experience in Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Finance.

Which industries has Sylvain worked in recently?

Sylvain has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Sylvain worked in recently?

Sylvain has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations.

What is Sylvain's education?

Sylvain holds a Master in Engineering from École Centrale Paris.

Does Sylvain have any certificates?

Sylvain has 3 certificates. These include: Program Manager Cost Reduction, CAPM, and Prince 2.

What is the availability of Sylvain?

Sylvain is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sylvain?

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