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Hugo van Rijn

Automation Center of Excellence Leader
Krakow

Summary

Seasoned Manager with a strong financial background. Over 16 years of experience in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) domain. With the constant Continuous Improvement focus,

Passion to work with people and clients. Leading a team of Delivery Consultants and Automation Specialists with expertise in developing process improvement solutions resulting in better efficiency, effectiveness, and improved processes for clients across Europe

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
16
16

Years of Business Process Outsourcing experience

7
7

Years of Robotic Process Autoamtion experience

3
3

Languages

Work History

IBM

BTO Business Consulting Services
Krakow
02.2007 - Current
  • Performed several roles and delivered services to multiple clients
  • Developed myself from Senior Team Leader to Senior up-line Manager
  • Transformed from Finance specialist into Process Excellence specialist

Automation Centre of Excellence Leader

IBM
Krakow
01.2018 - Current
  • Deliver high quality RPA solutions for over 30 customers
  • Establishing IBM RPA best practices
  • Leading team Developers and Business Analysts
  • Leading operations Support team for RPA Solutions
  • Increase Automation Yield for existing clients
  • Providing new technologies to Client teams

EMEA CI & Automation Lead

IBM
Krakow
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Support BPO account teams to achieve solution productivity
  • Achieved 2017 EMEA Continues Improvement and Automation targets by decreasing of headcount of 10%.

Delivery Consultants and Solutions Leader

IBM
Krakow
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Build team of 12 Delivery Consultants team in IBM Krakow BPO Center
  • Established Solution Hub of 10 people in IBM Krakow BPO Center

Senior Delivery Operations Manager

IBM
Krakow
09.2014 - 07.2016
  • Part of Krakow Delivery Center management team
  • Up-line manager for Multiple departments + 500 employees
  • Acted as Escalation point and providing guidance in change management
  • Acted as Coach and Mentor for Manager & Top Talents
  • Provided support and Guidance in establishing governance and operating models on new contracts
  • Built Advisory Services in IBM Krakow BPO Center

Global RTR & PTP Process Lead for Linde Project

IBM
Krakow
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Led Global RTR & PTP process Delivery on Linde project
  • Coordinated Global Continues Improvement implementations across different Geographies
  • Implemented new set of Service Level Agreements
  • Established transition /transformation process of prolonged contract which was extended for additional scope and for additional years (until 2021)

Delivery & Operation Manager for Linde Project

IBM
Krakow
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Developed from Operational Manager (2011-2013) to Delivery Manager (2013-2014)
  • Led team of 80 employees, providing services across full F&A scope (RTR, OTC, PTP processes) for 12 different countries
  • Cooperated work form IBM Bangalore Office (approximately 150 employees)
  • Established Service Level Agreements in Client workshops
  • Improved client RTR processes during client transformation workshops

Delivery Manager for Toshiba Project

IBM
Krakow
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Established new contract with small Delivery team of 3 employees providing services within PTP scope
  • Quickly built trust with new Client
  • Supported IBM Solution team which resulted in contract extension for 50 FTE's

Senior Team Leader for Linde Project

IBM
Krakow
07.2010 - 12.2010
  • Led team of 13 people which provided support for all F&A Processes
  • Performed financial reporting including Budget and Forecast Process
  • Implemented multiple Continues Improvement for Linde project
  • Led successful Transition in Netherlands and Belgium

Senior Team Leader for Unilever Project

IBM
Krakow
07.2007 - 03.2010
  • Led team of 10 people and provided services to 3 operating companies (Unilever Corporate Centre, Unilever Belgium and Unilever Research & Development Vlaardingen)
  • Established Continues Improvement team for Unilever RTR team (across all countries)
  • Led Successful Unilever Transition

Advisor

KPMG Management Services
Den Haag
01.2002 - 01.2007

Worked on following secondment clients:

  • UWV (Dutch Social Benefits Administration) - 2004-2005 & 2006-2007
  • Achmea Income Insurance- 2005- 2006
  • DuPont Performance Coatings B.V. (DuPont De Nemours) - 2005
  • Municipality of The Hague - 2005
  • Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management - 2002-2004

Education

Internal Courses (Selection)

IBM
Krakow
02.2007 - 01.2023

- Accounting, Auditing and Controlling

Erasmus University Rotterdam
09.2003 - 12.2006

Business Economics

Haagse Hogeschool / University of Applied Science
Den Haag / The Hague
09.1996 - 07.2000

Skills

Robotic Process Automation

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Interests

Activities like: Biking , Nordic Walking, Mountain Hiking& Snowboarding

Team Sports: Basketball & Football

Politics, Economics, Finance (Controlling) & Process Improvements

Timeline

Automation Centre of Excellence Leader

IBM
01.2018 - Current

EMEA CI & Automation Lead

IBM
02.2017 - 01.2018

Delivery Consultants and Solutions Leader

IBM
07.2016 - 02.2017

Senior Delivery Operations Manager

IBM
09.2014 - 07.2016

Global RTR & PTP Process Lead for Linde Project

IBM
02.2014 - 11.2014

Delivery Manager for Toshiba Project

IBM
07.2013 - 03.2014

Delivery & Operation Manager for Linde Project

IBM
01.2011 - 11.2014

Senior Team Leader for Linde Project

IBM
07.2010 - 12.2010

Senior Team Leader for Unilever Project

IBM
07.2007 - 03.2010

IBM

BTO Business Consulting Services
02.2007 - Current

Internal Courses (Selection)

IBM
02.2007 - 01.2023

- Accounting, Auditing and Controlling

Erasmus University Rotterdam
09.2003 - 12.2006

Advisor

KPMG Management Services
01.2002 - 01.2007

Business Economics

Haagse Hogeschool / University of Applied Science
09.1996 - 07.2000
Hugo van RijnAutomation Center of Excellence Leader