GERMAN PORRAS
Barcelona
Summary
PMP-certified Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex digital transformation and technology projects across the telecommunications, energy, and cybersecurity sectors. I specialize in delivering high-impact initiatives in multinational environments, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. I'm passionate about driving digital solutions that improve operations, enhance user experiences, and ensure compliance. My background includes ERP implementations, data analytics, and Agile delivery, always grounded in PMI best practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Project Manager
Amaris Consulting
Barcelona
01.2025 - Current
- Project Manager at a Fortune Global 500 company, part of the Global Cyber Security Operations Center (CyberSOC), leading a strategic Vulnerability Management initiative with full ownership of planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and risk management.
Lead Project Manager
Plug&Chain
Barcelona
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Directed development of Wattler.io, an AI tool optimizing energy usage for homes and small businesses.
- Executed time series analysis on digital meter data to monitor and forecast energy consumption trends.
- Employed user classification algorithms to segment and analyze consumption patterns for targeted insights.
- Integrated OpenAI technology to enhance user interaction and provide personalized energy efficiency solutions.
- Developed project in an agile environment, ensuring iterative progress and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed project scope, timelines, and resources to ensure timely delivery within quality standards.
Co-founder
Raiil
Barcelona
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Co-founded Raiil, a procurement platform connecting restaurants with suppliers, streamlining processes such as ordering, payment, invoicing, and recording for auditing purposes.
- Secured over €200,000 in private and public investments through successful fundraising efforts, ensuring sufficient capital for platform development and expansion.
- Led product design, gathering and analyzing customer needs to guide the Technology Team in building custom modules and features that align with market demands.
- Drove sales operations, collaborating with the marketing team to acquire over 300 restaurant clients in Spain, significantly growing the platform's user base.
- Managed legal and operational responsibilities, including tax reporting, contract management, GDPR compliance, and overseeing employee hiring and payroll, ensuring all aspects of the business were compliant and efficient.
- Applied project management principles to oversee various aspects of the business, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the overall business strategy.
Product Owner
Smartcex | Employee Experience & Customer Experience
Barcelona
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Served as Product Owner for the selection and implementation of a CRM system, ensuring alignment between organizational objectives, user needs, vendor capabilities, and the digital landscape.
- Conducted requirements gathering and stakeholder analysis to ensure the CRM solution met both business goals and user expectations.
- Led vendor evaluation and selection process, assessing capabilities to identify the best-fit solution for the organization's needs.
- Oversaw the implementation of the CRM system, ensuring that all stages from planning to execution were aligned with project management best practices.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, managing timelines, resources, and change control to ensure a smooth transition and successful system deployment.
- Monitored post-implementation performance to ensure the CRM system delivered on its intended benefits and supported ongoing organizational growth.
Global Project Manager
NTT DATA Europe & Latam
Lima, Peru
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Redefined end-to-end customer journey to enhance after-sales service and digital channel engagement.
- Implemented strategic service flows to streamline operations, aligning with project management frameworks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to present updates on digital transformation to management.
- Led vendor evaluation process to assess capabilities and identify optimal solutions for organizational needs.
- Ensured compliance with PMO standards regarding project timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
Senior Project Manager
NTT DATA Europe & Latam
Santiago, Chile
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Project Manager oversaw end-to-end project lifecycle for SAP Dealer Management implementation at FINSA (Caterpillar Chile).
- Defined and executed benefits realization methodology, aligning with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
- Established technology governance model to ensure compliance with IT best practices and corporate standards.
- Managed risk control strategies, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to mitigate impact.
- Led change control management, ensuring thorough evaluation and documentation of all project changes.
- Directed design, development, customizations, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA, delivering on time and within budget.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and integration throughout SAP implementation phases.
Project Manager
NTT DATA Europe & Latam
Lima
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Key member of the project management team in the largest OSS-BSS technological simplification program '+Simple' at Telefónica Peru, a strategic initiative valued at over $100 million.
- Defined future processes and managed risks related to functional changes, successfully developing proposals that secured budget approval from headquarters.
- Achieved 42% savings on functional changes by implementing an internal estimation model, which optimized resource allocation based on business and technical effort.
- Generated and controlled the program's business case for 2 years, driving cost efficiency and reducing net spending by over 15% year-over-year.
- Collaborated with regional and local teams, as well as the testing factory, to ensure that the release validation process was conducted accurately and effectively, supporting successful project delivery.
Marketing Research Executive
Havas Media
Bogota, Colombia
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted strategic analysis of marketing media and customer intelligence for Claro Colombia to inform World Cup 2014 and Christmas campaigns.
- Created and presented reports on brand perception using proprietary surveys to optimize ATL advertising expenses.
- Executed ad hoc investigations to support successful launches of new products and services.
Education
Master - International Trade, Finance And Logistics
New York University
New York01-2014
Big Data and Analytics - Master
EAE Business School
Barcelona, Spain01-2021
Master - Project Management
EAE
Lima, Peru01-2019
Bachelor - Business Administration and Management
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogota, ColombiaSkills
- PMP®-certified project manager
- Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)
- MS Project
- ServiceNow
- SaaS implementation
- Digital transformation
- Project management and PMO
- Power BI design
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Cybersecurity
- SAP implementation
Certification
- PMP®-certified project manager - 2025
- edX verified certificate for Agile software development
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
Amaris Consulting
01.2025 - Current
Lead Project Manager
Plug&Chain
01.2024 - 11.2024
Co-founder
Raiil
09.2021 - 12.2023
Product Owner
Smartcex | Employee Experience & Customer Experience
12.2020 - 07.2021
Global Project Manager
NTT DATA Europe & Latam
01.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Project Manager
NTT DATA Europe & Latam
01.2017 - 12.2018
Project Manager
NTT DATA Europe & Latam
01.2015 - 12.2017
Marketing Research Executive
Havas Media
01.2013 - 12.2014
Master - International Trade, Finance And Logistics
New York University
Big Data and Analytics - Master
EAE Business School
Master - Project Management
EAE
Bachelor - Business Administration and Management
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana