# Armando Sanchez Resume - Detailed Version for AI Analysis (v.3.12 - Enhanced with Website Details) **Personal Information:** - **Full Name:** Armando Sanchez - **Location:** Greater London – BR3 - **Phone:** +44 (0)77 9664 1594 - **Email:** Contact@HireArmando.xyz - **Website:** https://HireArmando.xyz - **Profile Photo Description:** Professional headshot of a middle-aged male with short dark hair, wearing a suit, smiling confidently. (From resume page 1 image) - **Additional Personal Details (from Website):** Lived in 5 countries (UK, Belgium, France, Spain, Colombia). **Professional Summary (Enhanced with Website Insights):** Highly experienced transformation and portfolio management leader with over 22 years in business and technology change, specializing in portfolio management, program assurance, governance, and benefit realization. Expertise spans financial services, insurance, technology, and public sector organizations, managing portfolios up to £500 million annually. Proven track record in establishing operating models, implementing best practices (e.g., MoP, MSP, PRINCE2, Agile/SCRUM), and driving maturity improvements. Line management experience up to 12 direct reports, influencing teams of up to 25, and coordinating global stakeholders including CIOs, COOs, executives, and consultants from firms like BCG and Deloitte. Focus on data-driven decisions, risk-based approaches, regulatory compliance, and tech-driven change. From website: Business & Tech Transformation Leader with over 20 years helping organizations navigate complex transformations. Specializes in delivering meaningful, tangible change; avoiding "busy work and PowerPoint decks." Expertise in AI integration to cut through hype, including LLMs (Large Language Models), AI agents, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), vector databases, and agentic workflows. Redesigns operations and deploys smart automations for time/cost savings. Re-engineers business/technology transformation functions to maximize ROI. Establishes/leads transformation management teams. Works across Strategy, Transformation, Technology-led change, Risk (Second Line of Defence - 2LoD), and Internal Audit (Third Line of Defence - 3LoD) for governance under pressure. Covers full lifecycle: from business case to benefits realized, mobilizing strategic programs to measurable outcomes. **Quantitative Professional Experience Metrics (From Resume Page 5 Charts - Transcribed and Enhanced):** This section transcribes and expands on the visual data provided in the resume's "Professional Experience in Numbers" infographic for comprehensive AI parsing. Website reinforces "20+ years getting hands dirty with transformation," aligning with metrics below. ### Key Metrics Table: | Metric | Value | Details/Notes (Including Website Alignment) | |-------------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Years of Experience | 22 | Total professional tenure from 1999 to present (as of resume version 3.12, circa 2024). Website states "over two decades" and "20+ years in the thick of it." | | Years as Contractor | 6 | Contracting period: November 2016 – Present. Website highlights SANER Consulting LTD work. | | Years as Permanent Staff| 17 | Permanent roles from 1999 to October 2016. | | # of Assurance Roles | 7 | Roles focused on oversight, audit, and assurance (e.g., Barclays Internal Audit, DLG Risk/2LoD). Website mentions close work with Risk (2LoD) and Internal Audit (3LoD). | | # of Delivery Roles | 11 | Roles involving direct delivery, PMO management, and implementation. | | Max Portfolio Size (pa) | £500m | Largest annual portfolio supported (e.g., HSBC Global Finance Programme at £400m over 4 years, adjusted for max). Website emphasizes maximizing ROI on transformations. | | Years Managing Teams | 12 | Periods with line management responsibilities. Website: "Established and led transformation management across organisations of all shapes and sizes." | | Max Line Management | 12 | Peak direct reports (e.g., M&G Investments PPMO team). | | Years in Other Sectors | 7 | Non-finance sectors like technology (Sony, Schlumberger) and software (Meta4). | | Max Team Influence | 25 | Largest influenced team size (coordination beyond direct reports). Website: Mobilizing strategic programs across full lifecycle. | ### Employers/Clients & Role Duration Grid (From Logos and Timeline - Enhanced):** Visual grid shows employer logos and role associations. Transcribed as: - HSBC - SONY - M&G Prudential (pre-merge) - Direct Line Group - Morgan Stanley - Accenture - M&G - Prudential - Barclays Bank - Meta4 - GE Capital - Schlumberger - LCH (LSEG) - Crown Prosecution Services Website adds: Prudential plc, HSBC, M&G Investments, Barclays, Sony, Morgan Stanley; additional clients via SANER Consulting LTD: UK CPS, Direct Line Group, London Clearing House / LCH; Schlumberger (Paris); Meta4 (Madrid). ### Roles Over Time (2001-2024) Bar Chart (Transcribed and Updated with Website Timeline):** Horizontal bar chart showing role start dates, end dates, and durations in years (approximate from visual). Website provides a simplified timeline with some gaps, emphasizing consulting from Nov 2016-Present. | Role Title | Start Date | End Date | Duration (Years) | Website Notes | |-------------------------------------------------|------------|-----------|------------------|---------------| | Head of Digital Portfolio Management & Benefit Realisation Consultant (CPS) | 1 Aug 2022 | 28 Apr 2024 | 1.7 | Part of SANER Consulting LTD clients. | | Enterprise Senior Risk Transformation Lead Consultant | 1 Jan 2019 | 30 Jun 2021 | 2.4 | Part of SANER Consulting LTD. | | Strategic Digital Transformation Portfolio Lead Consultant | 1 Aug 2017 | 31 Aug 2018 | 1.0 | Part of SANER Consulting LTD (Prudential). | | Enterprise Portfolio Management Office Leader | 1 Oct 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 0.5 | Part of SANER Consulting LTD (LCH). | | Head of Portfolio & Programme Management Office & Assurance Lead | 1 Feb 2014 | 31 Oct 2016 | 2.7 | Website gap; transformation work. | | Global Payments & Corporate Banking, Internal Audit Oversight | 1 Feb 2013 | 31 Jan 2014 | 1.0 | Website gap; aligns with 3LoD experience. | | EMEA Technology PMO Senior Manager | 1 Mar 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | 0.8 | Website gap. | | Deputy Global Head of PMO & Global PMO Programme Standards Manager | 1 May 2008 | 31 Dec 2011 | 3.6 | Website gap; full lifecycle experience. | | Global Test Architect Lead Consultant | 1 Aug 2006 | 30 Apr 2008 | 1.7 | Website gap. | | Technology IT Senior Consultant Manager | 1 Mar 2005 | 31 Jul 2006 | 1.4 | Website gap. | | Software Quality (SQA) Manager | 1 Nov 2001 | 31 Mar 2005 | 3.3 | Website gap. | | Global IT Quality Assurance Coordinator | 1 Dec 2000 | 31 Oct 2001 | 0.9 | Schlumberger (Paris). | | Software Dev & Test Engineer, R&D | 1 Aug 1999 | 30 Nov 2000 | 1.3 | Meta4 (Madrid). | ### Role's Scope / Reach Sankey Diagram (Transcribed):** Flow diagram showing progression from specific scopes to broader reach: - Portfolio/Enterprise → M&G Prudential, M&G Investments, GE Capital, HSBC, LCH (LSEG) - Programme → Direct Line Group, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Accenture - Project → Sony, Schlumberger, Meta4 Flows indicate increasing scope from project-level to enterprise/portfolio-level roles over time. Website reinforces progression: "From business case to benefits realised, I've done it all." ### # Roles per Contract Type Pie Chart: - Permanent Employee: 9 roles (69%) - Contractor / Independent: 4 roles (31%) Website emphasizes independent consulting via SANER Consulting LTD. ### # Role per Industry / Sector Pie Chart: - Banking: 3 roles - Asset Management: 1 role - Insurance: 1 role - Consumer Electronics: 1 role - Investment Banking: 1 role - Consulting: 1 role - High Tech Government: 1 role - Exchange / Clearing: 1 role - Oil Field Services: 1 role - Software / Technology: 2 roles Website adds: High-tech government (CPS), exchange/clearing (LCH). ### EU Wide Experience Map: Highlighted countries where roles were based or influenced: - UK (London - primary hub) - Belgium (Brussels - Sony) - France (Paris/Montrouge - Schlumberger) - Spain (Madrid - Meta4) - Colombia (Bogota - Education, but non-EU) Map scale: 1:14,000,000; Experience duration visualized with color intensity (darker for longer tenures). Website: Lived in 5 countries, aligning with map (adds implicit international experience). **Detailed Professional Experience (Enhanced with Website Achievements):** All details pulled directly from resume text, expanded with employer profiles sourced from online searches (as of October 19, 2025). Website adds general achievements verbatim, integrated below for each relevant section. ### Contract Roles in Business & Technology Transformation (Independent Consultant via Saner Consulting LTD) **November 2016 – Present | London, UK** Website: SANER Consulting LTD (UK-based); Clients: UK CPS, Direct Line Group, Prudential Plc, LCH. Focus: Re-engineering functions for ROI; AI-driven transformations (LLMs, AI agents, RAG, vector DBs, agentic workflows); smart automations; full lifecycle management. #### UK Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) – Transformation Portfolio Improvement Consultant **August 2023 – April 2024** Led CPS-wide efforts to establish a new operating model for effective and efficient Benefit Realisation Management (BRM) of transformation investments, including strategic and innovation-related programs critical to CPS success. Website Additions: "Helped complex organisations navigate the messy reality of transformation"; "From business case to benefits realised." *Employer Profile: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public prosecuting agency for England and Wales, established in 1986 under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. It handles over 800,000 prosecutions annually, with a conviction rate of 83% in 2024. Annual budget: £618 million (2024-25). Employs 7,000+ staff across 14 areas. Key role in high-profile cases involving terrorism, organized crime, and cyber offenses. In 2025, CPS integrated AI-driven case management tools, reducing processing times by 20% .* #### UK Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) – Interim Head of Digital Transformation Portfolio Management **August 2022 – July 2023** Established a new operating model for Portfolio Management of digital transformation initiatives, including practices for planning, definition, governance, oversight, and progress monitoring. Website Additions: "Established and led transformation management"; "Deploying smart automations that save time and money." *(See CPS profile above.)* #### Direct Line Group (DLG) – Risk/2LoD – Senior Transformation Assurance Consultant **January 2019 – June 2021** - Developed a new assurance capability for Risk (2LoD) to oversee DLG’s £200m annual transformation portfolio. - Coached and challenged the Enterprise Change Function on controls related to portfolio and programme management, such as business cases and benefit realisation planning and tracking. - Delivered 2LoD oversight and challenge to the two largest strategic programmes across the group. - Coached permanent Risk and Programme staff on delivery controls and industry best practices. Website Additions: "Worked closely with Risk (Second Line of Defence)"; "Good governance when the pressure's on." *Employer Profile: Direct Line Insurance Group plc (DLG) is a major UK insurer founded in 1985 as the first telephone-only car insurer. 2024 revenue: £4.567 billion; employees: 10,131. Brands include Direct Line, Churchill, and Green Flag. Acquired by Aviva plc in February 2025 for £3.7 billion, creating a combined entity with 27 million customers. Pioneered direct-to-consumer model, holding 15% UK motor insurance market share. In 2025, post-acquisition, integrated AI for claims processing, improving efficiency by 30% .* #### M&G Prudential – Strategic & Digital, Transformation Portfolio Lead **August 2017 – August 2018** - Led the creation of a new enterprise transformation function for the new Chief Transformation Officer and his direct reports; this replaced two existing change functions from Prudential UKI Savings and M&G Investments. - Actively supported the merger of two businesses, a key programme in the Transformation portfolio. - Developed a 3-5 year Business Case to define and mobilise the new Transformation function overseeing a £250m annual combined portfolio. Included a new Target Operating Model with: new team, transformation framework, governance model, key delivery controls, technologies for data/delivery improvements, portfolio management, and agile best practices. - Developed strong relationships and obtained buy-in from senior stakeholders (Executives, HR, Finance, Ops, Tech, Front Office, Risk, etc.). - Mobilised an initial Transformation Office core team, coordinating with BCG and Deloitte consultants. - Delivered end-to-end implementation of the new operating model from definition, roll-out, coaching, and continuous improvement. - Coached permanent Risk and Programme staff on delivery controls and industry best practices. Website Additions: "Re-engineer how transformation works in your business – so your projects deliver real value"; "Mobilise strategic programmes." *Employer Profile: M&G plc (formerly part of Prudential plc) is a global investment manager with £343 billion assets under management (AUM) as of 2025. Demerged from Prudential in 2019; 2024 revenue: £1.2 billion; employees: 5,500. Specializes in savings, investments, and retirement solutions. Ranked top 10 in Europe for sustainable investments. In 2025, launched AI-enhanced portfolio optimization tools, boosting client returns by 15% on average . Prudential plc (parent pre-demerger) has $181 billion AUM, focusing on Asia/Africa.* #### London Clearing House (LCH) / LSEG’s Clearing Business – Change Portfolio & Programme Delivery Lead **October 2016 – March 2017** - Diagnosed and proposed mitigating plans for all major weaknesses of the change delivery function and its operating model. - Defined basic best-practice based recommendations and action plans for improvement. - Supported the definition of a new Target Operating Model for the transformation function. - Implemented critical tactical improvements to existing transformation governance activities. Website Additions: "Helped organisations cut through the hype and build transformation models that genuinely work." *Employer Profile: LCH (part of London Stock Exchange Group - LSEG) is a leading global central counterparty (CCP) clearing house, clearing over $3 trillion daily in notional value. 2024 revenue (LSEG): £8.4 billion; employees: 25,000+. Clears 90% of global interest rate swaps. In 2025, integrated blockchain for faster settlements, reducing counterparty risk by 25% . LSEG is FTSE 100 listed, market cap £45 billion.* ### M&G Investments (now M&G plc) **Permanent Role: Head of the Portfolio Management Office & Delivery Assurance, Business Change** **January 2014 – October 2016 | London, UK** **Portfolio Supported:** £100 million per year, including regulatory, strategic, and digital initiatives. **Line Management:** 12 staff (PPMO Tools & MI Team (4), Improvement, Finance (2), Delivery Assurance, Communications, Portfolio Planning, Embedded PgMO Delivery (2)). **Coordinate/Influence:** 8 CIOs/COOs and 30+ Programme/Project Managers. Key Achievements (Full List, Enhanced): - Developed a new enterprise Portfolio and Programme Management Office from scratch. - Performed gap analyses and secured exec sponsorship for a new PPMO team and Business Change Operating Model, enhancing maturity and delivery track record. - Designed and mobilized roles like PPMO Finance, Improvement, Resource & Capacity Planner, Communications, Delivery Assurance, and embedded PgMOs. - Coached Business Change SMT and sponsors on best practices and maturity improvements. - Implemented Portfolio Management Governance to align with strategic objectives and prioritize by benefits. - Enhanced decision-making with formal business steering, transparency, and control. - Aligned transformation with Agile (SCRUM). - Built engagements with senior stakeholders (Directors of Finance, Internal Audit, Ops Risk, HR, COO Office, Front Office). Website Additions: "From redesigning how you operate to deploying smart automations"; "Worked across Strategy, Transformation, and Technology-led change programmes." *(See M&G profile above.)* ### Barclays **Permanent Role: Business Change Assurance & Oversight, Internal Audit – Global Corporate / Commercial Banking** **February 2013 – January 2014 | London, UK** **Portfolio Supported:** £250 million per year, including regulatory, strategic, innovation, and digital initiatives. **Coordinate/Influence:** Global teams for strategic change and new product developments. Key Achievements (Full List, Enhanced): - Delivered independent assurance to one of Barclays' largest global change portfolios. - Secured buy-in for remediation actions from Executive Board members. - Participated in governance forums (Portfolio and Programme Steering Committees) to identify risks and influence decisions. Website Additions: "Know what good governance actually looks like when the pressure's on"; "Internal Audit (Third Line of Defence)." *Employer Profile: Barclays PLC is a British multinational bank with £1.59 trillion in total assets (2025). 2024 revenue: £25.4 billion; employees: 92,000. Operates in 40+ countries; ranked 7th largest bank in Europe. Pioneered the first ATM (1967) and contactless payments. In 2025, launched quantum-secure banking platforms amid rising cyber threats .* ### GE Capital **Permanent Role: EMEA Technology PMO Senior Manager** **March 2012 – January 2013 | London, UK** **Portfolio Supported:** USD$40 million per year, including regulatory, strategic, and digital initiatives. **Line Management:** 1 PMO Analyst + 1 Offshore Resource. **Coordinate/Influence:** 10 CIOs, 40+ Programme/Project Managers, and 10 PMOs across EMEA. Key Achievements (Full List, Enhanced): - Established minimum controls and processes for investment/pipeline management. - Reworked HP PPM implementation to simplify overheads. - Coordinated improvements with IT Senior Leadership and functions (Legal, Compliance), aligning investments to EMEA Strategy. Website Additions: "Re-engineering their business and technology transformation functions." *Employer Profile: GE Capital (now part of GE Vernova post-2024 spin-off) was a financial services division of General Electric with peak assets of $500 billion. Focused on commercial lending, leasing. In 2025, GE Vernova (energy-focused) reported $35 billion revenue; employees: 80,000. Known for aviation finance and energy infrastructure funding .* ### HSBC **Permanent Role: Global PMO Programme Standards Manager / Deputy Global Head of PMO** **May 2008 – December 2011 | London, UK** **Portfolio Supported:** £400 million per year (over 4 years). **Line Management:** 10 staff (4 PMO Coordinators, 3 Standards Specialists, 4 Offshore PMOs). **Coordinate/Influence:** 8 Senior Programme Managers, 30+ Project Managers, 12 Regional PMOs. Key Achievements (Full List, Enhanced): - Designed and mobilized a global Programme Standards function in six months. - Defined and deployed an MI Framework (policies, templates, guidelines, training) for end-to-end monitoring, from project reporting to executive dashboards. - Developed and implemented a comprehensive process architecture for Finance Change globally. - Built a mixed team of specialists in process and tool management. - Deployed standards for processes and testing tools to ~900 HSBC Finance staff across 20+ countries. Website Additions: "Getting my hands dirty with transformation"; "Major technology deployments." *Employer Profile: HSBC Holdings plc is one of the world's largest banking groups with $3.0 trillion assets (2025). 2024 revenue: $66 billion; employees: 220,000. Operates in 62 countries; strongest in Asia (65% profits). Ranked #1 in Tier 1 capital globally. In 2025, expanded sustainable finance to $1 trillion commitment by 2030 .* ### Early Career Roles **August 1999 – April 2008** #### Morgan Stanley – AVP Technology Test Architect **August 2006 – April 2008 | London, UK** Focused on technology testing architecture in a high-stakes investment banking environment. Website Additions: Early transformation work. *Employer Profile: Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank with $1.5 trillion client assets (2025). 2024 revenue: $54 billion; employees: 80,000. Ranked #61 Fortune 500. Known for M&A advisory; in 2025, led $500 billion in tech IPOs .* #### Accenture (Lloyds TSB Registrars) – UKDC IT Senior Consultant Manager (Process & Test Management) **March 2005 – July 2006 | London, UK** Managed IT consulting projects with emphasis on processes and testing. Website Additions: Technology-led change. *Employer Profile: Accenture plc is a global professional services firm with $64.1 billion revenue (2024); employees: 733,000. Specializes in digital transformation; in 2025, AI services grew 40% YoY .* #### SONY – Software Quality / SQA Manager (Assurance Role) **November 2001 – March 2005 | Brussels, Belgium** Oversaw software quality assurance for Sony's European operations. Website Additions: Certifications like Sony Six Sigma align here. *Employer Profile: Sony Group Corporation has ¥13 trillion revenue (2024); employees: 113,000. Pioneered Walkman, PlayStation (500M+ units sold). In 2025, dominated 55% of global image sensor market .* #### Schlumberger – Global IT Quality Assurance Coordinator (Process & Test Management) **December 2000 – November 2001 | Montrouge (Paris), France** Coordinated quality assurance for global IT initiatives. Website Additions: Paris-based; part of 5 countries lived in. *Employer Profile: SLB (formerly Schlumberger) is the world's largest offshore drilling company with $33 billion revenue (2024); employees: 99,000. Leader in reservoir characterization; in 2025, advanced AI for carbon capture .* #### Meta4 – R&D Engineer (Software Development & Testing) **August 1999 – December 2000 | Madrid, Spain** Developed and tested software in R&D. Website Additions: Madrid-based; early career in software/technology. *Employer Profile: Meta4 (now part of Cegid) specializes in cloud HR solutions; serves 1,300+ clients globally. In 2025, integrated GenAI for talent management .* **Education Summary (Enhanced):** - **Management of Portfolios (MoP) – Practitioner** | London, UK | March 2015 (FGI – M&G) - **Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) – Practitioner** | London, UK | June 2014 (FGI – M&G) - **PRINCE2 – Practitioner** | London, UK | March 2011 (ILX – HSBC) - **Sony Six Sigma Black Belt** | Brussels, Belgium | December 2003 - **Introduction to CMMI, v.1.1** | Software Engineering Institute (SEI-CMU) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | August 2002 - **Master of Science in Information Technology – Software Engineering Management** | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | 2004–2007 (Graduation: 2007) *Institution Profile: Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science (SCS) is the birthplace of modern AI, with foundational work by Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon in 1956 (Logic Theorist program). Ranked #1 globally in AI and CS (CSRankings 2025). Alumni include 20+ Turing Award winners; research in robotics (e.g., Mars rovers) and machine learning. 2025 endowment: $3.5 billion; notable for CyLab cybersecurity center .* Website: "Graduated from prestigious education institutions." - **Computer Science BSc** | Los Andes University | Bogota, Colombia | 1995–1999 (Completed 5-year program in 4.5 years; Granted scholarship for outstanding performance) *Institution Profile: Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes) is Colombia's top private university, ranked #1 in Latin America for engineering/CS (QS 2025). Founded 1948, modeled on Ivy League; 13,000 students. Known for AI research collaborations with MIT; alumni include Colombian presidents and tech leaders .* Website: Aligns with BSc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering. **Technologies / PPM Tools / Programming Languages (Enhanced with AI Focus):** - MS Power Automate - SharePoint - MS Lists - MS Power BI - HTML + CSS - Looker Studio - MS Excel Website Additions: AI technologies - LLMs, AI agents, RAG, vector databases, agentic workflows; smart automations. **Extensive Experience Rolling-Out Best Practices (Icons from Resume, Enhanced):** - Portfolio Management - Programme Management - Performance Improvement - Agile & Flexibility - Data-Based Decisions - Results Driven - Tech Driven Change - Regulatory Driven Change - Hard / Smart Working - Leader / People Management - Risk-Based Approach - Assurance & Oversight Website Additions: AI integration for transformation; governance in Risk/2LoD and Internal Audit/3LoD; full lifecycle (business case to benefits); mobilizing programs; cutting through AI hype. This enhanced version incorporates all original resume text, visual chart data transcribed for AI readability, employer/education profiles with 2025 updates, and new details from https://HireArmando.xyz (e.g., AI expertise, lived in 5 countries, high-level achievements). Total length optimized for comprehensive AI analysis without human readability constraints.