Stratis Telloglou
Senior Project manager
Senior project management expert with 25+ years progression
Driving License
Athens (16451) Greece
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-- SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER -- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERT
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Performance-driven and entrepreneurial business development and project management expert with 25+ years’ success in high-growth environments – driving initiatives that exceed operational performance targets and yield measurable outcomes in service operations worldwide, including: commercial air travel, manufacturing, retail / service industries and international major sports events.
In-depth analytical and strategic ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning and reduce costs; adopts a holistic approach to problem solving and decision making to deliver productivity and efficiency improvements alongside the continuous improvement of operational processes / standards.
Hold Executive MBA and Masters of Science (MIS) degrees.
Proficient with: CRM / ERP systems, MS Windows / Office suite, Exchange, HTML programming, Pascal, FORTRAIN, Understanding of Dbases and Primavera with expert knowledge of ICT technologies for e-government and e-commerce.
--- Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment ---
Performance-driven and entrepreneurial business development and project management expert with 25+ years’ success in high-growth environments – driving initiatives that exceed operational performance targets and yield measurable outcomes in service operations worldwide, including: commercial air travel, manufacturing, retail / service industries and international major sports events.
In-depth analytical and strategic ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning and reduce costs; adopts a holistic approach to problem solving and decision making to deliver productivity and efficiency improvements alongside the continuous improvement of operational processes / standards.
Hold Executive MBA and Masters of Science (MIS) degrees.
Proficient with: CRM / ERP systems, MS Windows / Office suite, Exchange, HTML programming, Pascal, FORTRAIN, Understanding of Dbases and Primavera with expert knowledge of ICT technologies for e-government and e-commerce.
Senior Project Manager
Special Olympics 2023, Berlin
Since 2022
- Coordinating Accreditation Production and Venue technology Services,
Project Management Sr. Advisor
SAOC 2020, 2022
2020
to 2022
- Advisor for the Accreditation of Saudi Games
Head Of Technology
Jeux Méditerranéens de Plage, Patras 201
January 2019
to September 2019
- Responsible for the Technology Department which provides all technology infrastructure, systems and services which are identified as necessary and appropriate to plan, support and operate the Games major deliverables, inclusive of planning and Games-time operations.
The position entails being largely a service provider to all other functional areas and client groups across the organising committee.
The Technology Department incorporates the following Program Areas:
Games Management Systems
Technology Infrastructure Services
Technology Results Services
Technology Communications Services
Technology Planning and Delivery
Venue Technology Services
Ticketing Venue Operations Executive
London 2012
Since October 2011
- Developing and managing operational plan to be used in the venues
- during the Olympic and Paralympic Games period
Operations Director
Deltaiso
November 2010
to September 2011
- Managing operations of complex - large scale projects
- Liaise with internal departments for cross functional project integration
- Leading in project planning, cost control and monitoring of deliverables Media Manager
Chief Operating Officer
Experts in Games
September 2010
to July 2011
- Lead the Experts in Games organization that provides consulting in planning and operations services to large events.
Media Manager
2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games
January 2010
to January 2010
- ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT:
- Oversaw all media operations matters and attended to accredited media (press, photo and broadcast) within 1 of the main venues in Singapore; ensuring all media requirements were fulfilled and in place for competition.
- Supported Host Broadcaster’s Broadcast Venue Manager for broadcast requirements; providing strategic communications input to the Media Communications Manager (located at MMC) for incidents necessitating follow-up action, including; holding statements.
- Provided leadership, motivation and strategic direction to staff, playing a key role in their development.
Executive Advisor
OPAP
January 2007
to January 2010
- ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT:
- Facilitated the business development of ‘PAME STOIXIMA’ – the leading product of a €2bn / annum turnover sports betting arm of Greek operator, OPAP.
- Adopted a consultative approach at all levels to effectively analyse and delineate requirements.
- Interfaced with all internal functions, including Trading and Risk Management Consultants.
- Instrumental in the successful integration of the ‘PAME STOIXIMA’ product from Intralot into OPAP.
Head of Planning Sports Department
Doha 2006 Organising Committee for the XV Asian Games
January 2005
to January 2007
- ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT:
- Oversaw the planning of 40 sports taking place during the 2006 Asian Games (spanning 52 countries and 10500 Athletes).
- Coordinated the competition program, the training program and all associated staff (8000).
- Led negotiations with broadcasters (gaining 2,500 hours of live TV across 5000 media organisations).
- Successfully managed Sports department projects and operations within often stringent constraints.
Program Manager, Accreditation
Athens 2004
January 2000
to January 2005
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Planned and implemented accreditation services for the Olympic Games in 2004 (producing credentials for all Games participants, athletes, officials, media and staff) with a client group of 300,000 people – leading and directing a team of 2000 people from 202 countries.
- Produced 500,000 credentials including Visas produced in Athens.
- Ensured adherence to a strictly regulated process directly linked with the security of the event.
Director of IT and New Business Development
Federation of Greek Industries (FGI)
January 1995
to January 2000
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Created and implemented a technology strategy.
- Active member of a team that formed 3rd funding proposal from the EU and participated in the European Community Infrastructure Support Steering Committee.
- Coordinated ICT e-portals, B2B applications and education campaigns.
Senior Consultant / Project Manager / Director of Information & Telecom Systems
Early Career
January 1989
to January 1995
- Began early career in roles of Cryptographer with the Greek Army, Insurance Agent with Helvetia Insurance and leading into Director of Information and Telecom Systems.
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Coordinated the development and marketing of major projects and prepared auditing policy guidelines as Senior Consultant at Intrasoft in Athens (1993 – 2005).
- Developed and applied audit methods for 110+ participating companies in STAR, Telematics and IMP EU programs as Project Manager at the Federation of Greek Industries (FGI), Athens (1991 – 1992).
- Designed and implemented a plan to cover the entire electronic infrastructure as Director of Information and Telecom Systems at the 1991 Mediterranean Games in Athens, including: accreditation, transportation, food and hospitality planning, logistics, competition and timing systems in 30 different locations around Greece while leading and directing ~450 people.
- Gained valuable experience as a SW Consultant at McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
