Conor-James Donnellan - IT Infra Portfolio Manager (Senior)

Q: Where is Conor-James based?

Conor-James is based in Ostercappeln, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Conor-James speak?

Conor-James speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Conor-James have?

Conor-James has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Conor-James has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Conor-James may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Conor-James's latest experience?

Conor-James's most recent position is IT Infra Portfolio Manager (Senior) at RWE Supply & Trade .

Q: What companies has Conor-James worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Conor-James has worked for RWE Supply & Trade , May & Company , LHCB , Brunel , and CGI .

Q: Which industries is Conor-James most experienced in?

Conor-James is most experienced in industries like Energy , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Conor-James also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Conor-James most experienced in?

Conor-James is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations . Conor-James also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Conor-James worked in recently?

Conor-James has recently worked in industries like Energy , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Conor-James worked in recently?

Conor-James has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

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Ostercappeln, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Germany

Hybrid

IT Infra Portfolio Manager (Senior)

RWE Supply & Trade

Implemented a centralised Agile–Waterfall hybrid project and portfolio governance framework across RWE’s central IT.
Designed and integrated project management and people development processes to enhance delivery capability.
Improved project portfolio performance through process optimisation and change management.
Established a central IT Infrastructure governance board to strengthen oversight and coordination.
Enhanced stakeholder engagement and service delivery via service design and agreement implementation.
Collaborated with OpCo IT and IT Infrastructure teams to align strategy and improve delivery across the RWE Group.
Led strategic IT projects integrating PM frameworks with group-wide operational impact.

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

10 months

Germany

Portfolio and Operations Team Lead

May & Company

Established a new Portfolio Management Office and project delivery centre of excellence.
Delivered business and digital transformation projects to introduce OKRs, EOS, optimised tooling, knowledge management and portfolio reporting.
Increased bottom line by 15%, sustained across the portfolio.
Initiated revenue generating and BD practices across the portfolio to diversify revenue improve commercial risk.
Directed projects in UK and Germany for: RWE, MSD-UK, Haniel, FLIX Bus, Zalando, Asian Development Bank, Accenture.

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

1 year 2 months

Germany

Operations Lead and Transformation Project Manager

LHCB

Established the regional Program Management Office, with processes and practice.
Delivered on seven strategy focus areas which transformed the company to increase efficiency, lowering variable operational cost by 15% in the first 6 months.
Strategically increased business development opportunities through a partner network, which contributed to 10% of new revenue opportunities.
Managed the biggest client account (Cariad SE), consulting and implementing SAFe transformation projects around change and defect management. Delivered ASPICE Level 1 and a centre of excellence for defect management.
Directed and reported on the entire project portfolio, ensuring quality and professional excellence through the delivery team.

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

5 months

Germany

Senior Project Consultant

Brunel

GE Onshore Wind – Project Standards on Wind Farm Projects (3-month contract)

Sep 2015 - Feb 2022

6 years 6 months

United Kingdom

Senior Consultant and Project Manager

CGI

Led company policy consultations, aligning leadership and employees through strategic negotiation (Members’ Council).
Designed and implemented a graduate mentoring programme to support talent growth.
Secured £1M+ in new business through high-quality consulting delivery on a major M&A programme.
Delivered Agile transformation projects, including ETL migrations and business process redesigns for E.ON’s industrial & commercial division.
Established and led a Portfolio PMO, improving project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and client satisfaction.
Developed and implemented a streamlined change control process, generating £750K in new business.
Managed and coached junior project professionals, strengthening delivery capability.
Delivered complex infrastructure projects for SMETS1, establishing a Testing Centre of Excellence.
Ensured system resilience, performance, and security to support a seamless national rollout.
Introduced lean delivery frameworks to future-proof programme scalability and efficiency.
Coordinated multiple suppliers and contractors across a successful project portfolio.
Led release management for mission-critical systems, breaking upgrade time records.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Energy (8.5 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), and Automotive (1 year).

Energy

Information Technology

Professional Services

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (10.5 years), Information Technology (8.5 years), Operations (2 years), Strategy (1 year), and Quality Assurance (1 year).

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Summary

Driven by a belief in leaving the world better than we found it, Conor is passionate about creating meaningful, sustainable impact—one step at a time. He channels this mindset into driving transformative change across business, career, and personal development contexts. For Conor, successful change is not solely measured by outcomes, but by the journey—rooted in continuous learning, purposeful growth, and a commitment to long-term progress.

Conor’s leadership approach balances results with the journey—focusing on continuous improvement, team empowerment, and building operational frameworks that drive performance and long-term value. By enabling individuals and organisations to take ownership of their transformation, he ensures change is not only delivered effectively but embedded sustainably creating momentum that scales and inspires.

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2015 - Jun 2018

University of Winchester

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) · Business Management for IT · United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Prince2® Agile Foundation

Axelos Global Best Practice

APM PMQ®

APM UK

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Conor-James based?

Conor-James is based in Ostercappeln, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Conor-James speak?

Conor-James speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Conor-James have?

Conor-James has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Conor-James has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Conor-James may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Conor-James be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Conor-James would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Infra Portfolio Manager (Senior), Portfolio and Operations Team Lead, Operations Lead and Transformation Project Manager.

What is Conor-James's latest experience?

Conor-James's most recent position is IT Infra Portfolio Manager (Senior) at RWE Supply & Trade.

What companies has Conor-James worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Conor-James has worked for RWE Supply & Trade, May & Company, LHCB, Brunel, and CGI.

Which industries is Conor-James most experienced in?

Conor-James is most experienced in industries like Energy, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Conor-James also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Conor-James most experienced in?

Conor-James is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations. Conor-James also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Conor-James worked in recently?

Conor-James has recently worked in industries like Energy, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Conor-James worked in recently?

Conor-James has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Conor-James's education?

Conor-James holds a Bachelor in Business Management for IT from University of Winchester.

Does Conor-James have any certificates?

Conor-James has 2 certificates. These include: Prince2® Agile Foundation and APM PMQ®.

What is the availability of Conor-James?

Conor-James is immediately available for suitable projects.

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