Filip Kulka
Project Manager & Senior Business Consultant
Experience
Project Manager & Senior Business Consultant
Deepview s.r.o.
Led high-impact projects related to IT implementations, business process optimization, and organizational change management (e.g. NASDAQ listed US retail company)
Providing strategic insights and leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Leading the preparation and management of both public and private tenders, including crafting RFPs, evaluating vendor proposals, and guiding clients through the selection process to ensure the best fit for their business needs (e.g. ELI ERIC)
Driving change management, helping clients navigate transitions by developing communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement strategies
Collaborating with C-suite executives to ensure alignment between IT projects and organizational strategic goals
Received the senior project manager role to take over and realign the data warehouse implementation project for Czech ministry through crisis management, ensuring on-time progress thanks to leading the development and implementation of the project representing the IT department where improved cross-departmental collaboration of IT and other divisions, enhancing overall project delivery.
Global Project Manager
Aptar
Led the global initiative to automate Accounts Payable invoicing processes globally in Aptar Group, supporting standardization in financial operations
Defined project scope and requirements; managed the tender and vendor selection
Aligned IT architecture with ERP systems and provided regular updates to senior leadership
Delivered the initial project preparation stage and prepared the project start phase.
Business Process Manager
LEGO Group
Led strategic project from scoping through analysis to development of actionable recommendations for process improvements
Crafted project strategy and managed the deployment across the organization
Coordinated cross-organizational partners and leveraged Agile and LSS methodologies to drive successful project outcomes
Utilized business analysis techniques, such as risk assessment and issue analysis, to identify and mitigate potential challenges
Facilitated change management initiative within BSO and BPI, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment
Delivered a global re-design project for RTR Intercompany processes
Successfully delivered the deployment of the Celonis process mining platform in the RTR department.
Transformation Lead for RTR
Carrier
Delivered transformation initiatives for 40 EMEA entities; managed 7 teams (60+ people)
Oversaw strategic deployment of company initiatives from planning to operations
Acted as a change facilitator between business stakeholders and project teams
Led digital transformation, project coordination, and process optimization using Agile
Implemented standard workflow with MJE automation (AgilePoint, Blue Prism), reducing manual posting by 90%
Deployed Blackline task manager and MEC standards, achieving a 20% reduction in monthly workload
Implemented standard workflow with MJE automation using AgilePoint and Blue Prism, decreasing manual posting by 90% and supporting document archiving for eSox
Implemented Blackline task manager and MEC financial accounting standards with standard threshold policy
Achieved overall 20% reduction on a monthly basis by deploying global frequency policy.
Financial reporting specialist
Novartis
Focused on finance processes (FI, CO, AA); acted as SME for the overall inventory reporting and product costing policy process; responsible for training, documentation, and cross-entity process standardization
Collaborated with local business on establishing an internal center of expertise, challenging the status quo
Supported quality improvement of transferred processes from local business using Lean Six Sigma methodology (5S)
Drove the CI project and RPA implementation for inventory reporting and costing
Designed new standardized reporting for UK entities, used for the whole finance reporting
Built a strong error detection system with automated reconciliation, enabling RPA of the process
Introduced a new MEC process for the UK with an emphasis on standardization for rolling out to other entities (Lean Six Sigma project).
VAT and Pricing analyst
Johnson & Johnson
Summary
Senior project manager specializing in process and digital transformation with 12+ years of experience. Expert in project management, business process management, transformation and finance. Focus on bridging strategy and execution, with additional emphasis on ESG, CSRD, and sustainability. Lead multinational teams and complex transformation initiatives across public and private sector.
Languages
Education
Institute of Hospitality Management
Master’s degree in economics · economics · Prague, Czech Republic
OA Krupkovo náměstí
Graduation · Accounting & Business/Management · Prague, Czech Republic
Certifications & licenses
BABOK Certificate In Business Analysis
CSRD Advanced
Diploma In Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG)
ITIL Foundation
Lean Six Sigma
Prince 2 – Practitioner
SPARX Foundation
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