Jaurès AKRÉ
Senior Program Manager
With over 13 years of experience in digital transformation, I lead large-scale strategic programs across the insurance sector, from SAP S/4HANA deployment to organizational change management.
Hello, I'm Jaurès AKRÉ
Senior Program Manager · Executive MBA · Enterprise Transformation
Senior Program Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering strategic transformation and large-scale programs in the insurance sector. Proven ability to translate corporate strategy into measurable operational outcomes through multi-entity digital and operating model initiatives across Africa.
Led end-to-end deployments of complex ERP solutions (including SAP S/4HANA), implemented key finance and business platforms, and modernized core business applications. Managed a portfolio of 30+ initiatives, ranging from subsidiary-level projects to complex corporate programs, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable adoption.
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My Expertise
Articles
Articles related to quantitative finance, strategy and risk management.
View articles listStrategy Management
Defining and deploying corporate strategies aligned with business objectives.
View detailStrategic Expertise
Architecting and executing corporate strategy to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage across multinational subsidiaries, aligning business objectives with market opportunities and organizational capabilities.
Strategy Execution & Leadership
- Corporate Strategy Development & Cascading
- Strategic Roadmap & Long-term Planning
- Target Operating Model Design
- M&A Integration & Post-merger Alignment
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Change Management & Organizational Transformation
Market Intelligence & Analysis
- Competitive Intelligence & Market Positioning
- Porter's Five Forces & Industry Analysis
- PESTEL & Scenario Planning
- SWOT & Strategic Gap Assessment
- Business Model Innovation
- Growth Opportunity Identification
Executive Certifications
Certificate of Specialization in Strategy
Harvard Business School
2024
Executive Certificate in Strategy
HEC Paris
2024Program Management
Leading complex, multi-project programs that deliver transformational business value through structured governance, stakeholder alignment, and adaptive execution across diverse organizational contexts and geographies.
Program Governance & Leadership
- Program Charter & Business Case Development
- Multi-Project Portfolio Coordination
- Governance Framework Design & Implementation
- Steering Committee & Executive Reporting
- Cross-functional Team Orchestration
- Vendor & Third-Party Management
Risk, Resource & Integration
- Enterprise Risk Management & Mitigation
- Resource Allocation & Capacity Planning
- Dependency Mapping & Critical Path Analysis
- Budget Management & Cost Optimization
- Integration Planning & Execution
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
Delivery & Benefits Realization
- Agile & Hybrid Delivery Methodologies
- Sprint Planning & Iterative Execution
- Benefits Tracking & KPI Management
- ROI Measurement & Value Optimization
- Go-Live Strategy & Cutover Planning
- Post-Implementation Support & Handover
Stakeholder & Change Management
- Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement Planning
- Communication Strategy & Execution
- Change Impact Assessment & Readiness
- Training & Knowledge Transfer Programs
- User Adoption & Behavior Change
- Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement
Executive Certifications
Certificate of Specialization in Finance and Accounting
Harvard Business School
2025
Certificat Transformation Digitale
ESCP Business School
2023Transformation Management
Orchestrating large-scale organizational and digital transformations that reshape business models, operating structures, and cultural mindsets to unlock sustainable competitive advantages in rapidly evolving markets.
Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Digital Strategy & Roadmap Definition
- Technology Adoption & Platform Migration
- Process Digitization & Automation
- Data-Driven Decision-Making Enablement
- Innovation Lab Setup & Agile Scaling
- Digital Maturity Assessment & KPIs
Organizational Redesign & Culture
- Operating Model Transformation
- Organizational Structure Optimization
- Cultural Change & Values Alignment
- Leadership Development & Capability Building
- Workforce Planning & Talent Transformation
- Performance Management Redesign
Change Management & Adoption
- Change Impact Assessment & Readiness
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Resistance Management & Mitigation
- Training & Knowledge Transfer Programs
- Adoption Metrics & Behavioral Analytics
- Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Business Model & Process Innovation
- Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition Design
- End-to-End Process Reengineering
- Customer Experience Transformation
- Lean & Six Sigma Optimization
- Revenue Model Innovation & Growth Levers
- Ecosystem Partnerships & Platform Strategy
Executive Certifications
Certificat Transformation Digitale
ESCP Business School
2023
Diplôme d'Ingénieur des Travaux Informatiques (DITI)
AGITEL Côte d'Ivoire
2009Articles & Publications
Technical writings, research papers and strategic insights
Certificates & Diplomas
Professional certifications and academic achievements
Executive MBA
EMLyon Business School
2025
Executive Certificate in Strategy
HEC Paris
2024
Credential of Readiness (CORe)
Harvard Business School
2024
Certificate of Specialization in Strategy
Harvard Business School
2024
Certificate of Specialization in Finance
Harvard Business School
2024
Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School
2024
Leading with Finance
Harvard Business School
2024
Strategic Financial Analysis
Harvard Business School
2024
Sustainable Business Strategy
Harvard Business School
2024
Executive Certificate in Digital Transformation
ESCP Business School
2023
Diplôme Ingénieur des Travaux Informatiques (DITI)
Agitel Formation
2010