Senior Project · Program · Delivery Manager · EMEA

Juan Carlos
Castillo

PMP® · Google Project Management Certified · Google Agile Certified

I lead complex enterprise SaaS programmes across EMEA, bringing structure to ambiguity and alignment to cross-functional teams.

For more than 15 years, I have worked at the point where client priorities, technical constraints and delivery risk meet — from discovery and governance through go-live, stabilisation and measurable value.

Metrics
15+
Years delivering
enterprise SaaS
43%
Reduction in
implementation timelines
50%
Client satisfaction
increase
EMEA
Cross-regional delivery
for enterprise organisations
25+
SaaS implementations delivered
across complex programmes
64%
Reduction in non-billable
time across programmes
6+
RFPs shaped & won
for enterprise prospects
4+
Departments coordinated
across 7 stakeholder layers

The PM who
rolls up
his sleeves

I combine hands-on programme leadership with the operating structure that supports reliable delivery. That includes governance, onboarding functions, reporting frameworks and escalation paths designed to remain useful beyond a single project.

My computer science background helps me work effectively with engineers, architects and technical teams. I translate between business outcomes and technical constraints, ask informed questions and turn decisions and dependencies into clear delivery plans.

I have led high-risk enterprise SaaS programmes across EMEA, including work requiring programme recovery, stakeholder realignment and cross-regional coordination. My approach is direct: surface risk early, make ownership explicit and keep communication honest.

My experience is supported by PMP®, Google Project Management and Google Agile Project Management certifications.

Successful engagements

Six areas of
delivery leadership

01
Enterprise SaaS Delivery
End-to-end implementation ownership across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, from discovery through go-live and post-launch stabilisation, with clear accountability throughout.
02
PMO Design & Governance
Co-built the client delivery function in Spain alongside the Country Delivery Manager, contributing governance standards, KPI and reporting frameworks and change-control processes later adopted across EMEA. Certified in PMP, Google Project Management, and Google Agile Project Management.
03
Programme Turnaround
Brought in to rescue critical programmes. Diagnosed root causes, reset client relationships, and rebuilt delivery trajectories — cutting cost overrun from 150% to 105%.
04
Cross-Regional Leadership
Managed delivery across EMEA time zones, cultures and stakeholder layers, adapting communication for executive presentations and technical deep-dives with engineering teams.
05
Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership
With a computer science background and three years leading a team of Solution and Technical Architects, I bridge business requirements and technical execution. I work directly with architects and engineers, question technical approaches, translate complex client needs into delivery plans and coordinate dependencies.
06
AI-Augmented Delivery
I use AI in day-to-day delivery work to review emerging risks, support performance reporting and sharpen client communications. Beyond PM tooling, I build automations with n8n, develop custom chatbots and am completing formal training in AI concepts, trends and workflow automation.

How I lead when
delivery gets difficult

Brief, anonymised examples of the problems I was asked to solve, the decisions I made and what changed.

01 · Global FMCG company

Rebuilding trust after a failed campaign

Challenge: A previous campaign had failed and damaged the client's confidence ahead of a new strategic launch.

Intervention: I aligned client and internal teams, strengthened quality assurance and introduced closer launch monitoring.

Impact: The campaign launched on time and client confidence was renewed.

02 · Global sports organisation

Building support for a platform migration

Challenge: A key CRM stakeholder preferred the incumbent provider and was resistant to the change.

Intervention: I worked directly with the stakeholder to understand the concerns and incorporated them into the delivery approach.

Impact: The migration was completed with stakeholder support.

03 · Hospitality group

Delivering a first-of-its-kind regional solution

Challenge: The EMEA team was implementing a wallet solution it had not delivered before, and regional technical knowledge became a constraint.

Intervention: I brought in expertise from other regions and worked hands-on with the technical team to coordinate the unfamiliar dependencies.

Impact: The regional implementation moved forward with the specialist support needed to deliver it.

A progression built
on results

Jan 2022 – Feb 2026
Lead Project Manager, EMEA
Cheetah Digital by Marigold · Madrid
I led EMEA's highest-risk enterprise SaaS programmes, contributing to standardised delivery governance and change control across the region. I managed concurrent programmes for PepsiCo, Arsenal FC, Hiscox, Aviva Ireland and Kraft Heinz.
+35–50% client satisfaction −40% cost overrun −43% delivery timelines
Jul 2019 – Jan 2022
Senior Project Manager, EMEA
Cheetah Digital by Marigold · Madrid
Promoted to a regional delivery role, I led full lifecycle implementations across Africa, Southern Europe and UK — Tiger Brands, Riu Hotels, MetLife, Leroy Merlin — coordinating across technical, product and client teams.
Sep 2016 – Jul 2019
Senior Manager, Client Onboarding & Implementation
Cheetah Digital by Marigold · Madrid
I built the Spain onboarding function from zero. I defined workflows, KPIs and templates that became the operational backbone of the practice, reducing delivery time from 7 to 4 months.
Function built from scratch 7→4 month delivery time
Dec 2013 – Sep 2016
Technical Project Manager
Experian Marketing Services · Madrid
I delivered data integration and cross-channel marketing platform implementations for Inditex, Leroy Merlin, AON and Cortefiel. I reduced operational task time by 25% and automated reporting pipelines.
Aug 2011 – Dec 2013
Technical Account Executive
Experian Marketing Services · Madrid
I managed 50+ accounts across finance, retail and telco, supporting pre-sales for Vodafone, Banco Santander, Decathlon and Estée Lauder.
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Open to Senior Project, Program, Technical Program and Delivery Manager opportunities across EMEA — based in Valladolid, available for hybrid work in Madrid and open to remote roles.

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