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Arzu Troelsen

Summary

Transformation leader with over 20 years’ experience driving large‑scale programs across diverse industries. Proven ability to translate strategic vision into measurable outcomes through careful planning, stakeholder alignment, and steady execution. Experienced in designing and building portfolio management frameworks and in establishing ways of working for IT governance and regulatory landscapes. Led numerous ERP rollouts and digital transformation initiatives, helping modernize IT landscapes and support lasting business improvements.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Nuuday

Senior Director, CoE Portfolio and Delivery Management
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

As part of the Technology Management team, co-leading the planning and execution of Nuuday’s large-scale digital transformation—replacing 85% of the IT landscape and reshaping core customer journeys and business operations

  • Designed and governing the company-wide Project & Portfolio Management framework to enable strategic prioritization, cross-business visibility, and value tracking.
  • Overseeing delivery through structured transformation governance, managing over 400 interdependent deliverables across multiple portfolios.
  • Leading stakeholder engagement through transparent governance, data-driven insights, executive alignment, and outcome-focused execution.
  • Drove change management across the Technology division to support a scalable, multi-vendor operating model.
  • Partnered with HR and senior leadership to align organizational change with Nuuday’s digital strategy and future-state operating model.

Carlsberg Group

Program Manager & CE Region PMO Lead
11.2019 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Worked as the Program Manager for driving the design and transformation of Carlsberg’s IT landscape across global markets.
  • Collaborated with the Enterprise Architecture team and the C-level management to standardize the core ERP processes and functionalities while accommodating the market-specific requirements for flexibility and localization.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across global teams and managed the activities around preparation for the transformation program across several markets.
  • Led the Central Europe PMO organization, promoting awareness and alignment around the changes necessary to support the company’s strategic objectives.

SHV Energy, Netherlands

Program Director and PMO Lead
06.2015 - 08.2019

Job overview

SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, operating in 25 countries.

  • Served as Program Director for a global business process harmonization initiative, driving group-wide transformation aligned with top management’s strategic agenda.
  • Led the identification and prioritization of strategic business initiatives critical to the company’s transformation agenda, shaping and managing a project portfolio aligned with key value drivers across functions.
  • Oversaw the full range of pre-program preparation activities, including governance setup, roadmap development, resource planning, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring a strong foundation for successful program execution.
  • Served as Program Manager for the global ERP implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and seamless integration.
  • Worked with the Global CTO to set up the PMO organization structure and took the PMO Lead role until the organization was fully established.

Ipragaz, Istanbul (SHV Energy Turkey)

Head of Information Technology
02.2009 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Ipragaz is a subsidiary of SHVE and recognized as the reference client for SAP in Turkey.
  • Drove the drive for operational excellence in managing and enhancing SAP platforms and other IT systems.
  • Delivered scalable solutions to support the company’s expansion into new business lines and acquisitions.

BIMSA, Istanbul

SAP Service Line Manager
06.2004 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Company Overview: BIMSA is one of Turkey's leading SAP solution integration companies.
  • Led numerous ERP programs across various countries and industries, driving transformation in business operations and enabling significant improvements in efficiency and performance.

Cap Gemini, Sydney

Senior Consultant
05.2002 - 04.2004

Job overview

  • Participated in various SAP ERP programs as the financial consultant and supported business development by creating innovative approaches to delivering projects in dynamic, rapidly changing environments.

Ernst & Young, Istanbul

Senior Consultant & Consultant
09.1998 - 05.2002

Job overview

  • Worked as an SAP FI consultant on multiple SAP ERP implementations and contributed to projects focused on auditing IT effectiveness.

Education

University of Istanbul

Business Administration
01.1998

Skills

  • Leading global digital transformation programs
  • Building IT governance, regulatory compliance and risk management
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership to drive adoption
  • Portfolio & Program Governance to support digital initiatives
  • High-Performing Team Leadership through strong communication
  • Process optimization and automation with data‑driven insights

LANGUAGES

English - Advanced
Turkish - Native
Danish - Beginner

Timeline

Senior Director, CoE Portfolio and Delivery Management

Nuuday
12.2021 - Current

Program Manager & CE Region PMO Lead

Carlsberg Group
11.2019 - 10.2021

Program Director and PMO Lead

SHV Energy, Netherlands
06.2015 - 08.2019

Head of Information Technology

Ipragaz, Istanbul (SHV Energy Turkey)
02.2009 - 06.2015

SAP Service Line Manager

BIMSA, Istanbul
06.2004 - 08.2008

Senior Consultant

Cap Gemini, Sydney
05.2002 - 04.2004

Senior Consultant & Consultant

Ernst & Young, Istanbul
09.1998 - 05.2002

University of Istanbul

Business Administration
Arzu Troelsen