Matthias Perry

Senior Project & Operations Manager (International Programmes)

Copponex, France

Senior Project & Operations Manager with 15+ years delivering complex international programmes across multi-country environments. Leads end-to-end project delivery, multi-stakeholder coordination, budget & risk management, and compliance. Combines headquarters leadership with sustained field presence supervising on-site implementation and supporting local teams and partners.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance
  • Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
  • Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

Senior Project and Operations Manager with over 15 years of international experience delivering complex, multi-country programmes in demanding and multicultural environments. Throughout my career, I have led end-to-end project delivery, coordinated diverse stakeholders, managed substantial budgets, and ensured compliance with organisational frameworks and risk-management requirements.
My professional background combines headquarters-level planning and oversight with sustained field presence. Across regional and international roles, I have regularly conducted on-site missions to supervise implementation, support local teams and partners, and address operational challenges directly. This dual exposure has strengthened my ability to align institutional objectives with field realities, ensuring coherent and practical execution.
I have coordinated activities across multiple countries simultaneously, working with cross-cultural and remote teams as well as external partners and service providers. My responsibilities have included defining project timelines and milestones, monitoring progress, allocating resources, prioritising activities based on impact and risk, and producing structured narrative and financial reporting for senior decision-makers.
In senior regional roles, I oversaw operations across up to 18 sites in five countries, supporting local teams through guidance, training and structured follow-up. I ensured consistent implementation of procedures across headquarters, regional and field levels, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to local constraints and evolving circumstances.
Earlier in my career, I managed logistics, site development projects and operational coordination in fast-paced international environments, including multi-site openings, relocations and time-critical launches. These experiences strengthened my capacity for structured planning, rapid problem-solving and team supervision under pressure.
In parallel, I have engaged in field-based community and environmental initiatives, further reinforcing my understanding of the practical challenges faced by local actors and the importance of culturally sensitive, context-aware implementation.
Across roles, I am recognised for strong organisational skills, clarity in communication, accountability in decision-making and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining operational performance and delivery standards.

Education:

Studies in Psychology, University of Geneva (2008–2010)
French Baccalaureate (Literature), with Honours

Affiliations and Achievements:

Project Management Professional (PMP)® – In progress, PMI

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Diploma

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, German

Nationality:

France , United Kingdom

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