Christopher Ancona

Need a senior project or programme manager who can hit the ground running — without the full-time overhead? That's exactly what I do.

I deliver. That's not a tagline — it's a 25-year track record across engineering, product development and digital transformation on four continents.

With 25 years delivering complex programmes across engineering, digital transformation and product development on four continents, I bring boardroom-level strategy and shop-floor execution to every engagement. I've built technical centres from scratch, turned failing programmes into $30M businesses, and developed AI-powered products adopted by Google, Stanford and Facebook.

Where I typically add the most value:

- Digital transformation and AI integration projects

- New product development — from concept to launch

- Change management in complex, cross-functional or global teams

- Rescuing programmes that are off-track, over-budget or understaffed

What sets me apart is a rare combination: deep engineering roots (MSE, University of Michigan), an MBA (University of Iowa, Cum Laude), and hands-on experience with today's most relevant technologies — AI, IoT, VR and biometrics — applied to real client products. This means I bring engineering rigour, digital innovation and people-centred leadership to every engagement. I speak fluently to both the boardroom and the shop floor. I don't just manage projects — I engineer outcomes.

Based in Lille, France. Working remotely with clients across Europe, UK and North America. Currently available for 1–2 fractional engagements (~20 hrs/week)."