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José Pestana

Business Unit Manager

Summary

Experienced Professional with 15+ years of global experience leading HR Consultants teams and managing clients. Skilled in strategic planning , operational efficiency, and utilizing strong analytical skills to drive business growth and improve performance. Proven track record of effectively managing resources and achieving business objectives.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Business Unit Manager Shared Service Centers

RANDSTAD
1 2021 - Current
  • Shared Services Center is a division targeted to provide unique professional development to nearshore projects in several multilingual roles and profiles located in Portugal
  • With a growth of 40% in the last two years it's now a business line within Nearshore Operations offer: - Shared Service Center | Technologies | Customer Experience
  • Implemented innovative marketing initiatives for increased brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Monitored performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous progress.
  • Championed process improvements that resulted in increased operational efficiency and reduced overhead expenses.
  • Communicated regularly with executive leadership regarding progress updates, challenges, and achievement highlights within the unit.

Senior Manager Shared Service Centers & Technologies | Outsourcing

RANDSTAD
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Randstad Shared Services is a division targeted to provide unique professional development to nearshore projects in several multilingual roles and profiles located in Portugal
  • Technologies is a division targeted to develop solutions and consultancy, specialized in Information Technologies and Telecommunications.

Senior Manager - Information Technology | Professionals

RANDSTAD
09.2015 - 03.2019
  • Randstad Professionals business is specialized in finding top talents
  • Responsible for a team of 4 consultants, I develop consultancy projects in the area of Executive Search, Recruitment & Selection along with Talent Mapping and Salary Surveys.

IT Outsourcing Manager

Iten Solutions
01.2014 - 09.2015

Business Unit Manager SSC | Interim | Professional

Randstad Portugal
11.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for a dedicated team of consultants across the SSC | Interim | Professionals Outsourcing Services
  • Communicated regularly with executive leadership regarding progress updates, challenges, and achievement highlights within the unit.
  • Mentored junior staff members, supporting their professional growth within the organization.
  • Monitored performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous progress.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Business Manager - International Accounts

Glintt
07.2011 - 01.2014

Recruitment Officer

Altran
07.2008 - 07.2011

Education

Human Resources Management -

Escola Superior De Ciências Empresariais
09.2004 - 01.2008

Diploma - Leading Transformation On A Digital Age

London Business School
01.2022 - 04.2022

Skills

  • Effective Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Operations Management
  • Sales Development

Timeline

Business Unit Manager SSC | Interim | Professional

Randstad Portugal
11.2024 - Current

Diploma - Leading Transformation On A Digital Age

London Business School
01.2022 - 04.2022

Senior Manager Shared Service Centers & Technologies | Outsourcing

RANDSTAD
03.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Manager - Information Technology | Professionals

RANDSTAD
09.2015 - 03.2019

IT Outsourcing Manager

Iten Solutions
01.2014 - 09.2015

Business Manager - International Accounts

Glintt
07.2011 - 01.2014

Recruitment Officer

Altran
07.2008 - 07.2011

Human Resources Management -

Escola Superior De Ciências Empresariais
09.2004 - 01.2008

Business Unit Manager Shared Service Centers

RANDSTAD
1 2021 - Current
José PestanaBusiness Unit Manager