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Dario Dellavalle

Email: dario@dariofox.it | 

Phone: +39 334 614 0095 | 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariodellavalle/

June 2026 Turin, Italy

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results-driven Digitalization Leader, Solution Architect, and PLM Senior Program Manager with over 25 years of international experience driving enterprise transformation across high-tech sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial Automation. Expert in translating complex business requirements into high-value enterprise applications (PLM, MES, CAD/CAE, ERP) while ensuring strict business continuity during legacy migrations. Recognized for leading large-scale cross-functional teams (up to 100+ members) across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, combining technical authority with data-driven decision-making (PowerBI/Advanced Analytics) to deliver complex, multi-year digital programs on time and within budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES & VALUE OFFERED:

  • Global Program & Project Leadership: Proven track record in orchestrating from small to large digital transformation programs, unifying heterogeneous worldwide divisions, and managing stakeholders at the executive level.
  • Enterprise Architecture & Process Integration: Deep expertise in aligning Product Development (PLM/PDM) with downstream functions (Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, ERP, CRM) to accelerate time-to-market and optimize operational costs.
  • Data-Driven Governance & Innovation: Pioneer in embedding Business Intelligence and Data Analytics frameworks into project portfolios to mitigate risks, drive efficiency, and ensure fact-based executive decision-making.
  • Strategic Team Building: Inclusive leadership style focused on fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional honesty, and cross-border collaboration.

KEYWORD CHECKLIST: Global Program Management • Digitalization & Innovation Strategy • Solution & Process Architecture • Enterprise Systems Integration (PLM, ERP, MES, CRM) • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Multi-CAD Governance.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

Program and Project ManagerDigitalization Strategy Leader
Strategy & Solution ArchitectBusiness & Data Analyst
Process DesignerTeam Leader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARELLI | Feb 2021 – Present

One of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector (~45,000 employees).

Corporate PLM Champion & Engineering Systems Manager (Technology & Innovation)

Orchestrate the global implementation of the central product development platform, successfully merging legacy PDM/PLM systems into a unified enterprise framework. Drive end-to-end digitalized processes from early requirements definition to full production delivery.

  • Global Program Leadership: Directing a multi-year PLM program to unify 6 distinct divisions across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, coordinating a cross-functional team of 100+ members and serving 4,000+ global users.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Chairing the Corporate Integration Board to architect complex interfaces between Product Development and downstream enterprise functions, including Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Project Management.
  • Enterprise Systems Architecture: Designing and deploying critical integrations with ERPs, PMO platforms, Costing Engineering (Siemens TCPCM), CRM (Salesforce), and custom procurement/qualification networks.
  • Data-Driven Governance: Delivered an advanced analytics framework utilizing PowerBI, DevOps, and Office 365 to manage multi-source catalogs (mechanical, electronic, raw materials), lowering implementation risks and operational costs.
  • Agile & Change Management: Spearheading the adoption of Agile methodologies for enterprise Change Management and Configuration Management processes aligned with Sales and PMO guidelines.
  • Resource & Vendor Management: Accountable for dedicated internal specialist teams and external system integrators across project execution and ongoing service management. Act as an internal trainer for corporate Data Analytics methodologies.

BITRON | May 2019 – Feb 2021

Global player for electronic and electromechanical components (~5,000 employees) – Electronic Manufacturing division.

Head of Product Development Process & R&D Planning

Responsible for process definition of product development and R&D planning management, including governance of technical area services (PLM, CAD, ECAD, CAE) for the Bitron Electronic Division.

  • Engineering Service Governance: Coordinated the technical system team, help desk support, and external suppliers to optimize technical utility services.
  • Portfolio & Budget Management: Defined and managed the project portfolio, R&D training plans, procurement initiatives, and budget allocation.
  • Cross-Plant Standardization: Centralized PLM initiatives across different manufacturing plants, driving inter-functional integration activities between disparate business areas.
  • Resource Management: Managed specialist teams for both project implementation and ongoing service management, coordinating external system integrators and service suppliers.

PIAGGIO AEROSPACE | June 2009 – May 2019

Multinational aerospace manufacturing company and aircraft OEM (~700 employees).

Senior ICT Project Manager & Solution Architect

Led enterprise-level digitalization, system architecture, and service management teams to support complex aerospace product development and industrialization.

  • Enterprise PLM Deployment: Implemented and governed the Enterprise PLM platform for 350+ active aerospace users.
  • Cross-Functional System Architecture: Led process definitions for aerospace product development from requirements collection to delivery, including EBOM Management, Change/Configuration Management, Industrialization planning, and PBOM transformation.
  • Infrastructure & Digitalization Programs: Managed a diverse portfolio of ICT projects, delivering high-performance computing (HPC for CFD), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Project Server (PMO), Digital Manufacturing tools, and PLM-ERP-MES integration solutions.
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics: Engineered advanced data-driven frameworks to merge PLM, ERP, and SharePoint data, introducing Earned Value Management (EVM) analytics and KPIs.
  • Team & Service Leadership: Managed a team of 9 specialists (5 PLM specialists, 4 ICT service desk operators), deploying ITIL and Agile frameworks for change and service management.

DASSAULT SYSTEMES | 2007 – 2009

European multinational PLM and CAD software leader (~15,000 employees).

Solution Architect (Technical Presales & Support)

  • Operated as a solution specialist in Technical Presales and Support for major Italian aerospace customers on DELMIA applications and MES software solutions.
  • Executed reverse engineering of customer workflows and legacy technologies to facilitate the adoption of new digital manufacturing tools.
  • Collaborated within international teams in the Italian office to support corporate Sales and complex customer accounts.

COMAU | 1999 – 2007

Global industrial automation and robotics multinational (part of FCA, ~7,000 employees).

ICT Project Manager & Team Leader

  • Managed the implementation of the Body In White Business Unit PLM platform (Matrix/Smarteam) and CATIA V5 deployment for 200+ active users.
  • Served as a Quality and 6 Sigma Specialist, optimizing Non-Conformity Management and On-Time Delivery (OTD) processes utilizing SAP enterprise data.
  • Led the internal technical data management and PLM support team (5 specialists) and coordinated external system integrators during project execution.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering (5-Year Course) – Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) Preparation Course (2018)
  • ITIL Foundations Certification (2016)

DIGITAL SKILLS

  • PLM Applications: Deep knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter and Dassault Systemes solutions (ENOVIA & 3DExperience); Working knowledge of PTC Windchill.
  • CRM/ERP/Costing Applications: Good knowledge of Salesforce, SAP, MS Dynamics, and Siemens TCPCM.
  • Digital Manufacturing & MES Applications: Good knowledge of DELMIA and APRISO.
  • CAD/CAE Applications: Extensive knowledge of main Mech CAD systems (CATIA, Siemens NX, PTC Creo) and simulation suites (Mathworks Matlab/Simulink, CFD++, ANSYS, Siemens & MSC FEM, ZUKEN E3, ANSYS SCADE Suite, RATIONAL DOORS).
  • Data Analysis & PM Tools: Advanced mastery of Microsoft PowerBI, Oracle Analytics, MS Project, Redmine, Jira, DevOps, and databases (MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL).
  • Programming & AI Platforms: Good knowledge of Object-Oriented programming (.NET VB, Java, Python). Extensive deployment of LLM tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot) to accelerate business analysis and technical documentation review.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

  • Languages: Italian (Mother Language), English (Fluent), Spanish (Good), French (Basic), German (Basic), Russian (Basic).
  • Interests: Jazz Guitar, Mountain Bike.

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