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Cristiano Ottavian

Director at COPM Collaborative Project Management Sagl

Lugano, Switzerland

Expert in Project Management and Project Governance, with an engineering background and over 25 years of experience supporting organizations operating in complex, high-criticality, and rapidly evolving environments.

Professional experience spans multiple industries, including Insurance, Banking and Finance, Environment and Waste Management, Construction and Oil & Gas, Energy and Plant Engineering, Software and Technology, Manufacturing, Fashion, and Pharmaceuticals.

Proven experience in leading and governing projects and programs, engaging with executive stakeholders, and coordinating multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, operating in both predictive and adaptive contexts.

The focus is on the quality of decision-making processes, clarity of governance, and disciplined execution under conditions of uncertainty.

Operates as a consultant, trainer, and fractional Head of PMO, supporting executives, leadership teams, and organizations in developing sustainable project capabilities.

Intervenes across the entire initiative lifecycle: from strategic framing and priority setting, to the design of governance and project management practices, through to execution and operational integration of results.

Supports project managers and professionals in growth, qualification, and certification paths in project management, linking individual competencies with organizational structures.

Promotes a pragmatic, context-driven, and results-oriented approach, delivering value through executive advisory, targeted training, hands-on workshops, and direct involvement in real projects, with the goal of making project management a concrete lever for clarity, accountability, decision-making, and measurable execution.

Husband, father, blues enthusiast and motorbike-tourist.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Lugano, Switzerland
Speaking Topics: Governance, Management & Leadership

Cristiano Ottavian Points
Academic 0
Author 0
Influencer 488
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 60
Total 548

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Company Information

Company Type: Service Provider
Business Unit: COPM Collaborative Project Management Sagl
Theatre: Italian or english speaking people around the world
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2022
Media Experience: 8

Areas of Expertise

Agile
Business Strategy
Careers
Change Management
Coaching
Culture
Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Leadership
Management
Personal Branding
Product Management
Project Management 32.61
Risk Management
Transformation

Industry Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Building Materials, Clay & Glass
Chemicals
Cross Industry
Engineering & Construction
Financial Services & Banking
Furniture
Healthcare
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Hospitality
Industrial Machinery & Components
Insurance
Manufacturing
Media
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Professional Services
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Utilities

Publications & Experience

3 Founders
Co-Founder & CEO
Buckler
October 01, 2023
Unica realtà in Italia specializzata nella formazione e selezione di professionalità nell’ambito della sicurezza delle informazioni e della cybersecurity.

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Tags: Project Management

Founder and Managing Director
COPM Sagl
April 01, 2022
In COPM supportiamo professionisti, team di progetto, PMO e organizzazioni nello sviluppo delle capacità di project management, migliorando efficacia ed efficienza e portando chiarezza nei processi decisionali e di esecuzione.

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Tags: Project Management

Co-Founder
Progettualitalia
July 01, 2021
Prima piattaforma digitale in Italia dedicata allo sviluppo della progettualità e delle competenze di project management.

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Tags: Project Management

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1 Physical Event
Battaglie di Progetto

Location: Cagliari    Date : March 26, 2026 - March 26, 2026     Organizer: PMI - Central Italy Chapter

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