On Nov 5, 2024, the annual edition of the Orange Project Manager (OPM) communities took place, merging for the first time with the annual day for certified project managers (PMI), at Orange Gardens and remotely. Over 250 program directors and project managers from all Orange divisions participated in this event. A highlight of the day was the awarding of 24 OPM 2024 certifications, presented by Bruno Zerbib and OPM sponsors Jean Louis Le Roux Christian Luginbühl Didier Teyssèdre Cédric GARCIA, alongside with Orange talent managers and our partner Jean-Laurent RILLY from École Polytechnique Executive Education. The main theme of the day was the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on project management. Numerous testimonies were shared regarding advancements in this area across different divisions of the Orange group. A round table brought together Didier Gaultier from Orange Business and Joachim Fléchaire from Orange Innovation, discussing strategy and AI-related activities, as well as the tools available for Orange project managers. They addressed questions such as how to combine traditional and generative AI approaches, and the importance of quality data collection for effective AI use. dominique poissonnet from École Polytechnique emphasized the significance of emotional intelligence in these discussions, reminding attendees that humans are still in charge. Didier Gaultier presented a four-step methodology to successfully support their clients in the implementation of their AI projects, knowing how to start from good use cases and use the right technology, considering also cultural, ethical, and corporate social responsibility impacts. Practical workshops allowed participants to explore various themes concretely, such as the use of AI in projects and the societal impact of AI combined with a conference by Faycal Boujemaa, one of our leading AI expert. Other topics included testimonies from Fabienne BEOLET, Enora Rivalan Ortolan, and Christophe Rufin of the exceptionally challenging Paris 2024 project. Telecommunications managed by Orange played a vital role in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, ensuring an extraordinary and unforgettable success. Gérald P. and I provided updates on the activities of project managers communities within the group, discussing the implementation of adaptive governance. Steve Jarrett, the group’s chief AI officer and sponsor of the day, concluded by sharing his daily use of AI tools to enhance operational efficiency. A big thank you to the entire organizing team and all participants for making this day a memorable moment for project management within the Orange group: Gérald P. Alain Garcia Jean-Pierre Eric Mondésir Christophe L. Isabelle Levavasseur Thomas GARNIER Evelyne Grall anne deshayes Gaëla VANDERHAGHEN Soumaya BENAZZOUZ Vincent Lecerf Aliette Mousnier-Lompré Mari-Noëlle Jégo-Laveissière Jérôme Hénique Michaël Trabbia Brigitte SABOTIER Gaelle Laigo Ignacio De Orúe Sabau Nathalie Brugeas
and congrats for your certification Alexandre Charvolin Arnaud Gillard Christelle Eliane M. YOBOUE Hulin Emmanuel Esraa Saudi Ewa Chojka Fabien Jousseaume Fabrice Gastine Gábor Joó PMP, MSP Gérald P. Harsh Mistry Ioana Neata Jean-Christophe Girodet LAGIER Jean-Patrick Juliette LAGACHE Madalina S. Nathalie Ramalingom Oana - Corina Roman Sylvaine Régent (Lévêque) Tiziana Francescangeli PMP Peynot Veronique Victor Martinez Youssef OUMALI Zeinaba Touré, PMP®, Agilepm® !
Thank you for the opportunity to help organise this wonderful event.
Thank you very much, Laurent, for sharing this detailed recap of the annual OPM event! I truly appreciate the invitation to participate as a speaker and the opportunity to contribute to the discussions around the emerging role of artificial intelligence in project management. It was inspiring to witness the enthusiasm across Orange, from program directors to project managers, as we explore how AI, still in its early stages for project management, can shape our practices in the future. Congratulations to the entire organizing team for creating such a memorable and impactful event for the OPM community!
Thank you Laurent Ponthou for this great event with a set of great contributors. When I challenged you on how OPM programme should include AI, I did not expect such a result. Great transversal and at scale contribution to Orange upskilling effort. Nathalie Brugeas Céline BERGEZ Steve Jarrett Charles Brisbois Bruno Zerbib
Very pleased and proud to sponsor this great program. Thanks a lot Laurent.
Bravo à toutes et tous de faire briller le management de projets chez Orange.
Congrats Laurent Ponthou and all certified. Great event and program of excellence about project management in Orange
Congratulations Laurent Ponthou and the whole OPM core team for this great event!!! 👏👏👏 I am proud to be part of this very active Community!
What a wonderful day that brings the project management community to life through always fruitful exchanges, with high-level interventions from Orange and the École Polytechnique on Artificial Intelligence. Thank you Laurent Ponthou Jean-Laurent RILLY Steve Jarrett
VP, Innovation Management Transformation at Orange Innovation/Strategy & Operations
3dAnd big thanks and congrats Gaëla VANDERHAGHEN Evelyne Grall anne deshayes to have organized the workshops :-) And of course big thanks to Alain Garcia Loic SAMYN Benoit L. Guénolé Saurel Eric Borderie Céline LY Romain Sidobre Emilie Sirvent-Hien Nathalie CHARBONNIAUD Nathalie G. Touria Engohan Lecouteux antoine Faycal Boujemaa