Products, Projects, AI & Innovation

Álvaro H. Beckerig

PMP® · PMI-ACP® · Head of Innovation, Agile and Culture @ PrimeUp

Head of Innovation | Project Manager | Product Manager | Agile Coach | AI Product Specialist

25+ Years of experience
US$ 25 bi+ In programs I supported
20+ Certifications
4 MBAs

Objective

Lead products, projects and transformations that connect strategy, technology and people. I bring 25+ years of pragmatic management and empiricism - from global mega-events to digital products - combining predictive, hybrid and adaptive approaches with generative AI and agentic orchestration to turn vision into measurable value and build organizations that learn fast.

Experience

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  • Interligando
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup
  • UNESCO
  • Rio 2016
  • IDB
  • PrimeUp

Head of Innovation, Agile and Culture

PrimeUp – present · Brazil

I lead the Agile and Innovation initiatives, managing high-performance teams dedicated to delivering innovative products and services for our clients. I foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and creativity, ensuring teams consistently drive value through cutting-edge solutions and methodologies.

My team operates as a network rather than a traditional hierarchy - a holacratic experience that values each professional's contribution to collective growth and maximizes benefits realization for our clients.

Innovation Agile Leadership Culture Holacracy Generative AI

Lean-Agile Specialist

PrimeUp – · Rio de Janeiro
  • Played a key role in driving digital transformation for clients, enabling more competitive products and adaptation to evolving market demands
  • Introduced Agile project and product management practices into organizational cultures
  • Fostered collaboration, improved delivery processes and empowered teams to achieve higher efficiency and innovation in product development
Digital Transformation Product Management Lean Agile Coaching

Lean-Agile Program Management Adviser

Caminho Melhor Jovem Program · IDB – · Rio de Janeiro
US$ 84M program · IDB + Rio State Gov.

Program funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro to expand opportunities for 40,000 young people from pacified communities.

  • Led the teams overseeing performance measurement, KPIs and benefits realization best practices
  • Implemented the technologies required to enable the program's success
Public Sector KPIs Benefits Realization Social Impact

Project Management Technical Adviser

Empresa Olímpica Municipal - EOM – · Rio de Janeiro
Rio 2016 Games · US$ 13.2bn

Technical project management advisory in the preparation of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, supporting the planning, execution and delivery of critical infrastructure and operational initiatives - focused on risk management strategies and transportation systems, aligned with strict timelines, budgets and international standards.

Mega-event Risk Management Transportation Rio 2016

Lean-Agile Project Management Adviser

UNESCO · National Institute of Technology – · Rio de Janeiro

UNESCO initiative in partnership with INT to advance technological innovation projects and enhance project management capabilities.

  • Drove the implementation of Agile frameworks and PPM (Project Portfolio Management) tools
  • Trained teams, optimized workflows and embedded best practices ensuring efficient delivery for cutting-edge innovation projects
Tech Innovation PPM Training Agile Frameworks

Senior Project Manager

2014 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Brazil – · Brazil
2014 World Cup · US$ 11.6bn

The FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 served as the critical test event for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, requiring seamless technological infrastructure to support operations.

  • Led the teams responsible for implementing and managing the stadium Wi-Fi networks
  • Ensured operational connectivity for Itaú ATMs and Dufry store operations
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions with flawless performance during this high-profile international event
Mega-event Network Infrastructure World Cup 2014

Co-founder

Interligando – · Rio de Janeiro
5,000+ clients · US$ 1M exit (2008)

A pioneering broadband internet and website hosting company, focused on innovation and excellence in customer service. Finalist at a FINEP Venture Forum with a wireless access expansion project for the B2B market. In 2008, I sold Interligando's client portfolio to one of today's largest hosting companies - the conclusion of a transformative entrepreneurial journey.

Entrepreneurship ISP B2B Exit