Gilles Layon
About Gilles Layon
Gilles Layon is a Program Manager at Sopra Banking Software, where he oversees a global program for a cloud-native instant payments solution. He has extensive experience in project management and service management across various roles within the company since 2011.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Gilles Layon has a significant tenure at Sopra Banking Software, where he has held multiple roles since 2011. He served as Project Management Officer from 2011 to 2015, followed by a position as R&D Project Manager from 2015 to 2017. He then transitioned to Service Manager, a role he occupied from 2017 to 2022. Layon worked as a Project Manager from 2020 to 2024 before becoming a Program Manager in 2024. His responsibilities include overseeing planning, profitability, customer relationships, and human resources for a global program that spans teams in France, Belgium, Dubai, and India.
Education and Expertise
Gilles Layon has a strong academic background in engineering and business. He earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2011. Prior to this, he studied Applied Mathematics Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology during an Erasmus Exchange program from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Applied Mathematics from École polytechnique de Louvain, completed in 2010. His educational qualifications support his expertise in project management and program oversight.
Background
Gilles Layon has built a career in project and program management within the technology sector, specifically focusing on banking software solutions. His experience includes managing various projects and services across different countries, including Belgium, France, Dubai, and India. Layon's work has involved engaging in pre-sales discussions to pitch project approaches for instant payments solutions, reflecting his role in aligning business needs with technological capabilities.
Achievements
In his current role as Program Manager, Gilles Layon is responsible for managing a global program aimed at deploying a SaaS and fully cloud-native instant payments solution. This initiative is in response to upcoming European regulations, highlighting his involvement in significant projects that address regulatory compliance and technological innovation in the banking sector. His leadership in overseeing diverse teams contributes to the successful execution of complex programs.