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Cider ConsultingSenior Project Manager
Jun. 2022Remote* Project Leadership and Execution: Spearhead complex software projects from inception to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Cross-Functional Team Management: Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitating collaboration between developers, designers, and business stakeholders to drive efficient project execution and innovation.
* Risk Management and Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential risks and barriers to project success, developing and implementing effective solutions to mitigate risks and resolve issues swiftly.
* People Allocation and Optimization: Oversee resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and technology resources to maximize productivity and project outcomes.
* Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Maintain transparent communication with all project stakeholders, providing regular updates and progress reports to ensure alignment and manage expectations effectively.
* Methodology and Process Improvement: Champion the adoption and refinement of project management methodologies, such as Agile and Scrum, to enhance workflow processes and boost team performance and project delivery.
ZorilaneFounder
May. 2021Remote* Crafted and executed the overarching company strategy, aligning product development, marketing efforts, and corporate vision to anticipate market trends and drive sustainable growth.
* Managed all legal aspects of the business, from compliance and intellectual property to contractual agreements, ensuring the company operates within the bounds of regulatory requirements.
* Directed the company’s financial strategy, including capital allocation, budget management, and financial forecasting, to secure the company’s financial health and support strategic investments.
* Led the development and lifecycle management of our app portfolio, from initial concept through launch and iterations, focusing on creating high-impact, user-centric solutions.
* Fostered a dynamic company culture, recruiting top talent and implementing development programs that empower team members to excel in their roles and contribute to our mission.
* Oversaw the creation and implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance brand recognition, engage users, and drive market share.
* Ensured seamless integration and execution of project management practices, enhancing collaboration across departments and ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
* Continuously refined and adapted the company’s long-term vision and strategy, incorporating feedback and emerging trends to keep the business at the forefront of the industry.
GoDaddyProduct Manager
Dec. 2020 - May. 2022Remote* Worked closely with engineering team to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources. * Spearheaded the development and launch of key payment solutions including the Virtual Terminal and Online Pay Links, significantly improving user experience and business operations.
* Managed one of the teams within a company-wide initiative to release Payment Terminals to customers, extending GoDaddy's capabilities to in-person transactions and broadening its customer base.
* Translated product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.
* Led the scrum process, effectively coordinating various elements of the product development cycle and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
* Fostered close collaboration with Product Designers, resulting in intuitive, user-centric designs and enhanced product functionality.
* Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with various teams to ensure smooth development processes and a cohesive work environment.
* Guided product strategies from conception to execution using a data-driven approach, leveraging technical expertise and market understanding to make informed decisions.
* Contributed significantly to the overall success of the Payments Hub Team and bolstered GoDaddy's market position through innovative product management.
UpStart CommerceDelivery Manager/Scrum Master
Nov. 2019 - Nov. 2020Remote* Joined the team as a scrum master and built the Scrum process for three different teams.
* Managed two major releases for Furniture Row Ltd and many minor releases for Denver Mattress Ltd.
* Set up the process for tracking developer productivity for two back-end teams and one front-end team.
* Facilitated and conducted all Scrum ceremonies for all Scrum teams.
* Collaborated with system integrators to ensure that all sides were aligned on release dates, dependencies, and expectations.
* Set up the company's client support process aimed at reducing the number of support tickets that were not getting attention. * Managed the process of setting up the GitFlow process for CI/CD.
Pearl GroupTeam Lead
May. 2019 - Nov. 2019Kyiv City, Ukraine* Led a team of 7 consultants
* Held regular professional development talks, that were intended to set semi-annual goals for every team member
* Negotiated a benefits package with Executive management for all consultants of Pearl Ukraine that increased company loyalty and retention
* Negotiated a new office rent deal with “Creative States” for Pearl Ukraine
* Established an online presence on Ukraine’s top developer platforms for Pearl Ukraine, as a result - increasing brand awareness among potential new employees
* Recruited a total of 6 new employees that raised the total count of employees by 50%
* Co-developed a strategy plan for Pearl Ukraine together with former Pearl Ukraine CEO
Pearl GroupProject Manager
Dec. 2017 - Nov. 2019Kyiv City, Ukraine* Managed client engagements from kick-off to project completion for multiple clients, such as Lloyd's Sweden and Lloyd's Belgium.
* Managed a large SAP Hybris implementation project for Well.ca (a McKesson subsidiary).
* Monitored project task progress to identify potential slippage and opportunities to accelerate implementations.
* Collaborated with customer and project team members on identification, documentation, and resolution of all implementation issues and risks.
* Managed changes to the scope, schedule, and costs for a project, as well as the financial aspects, including expenses, timesheets, budgets, and contract completion terms.
* Maintained utilization, client satisfaction, and team revenue goals and collaborated with the customer's project team to ensure overall project success.
* Prepared and maintained project schedules and plans, which included developing and assigning tasks and managing deliverables.
ZaelabFunctional Consultant
Apr. 2017 - Dec. 2017Kyiv City, Ukraine* Managed the successful migration of the Bunn.com B2C site to the SAP Hybris platform.
* Acted as the functional consultant on a project that migrated the Empower B2B site for General Electric to SAP Hybris.
* Performed sprint review demonstrations to client stakeholders after sprint completions.
* Facilitated and conducted sprint planning (estimation) sessions, backlog grooming sessions, and retrospectives.
* Analyzed the client’s business and functional requirements and gained an understanding of how to fulfill them via the Hybris platform.
* Built out acceptance criteria and assumptions for user stories in the product backlog.
* Built a product backlog based on the SOW and kicked off new projects.
* Acted as a liaison between the client and the development team, translating business and functional requirements into user stories.
CiklumProduct Owner
Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2017Kyiv City, Ukraine* Delivered seven projects for clients, including Dr.dk, Bt.dk, tv2.no, Danish Superleague, and Leovegas.com.
* Managed the project and delivered a mobile app for croppers in Africa for Syngenta.
* Collaborated with the design team to ensure that design needs were met and accurately reflected the client's needs.
* Performed user acceptance testing of developed features.
* Analyzed client requirements and translated them into functional requirements.
* Managed changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
* Collaborated with the customer’s project team to ensure overall project success.
* Prepared and maintained project schedules and plans, which included developing and assigning tasks and managing deliverables.
* Conducted sprint ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
CiklumLead Business Analyst
Mar. 2013 - Jun. 2015Kyiv City, Ukraine* Orchestrated two major releases of the custom-built business management system (BMS) for LanguageWire, one of the largest translation agencies in Europe.
* Conducted and facilitated sprint planning and grooming sessions for the Scrum development teams.
* Coordinated the four-person BA team, which included BA sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, peer reviews, professional development reviews, and team motivation. * Performed use case development aimed at scoping the release.
* Created product backlog items and made sure that they were up to date with current business priorities.
* Facilitated status meetings with customers, aimed at observing whether project goals were on track with set deadlines and priorities.
* Developed and maintained functional requirement specifications.
U-WissTechnical Writer/Business Analyst
Aug. 2010 - Mar. 2013Chernivtsi, Ukraine* Served on a team that handled multiple major and minor releases for Pluripharm, one of the largest distributors of pharmacology products in the Netherlands.
* Produced and maintained technical and functional documentation.
* Interacted directly with product owners from the client side to discuss documentation requirements and receive feedback regarding the documentation that was developed.
* Analyzed business processes and created flowcharts and flow diagrams for business process documentation.
* Developed and maintained test cases and test documentation.
* Interacted with team members to obtain information about new functionality that required documentation.
* Developed and edited Javadocs to ensure complete coverage of the codebase.
* Documented and maintained functional requirement specifications.
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