Authority PartnersSenior Project Manager
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2017Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and HerzegovinaSuccessfully led and delivered multiple large-scale development projects for high-profile clients in the U.S. mortgage industry, ensuring high-quality product increments within budget and timelines. Requirements Management and Analysis: Collaborated with clients/stakeholders to thoroughly understand, analyze, document, and communicate requests, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility. Roadmap and Release Planning: Defined and maintained product roadmaps, delivery schedules, and release plans, aligning development efforts with business priorities and strategic objectives. Release Management: Planned, scheduled, and controlled software builds across various environments, ensuring smooth and timely deployments. Agile Process Implementation: Spearheaded the adoption of SCRUM, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) processes at the team and project levels, improving productivity and collaboration. Product Ownership: In Product Owner role managed development of an internal work-logging and management tool, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Project Health Reporting: Generated comprehensive reports, providing stakeholders with actionable insights into project progress and health. Team Collaboration: Managed and fostered effective collaboration between onshore and offshore development teams to ensure seamless delivery. Mentorship: Provided guidance and mentorship to junior Project Managers and Scrum Masters, fostering professional growth and Agile best practices.