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MHCManager, Project Management
Apr. 2024• Manager in the Project Management Department of MHC Automation - a SaaS multi-tenant company that offers software solutions to help businesses simplify, digitise and automate content and processes across core business functions, including accounts payable, supply chain, human resources, payroll and customer engagement
• In charge of Project Management activities across multiple MHC products/platforms, and their corresponding delivery teams
• Instil an Agile mindset across teams and departments, coach and apply best Agile practices, while ensuring relentless improvement and increased efficiency
• Coordinate and manage other Project Managers • Act as Scrum Master for three agile teams delivering software solutions for NorthStar - one of MHC's products (specific responsibilities described under previous role)
MHCAgile Project Manager / Scrum Master
Dec. 2022 - Apr. 2024Bucharest, Romania• Scrum Master for two agile teams delivering software solutions for MHC NorthStar – a SaaS enterprise workflow and AP Automation platform for companies in the United States
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and accommodate Agile product delivery using the Nexus Framework
• Work closely with delivery teams, Product Owners and various stakeholders in order to make sure the sprint goals are achieved, impediments/blockers are removed, and increments of value are delivered on two weeks cadence, based on business priorities
• Create delivery plans for major releases features, driving the execution and completion in due time and according to business requirements
• Manage risks and dependencies across teams, actively working on mitigating any possible setbacks
• Coaching the teams to embrace an Agile mindset and apply Scrum methods and techniques, assuring relentless improvement and increased efficiency
• Report status updates, KPIs, sprint/features development progress to higher management
VodafoneIT Project Manager / Scrum Master
Mar. 2021 - Dec. 2022Bucharest, Romania• In charge of the team delivering Distributed Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) - a low latency solution that offers IT services and cloud at the edge of a network - in Germany and UK; • Act as Scrum Master for the delivery team that covers multiple areas of the Product: Architecture, Service Design, IT Solutions & Implementation, E2E testing; • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, making sure that they run according to Agile/SAFe practices, and they have the desired outcomes; • Work closely with the Product Owner, team members, and various stakeholders in order to plan, execute and deliver increments of value each quarter or even more frequently;
• Responsible for dependencies & risks management, assuring that all red flag items are identified in due time, mapped, tracked, owned, and actively worked on until positive resolution; • In charge of stakeholders management, making sure that all key people and teams are timely and properly engaged in the relevant project activities; • Constant focus on removing impediments and blocking issues
Blue Chameleon TechProject Portfolio Manager
Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2021Bucharest, Romania• Lead the Project Management team in Agile environment, while being responsible for the company's Project Portfolio (iGaming software development), and reporting directly to Director of Operations and CEO;
• In charge of building the yearly and quarterly company roadmap, based on emerging business needs, while being involved in high-level decision making process, together with heads of departments;
• Responsible for assigning projects/tasks, setting priorities, overseeing project implementation, and coordinating DEV department and various cross-functional teams;
• Manage dependencies and resources across multiple software development projects in different stages of execution, while accommodating goals re-prioritisation;
• Constant focus on identifying possible risks or issues, and actively working on addressing them before becoming actual setbacks;
• Was part of the team responsible for all employees WFH transition - by planning, managing logistics and monitoring execution of the operation - in the context of Coronavirus global pandemic.
Blue Chameleon TechProject Manager
Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2020Bucharest, Romania• Manage software development projects, being fully involved in all project life-cycles, from business needs analysis to completion;
• Organise business requirements and rough ideas into project milestones and detailed development planning;
• Monitor execution and ensure that the project stays on track by constantly leading and updating the development teams;
• Prepare Quarterly Assessments, and regularly report status updates to upper management;
• Awarded Employee of the Year 2019, for high dedication and commitment to achieving business goals.
Ipsos Interactive ServicesProject Manager
Mar. 2017 - Dec. 2018Bucharest, Romania• Manage online market research projects for a given portfolio of international clients, offering full consultative and technical support in every stage of the process;
• Responsible for reaching the project's targets on time, on specs, and within budget, working closely with all involved teams (Development, QA, Quotation, Legal, Financial etc.);
• Enhance professional relationships with clients by fully understanding the project’s needs and addressing concerns in a timely manner;
• Troubleshooting ongoing challenges and ensuring minimal impact;
• Manage multiple projects in different phases of execution simultaneously, ensuring delivery of milestones and reporting of project KPIs to clients whenever requested;
• Mentoring and coaching of new hires as part of company's fellowship program.
Ziare.comForeign Affairs and Politics Editor
Mar. 2013 - Mar. 2017Bucharest, Romania• Selecting, writing and editing press articles (news, interviews, analysis, features) on international affairs and political issues:
• In charge of communication with various partners and personalities, such as politicians, members of public institutions, ambassadors, experts and analysts, building and enhancing professional long term and trustworthy relationships;
• Representing Romanian press at European political and social events organized by public institutions such as European Parliament, European Commission, NATO, OLAF, foreign embassies.
Adevarul HoldingReporter
Nov. 2011 - Feb. 2013Bucharest, Romania• Selecting, writing and editing press articles of local interest, including fieldwork and photography;
• Being responsible for proposing and managing the budget needed for press projects (transportation, accommodation, meetings, supplies);
• In charge with the local team editorial meetings, organizing and keeping track of the members daily assignments.
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