Elena Shaburdin
Senior Project Manager
Haifa
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of the Project Office
WINLINE
Moscow, Russia
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Successfully led three large-scale, strategically important projects which increased number of clients by 10%
- Implemented hybrid project management methodology based on PMBoK, Scrum, and Kanban, reducing key project implementation time by 20%
- Developed and implemented regular tracking and reporting system on projects at the top management level
- Formed strong team of 5 project managers, mentoring and coaching employees while fostering collaborative culture with stakeholders
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Lead Project Manager
EKF
Moscow, Russia
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Launched a new website for B2C orders, enhancing customer loyalty, traffic, and sales by 15%
- Developed and implemented project management methodologies for the IT department, significantly improving monitoring processes and reducing time-to-market (TTM) by 30%
- Managed two distributed development teams (Backend and Frontend) and implemented Jira, Confluence, and MS Project for project tracking
- Streamlined project timelines by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives through evaluation of processes, identification of inefficiencies, and implementation of best practices.
Head of IT Projects
MVS Group
Moscow, Russia
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Optimized business processes by implementing DevOps, reducing solution deployment time by 30%
- Improved internal IT service quality by 25% through enhanced communication between operations and administration departments
- Developed software for road accident analytics, enabling automatic identification of accident hotspots for targeted safety measures
- Established effective software development processes for monitoring key business indicators and technical service management
- Developed an integration platform for internal services, increasing fault tolerance of key IT systems
- Coordinated large-scale technology migrations to minimize disruption while enhancing overall system capabilities.
- Conducted regular audits of hardware inventory to ensure proper asset management across the organization''s technology infrastructure.
Director of the Department (CRM Solutions)
Rostelecom IT
Moscow, Russia
09.2014 - 06.2020
- Managed a department of 100-120 people, ensuring the successful completion of over 20 large integration and BSS projects on time and within budget
- Led integration with the OSS/BSS stack, reducing customer service response times
- Implemented remote service processes for B2B and B2C clients, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%
- Managed an IT budget exceeding $4 million annually and doubled the department's size within two years, developing junior staff into project managers
- Built a career in the company from the position of business analyst to department director
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Education
MBA-Intensive -
CEO School
Moscow, Russia 01.2021 - 06.2021
MBA - Digital Leadership Skills
Higher School of Economics
Moscow, Russia 01.2019 - 05.2019
Master's degree - Robotics and Complex Automation (CAD/CAE systems)
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Moscow, Russia 01.2008 - 01.2014
Skills
Project management
Business Planning
Team management
Cross-functional team leading
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Risk management
Account Management
Financial Planning
Analytical thinking
Critical thinking
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Microsoft office
Problem-solving
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
MS office
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and responsible
Calm under pressure
Organization and time management
Verbal communication
Supervision and leadership
PMBOK
Waterfall
Scrum
Agile
Kanban
Miro
Jira
Confluence
BPMN
SQL
REST API
ESB
Excellent communication
Introduction
Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Timeline
Head of the Project Office
WINLINE
04.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Project Manager
EKF
08.2022 - 04.2023
MBA-Intensive -
CEO School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Head of IT Projects
MVS Group
06.2020 - 08.2022
MBA - Digital Leadership Skills
Higher School of Economics
01.2019 - 05.2019
Director of the Department (CRM Solutions)
Rostelecom IT
09.2014 - 06.2020
Master's degree - Robotics and Complex Automation (CAD/CAE systems)
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
01.2008 - 01.2014
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