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International Project Manager
- Considering positions:
- International Project Manager, International Programme, Project Manager, International Development Manager, Ukraine Recovery Manager
- Employment type:
- full-time, part-time
- City of residence:
- Kyiv
- Ready to work:
- Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv
Contact information
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Work experience
Co-Founder/Industrial Development & International Cooperation Advisor
from 08.2025 to now
(1 year)
• Develop and facilitate industrial, agri-food and international cooperation initiatives within PRORYV, connecting Ukrainian enterprises, public institutions, universities, technology providers and development partners.
• Develop and promote project concepts in added-value processing, energy efficiency, circular economy, waste-to-value solutions and local economic development.
• Advise partners on Ukrainian production capacity, market entry, certification, investment opportunities and identification of local counterparts.
• Connect Ukrainian enterprises and project developers with international technology, business and institutional partners, supporting projects from initial concept to practical implementation.
• Contribute to Ukraine–US academic and professional partnerships and promote international cooperation focused on economic recovery and industrial modernization.
CEO / CCO
from 06.2018 to now
(8 years 3 months)
• Lead modernization and strategic development of a grain-processing enterprise producing cereals, corn grits, corn flour, food ingredients and by-products for domestic and international markets.
• Expanded export geography from 4–5 to 25+ countries, increased the client base by approximately 60% and improved profitability by around 40%.
• Developed added-value processing, product development, private-label production, national retail cooperation, production quality and resource efficiency.
• Implemented and maintained ISO, FSSC, HACCP, HALAL and KOSHER systems; coordinated certification and client audits, improving export readiness and market access.
• Prepared investment and modernization concepts for equipment, storage, energy resilience and expanded processing, including funding applications under USAID and Ukrainian state programmes; gained practical experience with UNIDO, EDCF and UPF cooperation mechanisms.
• Cooperated with international humanitarian organizations, including the World Food Programme (WFP) and Samaritan’s Purse, supporting the supply of food products to affected communities and critical infrastructure during wartime.
• Coordinated cooperation with public authorities, embassies, the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, certification bodies, retailers, suppliers and international partners. Maintained resilient production and supply chains during wartime, supporting employment, food security and exports.
Coordinator of Volunteer and Humanitarian Initiatives
from 03.2014 to now
(12 years 6 months)
• Coordinate volunteer and humanitarian initiatives supporting civilians, internally displaced persons, hospitals, communities, critical infrastructure and selected Ukrainian defence units.
• Organize the procurement, delivery and distribution of medicines, medical equipment, food products and other critical resources, including cross-border assistance from EU countries.
• Cooperate with local authorities, communities, civil society organizations and international humanitarian partners, including the World Food Programme (WFP) and Samaritan’s Purse.
• Mobilize and transparently manage charitable resources; initiated photography-based fundraising projects that raised more than UAH 400,000 for humanitarian, medical and national resilience needs.
Co-Founder / СEO / CCO
from 01.2010 to 05.2018
(8 years 5 months)
Bartec Ukraine LLC / Electro Group LLC, Київ (Гірнича промисловість)
• Built and managed a business introducing BARTEC, Eltherm and Peppers industrial technologies to the Ukrainian market, including certification, localization and partnership development.
• Led full-cycle modernization projects for 50+ industrial facilities, covering technical concepts, design and supplier coordination, procurement, certification, installation, commissioning and after-sales support.
• Implemented energy-efficient electric heating solutions replacing steam and gas-based systems, reducing operating costs, gas dependency and industrial risks.
• Delivered cross-border projects across Ukraine and European/CIS markets, coordinating international manufacturers, engineering institutes, regulatory stakeholders and industrial clients.
• Supported technology transfer and capacity building through technical seminars and cooperation with engineering and project institutions.
Deputy General Director
from 01.2006 to 01.2010
(4 years)
Teplolux Ukraine LLC, Київ (Енергетика)
• Managed production and commercial operations in industrial heating, automation, control systems and thermal insulation solutions.
• Developed the BARTEC industrial heating and explosion-protection segment to approximately 25% market share and expanded the B2B client base by around 30%.
• Led certification, localization and market introduction of international industrial technologies in compliance with Ukrainian regulations and safety requirements.
• Coordinated import procurement, logistics, international suppliers and technical support for complex industrial projects.
• Built long-term partnerships with major industrial enterprises and supported technology transfer through cooperation with international manufacturers and engineering specialists
General Director
from 05.2005 to 01.2006
(9 months)
Building and Assembling Enterprise 707 LLC, Київ (Будівництво, архітектура, дизайн інтер'єру)
•Led large-scale railway electrification and infrastructure projects in Ukraine and CIS countries, contributing to regional infrastructure development and modernization.
• Managed a team of 58 employees, including engineering, technical and operational personnel.
• Coordinated cooperation with public authorities, contractors, suppliers and technical stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.
• Increased project execution volume by 2.5 times and improved profitability by approximately 50% through better planning, cost control and logistics.
Chief of Emergency Repair Centre
from 06.2001 to 06.2005
(4 years)
JSC Ukrtransnafta, Oil Pumping Station Kremenchuk, Кременчук (Гірнича промисловість)
• Managed emergency response and recovery operations across 285 km of main oil pipelines in four regions, ensuring the continuity of critical energy infrastructure.
• Led a team of 39 employees and mobilized up to 100 personnel and 50 units of heavy and specialized equipment for 24/7 emergency operations.
• Reduced average repair time by approximately 15% through improved diagnostics, operational planning and efficient resource allocation.
• Coordinated emergency access and recovery works with local authorities, communities, land users and agricultural enterprises.
Education
MIM-Kyiv Business School (International Management Institute)
Business Administration, pro-MBA, Київ
Higher, from 2009 to 2010 (1 year)
National Technical University of Oil and Gas
Design and Exploitation of Oil and Gas Pipelines and Petroleum Storage Depots, Івано-Франківськ
Higher, from 1996 to 2001 (5 years)
Additional education and certificates
UNDP Ukraine – MSME Access to Finance Programme (Vinnytsya, Ukraine)
July 2026 - August 2026
Open World Program, (Washington,Kansas City, USA)
January 2026, 2 weeks
UNIDO General Conference (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
2025, 1 week
Partnering in Business with Germany (Berlin, Germany)
2025, 3 month
Gulfood Seminars (Dubai, UAE)
2018, 2022
Specialized Training in Industrial Development, Industrial Safety, Energy Systems and Explosion-Proof Technologies (EU countries
2006-2017
Auditor Certification in ISO Standards, HACCP and Total Quality Management
2016, 10 month
Knowledge and skills
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Industrial Development
- Agri-Food Processing
- Business development
- Stakeholder management
- International Cooperation
- Investment Project Preparation
- Development of export sales
- Procurement management
- Energy Efficiency
- Circular Economy
- Agri-Food Value Chains
- Cross-Border Project Implementation
- Donor & IFI Cooperation
- Public-Private Cooperation
Language proficiencies
- Ukrainian — fluent
- English — above average
Additional information
Industrial and agri-food development professional with 20+ years of experience in enterprise modernization, critical infrastructure, private sector growth and international project implementation. Combines executive leadership with practical experience in investment project preparation, export development, quality systems, resilient supply chains and multi-stakeholder coordination. Systemic and strategic thinker with a practical, results-oriented approach, able to structure complex situations and make well-considered decisions in conditions of uncertainty and high responsibility. Actively contributes to Ukraine’s recovery by developing project concepts in industrial modernization, added-value processing, energy efficiency, circular economy and sustainable regional development. Builds trusted relationships with teams, businesses, public institutions and international partners.
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