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Viktoriia Bondarenko
Project Manager
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Summary
Project manager with over 3 years of hands-on experience managing complex donor-funded initiatives in the circular economy since November 2022, involving stakeholder engagement, budgeting, risk mitigation, and team coordination. I have a proven track record of achieving results under high pressure, including post-war recovery and community support programs.


Professional Experience:
Project Manager at Neo-Eco Ukraine (Various Donor-Funded Projects), Kyiv, Ukraine, November 2022 - Present
▪ Served as Assistant Director from September 2022, transitioning to Project Manager in December 2022; led more than 20 projects focused on humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and community development, ensuring 100% compliance with donor monitoring and conditions.
▪ Managed cross-functional teams and consortia, coordinating operations, timelines, scope changes, risks, and dependencies to deliver projects on time and within budget.
▪ Built and maintained partnerships with Product Owners (e.g., donors), local authorities, and technical leads; developed roadmaps and backlogs in collaboration with stakeholders to align with business objectives.
▪ Proactively resolved day-to-day challenges, including security, financial, and corruption risks; escalated issues promptly while making sound judgments to minimize disruptions.
▪ Handled recruiting, staffing, and "smart" people management to ensure teams had the right skills; organized teamwork to meet evolving needs, fostering efficient and motivated groups.
▪ Prepared financial and narrative reports, conducted tenders, and communicated project updates to stakeholders, supporting scalable delivery processes.
Key Projects Led:
Hostomel: Selective Deconstruction and Debris Recycling Demonstrator, Ukraine (Post-War Pilot) - April 2022 - September 2023
− Coordinated on-site operations for demolition and reconstruction of 4 residential buildings using eco-materials; integrated recycled aggregates through technical studies.
− Engaged stakeholders (local community of over 50 people and authorities); processed over 15,000 tons of construction debris into new materials, supporting sustainable recovery.
Skills:
• Project Management: Timeline and scope management, risk assessment and mitigation (security, financial, corruption), dependency tracking, issue resolution and escalation; financial/narrative reporting; tender processes.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Led teams of 10+ (up to 12 members); B2B client relationships with donors as stakeholders; people management including recruiting and staffing for skill alignment; strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Methodologies & Processes: Solid understanding of project lifecycle (similar to SDLC) with opportunities for improvement identification; experience in roadmap and backlog development;
• Tools: Proficient in MS Office, Canva, Wix, Miro, and Google Workspace for project tracking and reporting;
• Desirable Areas: integration management in consortium projects; payments handling in donor-funded budgets.
• Soft Skills: Passion for building efficient, reliable teams; proactive challenge-solving; effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
Education:
Complete higher education in "Enterprise Economics", master's qualification State Academy of Housing and Communal Services, Kyiv Sep 2005 - Jul 2010
Advanced Project Management course Hillel, Kyiv
Skills acquired after the course: ‑Software Development Methodologies ‑estimating the cost of a project developing ‑ creating project requirements ‑ models of interaction with the client ‑ the creation of Wireframe and interactive prototype of the project ‑ the creation of the specification and mental map of the project ‑ creation diagrams ‑ Jira, TeamGantt.
Languages:
• English – full proficiency
• Ukrainian - native speaker