Дар'я

Kyiv, Ukraine (ready to relocate)

DARIA OPOLONETS
PROJECT MANAGER | DELIVERY MANAGER
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Results-driven Project & Delivery Leader with 15+ years of experience managing complex projects across Tech
(HealthTech, LegalTech), Manufacturing, and Services. Proven ability to deliver MVPs and large-scale
operational projects on time and within budget, align stakeholders, manage cross-functional teams, and
optimize processes through Agile/Scrum and data-driven decision-making. Strong background in project
governance, financial control, delivery excellence, and operational transformation in fast-growing and
international environments.

Experience
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | DELIVERY MANAGER Jan 2025
HealthTech Startup Pilzi, LegalTech Startup Letify (UAE)
Led end-to-end delivery of two startup projects from discovery to MVP launch.
Conducted market, user, and requirements analysis, translating business needs into clear product and
delivery roadmaps.
Built business cases, financial models, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment between scope, budget, and
timelines.
Acted as Product Owner, defining backlog, writing technical requirements, prioritizing features, and
managing scope.
Assembled and managed cross-functional teams (developers, designers, marketing) using Scrum
methodology.
Implemented ERP and CRM systems, improving transparency, reporting, and operational control.
Built project-level P&L, cash flow, and performance dashboards for executive decision-making.
Secured 6 grants, managing documentation, milestones, and compliance reporting.
Ensured on-time MVP launch, balancing speed, quality, and budget constraints.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | PROJECT DIRECTOR Jan 2010 - Dec 2024
Clothing sewing manufacture (NDA)
Delivered a full-cycle greenfield project, launching and scaling a manufacturing facility from 0 to full
capacity.
Managed large-scale operational and transformation projects, reducing production costs by 30%.
Led delivery of process optimization initiatives, improving throughput, quality, and on-time delivery.
Managed budgets, forecasts, and P&L, contributing to a 25% increase in profitability.
Directed a cross-functional team of 500+ people, introducing performance tracking and KPI frameworks.
Delivered international expansion projects to EU and US markets, achieving 40% YoY revenue growth.
Managed grants and external funding ($500K) as structured projects with clear milestones and reporting.
Led crisis and risk management initiatives, maintaining delivery continuity during market disruptions.

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Jun 2014 - Feb 2017
Breakfast delivery service
Founded and delivered a logistics and service launch project, from concept to scalable operations.
Optimized delivery routes and workflows, reducing delivery time by 40% and increasing capacity by 60%.
Managed expansion projects across 5 districts, tripling customer reach.
Coordinated marketing, PR, and influencer campaigns as integrated project streams.
Owned financial tracking and reporting, driving 35% profitability growth and 20% MoM revenue growth.
 GENERAL MANAGER Jan 2010 - May 2018
Women fashion clothing brand Bloosand
Delivered brand launch and scaling projects, from manufacturing setup to distribution.
Managed product development and go-to-market timelines, reducing time-to-market by 40%.
Led assortment and collection planning as structured project cycles.
Negotiated partnerships and delivered onboarding of 10 retail & online distributors.
Owned budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring 30% profitability growth.

Skills
Agile / Scrum Budgeting, P&L & Financial Control
Project Management Tools (Jira / SIMILAR) Risk & Dependency Management
ERP & CRM Systems Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Microsoft Office 365 Process Optimization & Automation
Financial & Delivery Reporting KPI, OKR & Performance Tracking
Project & Delivery Management Cross-functional & Distributed Teams
End-to-End Project Lifecycle (Discovery → MVP International Projects (UAE, EU, USA)
→ Scale)

Languages
Ukrainian – Native English – Fluent Russian – Fluent

Education
Institute of International Relations, Kyiv International business 2006 - 2010
Management | Ecomonic | Master degree

Courses
Sales | LABA | 2019
CEO Program | Business Constructor | 2020
How to Build a Lovemark Brand | NOM, Lera Borodina | 2021
How to Build a Lovemark Brand (Upcoming) | NOM, Lera Borodina | Sep 2024 – Jul 2024
Corporate finance course | Rice University | 2025