Olena

OLENA PANKOVA
Project Manager

About Me
[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») I am a Project Manager with nearly 5 years of experience in IT,

[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») delivering e-commerce solutions for European clients on Magento
and Shopify. I have experience working with international teams
Ukraine, Zhytomyr and managing multiple projects in parallel. I am interested in

Telegram joining a company that values collaboration, maintains a
transparent, trust-based culture, and focuses on delivering
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EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE
Jun 2021 - Feb 2026
Master’s in IT Project Management
Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University IT Project Manager at valantic Ukraine
2020 - 2022 Planned and prioritized the daily work of development teams
across a portfolio of projects.
Master’s in Innovation Management
Worked with multiple international, cross-functional teams of
Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI)
2004 - 2010 6–12 members.
Coordinated day-to-day communication between developers,
PMP Certification Preparation Product Owners, and clients.
Course
Ran regular sprint planning sessions and supported other Agile
InStar Center
ceremonies.
Aug - Oct 2025
Planned and launched new projects, managing

SKILLS communication from kickoff to completion.
Maintained budget control, ensuring delivery scope stayed
Tools: Jira, Microsoft Teams
aligned with financial expectations.
Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban Managed risks, scope changes, and escalations to keep

Portfolio management projects on track.
Ensured alignment on priorities, timelines, and expectations
Solid understanding of SDLC
across all stakeholders.
Leadership and team facilitation
Maintained project documentation and reporting.
Ownership and accountability Coordinated third-party vendors and system integrations,
managing risks and dependencies.

LANGUAGE Resolved conflicts and escalations to maintain team alignment
and delivery progress.
English (B2, Upper Intermediate)
Established clear and transparent communication with clients
Ukrainian (Fluent)
and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Key achievements:
Successfully managed a portfolio of over 25 e-commerce projects for clients from 4
European countries, running 5 from planning to go-live and navigating diverse project
challenges and complexities (budget constraints, tight deadlines, and complex
integration processes).
Directed three diverse cross-functional teams simultaneously (Magento, Shopify, and
A/B testing developers); optimized workload management ensuring high billability and
resource utilization, directly contributing to the company's financial stability.
Played a vital role in launching the new Shopify business direction; led initial projects,
provided key support in team formation, and process setup, which established a strong
portfolio and attracted new clients.

Apr 2016 - May 2021
Head of Procurement at Andrushivka Dairy Plant
Managed supplier relationships and long-term partnerships.
Led negotiations and contract execution with key vendors.
Ensured timely supply of raw materials to support uninterrupted production.
Supervised and coordinated the procurement team.
Handled procurement reporting and cost tracking.
Planned purchasing activities based on production needs and forecasts.
Worked on cost optimization and supplier performance improvements.

Nov 2013 - Apr 2016
Supply Manager at Zhytomyr Meat Processing Plant
Managed procurement and suppliers to ensure timely production.
Coordinated material deliveries with production schedules.
Monitored inventory levels and prevented supply shortages.
Maintained communication with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality issues.