Igor Viktorov - Program Manager

Q: Where is Igor based?

Igor is based in Lisbon, Portugal .

Q: What languages does Igor speak?

Igor speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Igor have?

Igor has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Igor has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Igor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Igor's latest experience?

Igor's most recent position is Program Manager at Independent Strategy Consultant .

Q: What companies has Igor worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Igor has worked for Independent Strategy Consultant , Bright Green Partners , and Rostec Corp. .

Q: Which industries is Igor most experienced in?

Igor is most experienced in industries like Agriculture , Chemical , and Energy . Igor also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Government and Public Administration , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Igor most experienced in?

Igor is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Operations . Igor also has some experience in Project Management , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Igor worked in recently?

Igor has recently worked in industries like Agriculture , Chemical , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Igor worked in recently?

Igor has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Operations .

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Lisbon, Portugal

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Program Manager

Independent Strategy Consultant

Architected the strategic blueprint for a large-scale safety transformation at a $1.3B+ revenue pulp holding, defining the target process state (based on international benchmarks) and developing the phased implementation roadmap
Managed the 40+ projects safety initiative pipeline across 3 production plants, implementing a stage-gate methodology to assess, prioritize, and launch ~20 high-impact initiatives
Led the conceptual design of 5+ digital product proposals (incl. AI solutions) for enterprise clients in manufacturing and transport across Europe and the US
Acted as a strategic advisor to early-stage tech startups (IIoT/AI, Alt-Protein, SaaS) on GTM strategy, financial modelling, and fundraising in Europe

Jun 2022 - May 2023

1 year

Consulting Manager

Bright Green Partners

Led client engagements and proposals on strategy and market entry for the alternative protein sector with cross-functional teams (1-2 juniors, 4 contractors), reporting to Partner
Positioned the Saudi Giga-project as a global cultivated meat hub by co-designing the first CDMO pilot facility and drafting a regulatory framework for novel foods, enabling strategic investments in top startups
Enabled strategic capacity planning for alt-protein investors and policymakers by delivering the first global benchmark on plant-based meat production, uncovering a 5x scale-up need, $10–17B investment gap, and expansion pathways by 2030

Nov 2017 - Mar 2022

4 years 5 months

In-house Consulting Manager, Senior Analyst

Rostec Corp.

Fast-tracked from Senior Analyst to Project Manager in under 3 years—the only such promotion path in the team
Enabled 10% YoY revenue growth for a cleantech manufacturer by developing a growth strategy with targeted M&A recommendations
Unlocked a $200M+ China investment opportunity for an agriculture group by designing the business case
Identified $1B in potential synergies through a merger analysis of three chemicals-focused holdings
Facilitated market transition for a telecom manufacturer by developing a $50M business plan for entry into civil markets
Led the 1-month rollout of Rostec's first product catalog (a top CEO priority) across 500+ subsidiaries, aligning cross-functional teams to meet an aggressive deadline, including energy equipment and smart city
Unlocked 2–3x regional GDP growth by designing economic development strategies for two regional governments:
Identification of multiple industrial opportunities each with $1B+ in annual revenue potential – Chemical, O&G, Transport, Metals
Deep-dive assessment of the energy & utilities sectors for economic growth implications
Design of regional industrial policies and economic development models

Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 10 months

Consultant, Global Strategy Group

KPMG

Promoted twice within 9 months from Intern to Consultant and selected for transfer to KPMG’s main Moscow office
Led workstreams in strategic engagements (e.g., $1B China growth roadmap for a transport company) and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) for a go/no-go investment decision
Analyzed the global smart city technologies landscape for a Russian city and prepared implementation recommendations

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Agriculture (4.5 years), Chemical (4.5 years), Energy (4.5 years), Metals and Mining (4.5 years), Government and Administration (4.5 years), and Telecommunication (4.5 years).

Agriculture

Chemical

Energy

Metals and Mining

Government and Administration

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (10 years), Finance (7 years), Operations (7 years), Project Management (7 years), Investments and M&A (4.5 years), and Product Development (3.5 years).

Strategy

Finance

Operations

Project Management

Investments and M&A

Product Development

Summary

Senior Strategy & Transformation Consultant / Manager (9 years) specializing in B2B Industrials/Manufacturing. Combines 'Big 4' consulting with in-house experience at a $27B Manufacturing Holding. Proven experience in 10% YoY Growth Strategy, $200M+ Investment Cases, $1B+ M&A/Synergies assessments, and large-scale Transformation Programs from concept to delivery.

Projects across Europe, the GCC & the US. Experience in Cleantec, Chemicals, Pulp&Paper, Agrifoodtech, IIoT/AI.

Skills

Functional: Corporate & Growth Strategy, Investment Case Development, Financial Modeling, Go-to-market Strategy, M&a & Synergies Analysis, Transformation, Program Management (Pmo).
Industrial: Manufacturing, Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Agrifoodtech And Climate Tech, Economic Development And Infrastructure In The Public Sector.

Languages

Russian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Peter the Great Polytechnic University

Master of Science, industrial focus · Investment Management · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation · GPA 4.97/5 (honours)

Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

Peter the Great Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Management · Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation · GPA 4.94/5 (honours)

Profile

Created

July 2024

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Igor based?

Igor is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

What languages does Igor speak?

Igor speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Igor have?

Igor has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Igor has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Igor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Igor be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Igor would be well-suited for roles such as: Program Manager, Consulting Manager, In-house Consulting Manager, Senior Analyst.

What is Igor's latest experience?

Igor's most recent position is Program Manager at Independent Strategy Consultant.

What companies has Igor worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Igor has worked for Independent Strategy Consultant, Bright Green Partners, and Rostec Corp..

Which industries is Igor most experienced in?

Igor is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Chemical, and Energy. Igor also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Government and Public Administration, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Igor most experienced in?

Igor is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Operations. Igor also has some experience in Project Management, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Product Development.

Which industries has Igor worked in recently?

Igor has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Chemical, and Energy.

Which business areas has Igor worked in recently?

Igor has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Operations.

What is Igor's education?

Igor holds a Master in Investment Management from Peter the Great Polytechnic University and a Bachelor in Industrial Management from Peter the Great Polytechnic University.

What is the availability of Igor?

Igor is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Igor?

Igor's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.