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Vitaly Podkopaev
IT Project Manager UCC
Experience
Aug 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsZürich, Switzerland
IT Project Manager UCC
Office of Information Technology, Canton of Zurich
- Collaborated with and acted as deputy to the service manager for UCC (product owner)
- Managed interfaces for UCC with other functions as part of the digital workplace
- Oversaw infrastructure tests and rollout, monitoring dependencies with other sub-projects
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 5 monthsMunich, Germany
Product Mgmt. & Testing Cloud Transformation (RAITT)
Telefonica
- Product management for WhatsApp SIM: customer journey, user stories and interface definition
- Collaborated with all tribes to coordinate the implementation of the entire RAITT IT stack
- Journey owner for two customer journeys in the Inlife tribe for test management and delivery across multiple brands
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
10 monthsMunich, Germany
Requirements Manager / Business Analyst for Premium Products
E.On
- Defined requirements for cross-tribe development and processing of rewards products
- Adjusted interfaces between channels, order management, product catalog and CRM for rewards products
- Mirrored rewards processing in Jira issues: cleaned up the backlog and managed delivery for sprints/PIs
Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
9 monthsZürich, Switzerland
Product Manager / IT PM for Cloud Migration
CSL Vifor
- Coordinated and managed suppliers (Indegene, Acquia, ICON) to develop a cloud environment for creating medical assets (newsletters, doctor communication, e-detailer, webinars etc.)
- Managed feature backlog and sprint planning for building the 'Digital Factory' and interface management
Mar 2020 - Jun 2021
1 year 4 monthsZürich, Switzerland
IT Project Manager: Global Cloud Transformation
Credit Suisse
- Project manager for the Swiss region for data migration from NetApp/Hitachi to Dell EMC
- Monitored migration progress and reported to the Head of Global Migration in London, UK
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
7 monthsZürich, Switzerland
Team Lead Product Marketing a.i.
FinTech Scale Up
- Lead cost effective growth marketing campaigns across in-app, email, Instagram, Facebook, content
- Product management of 2 front-end functions (product backlog management, user stories/epics etc.)
May 2019 - Present
6 years 10 monthsZürich, Switzerland
Senior Consultant / Project Manager / Interim Manager
Podkopaev Consulting
Jan 2018 - May 2019
1 year 5 monthsZürich, Switzerland
Senior Manager Produkt Marketing
Sunrise Communications
- Develop innovative roaming and segment-specific products, value-added services resulting in Net Adds +15% YoY
- Collaborate with management for P&L impact and estimate sales potential for business cases
- Preparation, coordination and management of go-to-market projects
- Preparation of commercial requirements and review of IT, network and digital feasibility
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsBangkok, Thailand
Senior Manager Strategic Projects
Agoda.com (Booking Holdings)
- Project management: International scaling of a high priority project with end-to-end responsibility for 7 countries
- Product management: Daily collaboration with product owners and developers
- Operational responsibilities: Country performance management and data analysis of business and performance figures
Nov 2011 - Dec 2015
4 years 2 monthsCologne, Germany
Management Consultant Strategy, Innovation, Marketing, Sales
Deutsche Telekom / Detecon International
- Project management and sub-project management of more than 20 projects in IT and telecoms
- Project experience in 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and South-East Asia
- Focus on dovetailing technical and commercial issues
- System integration and licensed partner of Microsoft and SAP products
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 yearMoscow, Russian Federation
Summer Internship
Detecon International
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 yearDüsseldorf, Germany
Internship, Performance & Technology
KPMG Advisory
Summary
Vitaly has more than 14 years of professional experience in IT, telecommunications and digitalization as a management consultant, project manager and product manager with a focus on cloud transformations and migration as well as software implementations. His professional focus is on agile project management, product management, business analysis and marketing automation. Vitaly is results-oriented, has excellent stakeholder management, assertiveness and strong problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Agile, Product, Project And It Mgmt. Advanced Level
- Collaboration (Jira, Confluence, Ms O365, Miro, Slack, Asana, Trello) Advanced Level
- Erp (Ms Dynamics, Sap Business One, Success Factors, S/4 Hana Etc.) Intermediate Level
- Workflow Automation (Salesforce, Adobe Exp., Sap Hybris / Ariba Etc.) Intermediate Level
Languages
German
NativeRussian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016
IE Business School
Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Madrid, Spain · GPA 3.3
Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
Université de Perpignan Via Domitia
Exchange Semester · Perpignan, France
Oct 2005 - Jun 2010
Ruhr-University of Bochum
Bachelor of Arts · Business Administration & Social Science · Bochum, Germany · Grade 1.7
...and 1 more
Certifications & licenses
CSM
CSPO
Hermes
ITIL v.3
PRINCE2
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Where is Vitaly based?
Vitaly is based in Zürich, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Vitaly speak?
Vitaly speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Vitaly have?
Vitaly has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Vitaly has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Vitaly may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Vitaly be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Vitaly would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Manager UCC, Product Mgmt. & Testing Cloud Transformation (RAITT), Requirements Manager / Business Analyst for Premium Products.
What is Vitaly's latest experience?
Vitaly's most recent position is IT Project Manager UCC at Office of Information Technology, Canton of Zurich.
What companies has Vitaly worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Vitaly has worked for Office of Information Technology, Canton of Zurich, Telefonica, E.On, CSL Vifor, and Credit Suisse.
Which industries is Vitaly most experienced in?
Vitaly is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Information Technology (IT). Vitaly also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Tourism and Hospitality, and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Vitaly most experienced in?
Vitaly is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development. Vitaly also has some experience in Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Sales.
Which industries has Vitaly worked in recently?
Vitaly has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Telecommunication.
Which business areas has Vitaly worked in recently?
Vitaly has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.
What is Vitaly's education?
Vitaly holds a Master in Business Administration from IE Business School and a Bachelor in Business Administration & Social Science from Ruhr-University of Bochum.
Does Vitaly have any certificates?
Vitaly has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: CSM, CSPO, and Hermes.
What is the availability of Vitaly?
Vitaly is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Vitaly?
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