Vugar Rustamli - Agile Coach and Project Expert

Q: Where is Vugar based?

Vugar is based in Prague, Czech Republic and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Vugar speak?

Vugar speaks the following languages: Azerbaijani (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vugar have?

Vugar has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Vugar has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Vugar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vugar's latest experience?

Vugar's most recent position is Enterprise Agile Coach at UNICEF .

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

In recent years, Vugar has worked for UNICEF , Pfizer , PMWILL , and Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Qatar .

Q: Which industries is Vugar most experienced in?

Vugar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Sport and Recreation , and Information Technology (IT) . Vugar also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality , Government and Public Administration , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Vugar most experienced in?

Vugar is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations . Vugar also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Vugar worked in recently?

Vugar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Government and Public Administration , and Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas has Vugar worked in recently?

Vugar has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

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Prague, Czech Republic

Experience

May 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year 4 months

Remote

Enterprise Agile Coach

UNICEF

Guided the team of 80+ in Agile Transformation from full traditional way of working
Training delivered for more than 200+ hours on Leadership and Project Management
Organized Agile ceremonies with the participation of cross-functional team members
Coached 8 Product Owners and Scrum Masters
Mentored Senior Sponsors of each squad on Servant Leadership, Agile Mindset and Project Delivery

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

8 months

Agile Coach

Pfizer

Worked as a scrum master within SAFe framework and supported a team of 50+ people in becoming more efficient through scrum cadence, Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, weekly refinements, and effective retrospectives.
Supported the team members, Product Owners, and Business Analyists in their day-to-day work and during PI planning, working in close cooperation with all the stakeholders.
Integrated tasks with internal and external teams through weekly dependency reviews that supported velocity.
Acted as a servant leader to the agile team by clearing obstacles, capturing key metrics, and coaching lead roles on improved ways of working.

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years

Agile Transformation Consultant

PMWILL

Agile Program Consulting for UNICEF Geneva office with 80+ team members across 8 squads.
Delivered coaching and mentorship programs for more than 100 junior project managers and development team members.
Lead Agile adoption across software teams, achieving a 20% reduction in delivery time and a 30% boost in efficiency.
Initiated and implemented scrum framework processes and ceremonies for two teams with no previous experience in the scrum.
Facilitated training courses in agile, hybrid project approaches, disciplined agile, risk management, citizen development, and change management.
Guided over 200 team members on how to use and apply agile and scrum development practices, develop product roadmaps, and implement best-in-class agile approaches and practices.

Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

2 years 1 month

Doha, Qatar

Project Planner

Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Qatar

Delivered project management services for the business owner on an innovative and transformative product Workforce Management System Solution for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Supported business users and ICT team to develop and deliver new software for Workforce Learning Management System Solution by using the Scrum framework.
Delivered the product with the cross-functional team based on agile SDLC to cater to the needs of 10,000 users.
Utilized Change Control tool, Operations Reporting Application (ORA), Quality Management System (QMS), Integrated Knowledge Library (IKL), and Smartsheet tools for planning and reporting tasks.
Developed robust business process maps, assessing change readiness to plan readiness strategy across the organization.

Jul 2016 - Feb 2020

3 years 8 months

Freelance Project Consultant

YES Management

Coordinated technology programs and transformation projects in different business industries by fulfilling deliverables and clients’ expectations.
Facilitated scrum events of sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement and complemented user stories with technical requirements.
Performed organizational change management and integrated change control process with $1.4m USD in saving by leading complex strategic initiatives.
Delivered technological transition initiative for the hospitality company to secure services for the international event with a budget of $5m USD.

Aug 2011 - Jun 2016

4 years 11 months

Azerbaijan

Project and Program Lead

Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan

Coordinated digital projects on different scales by managing scope, resources, quality, change, stakeholders, and risks within the organization.
Coordinated between multiple workstreams to ensure key milestones are achieved within specific deadlines.
Gathered and analyzed information on existing business processes to make change recommendations that seek to accelerate business performance during international projects.

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 Professional Services (7.5 years), Sport (7 years), Government and Administration (3.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Tourism (3.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Sport

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Tourism

Pharmaceutical

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 Project Management (14.5 years), Information Technology (9.5 years), Operations (7 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Strategy (3.5 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Summary

Certified Agile Practitioner with over 12 years of expertise in project management, providing diversified knowledge within various industries and environments. Managed complex and strategical technological projects for government, telecommunications, oil & gas, UN, and international events’ entities. Servant leadership approach has improved team satisfaction by 15% while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable growth. Delivered 500 hours of training sessions on Agile Project Management across MENA and Centreal European countries. Facilitated complex PI Planning sessions and lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Scrum of Scrums squads.

Skills

Servant Leadership
Risk Management
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Product Management
Leadership
Scrum Master
Scaled Agile (Safe)
Pmo
Jira And Jira Align
Data Analysis
Monday.com

Languages

Azerbaijani

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Russian

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

Swansea University

Master of Arts (Merit) in Ethics and Integrity, Joint Degree Program · Ethics and Integrity · Swansea, United Kingdom

Sep 2008 - Jul 2012

Public Administration Academy

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Administration, Management · Economics and Administration, Management · Baku, Azerbaijan

Certifications & licenses

P3.Express Practitioner Certificate

OMIMO

Citizen Developer Foundations

Project Management Institute

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Project Management Institute

Microsoft Excel: Advanced Data Analysis & Interpretation

PwC's Academy ME

Change Management Certificate

Harvard Business School

Innovation Implementation Certificate

Harvard Business School

Project Management Professional (PMP Certificate)

Project Management Institute

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Vugar based?

Vugar is based in Prague, Czech Republic and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Vugar speak?

Vugar speaks the following languages: Azerbaijani (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Vugar have?

Vugar has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Vugar has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Vugar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vugar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vugar would be well-suited for roles such as: Enterprise Agile Coach, Agile Coach, Agile Transformation Consultant.

What is Vugar's latest experience?

Vugar's most recent position is Enterprise Agile Coach at UNICEF.

What companies has Vugar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vugar has worked for UNICEF, Pfizer, PMWILL, and Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Qatar.

Which industries is Vugar most experienced in?

Vugar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Sport and Recreation, and Information Technology (IT). Vugar also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality, Government and Public Administration, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Vugar most experienced in?

Vugar is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations. Vugar also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Vugar worked in recently?

Vugar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas has Vugar worked in recently?

Vugar has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Vugar's education?

Vugar holds a Master in Ethics and Integrity from Swansea University and a Bachelor in Economics and Administration, Management from Public Administration Academy.

Does Vugar have any certificates?

Vugar has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: P3.Express Practitioner Certificate, Citizen Developer Foundations, and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

What is the availability of Vugar?

Vugar is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vugar?

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