Jana Nováková

Senior Project Manager | Agile Leader | Digital Transformation Specialist
Bratislava, SK.

About

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex software development and digital transformation initiatives across diverse industries. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations and driving significant business value through strategic planning, agile methodologies, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at navigating technical challenges and stakeholder demands to achieve impactful results.

Work

TechSolutions Inc.
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Senior Project Manager

Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

Summary

Led end-to-end project lifecycle for key digital transformation and software development initiatives, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful delivery against strategic objectives.

Highlights

Successfully delivered 5+ complex enterprise-level software projects with budgets up to €2M, consistently completing 90% of projects on schedule and 10% under budget.

Implemented Agile Scrum methodologies, increasing team productivity by 25% and reducing time-to-market for new features by an average of 15% across multiple product lines.

Managed a portfolio of 10+ concurrent projects, coordinating resources for teams of up to 15 engineers, designers, and QA specialists.

Spearheaded the migration of a legacy system to a cloud-based platform for a major client, resulting in a 30% improvement in system performance and a 20% reduction in operational costs.

Developed and maintained robust stakeholder communication plans, ensuring alignment and managing expectations for executive leadership and external clients, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate.

Innovate Digital Agency
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Project Manager

Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

Summary

Managed digital marketing and web development projects from conception to launch, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability.

Highlights

Oversaw the development and launch of 15+ custom websites and mobile applications, improving client online presence and user engagement by an average of 40%.

Coordinated project teams of 5-8 members, fostering a collaborative environment that led to a 10% increase in team efficiency.

Managed project budgets ranging from €50K to €500K, consistently achieving profit margins of 15% or higher.

Implemented new project tracking tools and reporting mechanisms, enhancing transparency and providing real-time status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.

Education

Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave
Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

Inžiniersky titul (Mgr. Ing.)

Informatika

Grade: Výborný

Courses

Softvérové inžinierstvo

Databázové systémy

Projektový manažment v IT

Algoritmy a dátové štruktúry

Languages

Slovak
English
German

Certificates

SAFe Agilist (SA)

Issued By

Scaled Agile, Inc.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Issued By

Scrum Alliance

Skills

Digital Transformation

Cloud Migration, CRM Implementation, ERP Integration, Process Optimization, Change Management, Technology Adoption.

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Requirements Gathering, System Design, Testing (UAT), Deployment, Post-launch Support, Product Ownership.

Leadership & Communication

Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentoring, Presentation Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Client Relations.

Project Management

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, SAFe, Risk Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Jira, Confluence, Asana, MS Project.

Technical Acumen

SQL, Python (basic), Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure concepts), APIs, Data Analytics (basic).

Projects

Enterprise CRM Implementation

Summary

Led a strategic initiative to implement a new enterprise-wide CRM system for a client with 500+ employees, aiming to streamline sales and customer service operations.

Mobile Banking App Development

Summary

Oversaw the development of a secure and user-friendly mobile banking application for a regional financial institution.