Product Owner

Senior

Albania

Skills

product owner

Project Management

SaaS

Languages

English C1

Available for hire from

2500

Professional Summary

Candidate brings a rich and diverse background in digitalization and digital transformation projects, primarily centered in Albania. With experience as a general manager and project manager for international fintech projects, they have demonstrated leadership and proficiency in overseeing complex initiatives within the financial technology sector. Their role as head of sales at Nexa International highlights their expertise in driving business growth and cultivating client relationships. Additionally, their involvement in developing a chatbot for the Western Balkans Alliance as part of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product underscores their hands-on involvement in product development and innovation. Overall, this candidate possesses a comprehensive skill set encompassing project management, business development, and technical proficiency in digital technologies. Their experience in spearheading digitalization initiatives and driving transformative projects positions them as a valuable asset in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital innovation.

Education

European University of Tirana / Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

Sep 2022

University of Tirana / Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

2010 - 2014

Experience

ICT Intervention Manager / Helvetas

Full-time

Sep 2023 - Present

Albania

Project Manager / ABSL Albania

Dec 2022 - Present

AL, Tirana

Acting as a liaison among Accounting, Finance, IT, and Tax teams ensuring there is alignment and all parties are contributing to the program objectives
Translating business requirements to executable stories
Continuously evaluating and reêning tools and processes to ensure they are eìcient, high quality, and scalable

Product Owner / Western Balkans Alliance

Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

AL, Tirana

Defining the vision for the team's product
Developing user stories
Managing the product backlog and prioritizing them based on changing requirement
Maintaining current client relationship and identifying areas for potential clients
Collaborating with sales and design team to ensure requirements are met

Project Manager / Primus Albania

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

AL, Tirana

Successfully managed a budget of over $15M and delivered projects on time and under budget
Led project teams of up to 35 members to develop and implement innovative solutions
Provided progress reports to stakeholders and upper management on project progress and milestones
Utilized Agile and Scrum methodologies to plan and execute projects
Utilized project management software to track progress, resources and costs
Developed project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure resources were eìciently used
Conducted post-project reviews to identify areas of improvement and ensure customer satisfaction

Sales Director / Nexia Al Consulting

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

AL, Tirana

Performed market analysis to identify new opportunities for sales growth
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of sales targets
Utilized CRM software to streamline sales processes and manage customer data
Prepared forecasts and KPI reporting for CEO, and upper management, for use in organizational planning, financial forecasting, budget setting and strategic planning

Project Coordinator / Ministry of Finance

Apr 2017 - Oct 2020

AL, Tirana

Managed projects such as: Fiscalization, MoneyVal, Adhering Albania under the OECD Guidelines, IFRS standards, Tax administration reform
Coordinated over 150 meeting between stakeholders from businesses, international organization and government
Researched on various funding and sponsorship opportunities in support the implementation of various tax reforms
Coordinated internal and external stakeholders achieving the right standard requirement on reforms.
Developed and managed a detailed project schedule and work plan
Participated in Explanatory Session at European Commission for 4 chapters