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Desislava Nacheva

Reno

Summary

Experienced Project/Program Manager professional with over 5 years of experience, specializing in leading complex projects related to Business Intelligence (BI), Business Spend Management (BSM), and community safety software using Agile methodologies. Skilled in strategic planning, managing budgets, and identifying potential problems. Experienced in working with remote and distributed teams across multiple time zones. Excellent at fostering teamwork, motivating teams to achieve results, and quickly adjusting to changing project needs. Known for being dependable, a strong leader, and a clear communicator. Focused on getting things done effectively and helping the team succeed while meeting company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager, Security

Flock Safety
05.2024 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Leveraged technology tools like Asana for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
  • Facilitated productive meetings by creating well-organized agendas and ensuring clear communication of objectives.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Developed strong relationships with external stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Supported senior leadership in directing security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Established quarterly OKRs for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives to modernize business processes and improve overall efficiency.

Technical Project Manager, PMO

Coupa Software
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
  • Created an iterated on 15 standardized templates to manage all phases of project management including intake forms, requirement documents, risk registers, status update templates, etc.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the deployment of enterprise-wide projects and programs.
  • Built project plans and timelines to deliver on project objectives and scope within budget and timeline.
  • Define project roles and responsibilities with stakeholders to ensure accountability of deliverables and clear communication between project members.
  • Communicated weekly project status updates, risks, and proposed solutions to stakeholders.
  • Managed 5 cross-functional projects at a time, including managements of third-party vendors.
  • Consulted with leadership to understand strategic goals and to properly align and prioritize with company strategy.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, improving collaboration and fostering long-term partnerships for program initiatives.
  • Drove prioritization conversations between the IT team and GTM business stakeholders to ensure appropriate sprint management.
  • Owned and updated status of the IT and GTM portfolio of 200 different projects across 5 different teams.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Opened and closed office locations and monitored project plan changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Software Implementation Specialist

Phocas Software
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Processed over 30 support requests monthly for technical assistance on wide range of issues related to BI software and server data transfers
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification
  • Worked with clients to install and customize BI products to user needs
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding
  • Created comprehensive documentation that enabled the internal user community to leverage system features and extend their skills and knowledge base
  • Installed new versions of software to eliminate security problems and protect data as well as enhance customer experience with newest features

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
05-2019

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Agile projects
  • Strategic planning
  • Proficient in Asana, G-Suite, Lucid
  • Process improvement
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Cross functional team builder
  • Budgeting and resource management

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) member

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Manager, Security

Flock Safety
05.2024 - Current

Technical Project Manager, PMO

Coupa Software
01.2022 - 04.2024

Software Implementation Specialist

Phocas Software
08.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno

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