• 8 years of experience with Scrum as well as other Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrumban, Scaled Scrum with Nexus, Scaled Agile Framework (SAF-e) and other methodologies
• 8 years of experience and proven knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of Quality Management and Manual Testing (different browser testing, Firebug, Static and Dynamic testing, Regression testing)
• Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Informatics with specialisation in Information Technology in Business Application
• Holder of Presentation skills and Conflict management certificates as well as Agile Foundations, Scrum: The Basics, Scrum: Advanced, Agile Project Management with Jira Cloud, How to Fix a bad Agile, Mistakes to Avoid in Agile Project Management (LinkedIn certificates and Atlassian)
• Holder of NLP (Neuro- Linguistic Programming) Practitioner certificarte
• Great Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Azure knowledge and management
• Held presentations in front of 150+ people about Scrum at Faculty of Organization and Informatics
• Experience in working with cross-functional and multinational teams (British, German, Austrian, Indian, Portuguese, citizens of USA…)
• Experience with working on projects like Nets.eu (PBZ Croatian bank), Planet Payment (provides integrated digital payment services on a unique single platform that offers acquiring, processing, digital wallets, VAT refund and currency), Audi UK, Wienerberger, Eurowings, Spar, Cyberport, Hyundai, Axalta, Uniper, Agraverlag, Österreichischer Agrarverlag
• Awarded with The Most Creative Solution at ecx.io & IBM Hackathon 2.0, 2017.
• Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (A2 Advanced English Level and C2 Basic Knowledge)
• Up to date with all latest technologies and trends within my area of expertise, ready to learn and to start working immediately
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Oleksandr L.
Split, Croatia
$35/hr
5.0
24 jobs
PMP-certified Technical Project Manager with 8 years of experience in software development
and consulting, specializing in Agile delivery. Skilled at managing cross-functional teams,
budgets up to $500k, and projects from ideation to production. Proven ability to align technical
execution with business goals, streamline workflows, and enhance product quality.
📝 Certifications: PSM I by Scrum org; PMP by PMI; SAFe® 4 Agilist by Scaled Agile
🛠️ Project Management Software: Jira, ClickUp, MS Project, Trello, Azure DevOps
📊 PM methodologies: Agile (Scrum & Kanban), traditional (waterfall)
🎓 Education: MS in Project Management from Northeastern University (Boston, USA)
👥 Project team sizes: 3 - 15 people
📆 Project duration: 3 months to 1,5 years
💰 Project budget: $20k to $500k
A couple of most notable projects that I managed, my responsibilities & key achievements:
1) Project manager for a SaaS web application that generates human motion animations using AI
- Led the development of the 3-year project to the successful release on time & budget
- Established the planning process for training ML models that allowed us to meet the expectations of the client for the scope and timing of the public beta release
- Reorganized our processes to switch to regular monthly releases to aid with user retention and increase MRR
- Interviewed and brought consultants to the team to complement our skillset in specific domains like 3D animation, SEO, Auth0
- Worked with the client to propose improvements in the UX and branding; coordinated those changes with the designer
Team: 1 ML team lead, 4 ML engineers, 3 web developers, 1 designer, 1 QA engineer, 1 infrastructure engineer, 1 SEO/Marketing specialist.
Achievements: Thanks to the effective product development process and close collaboration with the project sponsor, we were able to get 20+ paying customers (approx. $1000 MRR) just in one month after the public beta release. The project was managed so successfully that the client gave us a 5-star review for it.
2) Project manager for a web application for automating business workflows (Upwork project)
- Set up reliable QA processes to improve product quality and reduce the time needed to fix bugs
- Led the introduction of a release management process to reduce the risk of issues in the production environment after releases
- Defined and documented team member roles and responsibilities to prevent interpersonal conflicts within the project team
- Collected requirements and documented expectations for epics and tasks, helping developers save time and avoid reworking functionality
- Coached the team on continuous improvement, introducing weekly sprint retrospectives to enhance our work processes
- Created UI/UX design mockups to eliminate frequent meetings with the designers to discuss expectations for the design they create
Team: 1 product owner, 1 tech lead, 5 developers, 2 designers, 1 QA engineer, 1 infrastructure engineer/release manager.
Achievements: We were able to set up reliable QA and release schedule that freed up time of the project sponsor and led to higher volume of acquired customers. Number of bugs on production decreased by about 80%. As a project manager, I got a 5-star feedback from the client for my work.
Here's the review:
Project Manager for Application Development
Rating is 5.0 out of 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aug 25, 2024 - Oct 8, 2024
"Thank you, Oleksandr, for stepping in as project manager during a crucial time. Despite the short term, your professionalism and leadership ensured seamless progress during the absence of an employee. Your contribution was invaluable, and I look forward to working with you again!"
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Robert S.
Pula, Croatia
$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Tired of project managers who need hand-holding, miss deadlines, and leave you with scattered teams and vague project goals? 😟 Fed up with inconsistent communication and a lack of proven results? 😩
I bring clarity to chaos and deliver tangible results. 💪 As a seasoned project manager with 6,000+ hours of experience, I empower teams, streamline processes, and ensure your projects are completed on time and within budget. 🚀
With my expertise, clients have achieved these results:
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✔️ Clearly define project scope, requirements, and user stories to avoid ambiguity and ensure successful outcomes.
✔️ Provide transparent and regular communication to keep you informed and involved.
I'm a seasoned digital, development, and healthcare project manager with a proven track record of success across diverse industries. My expertise in software development technologies (Java, JavaScript, C#, Node.js, Python), project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean), tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, ClickUp) , and communication strategies ensures your projects are in capable hands.
Since 2001, I've been collaborating daily with global teams across diverse industries, gaining a unique perspective and deep understanding of different cultural subtleties and business environments. My extensive experience includes work with clients from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
My Key Stats:
⭐ 6,000+ hours of project delivery
⭐ 25+ years of experience in software development
⭐ 10+ years of experience facilitating Agile development process
⭐ Certified Google Project Manager
⭐ Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
⭐ Certified Scrum Product Owner
⭐ Certified by all 4 major Cloud services providers
⭐ Verified ClickUp Power User
⭐ Track record of success across key industries, including Energy & Resources (Oil & Gas), Life Sciences & Healthcare, Technology, Media & Telecoms, and Financial Services
⭐ Expertise in Microsoft Project, Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Trello, ClickUp, and other leading project & task management tools
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Anastasiia A.
Zagreb, Croatia
$50/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Full Stack Developer and Engineering Manager with 9+ years of experience. I combine strong technical skills across the entire stack with leadership experience and a product mindset — understanding business needs and translating them into well-architected, production-ready software. Equally comfortable working as a sole developer, a tech lead driving a team, or an engineering manager overseeing delivery end-to-end.
On the engineering side, I work across the full stack: frontend (React.js, Angular, Angular.js), backend (Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL), databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL), cloud infrastructure (AWS — EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, API Gateway), and testing (Jest, Puppeteer). I build clean, well-structured code and have a strong track record of taking projects from architecture to production across multiple domains — property management, AdTech, email marketing, and real-time communication platforms.
On the leadership side, I have served as both a Tech Lead and an Engineering Manager — leading frontend and backend teams, defining architecture, conducting code reviews, managing delivery, and reporting to upper management. I am comfortable wearing multiple hats: when needed, I have stepped into product management responsibilities and operated as a sole developer, independently handling the full project lifecycle.
I am a Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience setting up Scrum processes from scratch and driving teams toward efficient, predictable delivery.
Whether you need a strong individual contributor, a tech lead to drive your team, or someone who can do both — I can step in and deliver.
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Niko L.
Zagreb, Croatia
$60/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Looking for a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 or 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 who can turn your vision into a well-structured, high-performing operation?
I help companies and startups deliver complex digital products with clarity, speed, and confidence - connecting 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Over the past few years, I’ve successfully led 𝟯𝟬+ 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 in IT, SaaS, AI, and digital transformation, from early scoping and sprint planning to full-scale delivery. My background in engineering and certified PM methodologies allows me to bridge 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 seamlessly.
💼 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
• Proven experience leading 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 (Design, Dev, QA, Product)
• Expertise in 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗮𝗻 frameworks
• Hands-on proficiency with 𝗝𝗶𝗿𝗮, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗨𝗽, 𝗤𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗔𝟰
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• Strong leadership in 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 and promoting ownership culture
📜 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡
• 𝗣𝗦𝗠-𝗜 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
• 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝟮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• 𝗜𝗣𝗠𝗔-𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
💬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥
• Clear structure and proactive communication
• Ability to simplify complexity and move projects forward fast
• Professionalism, reliability, and adaptability to your business model
• Consistent results - I’m in the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)
If you’re looking for a partner who can bring 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 to your project, let’s connect.
I’ll help you build the processes, team rhythm, and execution plan that make your goals a reality.
📩 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 and let’s discuss how I can help deliver your next project - on time, on scope, and with confidence.
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