I specialize in leading complex IT programs with a focus on agile transformation and cloud migration. With over 23 years of experience, I excel in managing projects from strategy to execution, ensuring clear communication and successful outcomes. As a founder and AI Product Owner, I bridge the gap between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging my extensive background in remote collaboration with international teams. My unique blend of technical proficiency and agile coaching enables me to drive teams toward high performance. I have a proven track record of guiding organizations through their digital transformations, aligning stakeholders, and delivering impactful results. If you're seeking a strategic partner who can navigate the complexities of your projects and help you achieve your goals, let's connect and discuss how I can support your vision.

Strategic Technical Program Leader and PSM with 15+ years driving enterprise Agile delivery and digital transformation. Expert in improving delivery predictability, optimizing value stream flow, and enabling data-driven executive decisions. Known for aligning cross-functional teams and translating complexity into clear, actionable outcomes. Brings executive-level presentation and facilitation skills with exceptional influencing skills and a composed, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complexity and driving alignment. Recognized for strong leadership presence, emotional intelligence, analytical thinking, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset. MS in Applied Mathematics. Fluent in Russian, Turkish, and Kyrgyz. CORE CAPABILITIES • Enterprise Agile Delivery (SAFe) & Scrum Master / RTE • Flow Metrics & Predictability (Throughput, Lead Time, Capacity) • Value Stream Optimization & Systems Thinking • Dependency & Risk Management (Enterprise Scale) • Executive Reporting & Data Storytelling • Technical Program Delivery (API, Data, Integrations) • CI/CD & Release Process Optimization • Cross-Functional Leadership (Product, Engineering, Data) • Jira, Confluence, ADO, Agile Tooling

I help organizations accelerate product delivery, improve software quality, and scale Agile teams through AI-enabled delivery frameworks, product leadership, and quality engineering expertise. With 18+ years of experience across BFSI, payments, fintech, telecom, manufacturing, and SaaS environments, I have led globally distributed teams across the US, UK, Peru, Indonesia, and India, delivering complex digital transformation initiatives. My expertise spans Product Management, Scrum Mastery, Agile Coaching, Project & Delivery Management, SAFe implementation, QA Strategy, Release Governance, and stakeholder management. Key outcomes include reducing defect leakage by 30%, improving Agile maturity, strengthening release predictability, and accelerating time-to-market. Whether you need a Product Consultant to refine your roadmap, a Scrum Master to improve team performance, a Project Manager to drive execution, or a QA leader to strengthen release quality, I deliver measurable business outcomes with a quality-first approach. Services I Offer • Product Strategy, Roadmap & Backlog Management – Define product vision, prioritize features, refine backlogs, and align delivery with business goals. • Agile Coaching, Scrum Master & SAFe Implementation – Facilitate Scrum/SAFe ceremonies, coach teams, remove impediments, and improve Agile maturity. • Project & Delivery Management – Manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholders to ensure predictable delivery. • Sprint Planning, PI Planning & Release Management – Plan and coordinate sprints, releases, and cross-team dependencies for on-time delivery. • User Story Mapping & Requirements Refinement – Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable backlogs. • QA Strategy, Test Management & UAT Leadership – Define test strategies, lead SIT/UAT activities, and improve release quality. • Test Data, Defect & Incident Management – Optimize test data, streamline defect triage, and drive rapid issue resolution. • Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership – Align business, product, engineering, and QA teams around shared outcomes. • Delivery Governance, Risk & Dependency Management – Improve visibility, mitigate risks, and strengthen delivery predictability. • AI-Enabled Workflow Design for Agile Teams – Leverage AI tools and automation to enhance team productivity and delivery efficiency. • Production Support & Service Reliability – Drive incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement. • Delivery Health Assessments & Process Optimization – Evaluate delivery maturity, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements. Certifications • SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM) • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) • SAFe 5 Practitioner • ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager • AI for Scrum Master

I help companies execute what matters — on time, on budget, and with the right people aligned. With 13+ years leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, PMO transformations, and cross-functional programs across payments, fintech, and regulated financial services environments, I bring senior-level program management expertise to organizations that need results, not just process. What I bring to your engagement: ▪ Program & Project Management — end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream programs from planning through execution. I've led programs worth millions in business impact at BNY Mellon and Discover Financial Services. ▪ PMO Build & Governance — built PMO frameworks, governance models, and executive reporting infrastructure from scratch. Improved execution predictability by 15%+ at BNY Mellon. ▪ Agile Coaching & Scrum Mastery — SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) with hands-on experience coaching teams in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe environments. ▪ Business Operations & Strategy — designing operating models, OKR frameworks, and performance dashboards that connect day-to-day execution to strategic business outcomes. ▪ Change Management & Adoption — drove 85% adoption of new program management processes across 10 teams within 6 months. CCMP in progress. ▪ Payments & Fintech Expertise — deep domain knowledge from owning payments transformation programs at Discover Financial Services in a highly regulated fintech environment. I work best with: ✔ Companies scaling fast and needing operational structure ✔ Teams that need a senior PM to own delivery end-to-end ✔ Organizations building or fixing their PMO from scratch ✔ Leaders who need an Agile coach to improve team performance ✔ Fintech, payments, or financial services companies needing domain expertise Tools I work with: Jira | Smartsheet | Asana | MS Project | Confluence | Power BI | Tableau Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | SAFe® RTE | CSM | PMI GenAI for PMs | CCMP (In Progress) Let's talk about how I can help your team execute better. Message me and I'll respond within 24 hours.

Senior Program & Project Manager | PMO Governance | Agile Transformation Coach I'm a Senior Program/Project Manager and Agile Coach with 20+ years of experience leading complex IT and business transformation programs across FinTech, enterprise learning, and technical documentation industries — including 7+ years at an international bank delivering regulatory-critical payments programs. Whether you need someone to build project governance from the ground up, rescue a struggling program, or coach your teams through an Agile transformation, I bring both the certifications and the hands-on delivery track record to get it done. . PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, SAFe SSM/SA, Certified Scrum Master, ICP-Agile Coach, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt . Experience across classical, agile, and hybrid delivery methodologies . Strong background in PMO/DMO governance — reporting structures, escalation paths, SLA tracking, and risk management . Regulatory and compliance-aware delivery (PCI-DSS, GDPR) . Comfortable managing multiple large-scale workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously . Regular, clear communication — you'll always know exactly where your project stands

Certified Scrum Master open to part-time engagements with the potential to grow into long-term collaboration.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 & 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵? 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽! As a 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 with 𝟓+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, I specialize in helping businesses streamline workflows, optimize team collaboration, and manage resources effectively using top project management tools like 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐔𝐩, 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐚.. Whether you're a startup or an established business, I can help you improve your 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 to meet your organizational goals. Having managed 𝟐𝟓+ 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, I bring a track record of increasing efficiency and ensuring on-time delivery for teams of up to 𝟑𝟎+ 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐈𝐓, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Why Choose Me ? 🚀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝: 25+ premium projects delivered successfully 🌐 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝: 10+ satisfied clients from around the world ⭐ 𝐓𝐨𝐩-𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: 100+ successful collaborations and long-term partnerships I believe in open communication, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned, and each piece of the puzzle is well-coordinated for optimal business performance. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: ✅ How can we define project goals that align with organizational objectives? ✅ What strategies should be used for better timeline and resource management? ✅ How can we ensure smooth team coordination and continuous progress tracking? ✅ What tools and techniques are best for performance tracking and adjustments? ✅ How do we assess project outcomes and derive lessons for future growth? 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: ✔️ Project Planning & Scheduling: Defining project goals, timelines, and milestones to ensure timely delivery. ✔️ Team Coordination & Resource Management: Optimizing the use of assets and human capital for efficient operations. ✔️ Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. ✔️ Stakeholder Communication: Ensuring clear and transparent communication among all stakeholders. ✔️ Progress Tracking & Performance Evaluation: Monitoring project progress and evaluating team performance to make necessary adjustments. ✔️ Problem-Solving & Adaptation: Addressing challenges proactively and adjusting plans as needed. ✔️ Documentation & Institutional Memory: Creating comprehensive documentation for reference and future projects. 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲: ✔️ Monday.com ✔️ Notion ✔️ ClickUp ✔️ Trello ✔️ Asana ✔️ Jira ✔️ Zapier ✔️ Google Suite I am skilled in integrating these tools into your existing workflows, helping you improve efficiency and ensure accountability. Whether you're managing remote teams, small businesses, or large projects, I can provide support tailored to your needs. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! Send me a message or 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 a 𝟭𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 call to see how I can help your business achieve its goals through structured project management and effective resource allocation. 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀: Project Manager, Monday.com Expert, Notion Expert, ClickUp Expert, Zapier Expert, Trello Specialist, Asana Expert, Project Planning, Team Coordination, Risk Mitigation, Resource Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communication, Progress Tracking, Performance Evaluation, Project Management Tools, Jira, Google Suite, Agile Project Management, Workflow Optimization, Scrum Master, Agile Project Management, Remote Project Management, Agile Coach, Operations Management, Google Suite, Zapier.

I am a Certified Product Owner (PSPO I) and Scrum Master (CSM), and an experienced Project Manager with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation across fintech, banking, and telecom sectors. I specialize in defining product vision and strategy, building and managing roadmaps, and translating complex technical requirements into clear customer value. My expertise in Agile Scrum and SAFe frameworks enables me to foster product excellence in high-growth environments. I have effectively secured $4M in annual rebates and mitigated $1.2M in regulatory fines through robust compliance frameworks. Additionally, my migration of a merchant onboarding system to Salesforce delivered $60M in annual savings. If you're looking for a strategic partner who can elevate product performance, coach and manager your Agile teams and drive significant business results, I'm ready to collaborate. Let's connect and discuss how I can contribute to your project's success.

As a Certified Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist with 9+ years in the field, I combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver tangible business outcomes. My approach focuses on data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and building sustainable Agile cultures that drive continuous improvement. Currently based in Los Angeles, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge through mentoring and have helped numerous Scrum Masters achieve certification, maintaining an 85% success rate. I'm always eager to connect with fellow Agile practitioners and organizations looking to enhance their Agile capabilities or undergo digital transformation. Core competencies: 🔹 Agile Transformation Leadership 🔹 Scrum Master Mentoring 🔹 Process Optimization 🔹 Cross-functional Team Leadership 🔹 Enterprise Agile Frameworks (SAFe, LeSS) 🔹 Data-driven Decision Making 🔹 Change Management

Nadine Schwarz is a seasoned Agile expert with over 15 years of experience in coaching and project management. Fluent in both German and English, she has a proven track record of delivering impactful training sessions and workshops that cater to a diverse client base, including renowned companies like B Braun, Audi, Volkswagen, LBBW, Daimler, and L Bank. Her expertise spans across Agile Project Management, Scrum, Kanban, Hybrid Project Management, and Leadership 2.0. Nadine's journey in the corporate world has been marked by her dedication to fostering agility and continuous improvement within organizations. She has successfully led agile transformations, implemented agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban, and developed comprehensive training programs that enhance overall agile literacy. Her ability to adapt to remote training while maintaining high-quality and engaging sessions has been widely recognized and appreciated. With a strong educational background that includes a Master of Arts in International Event Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Management, Nadine combines her academic knowledge with practical experience to deliver training that bridges theoretical concepts with real-world application. She is also certified in various methodologies, including ICF Business Coach (PCC), Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, and Senior Project Manager (GPM/IPMA). Nadine's commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends is evident in her approach to training. She continuously updates her training materials to reflect the latest best practices, ensuring that her clients receive the most relevant and effective guidance. Her ability to foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement has contributed to enhanced team performance and project outcomes. In addition to her professional achievements, Nadine is dedicated to personal growth and wellness. She incorporates holistic coaching methods, combining spiritual practices with business coaching to provide a well-rounded approach to leadership and team development. Her vision is to guide and support individuals and organizations through transformative changes, enhancing their efficiency and fostering both personal and organizational development. Nadine's passion for empowering others and her ability to build strong relationships with teams and leaders have resulted in increased engagement and motivation within the organizations she works with. Her holistic approach, combined with her extensive experience and expertise, makes her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to embrace agility and drive continuous improvement.