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Levon Tonakanian

Levon Tonakanian

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Summary

Diligent Engineering Manager with robust background in leading software engineering teams. Spearheaded multiple successful project deliveries and streamlined development processes, enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated aptitude in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Developed leadership and team collaboration skills in fast-paced software development environment, looking to transition into new field. Demonstrated expertise in agile methodologies and project management, consistently driving project success. Focused on leveraging these transferrable skills to make significant impact in new role. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Delivery Manager

Sibedge
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Managing project portfolio in the field of custom software development (FinTech, Retail)
  • Led and developed cross-functional teams in agile environment.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by proactively identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks in the development process.
  • Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration efforts for end-to-end system optimization.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective resources, optimizing budget allocation for product development.
  • Evaluated team performance, proposing talent development directions
  • Acting as a Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies and supporting company’s Agile transformation
  • Accelerated issue resolution by facilitating effective collaboration between team members across different departments.
  • Improved project delivery efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in project management.
  • Facilitated seamless handovers at each stage of the project lifecycle by creating detailed documentation for future reference.

Project Delivery Lead

SAS Institute
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Owned project delivery as a member of leadership team
  • Leaded the delivery of SAS client projects (Retail, Banking, CPG) to a high level of customers satisfaction
  • Built proper governance structure for multi-stream projects with the scale of 100+ FTEs
  • Coached and developed cross-functional teams in matrix structure
  • Boosted client satisfaction with regular communication updates on order status and expected delivery times.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing consistent coaching, feedback, and guidance to team members.

Project Manager

Manzana Group
01.2012 - 06.2018
  • Managed implementation of CRM systems and Loyalty Programs based on customized Microsoft Dynamics in Retail, Pharma and CPG
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management of The Enterprise

MGTU MAMI (Moscow State Technical University)
Moscow
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer systems of management in production and business

MGTU STANKIN (Moscow State University of Technology)
Moscow
01.2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Digital Product development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team development
  • Agile Coaching
  • Customer needs focus
  • Insights Analytics
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Communications
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 01/01/16
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 01/01/24
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance, 01/01/25

Languages

Russian
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate
B1
Swedish
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Project Delivery Manager

Sibedge
01.2021 - 12.2024

Project Delivery Lead

SAS Institute
07.2018 - 01.2021

Project Manager

Manzana Group
01.2012 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management of The Enterprise

MGTU MAMI (Moscow State Technical University)

Bachelor of Science - Computer systems of management in production and business

MGTU STANKIN (Moscow State University of Technology)
Levon Tonakanian