Manolis Papadakis

✅ Planned & managed an institution-wide ERP rollout (S1) across 6+ departments and 80+ users, covering Finance/Accounting/Procurement/Sales, Student Enrollment and Management, Farm Management and Program Management (HUB) 📊 Increased user readiness by 70% through a custom "Learn → Apply → Evaluate" training model, tracked via pulse surveys and real-usage feedback. 🔄 Reduced risk at go-live by implementing a “fake live” simulation phase 2 months prior to production, enabling structured feedback and fixes. 📅 Maintained adherence to key compliance deadlines (fiscal closing, academic scheduling) with <5% deviation from milestone targets. 🤝 Facilitated collaboration between vendor and internal teams through weekly stand-ups, shared documentation, and change log reviews. 📥 Collected and validated 100% of real student/faculty records for use in pre-production testing, ensuring realistic hands-on learning. 🎯 Enabled departmental alignment with transformation goals through consistent leadership briefings and audit-ready reporting.

- Consulting on project planning and execution - Sustainable project / program management - Leading organizational / digital transformation initiatives - Training and development in Project Management - ISO Expert advisor - Optimizing workflows and implementing process improvements - Advising on Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies for project teams - Leading project risk analysis and mitigation strategies - Coaching on sustainable pm

In my role as the Software Development Manager and Program Manager at Schoox, Inc., I am accountable for creating the product roadmap for a specific product unit at Schoox. I led a cross-functional, hybrid team of 21 members and oversaw the entire product development lifecycle using Agile/Hybrid methodologies to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality features and solutions. Responsibilities: Strategic Project Management: Manage large-scale projects and initiatives, aligned with strategic objectives. Collaborate with the CEO, CTO, Product Managers and CSMs to prioritize and plan quarterly deliverables. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Backend, Frontend, QA, Mobile, and Design team to implement feature plans. Manage risk, issues, and dependencies using tools like Aha, Jira. Resource and roadmap Management Allocation: Play a key role in coordinating the product roadmap and strategizing resource allocation for optimal efficiency. Track feature releases and report on project status and key performance indicators. Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates and risks to senior management. Bug & Task Management: Manage the intake and prioritization of bugs and custom tasks submitted by client-facing teams. Collaborate with tech leads to integrate these tasks into the project plan, ensuring timely resolution. Sprint Planning & Execution: Lead sprint planning meetings. Collaborate with tech teams to ensure smooth execution of the product roadmap. Regularly adjust priorities and replan based on evolving requirements. Key Achievements: Delivered over 40 key product features, representing 45% of total product enhancements and managing over 1,500 bugs with an 95% resolution rate. Key Skills: -Program Management -Cross-Departmental Collaboration -Agile Methodologies -Risk & Dependency Management -Mentorship & Team Leadership

Led the activities concerning professional development and chapter events in accordance with chapter policies and bylaws. Main responsibilities: - Promote the project management profession through the planning and coordination of special events, designed to enhance and expand the skills and knowledge of project managers and project leaders - Develop and maintain relationships with local colleges and universities - Invite key influencers from industry to participate in chapter events -Lead volunteering teams concering events and academic research Achievements: 8% growth membership after the annual Chapter conference Nov '21 88 pdus offered to pmi Greece Chapter members Establish relationship with #pmichapterxchange initiative and produce new networking opportunities to members