Zhenya Bill
Senior IT Project Manager | Agile Leadership
Salary / Daily rate
Berlin, Germany
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Chief Operations Officer with 15+ years leading IT projects and digital transformation for global brands like IKEA and RedBull. Proven track record managing $1M+ budgets, 50+ person teams, and implementing Agile workflows that optimize performance. Specialized in blockchain/DeFi consulting, startup operations, and delivering measurable results for international clients.
Work experience
IT Project Manager
Bright Solutions GmbH
May 2018 - Oct 2023
5 years 6 months
Darmstadt Area, Germany
Led Agile IT projects for German clients, including sprint planning and retrospectives Implemented risk management strategies and improved operational workflows Facilitated workshops and stakeholder communication across remote teams Delivered reports to executive stakeholders and ensured project KPIs were met
DeFi and blockchain Education Program Manager
PEAKDEFI
May 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 8 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
DeFi (decentralized finance) consultancy Crypto Asset management workflow development Developed DeFi training content and asset management workflows for PEAKDEFI Provided strategic consultation on blockchain adoption and Web3 infrastructure
Co-founder, COO
Astramine Group
Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
1 year 5 months
Belize City, Belize
Founded and managed a crypto startup specializing in masternode and digital asset operations Oversaw remote staff performance and vendor relationships Handled project listings and business development for international platforms
IT Project Manager
Mayfly Marketing
Nov 2014 - May 2018
3 years 7 months
Agile workflow implementation Marketing workflow execution and reporting Implemented agile workflows and reported on marketing campaign performance Provided local business support for automotive and hospitality clients Identified and mitigated project risks in international settings
Operations Director
Delete
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
1 year 11 months
Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
Key brands: IKEA, RedBull, Meile Led large-scale digital projects with teams of up to 50 people Managed $1M+ project budgets for global consumer brands Set and tracked performance indicators across operations
IT Project Manager
UNRVLD
May 2009 - Oct 2012
3 years 6 months
Reported project progress and optimised workflow efficiency Supported cross-border teams in software delivery and client coordination
Director Operations Management
re:Store
Jun 2007 - May 2009
2 years
Team building and coaching Built and led operational teams in retail technology environments Promoted pioneering Apple products and managed corporate training Applied hands-on, growth-oriented leadership style
English Language Teacher
South Ural State University (SUSU)
Sep 2002 - May 2007
4 years 9 months
Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
Designed and delivered academic courses in English language and education innovation Led curriculum development for university-level programs
Education
Chelyabinsk State Pedagogical University
1997 - 2002
4 years 9 months