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Nastja Smokovic

Project Manager
Barcelona,Please select

Summary

Project management professional with 4.5 years of success leading diverse IT projects, including office builds and software deployments. With excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach, I am passionate about collaborating with project teams to identify best approaches and ensure successful project delivery. I’m curious, motivated, and committed to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

IT Project Manager

King
Barcelona
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led the IT infrastructure build for two new offices (Malmo and Berlin), overseeing network design, hot-desking implementation, and audio-visual setups for meeting rooms, and digital signage across the offices.
  • Led the 'IT Support Model for 3rd Parties' project, providing structured support for co-development teams, including a dedicated ServiceNow portal.
  • Improved IT visibility within the company by creating and distributing quarterly newsletters, showcasing departmental achievements.
  • Organized and facilitated team-building events and off-sites, fostering collaboration and team cohesion.

Key Achievement: Ensured seamless opening day operations for both the Malmo and Berlin offices by delivering fully functional IT infrastructures, resulting in zero critical issues or disruptions, and a smooth transition for all employees.

Associate Project Manager

King
Barcelona
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Led the IT integration of a few applications (e.g., Staffbase, Workleap Officevibe) to enhance security, centralize control, and lower costs.
  • Led the company-wide IT Survey 2022, gathering insights into employee satisfaction during the transition to a hybrid working model that led to strategic improvements in IT services and tools.
  • Prepared and facilitated two multi-team workshops focused on conflict resolution, improved collaboration, and alignment.
  • Served as the Scrum Master for the Cloud Foundations team.
  • Managed the IT Tech Lounge project, optimizing the walk-up support experience for employees, and improving resolution times.
  • Led the IT aspects of the London office restack and hot-desking implementation, ensuring seamless technology integration and user experience.

Key Achievement: Successfully delivered a diverse range of PMO-led tasks, including projects, complex workshops, and serving as a Scrum Master, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.

Executive Assistant

King
Barcelona
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Managed complex calendars and schedules for multiple executives (CIO, VP Engineering, CISO)
  • Coordinated all aspects of executive travel arrangements
  • Planned and organized team away days, off-sites, and corporate events
  • Organized senior management meetings, preparing agendas, distributing materials, and capturing minutes.
  • Key Achievement: Developed a good understanding of the IT department, its teams, and key processes, enabling more effective support for senior executives and established strong relationships with them.

Education

Bachelor of Language Mediation - Tourism

University of Primorska
Slovenia
09.2012

Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Communication (written & verbal)

Problem-Solving

Organization & Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

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Certification

Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

IT Project Manager

King
03.2023 - 12.2024

Certified Scrum Master

01-2022

Associate Project Manager

King
08.2020 - 03.2023

Executive Assistant

King
04.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Language Mediation - Tourism

University of Primorska
Nastja SmokovicProject Manager