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Ardi Ponosheci

@ardiponosheci

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Operations and Project Manager optimizing workflows, automation, and cross-functional execution.

Albania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role driving operational excellence and automation in a cross-functional team, with ownership of systems, dashboards, and process scaling.

I am an Operations and Project Manager with 10+ years delivering scalable processes, workflow automation, and cross-functional alignment across tech, Web3, fintech, and NGO sectors. I build SOPs, automation-first systems (Make, Zapier, n8n), centralized content/vendor pipelines, and dashboards (Power BI, HubSpot, Airtable) that reduce manual work and improve on-time delivery.

I have led national and global programs, unified acquisitions under single operational systems, and supported fundraising and training efforts—helping secure multi-million euro grants and delivering programs with <3% budget variance. I prioritize data-driven decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and repeatable execution frameworks that enable marketing, product, and partnerships teams to move faster.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project and Operations Manager

Current

Echo Base Global

Apr 2025 - Present (9 months)

Unified operations across three acquisitions and implemented centralized systems (Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Atlassian), automated recurring workflows to cut admin work by 35%+, and delivered Power BI dashboards tracking SLAs and OKRs.

Operations Management Workflow Automation Okta SSO Make Zapier N8n Power BI SOPs Vendor Management

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Consultant and Trainer

Current

Freelancer

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Designed operational and data systems for startups and NGOs, helped secure over €3M in grant funding, and delivered 200+ trainings in project management, financial operations, and digital transformation.

Consulting Training Power BI Process Design Workflow Automation

Project Manager

IBC Group

Jun 2024 - Apr 2025 (10 months)

Managed daily marketing operations and automation for multi-channel crypto campaigns, built HubSpot and Airtable dashboards, and reduced manual workload by 40% through automation-first systems.

Marketing Operations Automation HubSpot Airtable Dashboards

Operation Manager

Helvetas

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)

Managed national campaigns across 80+ partners, implemented centralized Power BI reporting and SOPs, and reduced campaign delivery cycles by 30% through automation and improved coordination.

Program Management Power BI SOP Development Vendor Management Procurement Automation Monitoring & Evaluation

Project Manager

NFT Tech

Dec 2021 - Oct 2022 (10 months)

Coordinated communications and delivery for a portfolio of 25+ NFT and DeFi projects, created unified project calendars and reporting templates to improve delivery consistency and stakeholder updates.

Project Coordination NFT DeFi Knowledge Roadmapping Stakeholder Management Cross Functional Communication Calendar Management

Senior Project Manager

IPKO Foundation

Oct 2018 - Oct 2022 (4 years)

Managed multi-year digital innovation and education programs with 100+ SMEs, oversaw vendor contracts and procurement, and delivered programs with <3% budget variance and high partner satisfaction.

Program Management Budgeting & Forecasting Stakeholder Engagement Mentoring Procurement