Cristina Cirja
@cristinacirja
Senior Project Manager with expertise in Agile and PM frameworks.
What I'm looking for
As a Senior Project Manager and Co-Founder of 07 HAPPY DAYS Ltd, I have extensive experience in managing complex projects across various sectors. My journey has equipped me with a robust understanding of Agile methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, allowing me to lead teams effectively and deliver projects that meet high-quality standards.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects for notable organizations, including Awin Global and the Government Legal Department. My ability to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams has been instrumental in achieving project goals on time and within budget. I take pride in mentoring team members and ensuring that client expectations are not only met but exceeded.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Agile Project Delivery Manager
Awin Global
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Currently managing projects remotely, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication, while mentoring team members.
Project Delivery Manager
Advanced
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Led the delivery of medium to large projects within the ITO Professional Services portfolio, ensuring adherence to guidelines and frameworks, defining project scope, and providing leadership to project teams.
Programme Delivery Manager
Government Legal Department
May 2021 - Nov 2021 (6 months)
Managed overall program plans, ensuring effective milestone setting and risk management. Developed governance strategies and provided coaching to workstream leads for successful program delivery.
Project Delivery Manager
Government Legal Department
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Collaborated with teams to implement a new time recording solution, managing project reporting and client relationships while ensuring project success through effective dependency management.
Senior Business Project Manager
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)
Integrated newly acquired business into existing operations, delivering end-to-end project outcomes and managing dependencies while facilitating workshops and project reporting.
Programme Planning
Worldpay
Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 (6 months)
Developed and maintained program plans while collaborating with project managers to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality constraints.
IT/Systems Project Manager
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Managed decommissioning of legacy applications, overseeing data migration and ensuring compliance with project management processes.
IT/Systems Projects & BAs Manager
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Managed a team of BAs and PMs, developing methodologies and governance tools to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with PMO processes.
IT/Systems Project Manager
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Mar 2015 - Nov 2015 (8 months)
Oversaw data analysis and migration processes, ensuring quality and compliance while managing stakeholder relationships and project reporting.
Project Management
Endava
Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 (10 months)
Coordinated projects and managed PMO activities, ensuring successful project delivery and adherence to project management standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Master's Degree, Computer Linguistics
2006 - 2008
Completed a master's degree in computer linguistics, focusing on the intersection of language and technology, including computational linguistics and natural language processing.
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Bachelor's Degree, Romanian History
2002 - 2006
Earned a bachelor's degree in Romanian History, studying various historical periods, cultural developments, and significant events in Romania's past.
Dimitrie Cantemir National College
Foreign Languages Degree, Foreign Languages
1997 - 2001
Obtained a Foreign Languages Degree, focusing on the study of multiple languages and their applications in communication and cultural exchange.
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