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Cristina Gherasim

@cristinagherasim

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I am an IT Project Manager and Product Owner with 15+ years in financial services.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek product-focused, agile roles in financial services where I can lead cross-functional teams, influence strategy, advise senior stakeholders, and deliver end-to-end solutions while driving continuous improvement.

I am an IT Project Manager and Product Owner with over 15 years' experience delivering solutions for investment banking and global markets.

I lead agile squads end-to-end, owning product backlogs, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment while acting as an SME and advisor to senior managers. I translate complex business needs into technical requirements and validate deliveries through testing and acceptance criteria.

My practical toolkit includes Oracle SQL, Azure, Jira, Confluence, SAFe, Scrum, PMBoK and Power BI, enabling data-driven decisions and secure transactional systems. I thrive on prioritizing product features and driving continuous improvement across international, multi-cultural teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Project Manager

Current

DXC Luxoft

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Acting as Product Owner/Product Manager for a top-10 investment banking client, responsible for creating and prioritizing the product backlog, planning sprints, and validating acceptance criteria. Coordinate agile squads, manage stakeholder expectations, and maintain project documentation to ensure timely deliveries.

Product Ownership Agile Backlog Management Jira Confluence Stakeholder Management Microsoft Azure SQL

Senior Business Analyst

DXC Luxoft

Feb 2017 - Feb 2021 (4 years)

Conducted requirements gathering and translated business needs into technical user stories for investment banking clients, prioritizing backlog and supporting implementation. Served as SME for level 3 support and participated in sprint ceremonies to ensure delivery alignment.

Requirements Gathering User Stories Jira Confluence Testing SME Stakeholder Management

IT Project Manager

Ipsos

Jun 2009 - Feb 2017 (7 years 8 months)

Managed end-to-end delivery of API and platform integration projects supporting Ipsos global operations, defining scope, estimates, and coordinating internal and external teams. Led testing, maintenance, and user support activities to improve production processes across multiple regions.