Paulina Herman
@paulinaherman
Experienced Project Management specialist in eCommerce and financial services.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Project Management specialist with over ten years of experience in the eCommerce and financial services sectors. My career has been marked by a proven track record in program and project management support, where I have successfully delivered high-profile projects across the UK, Poland, and Hungary. My background as a former Big 4 consultant in the Strategy and Operations team has equipped me with the skills to manage complex projects, including M&A, regulatory, migration, and transformation initiatives.
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in project governance and reporting, risk management, stakeholder management, data analysis, and operating model design. I take pride in my ability to make decisions under pressure and drive projects to successful completion. My experience includes overseeing eCommerce initiatives, conducting due diligence for IPOs, and coordinating project tracking efforts to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
E-Commerce Owner & Manager
Pawsome Life
Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Developed and managed project plans for e-commerce initiatives, focusing on customer acquisition and revenue growth. Oversaw website launches and redesigns, ensuring optimal customer experience, and utilized web analytics for project assessment and identifying growth opportunities. Managed e-commerce budgets, marketing plans, and executed search marketing campaigns.
M&A Strategy and Operations Consultant
EY Parthenon
Aug 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Advised on due diligence for an IPO of an Irish lending business, performing financial, operational, and IT due diligence and writing recommendations. Coordinated the merger of two UK banks, developing integration blueprints, defining target operating models, and managing project tracking. Supported the IPO of a major insurance company, ensuring deliverables and defining operating models.
Consultant Insights & Data Team
Capgemini
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)
Served as a Business Analyst for an insurance platform implementation, collecting feature requirements and preparing field-level specifications and data dictionaries. Worked on a Ring Fencing Project for a top-tier UK bank, focusing on traceability of requirements and deliverables. Conducted workshops with diverse stakeholders to define project requirements and developed a reporting tool for gap a
Business Analyst & PMO in Risk Team
Morgan Stanley
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 (3 months)
Acted as Business Analyst and PMO for a BCBS239 regulatory project implementation, translating regulatory principles into measurable changes across business lines. Measured and monitored project progress, ensuring alignment with principles, and defined gaps in policies and procedures. Prepared a training framework to increase awareness of data quality and accuracy, and managed the project's book o
PMO in Risk Change Portfolio Team
UBS
Oct 2016 - Mar 2017 (5 months)
Managed project financials, including tracking and reporting on budgets and expenses for a portfolio of projects within the risk department. Established a project management governance structure to increase efficiency and assisted in identifying and resolving project-related issues and risks. Designed and delivered weekly and monthly portfolio and project reports to support stakeholder decision-ma
PMO in Regulatory Project Team
Credit Suisse
Oct 2014 - Sep 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Served as PMO for CCAR regulatory project implementation, creating executive meeting presentations to communicate project status and insights to senior leadership. Assisted in identifying and resolving project-related issues and risks, contributing to successful project delivery. Collaborated with project managers to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation, and maintained a comprehe
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wroclaw University of Economics
Master of Finance & Accounting, Finance & Accounting
Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced financial concepts and accounting principles. Gained expertise in financial analysis, corporate finance, and investment strategies.
Wroclaw University of Economics
Bachelor of Finance, Finance
Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance, covering fundamental financial theories and practices. Developed a strong foundation in economics, financial markets, and quantitative analysis.
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