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Paul Weeks

@paulweeks

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Senior Project and Product Manager with expertise in AI and education.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise in AI and project management to drive impactful solutions.

I am a seasoned Senior Project and Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in managing projects and products across various sectors, including B2B HRTech SaaS, enterprise software, and international education. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering innovative, client-led digital solutions, having successfully delivered over 100 projects at TestGorilla. Currently, I lead the development of finance software products for BMW at Critical TechWorks, where I ensure our solutions meet the needs of international markets while delivering consistent user value.

Throughout my career, I have embraced servant leadership, fostering cross-functional communication and collaboration within my teams. My role at TestGorilla allowed me to integrate AI tools ethically into large-scale processes, significantly enhancing our coding assessment development capacity. I am passionate about user research and data analysis, which has driven my success in improving customer ratings and engagement through innovative product features. My experience in education has also equipped me with the skills to lead diverse teams and implement data-driven strategies that enhance learning outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Product Manager

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Critical TechWorks

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Led the development of software for financing 2.5 million vehicles annually, including product vision, roadmap, and backlog. Prioritized PI and release plans with diverse stakeholders to ensure continuous value delivery.

Product Management Project Management Stakeholder Management Agile Methodologies DevOps

Senior Project Manager

TestGorilla

Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered digital assessment projects, increasing customer ratings from 3.5/5 to 4.1/5. Owned the development of AI-powered coding tests and ethically integrated AI tools to scale assessment development capacity by 100%.

Project Management Agile Product Management AI Integration User Research Data Analysis Prototype Development Marketing Strategy Stakeholder Management

Project Manager

TestGorilla

Jul 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Acted as a hybrid Project Manager and Agile Product Manager, adapting approach to task requirements. Conducted discovery, aligned priorities, and collaborated cross-functionally with developers and designers to improve user experience.

Project Management Agile Product Management User Experience (UX)Prioritization Discovery Cross Functional Team Leadership

Head of English

Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto (CLIP)

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Led a team of 20 teachers, responsible for the English education of over 800 students. Project-managed a full revision of the English curriculum, improving engagement and relevance to 21st-century skills.

Curriculum Development Team Leadership Project Management Educational Technology Data Analysis Performance Analytics

Deputy Head of English

Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto (CLIP)

Aug 2019 - Jul 2020 (11 months)

Introduced collaborative documentation systems that improved planning efficiency by 50%. Launched a SEN support center and specialist teacher training, increasing 1:1 support provision from 17% to 100%.

Curriculum Development Special Education Needs (SEN)Teacher Training Collaborative Tools Educational Planning Performance Analytics

English Teacher

Colégio Luso-Internacional do Porto (CLIP)

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)

Launched a data-driven performance analytics system to assess student outcomes and recalibrate curriculums and teaching methods for immediate impact. Contributed to the overall educational development of students.

Teaching Curriculum Implementation Data Driven Decision Making Performance Analytics Student Assessment Educational Development

Head of English & English Teacher

Bristol School

Jan 2010 - Jul 2018 (8 years 6 months)

Managed operations for two high-volume locations with annual turnover exceeding £2 million each. Led 50+ team members and project-managed marketing and business development plans.

Operations Management Team Leadership Marketing Business Development Budget Management Strategic Planning

General Operations Manager

Nando’s

Dec 2007 - Oct 2009 (1 year 10 months)

Managed operations for two high-volume locations with annual turnover exceeding £2 million each, leading 50+ team members. Project-managed the delivery of marketing and business development plans, resulting in company-leading year-on-year growth.

Operations Management Team Leadership Marketing Business Development Budget Management Strategic Planning

Deputy Operations Manager

Nando’s

Dec 2006 - Nov 2007 (11 months)

Supported the General Operations Manager in overseeing daily operations and strategic initiatives. Contributed to recruitment, team development, and budget management to achieve business objectives.

Operations Support Budget Management Strategic Planning Recruitment Business Operations team development