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Zeynab Fatullayeva

Zeynab Fatullayeva

Governance Program And Project Manager
Budapest

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with five years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
6
6
Languages

Work History

Governance Program and Project Manager

Citibank Europe plc. Hungarain Branch
Budapest
12.2022 - Current
  • Successfully led the initiative to ensure the timely submission of 16 reports to regulators, demonstrating strong project management skills and adherence to deadlines.
  • Directed finance model enhancement projects by effectively leading a team of 10 developers and collaborating with 15 business experts. This resulted in significant improvements to the models and the establishment of a standardized reporting approach across the EMEA region.
  • Developed strategic insights across 5 projects, including resource allocation and budget management, ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives by the end of the year.
  • Prepared a comprehensive project management artifacts checklist and conducted assessments on 6 projects, identifying gaps and proposing actionable recommendations to enhance current practices.
  • Led 8 complex projects aimed at strengthening the process framework throughout EMEA, aligning with regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance.
  • Accomplished the delivery of regulatory-mandated projects, leading to a reduction of manual adjustments by 400K per annum, resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Oversaw the coordination and collaboration of 3 cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams, achieving a 50% improvement in process efficiency by standardizing the process flow for stress test projects.
  • Managed a geographically dispersed team of 10 members located in Hungary, India, UK, and USA, effectively coordinating with 6 business experts to ensure the successful submission of quarterly reports.
  • Played a key role in supporting the organization's values by assisting in the onboarding process of 20 new joiners within a span of 6 months.

Project Management Officer - Freelance

BASF SE
City
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with 15 employees from 3 business units to document business requirements and prepare project documentation, ensuring clear and accurate project specifications.
  • Developed a comprehensive communication plan that encompassed weekly updates to over 40 stakeholders, effectively keeping them informed of project progress in relation to milestones.
  • Successfully contracted and negotiated with 5 external vendors, ensuring budget quotes were obtained within the designated 1-month deadline, demonstrating strong procurement and negotiation skills.
  • Worked closely with 3 business partners in Germany and Hong Kong to prepare over 10 standardized project report templates, fostering consistency and efficiency in reporting practices.

Project Management Specialist

SOCAR AQS
City
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Led the "Digital Transformation Strategy" project, successfully implementing JIRA Software to streamline operations and reduce weekly work hours by 15.
  • Orchestrated the establishment of the Project Management Office (PMO) and cultivated a project management culture within the company by developing business cases, procedures, and standards.
  • Played a key role in facilitating the launch of the MIT Global Startup Labs Bootcamp (2018) in Azerbaijan, providing mentorship to 30 university students and contributing to their entrepreneurial growth.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Business Development

University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Business Administration

ADA University
Azerbaijan
09.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Business Administration

IÉSEG School of Management
France
01.2017 - 06.2017

Software

MS Excel

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Trello

Certification

Agile & Scrum 2022 Online Conference

Timeline

Agile & Scrum 2022 Online Conference

01-2023

Governance Program and Project Manager

Citibank Europe plc. Hungarain Branch
12.2022 - Current

Project Management Officer - Freelance

BASF SE
04.2022 - 10.2022

Master of Science - Master of Business Development

University of Pécs
01.2019 - 01.2021

Project Management Specialist

SOCAR AQS
01.2018 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Business Administration

IÉSEG School of Management
01.2017 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Business Administration

ADA University
09.2014 - 05.2018
Zeynab Fatullayeva Governance Program And Project Manager