Angeliki Karra
Athens,Greece
Summary
Results-driven IT Project Manager with a strong background in digital transformation, vendor management, and data analytics. Proven ability to optimize IT operations, enhance process efficiency, and mitigate risks in complex enterprise environments. Currently leading IT projects at PPC Group, ensuring seamless technology integration and vendor coordination in a 12,000+ employee organization. Successfully migrated 94% of Market Data Quality Control operations offshore at NielsenIQ, improving data integrity, compliance, and risk mitigation. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, IT governance, and strategic decision-making, driving business success through data-driven insights and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Project Manager
PPC Group
Athens, Greece
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully delivered multiple IT projects on time, driving efficiency in digital transformation initiatives.
- Managed vendor relationships, optimizing contract negotiations, service delivery, and risk mitigation.
- Led cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between IT strategy, business objectives, and operational goals.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making to streamline processes and enhance IT governance.
- Contributed to enterprise-wide modernization efforts, improving workflows and supporting technology-driven innovation.
Operations & Project Manager
Nielsen IQ
Athens, Greece
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Successfully led Greek and hub teams, overseeing production of market data and insights for Greek market increasing team productivity by 36%.
- Established various operational tasks, including managing Data Enrichment portfolio, Universe Studies, Market Census, factor projection, modelling, and crawling.
- Orchestrated delivery of visual and insights to clients in Industry and Retail sectors, resulting in heightened operational efficiency.
- Managed new projects, implement key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure seamless project execution.
Senior data scientist
Nielsen IQ
Athens, Greece
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Data-Driven Risk Management & Security Process Optimization – Spearheaded automation initiatives in data processing and market analysis, achieving 72% automation and reducing manual audits by 68%.
Sales & Communication Revenue Manager
StGlobe
Athens, Greece
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Led data-driven forecasting and strategic planning, achieving a 21% profit increase in 2019.
- Optimized pricing policies and risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with CEO.
- Spearheaded S&OP meetings, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
Hotel & Revenue Manager
Kamari Tours
Santorini, Greece
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Promoted to Manager within one year, overseeing hotel and restaurant operations, sales strategy, and homeowner relations.
- Increased guest satisfaction by 42% and boosted revenue by 35% through SEO optimization and digital marketing.
- Elevated RK Beach Hotel’s ranking from 31 to 9 in its competitive set.
- Led cost control, budgeting, and financial planning for all hotel and F&B operations.
- Recruited, trained, and managed staff to ensure high service standards.
- Spearheaded e-commerce and digital transformation, optimizing direct booking channels and online presence
Teacher and Mathematics Curriculum Leader
Activum Group
Athens, Greece
09.2004 - 08.2013
- Increased student success rate in Panellinias exams by 32% within two years through strategic curriculum planning and personalized teaching approaches.
- Managed staff and resources, optimizing educational services to enhance learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented data-driven teaching methodologies, ensuring measurable improvements in student performance.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Applied Math and Physics
National Technical University
Athens, Attica /2004 - /2014
Skills
- IT Project Execution & Delivery
Digital Transformation Strategy
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Process Optimization & Automation
Agile Methodologies & Critical Thinking
IT Governance & Operational Efficiency - Business Process Automation
Multi-Vendor Coordination - Data Protection & Governance Standards
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
Performance Management & KPI Optimization
- Waterfall model
- Adaptability in technology changes
- Change management
Languages
English
Native
Greek
Native
Russian
Elementary
German
Intermediate
Certification
ChatGPT Complete Course - Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT- 2023
Udemy
Macquarie University Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Certification (Power BI Included) - 2023
Microsoft Office Tools
Google Project Management Certification - 2022
Timeline
IT Project Manager
PPC Group
07.2024 - Current
Operations & Project Manager
Nielsen IQ
11.2021 - 07.2024
Senior data scientist
Nielsen IQ
03.2020 - 10.2021
Sales & Communication Revenue Manager
StGlobe
11.2017 - 03.2020
Hotel & Revenue Manager
Kamari Tours
10.2013 - 10.2017
Teacher and Mathematics Curriculum Leader
Activum Group
09.2004 - 08.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Applied Math and Physics
National Technical University
/2004 - /2014
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