Konstantinos Pitkas
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in gambling, telecommunications and energy industries leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. Skilled communicator and problem solver with a strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve project objectives. Adapt at utilizing project management methodologies and tools to drive project success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Senior Project Manager
PPC Group
12.2023 - Current
- Designed and managed IT project plans, collecting data from project teams and monitoring progress.
- Created accurate status reports and ensured smooth interdepartmental collaboration.
- Coordinated external partners to align projects with PPC Group's strategic goals.
- Developed and promoted best practices from the Project Management Office (PMO) for optimal IT project management.
- Identified and resolved project risks and issues, collaborating with stakeholders.
- Participated in test plans, error identification, and final deliverable evaluation.
- Managed project documentation and actively contributed to PMO activities, including demand and capacity management, and coaching project managers.
IT Project Manager/Product owner
OPAP
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw the development of an online gambling platform, coordinating with teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality project completion.
- Managed project progress, delivery, testing, and deployment, providing technical expertise and insights.
- Refined and communicated the product backlog using hybrid methodologies to align business requirements.
- Identified and mitigated scope and quality risks, organizing backlog refinement sessions to enhance product value.
- Managed vendor relationships, coordinated activities, negotiated contracts, and ensured vendor compliance with project requirements.
Product owner
OPAP
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Receive business requests & priorities, clarifies and translates them into functional & technical specifications (SoW) and produces functional & technical requirements specifications and project plans
- Act as liaison between the business owners, business analysts and development teams for the clarification of requirements
- Proceeds to segmentation, planning and prioritization of the product backlog and set the milestones for the timely delivery of work
- Cooperates with the development teams for the design of the most suitable and time efficient applications in alignment with the methodology and goals of the selected software solution
- Monitors the operational efficiency of assigned solutions, identifies potential risks and coordinates the escalation, maintenance and troubleshooting
IT Project Manager
OPAP
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Manage project execution defined within the project constraints
- Manage project plan, coordinates testing cycles and reports deviations and risks
- Communicate with clarity and precision to project team members and upper management
- Build an environment for trusted relationships with the clients and stakeholders
- Manage selected technology-intensive projects, characterised by complexity, involving many technologies and cross functional teams
- Determine project tasks, coordinate stakeholders, oversee testing cycles and report any deviations and risks
IT Business/Technical Analyst
OPAP
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Translated specifications into actionable client objectives
- Analyzed and assessed business requirements for projects
- Supports the implementation, use and continuous improvement of processes and tools for projects
- Prepared technical documents for applications
- Delivered post-production support following project release
- Ensure stability of critical information system parameters
Network Operations Engineer/Coordinator
Forthnet Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Streamlined stakeholder communication for enhanced technical support
- Ensured fulfillment of client's business needs
- Oversaw network operations according to specified service agreements
- Collaborated with multiple teams reaching key stakeholders to resolve issues
- Managed application configuration settings for infrastructure network
Technical Support Specialist
Forthnet Group
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Provide administrative support to streamline processes
- Maintain accuracy and validity of updated records
- Oversaw supply levels to ensure adequate stock
Practice at Department of Alumina Production Management
Aluminium of Greece
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Provide administrative support to streamline processes
- Maintain accuracy and validity of updated records
- Oversaw supply levels to ensure adequate stock
Education
M.Sc. - Techno-economic Management
University of Piraeus
01.2012
Bachelor’s degree - digital systems
University of Piraeus
01.2010
Skills
- MS office suite,MS Visio,MS Project,Advanced Excel Skills
- Attlasian Jira, Confluence, Service now,Siebel CRM,Galaxy ERP
- TestRail,ALM
- MySQL Data Analysis
- Web Development Language html, xml
- Cross-functional coordination
- Agile Methodology
- Multi-project management
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Analytical way of thinking
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/24/86
Certification
- 01/01/22, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- 12/01/20, Project Management Professional (PMP)
- 07/01/02, Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Capturing moments
- Feeling the music
- Every kind of sport
Timeline
IT Senior Project Manager
PPC Group
12.2023 - Current
IT Project Manager/Product owner
OPAP
12.2023 - Current
Product owner
OPAP
05.2022 - 12.2023
IT Project Manager
OPAP
01.2019 - 05.2022
IT Business/Technical Analyst
OPAP
01.2017 - 01.2019
Network Operations Engineer/Coordinator
Forthnet Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
Technical Support Specialist
Forthnet Group
06.2010 - 12.2014
Practice at Department of Alumina Production Management
Aluminium of Greece
06.2008 - 08.2008
M.Sc. - Techno-economic Management
University of Piraeus
Bachelor’s degree - digital systems
University of Piraeus
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