Vladislava Shaban
Project Manager / Engineering Manager / Scrum Master
Oslo
Summary
With 14+ years of leadership in tech, I've led cross-functional teams through complex product development projects - from early concepts to successful launches. My background in global IT companies has shaped my strengths in project and people management, process improvement, and delivering real impact.
I'm a certified Project Manager and Scrum Master with hands-on experience as an Engineering Manager, helping bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where teams and partners come together to bring new ideas to life.
My approach is structured yet flexible, with a focus on clear communication, strong collaboration, and delivering high-quality results. I'm driven by solving meaningful problems and helping teams succeed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Gehtsoft
08.2025 - Current
- Ensured realistic work planning and resource allocation to meet delivery commitments.
- Aligned the team with internal company standards and best practices.
- Served as Scrum Master - defined scope, built roadmaps, and facilitated Agile rituals.
- Acted as Engineering Manager - responsible for hiring, onboarding new team members, and applying the 5I framework to ensure smooth integration of newcomers into existing teams.
- Managed project budgets, prepared invoices, and defined outcome-based value metrics.
- Handled stakeholder management - served as the primary contact between clients and internal teams (Engineering, Product, and Product Support), ensuring clear communication, expectation alignment, risk management, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Manager / Scrum Master, Consultant
Tealium
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
Engineering Manager
Mapbox
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed three teams comprising a total of 13 software engineers.
- The processes were properly established according to the best practices of Agile methodologies. Brought some personal ideas and suggestions on how to make them even better. As a result, teams were showing stable and predictable velocity and delivery.
- Enhanced Cross-Team Collaboration: Established and maintained strong communication channels among teams, significantly improving transparency, trust, and recognition across departments.
- Led hiring processes, successfully building strong teams of specialists capable of achieving company-level objectives.
- Developed and Supported Team Growth: Conducted regular one-on-one meetings to track personal development plans, resulting in clear self-development roadmaps that enhanced technical skills and motivation for team members.
- Engaged in Strategic Processes: Participated in company-level initiatives, including Weekly Product Status Reviews, Annual Operational Planning, and Feedback & Promotion cycles to align team goals with organizational objectives.
- Maintained Team Engagement: Effectively motivated and supported remote teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring high levels of focus and efficiency despite challenges.
Engineering Manager, Project Manager
Adform
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Led two Teams of 14 individuals, implementing Agile processes that resulted in predictable forecasting and stable delivery using the LeSS (Large Scale Scrum) framework.
- Fostered Continuous Improvement: Encouraged team members to embrace new technologies and innovations, significantly reducing technical debt and enhancing non-functional requirements (NFRs) for new module deliveries.
- Achieved High Team Engagement: Aligned team objectives with company goals, resulting in the highest engagement levels within the Development & IT organization, as reflected in the Engagement Survey.
- Developed High-Performing Teams: Participated in recruitment and coaching efforts, building a team with the highest retention rate in the company.
- Enhanced Client Satisfaction: Managed support ticket processes, significantly reducing unresolved issues and improving client feedback scores.
- Quality Assurance Contribution: Acted as a QA engineer for critical project features, ensuring operational excellence and product quality.
- Engaged in Strategic Company Processes: Contributed to Business Milestone Planning and Delivery Reviews, Performance Reviews, and Calibration sessions, aligning team efforts with organizational strategy.
Senior QA Engineer
Strevus
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Conducted QA work and developed test documents and methodologies that significantly enhanced product quality.
Senior QA Engineer
EPAM Systems
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Directed a QA team consisting of four individuals.
- Served as a QA engineer, bearing responsibility for ensuring product quality.
- Formulated test strategies, created test documentation, and devised approaches to enhance product quality.
- Oversaw and managed support tickets from clients, contributing to the overall improvement in product quality.
- Proposed various product enhancements to enhance user experience.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Education
Master of Science - Information Management
BSUIR
Minsk 04.2007 - 01.2012
Skills
Agile & Scrum methodologies
Project management
Product delivery
Risk Management & Mitigation
Jira, Trello, Confluence
Public Clouds (AWS), CICD
QA Engineering
People management
Certification
ICP - APM
Languages
Russian - Native
English - Professional Working - B2
Norwegian - Limited Working - A2-B1
Timeline
Project Manager
Gehtsoft
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager / Scrum Master, Consultant
Tealium
08.2022 - 12.2024
Engineering Manager
Mapbox
09.2019 - 11.2021
Engineering Manager, Project Manager
Adform
03.2015 - 06.2019
Senior QA Engineer
Strevus
11.2014 - 02.2015
Senior QA Engineer
EPAM Systems
11.2010 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Information Management
BSUIR
04.2007 - 01.2012