Emils Birkavs

IT Project Manager @]init[ AG

Cologne, DE
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2024 — Present

IT Project Manager @]init[ AG

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IT Project Manager with team lead and product owner responsibilities working on large-scale public sector digitalization program (Überbrückungshilfen) supporting federal economic aid processes across multiple portals and backend systems.Key responsibilities:* End-to-end project coordination across multiple systems and teams* Planning, tracking, and reporting on scope, risks, dependencies, and milestones* Alignment between business requirements, technical teams, and operations* Stakeholder communication across internal and external parties

EDUCATION

2013 — 2014

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Scholarship

2015 — 2022

University of Twente

Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society

2010 — 2013

Riga Graduate School of Law

Bachelor’s Degree

2019 — 2020

University of Twente

Honours Programme Transdisciplinary Master-Insert: Shaping Responsible Futures

2012 — 2012

Tilburg University

ERASMUS exchange

2011 — 2011

European Academy of Diplomacy

Certificate

2022 — 2022

Digitale Leute

Certificate

SKILLS

International Human RightsPolicy AnalysisPublic PolicyGovernment CommunicationDiplomacyPublic DiplomacyPolitical ScienceInternational LawForeign AffairsHuman RightsEuropean UnionEuropean PoliticsPublic International LawPoliticsInternational Humanitarian LawInternational OrganizationsInternational SecurityRegulatory AnalysisInternational RelationsIntercultural CommunicationNgosResearchPolicy CommunicationForeign Policy

ABOUT EMILS BIRKAVS

I am an early mid-level IT Project Manager in a leadership position delivering complex digital programs with multiple stakeholders, high reliability requirements, and long-running system lifecycles.At ]init[, I work on the Überbrückungshilfen program, one of Germany’s central federal digital initiatives, responsible for coordinating the implementation and operation of multi-portal systems used by a wide range of stakeholders—from ministries and public authorities to service providers and end users.My strengths lie in:* Coordinating cross-functional teams (development, QA, business, operations)* Translating policy and legal requirements into actionable IT delivery* Managing dependencies across systems, vendors, and public-sector stakeholders* Ensuring structure, transparency, and progress in complex environmentsWith an international background in technology ethics, public policy, and international cooperation, I bring a holistic perspective to digitalization projects where technical, organizational, and societal aspects intersect. Across diplomacy, research, and IT delivery, my common thread has been coordinating people, interests, and complexity toward outcomes.I am keen to further grow as an IT Project Manager by taking on increasing responsibility in complex programs, deepening my technical understanding, and contributing to impactful digital public services.

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