Emils Birkavs
IT Project Manager @]init[ AG
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WORK HISTORY
IT Project Manager @]init[ AG
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
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Scholarship
University of Twente
Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
Riga Graduate School of Law
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Twente
Honours Programme Transdisciplinary Master-Insert: Shaping Responsible Futures
Tilburg University
ERASMUS exchange
European Academy of Diplomacy
Certificate
Digitale Leute
Certificate
SKILLS
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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