Yuri Nedre

About Yuri Nedre

Project & Program Manager with over 10 years of experience. Certified- Project Management Professional (PMP)@ PMI- Scrum Master (PSM)@ Scrum.org - Google Professional Project Manager @ Google- Practical Application of Gen AI for Project Managers @ PMI- Toyota Project Management @ Toyota Motor Project & Program Manager leading technology and business initiatives across TravelTech, e-Commerce, FMCG, Automotive, and Health & Safety domains (including startup and big corporation environments). Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget by establishing delivery frameworks and metrics. Built Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes from scratch – streamlining delivery pipelines and introducing critical KPIs that improved speed by up to 50%, enhanced forecast accuracy to 94%, and reduced production bug rates by 50%. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, effectively translating technical concepts for senior management and outside clients. Equally effective in leading cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating with C-level leadership, with a proactive approach to risk management and problem-solving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.Leverage AI practices and tools including AI agents and LLMs to accelerate project delivery (automation of routine operations) and enhance team productivity. TOOLS & SKILLS- Project Management: Jira, MS Project, YouTrack, Asana, Trello, Confluence, KPI/OKR, SOW, RACI- AI & LLM: ChatGPT API, Claude, Gemini, AI workflow automation tools (Make, n8n)- Data/Collaboration: Miro, Slack, Figma, BPMN, Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint- Technical: SQL, GitHub/Lab, DORA, Integration (ERP/SAP), SaaS- Agile & Frameworks: Waterfall (PMP), Scrum, Kanban, LeSS- Other Skills: Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication (verbal & written) Feel free to reach me via LinkedIn or e-mail: y••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Lead Project and Program Manager

   Emerging Travel Group

   Jul 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Global TravelTech platform with over 23M+ visit monthly B2B/B2C Led cross-functional programs across Product, Engineering, Design, Supply, and Operations for the Consolidator Business Unit, owning delivery across the Accommodation and Transportation domains (Cars rentals, Rail, Air, Transfers). Turned strategy into execution and drove improvements to traveler and partner experience. Improved cross-team workflows, coordination, and delivery processes to increase predictability, alignment, and clarity around shared priorities. Partnered with senior leadership on roadmap planning cycles, managing risks, dependencies, and cross-team impacts Collaborated with the Supply Integration team to improve API-based hotel supplier integrations, increasing reliability, data consistency, and overall partner quality. Implemented KPIs and a delivery maturity model that enhanced visibility and improved execution speed by 27% within 6 months. Provided clear, executive-level updates, simplifying complexity and maintaining trust, transparency, and alignment across business and technical stakeholders. Achieved 94%+ on-time delivery, while reducing average project duration from 155 to 100 days within 12 months through structured planning, risk management, and continuous process improvement. AI workflow (n8n) for automating PMO processes & employee performance reviews through HR process.

Education

• Russian State Hydrometeorological University

  Bachelor's degree, Environmental engineer

  2002 — 2006

• Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

  Master's degree, Environmental engineer

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Ppe
• Project Development
• Kaizen
• 4s
• Safety
• Project Management
• Risk Assessment
• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Kanban
• Management
• Ecology
• Automobile