Contact
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www.linkedin.com/in/ninogorgadzepmp (LinkedIn)
Top Skills
Hybrid Project Management
(Waterfall + Agile)
Agile Practices for Cross-Functional
Teams
Project/Portfolio Management Strategy
Development
Languages
Georgian (Native)
English (Full Professional)
Russian (Full Professional)
Certifications
Project Management Professional
(PMP)®
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMIACP)®
Nino Gorgadze. PMP® PMI- ACP®
Project and Portfolio Manager | PMP®, PMI-ACP® Certified | AI- Powered
Project Management and Digitalization Consultant
Georgia
Summary
Certified PMP® and PMI-ACP® professional with over 20 years of
experience in project management, specializing in IT project delivery,
portfolio management, and process optimization. Proven ability to lead
complex digital transformation and management initiatives and
integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency and
business outcomes.
Key Skills & Expertise:
- IT Project Management: Extensive experience in managing Projects,
IT projects, system implementation, and digitalization projects across
industries.
- Portfolio Management: Strategic planning and execution of multiple
projects to align with organizational goals, ensuring resource
optimization and measurable ROI.
- Advanced PM Tools & Technologies: Proficient in MS Project, Jira,
Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, and AI-powered tools for task
automation and workflow improvement.
- Agile & Traditional Frameworks: Skilled in Agile methodologies
(Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management practices to
deliver projects on time and within budget.
- AI Integration in Project Workflows: Expertise in leveraging AI
solutions to streamline project processes, improve decision-making,
and boost team productivity.
Career Highlights:
- Successfully led digital transformation projects, achieving 40%+
improvements in task management efficiency and team productivity.
- Designed and implemented tailored strategies for businesses to
integrate advanced technologies into operations.
- Delivered more than 300 mid-scale and complex projects
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Work Experience
Management Center - მენეჯმენტის
ცენტრი
Founding Director
January 2020 - Present (5 years)
MC is an Umbrella for IPMA Georgia and ABPBP Georgia.
As the founding director of the Management Center, I provide digital
transformation and project management (Agile, Waterfall) consulting to
businesses across various industries: Georgian Manganese, Anagi, Cleantech,
Prime Concreate, Georgia Revenue Service, etc.
I specialize in implementing advanced project/Task management tools such as
Jira, Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365
Key achievements:
Led multiple digital transformation projects that increased task management
efficiency by over 40%.
Delivered over 300 Trainings and consultations on Project Management and
PM tools.
Georgia Project Management
Association (GPMA)
Executive Director
October 2017 - Present (7 years 3
months)
LTD "Comfort XXI"
Project Management Consultant
June 2015 - May 2018 (3 years)
IPMA Georgia (International Project Management Association's official Member
Organization in Georgia). Provides Certification, Provides and promotes
Trainings, Consultancy Services and other IPMA Products in Georgia.
LTD "Comfort XXI" is construction company based in Tbilisi and is on Georgian
market already for 15 years.
Duties include: Preparation of Tender projects/documentation (for international
companies and complex projects) and General Management issues.
More Than 10 Tender/RFP projects were prepared.
East European University
Head of the Training Center
October 2015 - December 2016 (1
year 3 months)
Creation and Setup of the training center; Market research, Preparation of
Training courses, marketing activities, dealing with corporate clients. Sales
Management. Delivering training in Project Management.
APLR
Project Manager
March 2014 - September 2014 (7
months)
Preparation and Implementation of Development projects for international Clients
PMCG
Consultant
November 2013 - June 2014 (8
months)
Preparation and Implementation of Development projects for international
clients.
Management of International Events
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LTD "Georgian Food Company"
Director
November 2012 - August 2013 (10
months)
GFC is a company 100% owned by LEPL “Delta” (Under ministry of Defense of
Georgia). Company Since July of 2011 is responsible for catering of Georgian Army,
Penitentiary establishments, operating 18 commercial shops in Penitentiary
establishments and has two commercial cafes.
As Director: responsible for leading and managing of the company with one central
and 70 regional unit and more than 1700 employees within whole Georgia.
Major reforms: Structural changes; procurement, regional logistic and quality
control system was created. As a result, during first two month after effective
changes, profit was raised for more than 55%.
Georgia Revenue Service •
შემოსავლების სამსახური
Deputy Head of International
Relations Department
February 2011 - November 2012 (1
year 10 months)
As deputy Head of Department: In charge of conducting relations between GRS
and WCO, IOTA and related organizations worldwide. Presenting GRS Reforms
on international level. Managing department with 22 employees.
Project/Program management Functions:
- TAX FREE – Project Manager - Refund of paid VAT Tax by the foreigners when
crossing border of Georgia.
- Commission on Determination of Production and Natural Losses – Head of
commission
As a result, more than 50 projects/cases were reviewed and production and
natural losses almost in 13 field were determined.
-Lottery of Receipts – Project Manager
One year, 11 million GEL, complex project.
-Lottery of Plastic Cards – Project Manager
New Economic School Georgia
Project Manager
March 2003 - February 2011 (8
years)
NESG is Free market-oriented think tank founded in 2001 and cooperates with
numerous of organizations worldwide. Major Partmers: Friedrich Numann
Foundation (Germany), USAID Business Climate Reform Project, CIPE (USA).
In charge of managing local and international projects, Conferences and
Events Management. Giving lectures and trainings.
Totally Have organized more than 300 seminars and conferences, trained
approximately 1000 students and more than 20 trainings delivered.
International Financial
Corporation (IFC), BEE Project
Policy Analyst
November 2008 - October 2009 (1
year)
UNDP
Expert-Consultant
January 2006 - August 2007 (1 year
8 months)
IFC is a member of The World Bank Group.
In charge of institutional reform of technical supervision of hazardous objects
and take part in preparation of law on "Control of Technical Hazards".
Project on Selection and Analysis of Normative Regulations. Provide analytical
expertise and support to Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of
Agriculture concerning all (registered and unregistered) sub-normative acts in
their field.
Within the project more than 25.000 normative acts were reviewed.
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Academic and Teaching Experience
Caucasus University
Visiting Lecturer in Project Management (IT)
February 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Delivering Project Management, IT Project Management lectures on Georgian and
English languages for Bachelor and Masters Students. Trainer in Project
Management
International Black Sea University (IBSU)
Visiting Lecturer in Project Management
July 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)
4th Grade Bachelor and MBA (Georgian and English languages)
ევროპის უნივერსიტეტი / European University
Associate Professor of Management
February 2018 - July 2023 (5 years 6 months)
Delivering Lectures in Project Management, Agile, Operations Management
State Audit Institute / საჯარო აუდიტის ინსტიტუტი
Trainer in Change Management
March 2020 - March 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Business and Technology University
Associate Professor in Management
Delivering Lectures in: Project Management, Operations Management,
General Management
February 2019 - February 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business
Masters certificate, Project Management · (2009 - 2010)
Tbilisi State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Project Management · (2018 - Present)
Tbilisi State University
MBA, Tourism and Hospitality Management · (2007 - 2009)
Tbilisi State University
Bachelor, Industrial Management · (2000 - 2005)
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