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Project Director / Product Manager with over 6 years of international experience overseeing immersive technology (VR), web/app development, brand strategy projects. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams and scaling operations (including growing a startup from 7 to 40+ employees within a year). Launched innovative LBVR experiences reaching 3M+ people across 15 countries, budgets ranging from 50k to 1M+ EUR.…Project Director / Product Manager with over 6 years of international experience overseeing immersive technology (VR), web/app development, brand strategy projects. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams and scaling operations (including growing a startup from 7 to 40+ employees within a year). Launched innovative LBVR experiences reaching 3M+ people across 15 countries, budgets ranging from 50k to 1M+ EUR.

Marija Šmulkštytė

Project Manager, Content Producer, Executive Producer, +2

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Project Director / Product Manager with over 6 years of international experience overseeing immersive technology (VR), web/app development, brand strategy projects. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams and scaling operations (including growing a startup from 7 to 40+ employees within a year). Launched innovative LBVR experiences reaching 3M+ people across 15 countries, budgets ranging from 50k to 1M+ EUR.…Project Director / Product Manager with over 6 years of international experience overseeing immersive technology (VR), web/app development, brand strategy projects. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams and scaling operations (including growing a startup from 7 to 40+ employees within a year). Launched innovative LBVR experiences reaching 3M+ people across 15 countries, budgets ranging from 50k to 1M+ EUR.

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Project Director / Product Manager with over 6 years of international experience overseeing immersive technology (VR), web/app development, brand strategy projects. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams and scaling operations (including growing a startup from 7 to 40+ employees within a year). Launched innovative LBVR experiences reaching 3M+ people across 15 countries, budgets ranging from 50k to 1M+ EUR.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Lithuanian

Fluent

Work Experience

Project Director at Universe LBVR

January 1, 2024 - Present

Established and structured the PM department, developing methodologies, tools, and workflows for location-based VR experiences. Mentored the PM team and led production of 10+ LBVR experiences per year, delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget (2 00k - 1 M EUR). Drove growth by optimizing project execution, resource planning, and financial tracking; partnered with Head of Studio and CFO on budgeting, invoicing, and profitability reporting.

Senior Project Manager at Universe LBVR

November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

End-to-end production for 20+ LBVR experiences across 15+ countries; bridged user needs with business goals, aligning stakeholders in multidisciplinary settings. Built project plans with PM teams, ensuring timely delivery and milestones. Tracked project profitability and budgets (200k - 2M EUR). Drove cross-functional collaboration with 3D artists, Unity developers, QA, creative directors, sound designers, and other partners.

Project Manager at AKQA

April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Led cross-functional teams (UX, UI, technology, strategy) to deliver digital products and immersive experiences. Ensured timely delivery and accurate budgeting; forecasted resource needs and aligned with stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams.

Jr Project Manager at AKQA

January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Supported end-to-end product development, coordinating 6 groups (UX, UI, tech, strategy) to deliver user-centered digital products and campaigns; contributed to budget planning and timeline management across projects.

Freelance Project Manager & Strategist at Independent / Various clients

June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Led brand strategy and project management for clients including ESCP Business School, Tutankhamun, Pompeii, FCB Virtual Dream, Tomorrowland, Sorolla, and Fairy Tales. Managed budgets, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, on-time deliverables across e-commerce, digital, and experiential projects.