I am a Project Manager with a proven track record at KANTAR, where I led cross-border projects, shaped strategic plans, and steered full project lifecycles from initiation to delivery. I optimize processes, boost team performance, and leverage Power BI to turn data into actionable insights for stakeholders. Throughout my career I have worked across Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic on multi-country engagements, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results. I enjoy turning complex problems into clear plans, building strong client and team relationships, and continuously improving how we work to achieve measurable outcomes.

Tahir Karimov

I am a Project Manager with a proven track record at KANTAR, where I led cross-border projects, shaped strategic plans, and steered full project lifecycles from initiation to delivery. I optimize processes, boost team performance, and leverage Power BI to turn data into actionable insights for stakeholders. Throughout my career I have worked across Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic on multi-country engagements, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results. I enjoy turning complex problems into clear plans, building strong client and team relationships, and continuously improving how we work to achieve measurable outcomes.

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I am a Project Manager with a proven track record at KANTAR, where I led cross-border projects, shaped strategic plans, and steered full project lifecycles from initiation to delivery. I optimize processes, boost team performance, and leverage Power BI to turn data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Throughout my career I have worked across Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic on multi-country engagements, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results. I enjoy turning complex problems into clear plans, building strong client and team relationships, and continuously improving how we work to achieve measurable outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Azerbaijani
Fluent

Work Experience

Venue Operation, Grandstand at BAKU CITY CIRCUIT
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Managed venue operations for Grandstand events, produced and delivered status reports, identified pending actions, and implemented standards, methods and tools to complete project work and mitigate constraints. Optimized processes, resolved team conflicts, and established goals and timelines. Monitored schedule, budget, deliverables and resources, coordinated cross-functional teams, and tracked progress using project management tools. Experienced with Power BI and SPSS for data analysis; managed multi-country projects and suppliers; developed detailed project plans and risk registers; proactively mitigated risks related to timelines and resources.
Project Manager at KANTAR Prague
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Led cross-functional projects from initiation to closure, delivering status reports and defining action items. Implemented standards, methods and tools to improve delivery and mitigate constraints; optimized processes and team performance; identified and resolved issues; established goals and timelines; defined scope, budget, schedules, deliverables and resources; monitored performance using designated systems; coordinated cross-functional meetings and next steps; managed multi-country projects and suppliers; developed and maintained detailed project plans and risk registers.
Research Executive at KANTAR Prague
April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Ensured high-quality data preparation for end clients through various report formats; maintained 99-100% on-time and in-full delivery of analytical reports; kept detailed records of observations and outcomes; created analyzed PPT reports and presented findings to clients.
Fuels & Lubricants, Dedicated Customer Professional at ExxonMobil Prague
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Followed guidelines for regulatory compliance; completed assigned tasks ahead of shift end; supported operations with updates of corporate files and records; managed Order to Cash processes across multiple functions; tasks included setting up customers, order placement, global deliveries, client communications, billing, payments and bookings to customer accounts.
Team Leader at ASAN Service
December 1, 2015 - February 1, 2020
Led volunteer team delivering public-service projects; organized activities, training and operations; coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely outcomes.
NOC Team Lead at Islamic Solidarity Games
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Led NOC team during 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games; supervised operations, liaison with organizers, and ensured smooth event execution.
OGV Team Member at AIESEC AZE
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Participated as OGV team member; contributed to event operations and leadership activities.
F1 Marshal at Baku City Circuit
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Participated as marshal for Formula 1 events; ensured safety and smooth operations during events.
Information Center Staff at Baku 2015
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Worked at Information Center for Baku 2015 events; assisted visitors with information and guidance.

Education

Master of Science: International Business at Prague University of Economics And Business
August 1, 2020 - February 25, 2026
Bachelor of Science: Management at Azerbaijan State Economic University
July 1, 2018 - February 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education