I am an experienced Program / Project Manager with over 15 years in IT and Networking, with additional exposure to Automotive. I excel in leading cross-functional teams, managing global clients, and delivering complex technical programs. My strengths are stakeholder management, process optimization, and building high-performance engineering teams. I have delivered 20+ large-scale IT and networking programs with budgets ranging from €500K to €2M, led global teams of up to 30 engineers, and contributed to the development and testing of networking devices deployed worldwide. I am known for building resilient teams, reducing project risks, and driving long-term client satisfaction.

Carmen Georgeta Iorga

I am an experienced Program / Project Manager with over 15 years in IT and Networking, with additional exposure to Automotive. I excel in leading cross-functional teams, managing global clients, and delivering complex technical programs. My strengths are stakeholder management, process optimization, and building high-performance engineering teams. I have delivered 20+ large-scale IT and networking programs with budgets ranging from €500K to €2M, led global teams of up to 30 engineers, and contributed to the development and testing of networking devices deployed worldwide. I am known for building resilient teams, reducing project risks, and driving long-term client satisfaction.

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I am an experienced Program / Project Manager with over 15 years in IT and Networking, with additional exposure to Automotive. I excel in leading cross-functional teams, managing global clients, and delivering complex technical programs. My strengths are stakeholder management, process optimization, and building high-performance engineering teams.

I have delivered 20+ large-scale IT and networking programs with budgets ranging from €500K to €2M, led global teams of up to 30 engineers, and contributed to the development and testing of networking devices deployed worldwide. I am known for building resilient teams, reducing project risks, and driving long-term client satisfaction.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Software Engineer at INTRAROM SA
December 1, 2000 - April 30, 2002
Contributed to the development of Romania's first ISDN network. Managed the national network, trained INTRAROM and ROMTELECOM engineers, and supervised a 5-member Help Desk team to ensure network reliability.
ERS 2500 Series QA Tester at ITC Networks
May 1, 2002 - April 30, 2003
Validated networking protocols and hardware devices; authored and executed test plans; logged and analyzed defects; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality alignment.
ERS 3000 Series Product Line QA Testing Lead at ITC Networks
May 1, 2003 - April 30, 2012
Led testing for multiple ERS product lines (ERS 3000 Series). Oversaw test planning, requirements analysis, WBS creation, scheduling; led risk identification, team development, and regular stakeholder reviews.
QA Project Manager / People Manager at Luxoft Professional Romania
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2012
Managed QA teams up to 25 engineers; oversaw Avaya ERS releases; ensured SLA compliance; coordinated with Service Managers and Account Managers; conducted recruitment and onboarding; implemented risk management; tracked KPIs.
Support Technical Project Manager at Luxoft Professional Romania
May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2022
Managed a technical support team of 30 engineers serving the EMEA region; ensured SLA compliance; collaborated with Service Managers and Account Managers for escalations; handled resource planning and onboarding; defined risk strategies and reported metrics.
Project Manager & Line Manager - Automotive Division at Luxoft Professional Romania
October 1, 2022 - Present
Lead two development teams and one software testing team (up to 6 engineers per team). Manage the full project lifecycle, from RFQ to delivery, in close collaboration with the Account Manager. Responsible for budget control, resource allocation, and contract negotiations. Identify and mitigate project risks; implement change management processes. Conduct performance reviews, 1:1 meetings, and team development plans as Line Manager. Monitor and report on project KPIs and deliverables to senior stakeholders. Foster collaboration across technical and business functions to ensure client satisfaction.

Education

Master’s degree in Software for Telecommunications Networks at Polytechnic University of Bucharest - Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Software for Telecommunications Networks at Polytechnic University of Bucharest - Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Qualifications

PMP -equivalent training: Project Management for Software Projects
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Project Management Certification, Codecs
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Certified Trainer (ANPC)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Certified Personal Development Counselor (ANPC)
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
High Performers Club 3.0 Program, Luxoft
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other