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I am a PMP, PRINCE2, and CPMAI-certified IT Project Manager specializing in software delivery, CRO/clinical trials, and public procurement. I have led SaaS and system integration initiatives across cross-functional teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget. I am driven by clarity, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. By combining Agile and Hybrid delivery approaches with strong stakeholder engagement, I have improved processes, reduced cycle times by 20%, and achieved 30% YoY ROI for global clients. I value open communication, continuous improvement, and user-focused results, which helped lift NPS and adoption. I am committed to mentoring teams, optimizing budgets, and delivering value across 15+ countries.…I am a PMP, PRINCE2, and CPMAI-certified IT Project Manager specializing in software delivery, CRO/clinical trials, and public procurement. I have led SaaS and system integration initiatives across cross-functional teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget. I am driven by clarity, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. By combining Agile and Hybrid delivery approaches with strong stakeholder engagement, I have improved processes, reduced cycle times by 20%, and achieved 30% YoY ROI for global clients. I value open communication, continuous improvement, and user-focused results, which helped lift NPS and adoption. I am committed to mentoring teams, optimizing budgets, and delivering value across 15+ countries.

Mario Balashev

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I am a PMP, PRINCE2, and CPMAI-certified IT Project Manager specializing in software delivery, CRO/clinical trials, and public procurement. I have led SaaS and system integration initiatives across cross-functional teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget. I am driven by clarity, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. By combining Agile and Hybrid delivery approaches with strong stakeholder engagement, I have improved processes, reduced cycle times by 20%, and achieved 30% YoY ROI for global clients. I value open communication, continuous improvement, and user-focused results, which helped lift NPS and adoption. I am committed to mentoring teams, optimizing budgets, and delivering value across 15+ countries.…I am a PMP, PRINCE2, and CPMAI-certified IT Project Manager specializing in software delivery, CRO/clinical trials, and public procurement. I have led SaaS and system integration initiatives across cross-functional teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget. I am driven by clarity, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. By combining Agile and Hybrid delivery approaches with strong stakeholder engagement, I have improved processes, reduced cycle times by 20%, and achieved 30% YoY ROI for global clients. I value open communication, continuous improvement, and user-focused results, which helped lift NPS and adoption. I am committed to mentoring teams, optimizing budgets, and delivering value across 15+ countries.

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I am a PMP, PRINCE2, and CPMAI-certified IT Project Manager specializing in software delivery, CRO/clinical trials, and public procurement. I have led SaaS and system integration initiatives across cross-functional teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget. I am driven by clarity, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.

By combining Agile and Hybrid delivery approaches with strong stakeholder engagement, I have improved processes, reduced cycle times by 20%, and achieved 30% YoY ROI for global clients. I value open communication, continuous improvement, and user-focused results, which helped lift NPS and adoption. I am committed to mentoring teams, optimizing budgets, and delivering value across 15+ countries.

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Bulgarian

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

IT/Technical Project Manager at MM Digital Studio

May 1, 2024 - Present

Lead delivery of SaaS and system integration projects (Salesforce ↔ ERP via API), overseeing budgets of $150K–$200K and teams of 7–15 members. Reduced SDLC cycle time by 20% through hybrid governance and automation. Achieved 80% user adoption within 30 days post go-live and increased NPS from 50 to 65 through improved sprint backlog management and client feedback loops.

IT/Technical Project Manager at MM Digital Studio - Software Development Company

May 1, 2024 - Present

Manage delivery of SaaS and system integration projects (Salesforce ↔ ERP via API), overseeing $150K-$200K budgets and teams of 7-15 members. Reduce SDLC cycle time by 20%, establishing hybrid governance model and using automation. Hit 80% user adoption within 30 days post go-live through targeted hypercare and training. Increase NPS from 50 to 65 by improving sprint backlog management and client feedback loops.

Associate Manager, Proposals & Pricing at Premier Research - Worldwide Biotech Innovator

January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Led cross-regional budget team of 5 members to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and cost management. Implemented quality control measures to reduce deliverable errors by 28% and accelerate contract signatures by 30%. Promoted culture of open communication and strengthened teamwork across departments.

Senior Budget Analyst at Premier Research

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Achieved 30% YoY ROI for high-profile clients; Coordinated stakeholders from 15+ countries to align project budgets with evolving requirements; Mentored 4 new team members, standardizing budgeting frameworks and onboarding practices.

Senior Budget Analyst at Premier Research - Worldwide Biotech Innovator

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022

Achieved 30% YoY ROI for high-profile clients (Boston Scientific, Gilead Sciences, Rocket Pharma). Coordinated stakeholders from 15+ countries to align project budgets with evolving requirements. Mentored 4 new team members, standardizing budgeting frameworks and onboarding practices.

Senior Contract Analyst at IQVIA - Global Human Data Science CRO

October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Coordinated global multi-functional teams (15-30 members) on major accounts (Astra Zeneca and Merck). Reduced contract review time by 25% through improved communication between Legal, Sales, and PM teams. Negotiated and finalized over 50 global contracts, securing $126M in total signatures during 2019.

Public Contracts Manager at Bulgarian Freight Railway - Public Transportation Leader

July 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017

Transformed the paper-based contract tracking system into a centralized digital platform to enable tracking for over 250 contracts annually. Directed team of 8-12 experts with 95% retention and 25% promotions. Delivered 33% YoY revenue growth on executed contracts.