I am a seasoned IT Project Manager with over 7 years of leadership experience and more than 16 years in software quality and delivery. I specialize in managing Agile application development, backlog planning, and release cycles in financial services, fintech, and SaaS sectors. With a PMP certification and a Master’s in Computer Engineering, I bring a strong technical and managerial background to every project. I excel at translating business goals into scalable tech solutions, ensuring deliveries are on time, within scope, and on budget. I am a hands-on leader known for proactive problem-solving, effective communication, and team mentorship. Fluent in both English and Russian, I thrive in cross-functional and diverse work environments.

Dmitry Pakhuchiy

I am a seasoned IT Project Manager with over 7 years of leadership experience and more than 16 years in software quality and delivery. I specialize in managing Agile application development, backlog planning, and release cycles in financial services, fintech, and SaaS sectors. With a PMP certification and a Master’s in Computer Engineering, I bring a strong technical and managerial background to every project. I excel at translating business goals into scalable tech solutions, ensuring deliveries are on time, within scope, and on budget. I am a hands-on leader known for proactive problem-solving, effective communication, and team mentorship. Fluent in both English and Russian, I thrive in cross-functional and diverse work environments.

Available to hire

I am a seasoned IT Project Manager with over 7 years of leadership experience and more than 16 years in software quality and delivery. I specialize in managing Agile application development, backlog planning, and release cycles in financial services, fintech, and SaaS sectors. With a PMP certification and a Master’s in Computer Engineering, I bring a strong technical and managerial background to every project.

I excel at translating business goals into scalable tech solutions, ensuring deliveries are on time, within scope, and on budget. I am a hands-on leader known for proactive problem-solving, effective communication, and team mentorship. Fluent in both English and Russian, I thrive in cross-functional and diverse work environments.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

IT Project Manager & Delivery Lead at Hiram Lodge Enterprises Corp.
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Managed project delivery of AI-powered mobile and web applications, from initiation through closure. Created and maintained project plans, timelines, and dependencies using Azure DevOps and Confluence. Coordinated cross-functional teams including QA, Dev, Product, and UX to meet delivery milestones and stakeholder expectations. Supported Agile backlog refinement, sprint planning, and scope control. Communicated status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and senior leadership. Ensured release management processes aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Program QA Lead & Agile Project Manager (Contract) at CGI Inc.
January 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Managed delivery of testing components within Agile wealth management programs at CIBC (W360). Led UAT planning, scope tracking, and criteria validation, aligning with mortgage and wealth lending use cases. Collaborated with stakeholders, business analysts, and developers to track scope and resource capacity. Oversaw backlog prioritization, risk logs, and QA dashboards to improve project transparency and predictability.
IT Project Manager & QA Lead (Contract) at Secret Location Inc.
March 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Delivered cross-platform mobile applications for digital media solutions. Managed Agile ceremonies and scope. Defined testing strategies and executed end-to-end QA, reducing production bugs by 30% and release time by 15%. Worked directly with product managers and development leads on continuous delivery flow improvement.
QA Delivery Lead & Scrum Team Facilitator at SOTI Inc.
September 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Oversaw QA delivery and automation efforts for enterprise mobility management solutions. Facilitated Scrum practices, backlog grooming, and promoted cross-team collaboration across QA and Dev teams. Integrated REST API testing, UAT planning, and stakeholder sign-off processes. Championed Agile QA processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Manager & QA Manager at Xpress Software Inc.
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Delivered software and hardware-integrated HR/time-tracking solutions for enterprise clients. Led full-cycle projects involving ERP, HCM, and identity management systems. Conducted requirements gathering, release planning, scope control, and Agile tracking.

Education

M.Sc. at MVIZRU Higher Military Engineering Academy
January 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2023
Agile Project Planning, Skillsoft
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Machine Learning & Data Analytics, Skillsoft
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Planning AI Implementation, Skillsoft
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
SAP ERP Essential Training, LinkedIn
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment