The mighty Natália, contract project manager for hire
Need an interim leader to untangle dependencies, manage risks, and ship your digital product on time?
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I am Natália Dolgushyna, a product-oriented Contract Project Manager with 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams across SaaS, EdTech, Finance, and Web3 domains.
I am based in Portugal, but work with companies around the world! I partner with early-stage startups and seasoned corporate teams globally to turn chaotic roadmaps into predictable delivery. |
Current Availability: Accepting Q3 2026 Contracts
- Roles: Contract PM, Interim Delivery Manager, PMO Consultant, Agile/Scrum Consultant
- Engagements: Full-time contract, part-time fractional, or fixed-scope projects
- Location: Remote (Based in Portugal / WET / UTC+0, working across EU and US time zones)
📩 Let’s Discuss Your Project
Core Project Management Offerings
1. End-to-End Delivery Management
From early-stage chaos to structured execution, I set up just enough governance to maintain development momentum without creating corporate gridlock.
- Methodologies: Expert application of PRINCE2 structured delivery, Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban frameworks.
- Risk & Scope: Aggressive dependency tracking, budget alignment, and transparent stakeholder communication to protect project scope.
2. Tooling & Workflow Optimization (Atlassian Specialist)
As an Atlassian-certified specialist, I don't just use tools—I build efficient delivery ecosystems.
- Jira & Confluence Architecture: Advanced task lifecycle design, permission management, and knowledge management setup.
- Workflow Automation: Migrating internal processes to modern tech stacks (e.g., GitHub, Notion) to drive team efficiency and clear accountability.
3. Technical & Cross-Functional Alignment
I am backed by a strong technical baseline (JS, Python, SQL, Mongo, Java - whatever is your fancy) and multi-industry domain knowledge, and I bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, business layers, and C-suite stakeholders.
Track Record of Success
💼 PMO — wBrain (NDA project in Germany) (Finance / Tech)
- Interfaced with SAP, Financial, and business stakeholders to ensure total architectural integrity for a new financial reporting product.
- Managed execution and support stages to successfully train and migrate 33 distribution companies to the new reporting system in 4 months.
🎓 Educational Content Producer & PM — Code for All_ & TripleTen (EdTech)
- Led remote, cross-functional content production teams spanning multiple time zones to launch comprehensive web development curricula.
- Coordinated multichannel content pipelines, managing complex dependencies to launch a software engineering online programs.
- Transitioned core content management to GitHub, drastically reducing administrative overhead and optimizing internal publishing workflows.
đź‘· Project Manager - Helping to Leave
- Managed relations with local and transport authorities, local volunteers and humanitarian funds.
- Coordinated human evacuation from the frontline zones.
- Kept updated and relevant documentation for all process participants.
⚙️ Database Migration Project Manager — Yandex
- Spearheaded and completed a high-stakes migration of a core live back-office application from an Oracle database to MySQL within a strict 6-month deadline.
- Collaborated closely with engineering squads to ship post-migration features within strict system and budget limits.
Certifications & Technical Arsenal
- Project Frameworks: PRINCE2® 7 Foundation (Peoplecert) | Scrum Master Certified (Scrum Alliance) | Kanban Team Practitioner (Kanban University)
- Atlassian Stack: Certified in Jira Software Essentials & Confluence Essentials
- Technical Background: JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, Node.js, MongoDB
- AI Capabilities: Deep workflows with Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT for enhanced documentation and project velocity
- Languages: English (C2), Portuguese (C1), German (B1), Ukrainian (Native)
Why Hire Me on Contract?
Unlike permanent hires, a freelance or contract project manager needs to deliver value from Day 1. I am completely tool-independent, adapt rapidly to existing documentation styles, and hold a proven track record of getting technical teams unstuck. Whether you need a database migration rescued or a complex product launch coordinated, I bring structured execution and product-first planning to your team.