Olga Furman
About Olga Furman
Olga Furman serves as the EMEA PMO Manager at Avon, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in project management and biophysics, holding multiple degrees from the State University of Nizhni Novgorod.
Work at Avon
Olga Furman has held multiple roles at Avon, demonstrating her expertise in project management. She began her tenure as a New Product Introduction (NPI) Specialist from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on product development processes. Following this, she served as the Project Management Officer for Eastern Europe from 2020 to 2021, managing various projects within the region. Since 2022, she has been the EMEA PMO Manager, overseeing approximately 120 SKUs per year in research and development project innovations. Her role involves managing an annual budget of around $2,000,000 and coordinating registration processes for cosmetic and non-cosmetic products across the EMEA region.
Education and Expertise
Olga Furman holds multiple degrees from the State University of Nizhni Novgorod named after N.I. Lobachevsky (UNN). She earned a Bachelor's degree in Language Interpretation and Translation for professional communication from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she completed another Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, General, from 2011 to 2015. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master's degree in Biophysics from 2015 to 2017. Her academic background supports her professional roles, particularly in project management and communication within the scientific and commercial sectors.
Project Management Skills
In her current role as EMEA PMO Manager, Olga Furman utilizes various project management tools, including Office 365, Miro, Lucid Chart, and Trello. She collaborates closely with departments such as Commercial Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Planning to ensure project milestones are met. Her experience managing a significant number of SKUs and overseeing substantial budgets highlights her capabilities in handling complex projects within the cosmetics industry.
Collaboration and Coordination
Olga Furman plays a crucial role in coordinating projects across multiple departments at Avon. She works closely with teams in Commercial Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Planning to achieve project objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing the registration processes for both cosmetic and non-cosmetic products in the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating smooth project execution.