Iliyana Zaharieva
About Iliyana Zaharieva
Iliyana Zaharieva is an Agile Project Manager at Endava in Sofia, Bulgaria, with extensive experience in project management and leadership roles across various organizations.
Current Position at Endava
Iliyana Zaharieva currently serves as an Agile Project Manager at Endava in Sofia, Bulgaria. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing agile project management processes, developing project strategies, and ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes. Zaharieva has held a variety of strategic and hands-on responsibilities at Endava since October 2017, reflecting her deep expertise in project and program management.
Previous Role at Endava
Before her current role, Iliyana Zaharieva worked at Endava as the Interim DU Head of Project Management from 2018 to 2019. During this year-long tenure, she led diverse project management teams and leveraged her experience to ensure that projects met client specifications and were completed within the allocated timelines. Her performance in this role highlights her leadership skills and abilities in high-pressure environments.
Co-Founder Experience at Begital Salesforce Consultants
From 2016 to 2017, Iliyana Zaharieva co-founded and served as the CEO of Begital Salesforce Consultants Bulgaria. In this capacity, she led digital project initiatives and managed the company’s strategic direction. This role allowed her to utilize her skills in Salesforce CRM, enhancing the company's ability to deliver top-quality consulting services to various clients.
Vice President Role at PMI Bulgaria Chapter
Iliyana Zaharieva was the Vice President for Development Projects and Volunteering at PMI Bulgaria Chapter from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she managed various developmental projects and coordinated volunteer activities, contributing significantly to the organization's mission and goals. Her leadership was crucial in fostering a collaborative environment that promoted project management best practices.
Academic Background and Certifications
Iliyana Zaharieva has an impressive academic background and several certifications. She holds an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the American University in Bulgaria (2013-2014) and a Bachelor's degree in International Economic Relations from the University of National and World Economy (2001-2005). Additionally, she has obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (2014-2015) and has attended the European Certification and Qualification Association (ECQA) where she was certified as a Trainer in Business Process Management (2012-2013).