Ioana Barbu
About Ioana Barbu
Ioana Barbu is an Agile Project Manager at Endava in Braşov, Romania, with extensive experience in managing large teams and specializing in program management and commercial negotiation.
Current Role at Endava
Ioana Barbu currently works at Endava as an Agile Project Manager in Braşov, Romania. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in managing large, distributed, and multi-disciplinary teams. By focusing on program-level planning and dependencies, she ensures the smooth execution of projects. Her responsibilities also include commercial and contract negotiation, which supports the organization's financial and operational goals.
Previous Experience at Orange
Before joining Endava, Ioana Barbu accumulated significant experience at Orange. She served as a Corporate Service Manager from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as a Business Development Executive from 2014 to 2020, enhancing business opportunities within Braşov County. She also held the position of Senior Corporate Accounts Representative from 2010 to 2014, focusing on managing high-level corporate accounts and fostering client relationships.
Educational Background
Ioana Barbu has a solid educational foundation with two Master's degrees. She earned her first degree in Marketing and Business Communication from Academia de Studii Economice din București, studying from 2009 to 2011. She later pursued a Master's in Digital Marketing at the London School of Business and Finance, completing the program between 2012 and 2013. Her academic achievements have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of marketing, business communication, and digital strategies.
Experience with The Informal School of IT and Pentalog
In 2019, Ioana Barbu expanded her technical skills by participating in a frontend developer course at The Informal School of IT in Brasov County, Romania, for 5 months. During the same year, she worked briefly at Pentalog on the Pentastagiu project in Brasov. These experiences allowed her to gain practical insights into IT and frontend development, enriching her managerial skill set.
Skills and Expertise
Ioana Barbu specializes in program management, project shaping, project audit, and project optimization. She has a problem-solving mindset which facilitates effective discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution. Her experience in portfolio management includes optimization to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Ioana is also adept at internal and external communication, improving transparency, and ensuring information distribution to the right recipients. Her emphasis on challenging and supporting team members fosters a collaborative working environment.