Maria Stefanova
About Maria Stefanova
Maria Stefanova is a Global Programme Delivery Manager and RTE at Entain, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management, having previously held roles at Reward, LexisNexis, and WBC UK.
Work at Entain
Maria Stefanova has been employed at Entain since 2018, where she holds multiple roles including Global Programme Delivery Manager, Lead Agile Business Consultant, and Global Programme Manager. In her capacity as a Programme Manager, she focuses on driving operational excellence and implementing Lean-Agile transformations at an enterprise scale. Her tenure at Entain spans over six years, during which she has contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and agility.
Previous Experience
Before joining Entain, Maria Stefanova worked at Reward as a Project Manager and Agile Business Consultant for NatWest/RBS Group in 2017. Her role lasted for nine months in London, where she managed projects and facilitated agile practices. Prior to that, she served as a Lead Agile Business Analyst and Project Manager at LexisNexis from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Business Development Consultant at WBC UK for ten months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Maria Stefanova holds a Master of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of Westminster, where she studied from 2013 to 2014. She also achieved an International Diploma in Business Analysis from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, between 2015 and 2016. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technical University Sofia, completed from 2002 to 2006. She is recognized as a SAFe Program Consultant, reflecting her expertise in Scaled Agile Framework methodologies.
Professional Focus
Maria Stefanova is passionate about driving operational excellence within organizations. Her expertise lies in Lean-Agile transformation, particularly at an enterprise scale. She applies her knowledge and skills to enhance project delivery and improve business processes. Her roles often involve consulting on agile practices and leading initiatives that promote efficiency and adaptability in project management.