Vladimir Abizhanov
About Vladimir Abizhanov
Vladimir Abizhanov serves as the Head of Vendor Management at VTB in Moscow, with over a decade of experience in project and program management in the banking and telecommunications sectors.
Current Role at VTB
Vladimir Abizhanov serves as the Head of Vendor Management at VTB, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing vendor relationships and ensuring effective management of external partnerships. His work focuses on optimizing vendor performance and aligning vendor strategies with the organization's objectives. Based in Moscow, Russian Federation, Abizhanov has contributed to enhancing VTB's operational capabilities through strategic vendor management.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Vladimir Abizhanov has significant experience in the telecommunications sector, having worked at Vympelcom (Beeline) as the Head of the System Integration Department from 2000 to 2005. He was responsible for leading system integration projects, which involved coordinating various technical teams to deliver integrated solutions. This role provided him with foundational expertise in project management and system integration within a fast-paced industry.
Experience in Banking Sector
Abizhanov has held various leadership roles in the banking sector, including his tenure at Sberbank from 2015 to 2018, where he served as Project Director and later as Head of the IT Sourcing Department. His responsibilities included managing large-scale projects and sourcing IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency. He also worked at Gazprombank as Head of the IT Sourcing Department for one year in 2018-2019, further solidifying his expertise in banking technology and project management.
Educational Background
Vladimir Abizhanov studied at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (Technical University), where he earned a degree in computer science from 1993 to 1999. He later pursued an MBA at INSEAD, completing the Sberbank 500 program from 2016 to 2017. His educational background in engineering and business management has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective leadership in technology-driven environments.
Expertise in Project and Program Management
With over a decade of experience in program and project management, Vladimir Abizhanov specializes in portfolio management and enhancing project delivery efficiency. His expertise encompasses solution delivery for customer acquisition, management, fraud management, and risk management. He has extensive experience in implementing Business Support Systems (BSS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), and Value-Added Services (VAS) in both banking and telecommunications sectors.