Dominika Babinska
Luxembourg
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager, Product Owner and Scrum Master with over 6 years experience in the Banking industry. Coupled with an additional 5 years experience of couching and helping people from all age groups develop their German language skills. Proven track record of working in an international environment and in a variety of countries. Passionate about Agile methodology and Scrum framework which help foster continuous improvement and constant collaboration within teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Owner (POD Lead)/Senior IT Project Manager
UBS Europe SE, Luxembourg Branch
01.2023 - Current
- POD Lead/Product Owner responsible for a development team of 11 members, in charge of improving UBS application/systems related to client management, reporting and legal UBS Archive (examples: iCRM, Assentis, Docuware, OBS)
- In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, in charge of creating and communicating the vision of my POD’s applications to ensure goals are clear and aligned with business objectives
- Managing and prioritizing product backlog items and managing POD resources
- Responsible for identifying and removing any impediments that may be preventing the team from delivering value
- Responsible for couching and supporting the POD members on agile and Scrum principles and practices. Helping the team to self organize and continuously improve their processes
- Agile ambassador, representative for UBS Luxembourg in the EMEA team developing and implementing agile methodologies across the region
- Center of excellence and subject matter expert for all topics connected to Records Management and GDPR, related to retention period/schedule, appraisal process to the archive and onboarding of new applications.
IT Project Manager
UBS Europe SE, Luxembourg Branch
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for managing complex IT projects using agile and classic project management setup. This in various fields such as Record Management, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, End of Live Applications, and UBS Archiving
- Project Manager in a complex sell-side M&A project related to the sale of the UBS Austrian Branch and consultant for the sale of the UBS Spanish Branch
- Responsible for leading a team through the project life cycle by planning, budgeting, scheduling and tracking a project plan, including risk mitigations
- Communicating with the project team and stakeholders, manage risks issues and deadlines, monitor progress and drive the team for a timely delivery
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers when their involvement was required
- Responsible for managing multiple stakeholders including IT, Finance, Operations, Legal/Compliance.
Associate Director, Product and Communications
UBS Business Solution (COO UBS Switzerland), Poland
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Marketing & Communication stream leader with focus on Payment Products in Switzerland.
- Agile Project Management Bootcamps (for Scrum Master and for Product Owner)
Manager, Product and Communications
UBS Business Solution (COO UBS Switzerland), Poland
01.2019 - 02.2020
Specialist, Technical Writer and Communications
UBS Business Solution (COO UBS Switzerland), Poland
02.2018 - 01.2019
Business German Teacher and Translator
Freelancer
02.2016 - 02.2018
High School German and History Professor
Humboldt Schule, San Jose, Costa Rica
02.2013 - 09.2014
Customer Service Professional and Key Account Specialist
ExxonMobil Chemical Central Europe, Luxembourg
02.2012 - 10.2012
Education
Postgraduate Management Studies - IT And Finance With Specialization Human Resources
Wrocław University of Economics
Poland02.2018
Master in German Studies, Minor in History -
Saarland University (Universität des Saarlandes), Saarbrücken, Germany
Saarbrücken, Germany12.2012
Bachelor in German Studies, Minor in English -
Pedagogical University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland06.2009
Skills
- Scrum Master (PSM)
- Prince2 certification
- ITIL4 certification
- Knowledge of Agile collaboration tools as Jira, Confluence, GitLab
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication
- Couching/ Mentoring
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Motivator and source of positivity
Languages
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Professional Scrum Master
ITIL4
Prince2
Timeline
Product Owner (POD Lead)/Senior IT Project Manager
UBS Europe SE, Luxembourg Branch
01.2023 - Current
IT Project Manager
UBS Europe SE, Luxembourg Branch
09.2020 - 01.2023
Associate Director, Product and Communications
UBS Business Solution (COO UBS Switzerland), Poland
03.2020 - 09.2020
Manager, Product and Communications
UBS Business Solution (COO UBS Switzerland), Poland
01.2019 - 02.2020
Specialist, Technical Writer and Communications
UBS Business Solution (COO UBS Switzerland), Poland
02.2018 - 01.2019
Business German Teacher and Translator
Freelancer
02.2016 - 02.2018
High School German and History Professor
Humboldt Schule, San Jose, Costa Rica
02.2013 - 09.2014
Customer Service Professional and Key Account Specialist
ExxonMobil Chemical Central Europe, Luxembourg
02.2012 - 10.2012
Postgraduate Management Studies - IT And Finance With Specialization Human Resources
Wrocław University of Economics
Master in German Studies, Minor in History -
Saarland University (Universität des Saarlandes), Saarbrücken, Germany
Bachelor in German Studies, Minor in English -
Pedagogical University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
Professional Scrum Master
ITIL4
Prince2
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