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Antonios Z

IT Project Manager | PMP® | Digital Transformation and EU Program Delivery | Business Consulting

About Me

I am an IT Project Manager with more than thirteen years of experience leading digital transformation, process improvement, and cross-functional project delivery within EU-funded and corporate environments. My work connects technology with business strategy, converting complex goals into measurable outcomes. I have managed multimillion-euro programs across seven countries, consistently surpassing performance targets by over six hundred percent. My management style combines Agile and Waterfall methodologies with structured governance to achieve efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. I led the development of an AI-based search engine that reduced search time by thirty percent and improved user retention by eighty percent, while optimizing onboarding processes that accelerated adoption across European research infrastructures. I am recognized for my analytical thinking and clear communication style. I collaborate effectively with executives, technical teams, and international partners to deliver sustainable impact. I am currently seeking opportunities in Project Management, Product Management, or Business Consulting where I can apply my skills in data-driven execution, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

Jurisdiction

Greece

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Founder and IT Project Manager | Nest Real Estate Matching App
2023 - 2024

Led the full product lifecycle of a technology-enabled matching platform from concept to market release. Directed product strategy, Agile execution, and team delivery across engineering, design, and marketing. Defined the roadmap, UX flows, and go-to-market plan while managing budgets and vendor relationships. Oversaw development of an AI-powered search engine that increased efficiency by thirty percent and user retention by eighty percent. Achieved fifteen percent market growth and national recognition through Elevate Greece.

Project Manager | EU-Funded Research and Innovation Programs (CatRIS, EOSC)
2020 - 2023

Managed digital infrastructure projects exceeding one million euros in value across seven European countries. Delivered six hundred and fifty percent growth in user adoption by redesigning onboarding workflows. Coordinated fifteen international teams under Agile and PMBOK frameworks and produced European Commission compliant deliverables that advanced digital integration across research networks.

Founder and Product Lead | B2B Fintech Marketplace
2025 - 2019

Created and managed a B2B financial technology platform from concept to implementation. Directed Agile development, product strategy, and partnership building. The platform received the Mazinnov Fintech Prize and was selected for London Business School Reload Greece and MIT Enterprise Forum programs. Achieved thirty percent brand visibility growth through innovation-driven market positioning.

Earlier Career
2013 - 2016

Gained cross-sector experience in agri-tech, insurance, construction, and retail environments, developing expertise in project delivery, client management, and operational improvement. Managed client portfolios exceeding eleven thousand euros, delivered projects up to three hundred thousand euros, and improved profitability by twenty-four percent through process optimization and cost control.

Education

Masters of Department of Natural Resources and Agricultural EngineeringAgricultural University of Athens
1997 - 2004

Certification

Total Certifications5

AI For Everyone

DeepLearning.AI

2025

Credential ID: MU4Y53RTSMYH

Google AI Essentials

Google

2025

Credential ID: JRCOI34M23LC

Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum and Kanban

Asana

2019

Credential ID: UC-ROQAUWU6

Business Administration

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

2012

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Project Management Institute

2013 - 2016

Credential ID: 1656178

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

Greek