Elena Pavan

• Managed +15 cross-functional projects to shape and optimize department ops, define stakeholders' relationships and cut costs (-30%) • Built reporting system and lean KPIs; led the Project Management function (+30 portfolio projects) • Introduced +5 tech solutions, developed +2 new competencies to secure delivery on higher/(+2) new monthly goals; responsible for data infrastructure • Business Owner for tech/data/BI initiatives and Director's right hand, co-leading a department of 5 team leads

• Built the business model (SaaS) and co-developed the business plan; designed the 2 main customer journeys (SME, consultants) as input for the platform’s central architecture and planned its validation via lean startup • Attended 2 networking events for funding and collaboration leads • Built 3 pitch decks, moderated company presentations; generated +3 leads and acquired 2 customers • Built operating processes, systems, and reporting: since 2023 advising on ops excellence

• Set OKRs and led cross-functional initiatives to build scalable processes and optimize performance to ensure a bespoke customer experience • Shaped the Platform function (1st hire) at the intersection of ops, comms, and marketing • Built tooling for data collection/analysis, led design and implementation of 2 new products, and managed the local PR roadmap • Supported C-level on change management; co-led Berlin site with 2 principals • Hired 2 platform associates, oversaw teams of up to 7 stakeholders

• Review literature in the fields of open innovation, organizational learning, design thinking, and experience economy to structure the new business direction • Design a new, experiential technology scouting leveraging on design thinking features; set up the documentation and build a validation plan • Re-conceptualize the agile product development procedure by introducing Sprints • Analyze and set up the business expansion to the DACH region; generate leads

• selected among +1000 young talents to participate in a one-week hackathon aimed at innovating the Italian entrepreneurship landscape (sponsors: Cisco, Illimity, Johnson&Johnson MedTech, Egea, Technacy) • built and presented a startup idea that offers SMEs a quick, appealing, and scalable solution to report CO2 emissions (Illimity challenge: sustainability & banking). Selected for the finals • coordinated a team of 5

• Investigated university-industry relationship by researching extensive scientific documentation and interviewing subject matter experts • Analyzed inputs together with significant literature case studies to develop a technology transfer strategy that maximizes the effectiveness • Finalized a whitepaper and delivered a presentation for senior management • Coordinated a project team of 5 peers

• Managed development projects from inception to completion (€25-35M) • Set up & controlled budget, finalized contracts as the Client’s representative; bid, awarded, & supervised on-site works • Negotiated time schedules to optimize execution and avoid delays, guided Lean Construction Management sessions • Coordinated international stakeholders and constructed trusted relationships leading to effective cooperation and timely adaptation to change • Oversaw 2 associates and directed teams of 10 stakeholders

• Designed efficient PM processes in collaboration with relevant departments, promulgated and supervised execution across the Northern region • Controlled project costs, finalized contracts, and ensured financing and payments leading to smooth operations • Coordinated a team of 5 project managers and one director

• Developed competitive technical and economic proposals for international bridge construction projects • Built trusted relationships with members of the Joint Ventures, consultants, and internal departments leading to acquiring several projects among America and Asia • Delivered presentations and data analysis for senior management • Led project teams of up to 5 people

• Developed construction planning for the site, defined and implemented a dedicated quality management system • Organized and controlled overall production, supervised bridge installment • Created trusted relationships with Joint Venture members leading to timely solving constructability issues. Built trusted relationships with suppliers leading to close efficiency-driven contracts

• Performed photographic-critical surveys and on-site tests, analyzed data, and completed seismic analysis • Coordinated analysis and results among Israeli authorities and experts from the EMEA region • Constructed trusted relationships leading to a continuative collaboration with the University of Padova in assessing seismic risk for the Custody’s monumental heritage

Business Administration and Management

project management, quality management, project engineering, planning, cost control

Structural analysis and rehabilitation of existing buildings