Edit Iglai, PhD

Senior project manager with academic background in humanities and social studies

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

About

Multidisciplinary senior project manager with 10+ years of experience in complex organizational and development projects across tourism, marketing, brand development and environmental initiatives, including EU and state-funded programmes. Currently focusing on organizational development and operational transformation, with responsibility for designing and improving corporate processes, procurement frameworks and internal governance structures. I work at the intersection of strategy, operations and implementation – translating strategic goals into structured, transparent and efficient processes. Known for a systems-level perspective and strong analytical thinking, I support organizations in building clear decision frameworks, improving cross-departmental collaboration and establishing sustainable, scalable ways of working. Collaborative and solution-oriented professional who balances stakeholder expectations, operational realities and compliance requirements. I bring a structured yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving and enjoy driving change in complex organizational environments. Collaborative, innovative and result oriented professional, who is attentive to project partners, stakeholders needs and the financier’s requirements, using process improvement strengths to successfully finish projects cost-efficiently and on time. Passionate, open-minded, creative person with self-initiative who is rapidly grasping new concepts and key contributor to change. Enthusiastic team player who is composed, resilient, perseverant and consistently meets commitments with integrity. Proven expertise in planning, tracking and supporting projects, partly owed to the analytics skills, critical thinking, the ability to see the wider context developed in the Academia.

Experience

  • Senior Strategic Projects & Organizational Development Manager at MAHART - PassNave Kft.
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Senior Project Manager at Docler Holding Budapest
    Apr 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Human Resources Project Manager at VPE Rail Capacity Allocation Office Ltd.
    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 · 8 mos

  • EU project manager at NKK - Nemzeti Közlekedési Központ
    Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Project Manager at Hungarian Tourism Agency
    Sep 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos