Mariusz Makara

IT Delivery & Transformation Leader | Senior Engagement Manager | Agile & AI-Driven Strategy & Digital Change | Stakeholder Management | Business-IT Alignment

Poland

About

Experienced IT Delivery & Engagement Manager with over a decade of success in leading cross-functional teams, delivering complex digital transformation programs, and aligning technology with business goals. Currently expanding expertise in Artificial Intelligence and its practical applications in enterprise environments. Proven track record in Agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning across global organizations. Passionate about building high-performing teams, optimizing delivery processes, and leveraging AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

Experience

  • Lingaro (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior IT Manager
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Pre-Sales & Business Development - Analyze client needs and map them to business growth opportunities with AI-enabled solutions. - Prepare solution proposals, estimations, and recommend optimal delivery models leveraging AI tools. - Collaborate with the sales team during proposal and bidding processes to highlight AI capabilities. Client Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at C-level. - Clearly articulate strategies, plans, and report project progress, emphasizing AI adoption benefits. - Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities for AI-based services and solutions. Project Delivery Oversight - Work closely with Delivery Leaders on resource planning and quality monitoring for AI-integrated projects. - Participate in defining project scope, timelines, and delivery strategies incorporating AI tools. - Escalate risks and issues to appropriate stakeholders. Team Collaboration & Leadership - Coordinate with technical teams to deliver high-quality, AI-enhanced solutions. - Provide limited mentoring and support for team competency development in AI technologies. Strategic Planning & Innovation - Lead discovery workshops to gather requirements and define tailored solutions aligned with AI trends. - Recommend tools, frameworks, and methodologies to optimize delivery and AI adoption. - Stay updated on industry advancements, emerging AI technologies, and competitor strategies.

    • IT Project Manager
      Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

      • Managing end-to-end project delivery for IT solutions, ensuring timely and budget-friendly execution. • Acting as the primary client liaison, providing clear communication on strategies and progress updates. • Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability to achieve high-quality outcomes. • Utilizing Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Azure DevOps to optimize delivery processes and manage risks. • Defining project scope, timelines, and resources; monitoring performance and implementing best practices for governance and continuous improvement.

    • Cloud & BI Platforms Team Leader
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Led and mentor a technical team, managed resource allocation within the domain to ensure optimal utilization and performance.

  • G2A.COM (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • IT Operations Manager | Lead of Monitoring Operations Center Team
      Jun 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Ensuring optimal performance, critical systems 24/7 availability and maintaining records of SLA Managing and improving the project initiative process Initiating and maintaining RCA process for critical issues Simplifying communication with SO and PO for keeping SLA in their respective products

    • Project Manager
      Apr 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Managing and driving a set of projects and initiatives to completion Coordinating initiatives across key business and products stakeholders Identifying areas of risk and opportunity, managing conflicts, and creating solutions

    • Customer Experience Leader
      Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Managing projects to increase the level of Customer Experience (coordinating project tasks delivery, tracking schedules and the progress of projects, helping to set project goals, optimizing and defining requirements and organizing interactions) Leading a Team of Quality Masters to improve a happiness of G2A Customers

  • Trainee - Logistics Engineer at Consenur S.L.
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 · 3 mos

    IAESTE internship, orders reception, customer service, planning and optimization routes and warehouse space, controling the condition of goods in warehouse

  • Trainee - Receptionist at Colegio Mayor Galileo Galilei
    Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 · 3 mos

    IAESTE internship, customer service, taking care about the image of Hotel, solving problems and providing comprehensive information about the city

  • Trainee - Assistant at Miejsko-Gminny Zespol Ekonomiczno-Administracyjny Szkol in Kanczuga
    Mar 2010 - May 2010 · 3 mos

    Filling in application for founding The Human Capital Operational Program 2007-2013, creating project finance and accounting