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Jose Tafla

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC-07:00
United States
Toptal Member Since November 12, 2021

Jose has been a technical project management professional for 20+ years and started his career as a software engineer. He has managed programs and projects for American Express, BNY, Honeywell, PNC, and Wells Fargo. Jose leverages his unique ability to speak the language of business and technology to build alignment and deliver solutions that produce results through the innovative use of technology. He is also a PMI-certified PMP, Certified Scrum Master, and Certified Agile Leader.

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Stephen Lindwall

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC-07:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since November 17, 2020

Stephen is a career program/project management professional with 25+ years of experience in high technology hardware, software, and procurement. He has extensive experience leading global cross-functional teams, including engineering and supply chain management, to deliver new products to market. Stephen is passionate about continuous improvement, business process systemization, and Agile methodologies for added-value outcomes. He brings a disciplined, organized, and analytical leadership style.

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Viji Vennelakanti

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since July 5, 2018

Viji has 20+ years of experience in IT project management, executive leadership, and, most recently, AI and deep learning. This combined expertise makes her an invaluable asset for companies looking to build innovative products in the AI and ML sectors. Viji has served as the VP of Engineering for a US-based startup, as an IT director overseeing a team of 100+ at a US-based global nonprofit, as CTO and co-founder of an Indian fintech startup, and as a deep learning mentor on Coursera.

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Tracy Swain

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since December 18, 2020

Tracy is a dynamic, results-driven scrum master and project management professional with proven success in identifying, prioritizing, monitoring, and leading the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, complex programs, digital and IT projects with budgets up to $12 million. She is a proven leader experienced in managing relationships and delivering thought-provoking, data-driven analyses that solve business challenges and create new business opportunities.

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Mersiha Lonic-Pasalic

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+01:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Toptal Member Since June 10, 2021

Mersiha worked in IT for more than 20 years. She has program and project management experience in telecommunications and computer network management (Waterfall). Mersiha has project management experience in software development (Agile), knowledge of SDLC, ALM, program and team management, experience in ISO27001 and 9001, and change management (Azure DevOps, MS Project, and Jira). She's fluent in English and has obtained PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM 1, and PSPO1 certifications.

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Bohdan Rak

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+02:00
Ukraine
Toptal Member Since August 5, 2021

Bohdan has an educational background in economics with additional certifications in project management, Scaled Agile and business analysis, and over ten years of experience as an IT program/project manager and scrum master—managing distributed teams from 10-to-80+ engineers/25 development teams. Bohdan excels at tailoring project management methodology to meet stakeholder expectations and ensure the high quality of the deliverables.

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Mohamed Khalifa

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+03:00
Kuwait
Toptal Member Since June 7, 2021

Mohamed is a renowned project management consultant with a strong background in IT and business. He possesses broad-based skills gained from over 20 years of project management experience and has 19 specialist certifications, including DASSM, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-PBA. Mohamed has developed, implemented, and operated many project and program management offices, such as the IT department at the Ministry of Education in Qatar.

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Yan Gao

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since November 7, 2022

Yan is a dynamic and results-driven digital transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in software development and project management within international and diverse environments. He has a proven track record in establishing and leading project management offices (PMOs), executing high-impact digital transformation initiatives, and managing substantial budgets exceeding AED 100 million.

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Hans William Jensen

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+08:00
Singapore
Toptal Member Since November 9, 2021

Hans has led diverse projects for Fortune 500 companies, including software development, strategy, M&A, construction, master data management, and supply chain developments. He has experience in Waterfall and Agile project management spanning multicultural teams globally. He leverages a deep understanding of virtual team management and collaboration to develop and empower high-performing teams to deliver results. Hans can't wait to engage with new clients to help them achieve their objectives.

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Matthias Schleinitz

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since June 10, 2022

Matthias is a project manager with 20+ years of experience performing several roles across many industries. He started as a software developer and IT consultant, then evolved to business analyst, project manager, and head of the project management office for a German company. This background gave him a unique and comprehensive combination of technical knowledge and people skills. Matthias's competent and friendly demeanor and analytical skills characterize his working and leadership style.

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Sudip Pandey

Freelance Virtual Project Manager
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since January 3, 2022

Sudip has successfully managed many software and IT infrastructure projects in his 12 years of program and project management experience. His expertise is in the areas of technology consulting, app integration, digital transformation, cloud migration, financial solution building, and eCommerce. Sudip has a proven track record of steering all phases of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) to successfully translate business objectives into comprehensive technical solutions for diverse clients.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a Virtual Project Manager with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your Virtual Project Manager, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right Virtual Project Manager, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Virtual Project Managers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Virtual Project Managers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Virtual Project Managers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire Virtual Project Managers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our Virtual Project Managers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your Virtual Project Manager begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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