Ekaterina Solopova

Project Manager | Public Administration & Innovation Specialist

Moscow, RU.

About

Highly accomplished Project Manager with 3+ years of experience in Moscow Government, specializing in public administration, innovation, and cross-functional project delivery. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and drive measurable outcomes, including a 95% on-time task completion rate. Adept at stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and leading complex projects from conception to successful execution within the public sector.

Work

Government of Moscow (State Inspectorate for Real Estate, Department of Finance)

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Project Manager

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Summary

Led strategic projects within Moscow Government, focusing on enhancing operational transparency and efficiency across multiple departments.

Highlights

Initiated and implemented a project management system (YouGile), significantly enhancing process transparency and control across departments.

Directed a comprehensive staff training project on presentation design, managing team formation, stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting for successful rollout.

Implemented a task tracking system post-meetings, boosting on-time completion of assignments to 95% based on internal assessments.

Orchestrated project execution across 5+ departments within the executive vertical, ensuring timely task completion, KPI adherence, and effective cross-functional communication.

Oversaw the fulfillment of budgetary obligations, coordinating effectively with territorial government bodies to ensure financial compliance and timely execution.

Agency for Innovations of Moscow

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Project Specialist, Urban Governance (Internship)

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Summary

Contributed to urban innovation initiatives by engaging startups and fostering collaboration across government, business, and educational sectors.

Highlights

Engaged with urban innovation infrastructure and technology startups to integrate them into key project activities.

Organized and coordinated the participation of developers in exhibitions and business programs, managing logistics and communication.

Developed compelling content, including press releases and presentations, facilitating communication with business, education, and government stakeholders.

Prepared analytical and informational materials for government clients and relevant Moscow Government structures.

Moscow City Tourism Committee

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Project Specialist, Urban Governance (Internship)

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Summary

Supported urban tourism initiatives through data management, public relations, and project development.

Highlights

Initiated and developed the "Essay Contest" project for Guide Day, securing approval and successful implementation by the Committee in 2021.

Maintained and updated internal databases, managing business correspondence with tourism industry representatives.

Supported public relations efforts by processing inquiries and preparing informational messages for industry partners.

Contributed to monitoring and analyzing urban cultural events, preparing comprehensive reference materials and presentations.

Main Department of Cultural Heritage of Moscow Region

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Analyst (Internship)

Moscow Region, Moscow Region, Russian Federation

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Summary

Assisted in the digitalization and systematic organization of cultural heritage data, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.

Highlights

Participated in the update and systematization of cultural heritage data within the departmental MS Excel database.

Ensured high accuracy and correctness in data transfer between spreadsheets, contributing to the digitalization of paper archives.

Supported public relations by gathering and preparing information for public responses and publications.

Education

Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Master's Degree Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Grade:

Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Bachelor's Degree State and Municipal Administration Grade:

Languages

Russian

English

Conversational

Certificates

Team Motivation and Development

Moscow City University of Management of the Government of Moscow

Fundamentals of Project Management

Yandex Practicum

Agile Methodologies and Team Organization

Yandex Practicum

Interaction with Development Team

Yandex Practicum

Market Research

Yandex Practicum

Professional Retraining Program "Project Management"

Higher School of Human Capital Management, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning, Project Coordination, YouGile, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Task Tracking, KPI Monitoring, Resource Allocation, Risk Management.

Data & Analytics

Data Management, Data Systematization, Data Analysis, Database Maintenance, Reporting, MS Excel.

Communication & Public Relations

Business Correspondence, Content Development, Press Releases, Presentations, Public Relations, Inter-Agency Communication, Stakeholder Engagement.

Government & Public Administration

Urban Governance, Budget Planning, Budget Execution, Regulatory Compliance, Public Sector Operations, Policy Implementation.

Organizational & Administrative

Executive Support, Schedule Management, Document Management, Process Optimization, Administrative Support.