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Christina Kyrmizi, PMP®

Christina Kyrmizi, PMP®

London,UK

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Programme Leader with over 10 years of experience leading complex technical transformation projects and delivering regulatory and security programmes across fintech, cryptocurrency, banking, and asset management industries. Proven expertise in leading global delivery teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning strategic objectives with technical execution. Adept at leveraging strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to drive impactful outcomes in fast-paced, regulated environments. Experienced in C-level communications, ensuring alignment between executive leadership and operational teams. Passionate about building high-performing teams, and driving operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Security Technical Project Management Team Lead

Kraken
Crypto-exchange, blockchain assets & Web3 wallets
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Orchestrated the programme management of SecGRC & SecOps initiatives, enhancing Kraken’s security and financial compliance posture.
  • Designed and implemented annual OKR/KPI frameworks, improving strategic alignment across teams, driving accountability, and ensuring measurable results.
  • Partnered with the Tool Productivity team to integrate AI solutions, resulting in significant cost reductions and streamlined operations.
  • Led the Market Data Teams, implemented Scrum, streamlined governance, and managed dependencies, improving release timelines by 15% and achieving 95% sprint success.
  • Delivered strategic product offerings and performance-enhancing projects, ensuring long-term operational success.

Due to confidentiality agreements, project details and measurable outcomes have been omitted.

Senior Technical Programme Manager

BlockFi
Former crypto lender & trading services
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Revamped the project management structure for the Trading Team (50+ dispersed resources across Europe, APAC, and the US), implementing Scrum, which streamlined the execution of 10+ active projects and 15+ in the backlog.
  • Programme managed BlockFi’s ‘New Assets 2022’ initiative, reducing the asset addition timeline by 75%, launching 37 new assets in 6 months.
  • Delivered a revamped Trade Modal interface for Web and iOS, enhancing user-friendliness and improving transaction efficiency.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Ripple
Blockchain company enabling cross-border payments
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Led end-to-end implementation of Ripple’s cross-border payment solutions (RippleNet, ODL), managing the full delivery lifecycle from scoping to post-launch. Integrated Ripple’s APIs with client systems and leveraged cloud deployments to ensure scalability, compliance with banking standards, and optimized operational efficiency.
  • Managed strategic partner implementations for high-profile clients (e.g., Modulr, LemonWay, AMEX), driving successful outcomes and fostering long-term relationships. Provided executive leadership across internal and external teams, ensuring smooth execution of integrations, mitigating risks, and meeting project milestones.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Architecture, Sales, Product, and Customer Success to ensure the seamless execution of projects and alignment with both customer goals and Ripple’s product roadmaps.

Technical Project Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
IT consultancy transforming businesses
08.2011 - 06.2019

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Management

  • Led the migration of 1,500+ users to Office 365, overcoming regional infrastructure challenges and ensuring zero downtime.
  • Delivered a GDPR-compliant E-Discovery Compliance Vault, improving the company’s regulatory compliance.
  • Delivered MiFID II and PRIIPs compliance projects 6 weeks ahead of schedule, mitigating risk and enhancing reporting accuracy.

Lloyds Banking Group

  • Streamlined IT operations intake, reducing escalations by 80% and improving platform stability.
  • Introduced a control-gated framework for new IT work allocation, preventing an 11% revenue loss and improving platform stability.

Disclosure & Barring Services, Home Office

  • Developed a comprehensive plan, establishing milestones and C-level reporting structures to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Implemented a Risk Management Framework in compliance with government guidelines.
  • Managed resource ramp-up plans, achieving a 28% cost saving on recruitment and enhancing security vetting compliance from 52% to 100%.

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

PMI

Leadership Principles

Harvard Business School

MSc in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

University of Manchester

BA in Management and Commerce

Technological University of Epirus

Skills

Managed £5M programme budgets; delivered complex initiatives with up to 30% cost savings & 20% faster go-to-market


Led, scaled & mentored high-performing global teams (50 engineers); improved team velocity by 40% and delivery time by 25%


Orchestrated the seamless migration of 1,500 users to Office 365, overcoming major regional network infrastructure challenges and ensuring zero downtime


Drove the successful delivery of MiFID II and PRIIPs compliance projects, 6 weeks ahead of schedule, enabling the organization to meet regulatory deadlines and avoid financial penalties


Implemented ISO 27001-aligned governance frameworks (OKR & KPIs), receiving positive audit outcomes


Managed annual and quarterly planning for a department of 250 resources, driving successful strategic alignment across the company


Core Competencies

Programme & Portfolio Management

FinTech & Crypto Strategy

Blockchain & Web3

SecGRC & Regulatory Delivery

Technical Delivery Leadership

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Agile & Scaled Delivery

Digital & Cloud Transformation

Cost Optimisation

C-Level Reporting

OKR/KPI Governance


Technical & Methodology Expertise

Agile, Scrum, Kanban OKRs & KPIs Security & Compliance (SecGRC, GDPR, MiFID II, PRIIPs) Blockchain, Web3, Crypto Platforms Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets MS Office, G Suite, Lucidchart, Visio

Timeline

Security Technical Project Management Team Lead

Kraken
09.2022 - 03.2025

Senior Technical Programme Manager

BlockFi
07.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Technical Project Manager

Ripple
07.2019 - 07.2021

Technical Project Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2011 - 06.2019

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

PMI

Leadership Principles

Harvard Business School

MSc in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

University of Manchester

BA in Management and Commerce

Technological University of Epirus
Christina Kyrmizi, PMP®