Patrycja Echarri
Project Manager
Dewsbury,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in PRINCE2, MS Project, and SAP, with a strong track record of managing EU-funded projects and ensuring adherence to European Union transport regulations. Skilled in collaborating with European ministries, the European Commission, and international organisations to drive cross-border project implementation. Demonstrates exceptional risk and budget management capabilities alongside clear communication and structured planning. Bilingual in English and Polish, adaptable to dynamic environments while maintaining focus on achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
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1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Expert / Project Manager
PKP Polish Railway Lines
Warsaw, Poland
2014.05 - 2026.07
- Coordination of the project implementation ensuring compliance with European Commission regulations by Partners (8 EU countries), including the work of: Executive Board (Ministries), Management Board, Project Management Office, and Working Groups;
- As a Project Manager, representing Rail Freight Corridor, coordination of the implementation of projects with other Rail Freight Corridors under the RailNetEurope umbrella, among others: Customer Information Platform, Network and Corridor Information System and User Satisfaction Survey (Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey);
- Coordination of the implementation of contracts with external contractors;
- Planning of the promotional activities, including development of the Communication Plan, management of the Rail Freight Corridor website, development of the Annual Report and Corridor Information Document;
- Coordination, preparation and post-processing (coordination of agenda, annotated agenda, minutes, follow-up on tasks) of meetings of: Project Management Office, Management Board, Railway Undertaking and Terminal Advisory Groups and meetings with Ministries and the European Commission;
Senior Project Specialist
PKP Polish Railway Lines
Warsaw
2012.03 - 2014.04
- Monitoring the preparation and implementation of European co-funded projects;
- Development of the internal and external procedures;
- Preparation of applications for co-financing and payment, reports and reports of the beneficiary;
- Cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Preparation of applications for payment and beneficiary reports;
- Event organization: meetings, conferences, workshops and representation of the company at the conferences;
Project Manager
TechSoup Global
Warsaw
2011.03 - 2012.03
- Project management of the projects and interdisciplinary teams;
- Prioritizing projects and taking full advantage of internal and external resources;
- Coordination of cooperation with partners and key institutions;
- Planning and implementing marketing strategy for Poland;
- Conducting negotiations and attracting new business and NGO partners;
- Representing the team in interdisciplinary projects, conferences, events;
Account Manager/Production Assistant
Asset TV
London
2007.07 - 2010.08
- Developing and maintaining client relationships: Aviva Investors, Axa, Allianz, Zurich, Scottish Widows, Tenet among others;
- Preparing reports, marketing and pricing promotional activities, active cooperation with all departments;
- Management of post-production process;
- Event organization: meetings, conferences, workshops and representation of the company at the conferences;
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management (PMI)
Kozminsky University
Warsaw, Poland 2014.01 - 2015.01
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
Warsaw, Poland 2010.01 - 2011.01
M.A. - Institute of European Studies
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Lublin, Poland 2000.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Project Management: PRINCE2, MS Project, SAP
- Regulatory Compliance: European Union Transport Regulations, Cross-Border Project Implementation, EU-Funded Projects
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with European Ministries, the European Commission and International Organizations
- Risk & Budget Management
- Clear communication
- Structured planning
- Adaptability
- Bilingual (English/Polish)
Certification
- BEC Vantage Certificate - Business English Certificate
- IELTS Academic Certificate
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate
- Microsoft Project
- SharePoint
- Eligibility investments co-financed from EU funds
Timeline
Chief Expert / Project Manager
PKP Polish Railway Lines
2014.05 - 2026.07
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management (PMI)
Kozminsky University
2014.01 - 2015.01
Senior Project Specialist
PKP Polish Railway Lines
2012.03 - 2014.04
Project Manager
TechSoup Global
2011.03 - 2012.03
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
2010.01 - 2011.01
Account Manager/Production Assistant
Asset TV
2007.07 - 2010.08
M.A. - Institute of European Studies
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
2000.01 - 2005.01