Filipa Teixeira
Project Director At VML Portugal
Porto,13
Summary
Dynamic Project Director with a proven track record at VML Portugal, excelling in project management and stakeholder relations. Expert in Agile methodologies, I enhance team collaboration and drive on-time project delivery. Solid background in driving complex initiatives to successful completion. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, delivering impactful solutions, and adapting to shifting needs. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and delivering measurable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
VML Portugal
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee project operations and transversal efforts to ensure successful project delivery.
- Manage the team pipeline, structure processes, and report/escalate risks and dependencies.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout all stages of the project.
- Achieve consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Improve client satisfaction rates by effectively addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future processes.
- Oversee up to 8 projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.
- Manage project intake and participate in the project roadmap to guide various initiatives.
- Enhance team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that increase efficiency within the organization.
- Report regularly to senior management on project progress and technical issues.
- Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Senior Project Manager
Farfetch
08.2019 - 11.2024
- Led end-to-end delivery of digital and e-commerce projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality execution across global platforms.
- Managed cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Tech) in Agile environments, facilitating ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Acted as primary liaison for partners and stakeholders across digital platforms, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Coordinated end-to-end creative and operational workflows, including briefing, asset creation, QA, and go-live processes, ensuring process alignment across global teams.
- Managed third-party integrations including CMS and PIM, enabling scalable content and product information management.
- Provided post-launch support and contributed to partner onboarding programs to ensure smooth adoption and service transparency.
- Utilized tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro for project tracking, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration.
Senior Product Manager
Toyota Caetano Portugal
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed product lifecycle collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments for seamless After Sales products.
- Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing product features.
- Managed product roadmaps for After Sales offerings, aligning with company goals and ensuring timely delivery of key features and service improvements.
Planning Manager
Toyota Caetano Portugal
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed stock levels and monitored car market trends to optimize inventory outflows.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department to enhance performance.
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure smooth transition from planning to execution.
- Prepared performance reports to guide planning processes across departments.
- Streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and boosting efficiency within the planning team.
Internship Trainer
Ageas Insurance
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Regulated auto claims and solved routine ineficiencies by following defined procedures.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the internship program while maintaining a focus on long-term strategic goals for growth and improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the internship program, leading to more efficient training practices.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Porto 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Porto 04.2001 -
Skills
Project scope
Project management
Performance monitoring
Stakeholder relations
Agile methodologies
Team collaboration
Additional Information
- Leading and driving organizational change initiatives (digital transformation workstream at VML).
- Reviewed 100+ reports with a 99% accuracy, identifying errors in chargeback process that saved the company over €100k annually.
- Coaching, mentoring, and managing teams to achieve high performance.
- Experience in JIRA, Workfront, Monday, Miro, Mural, Trello, Confluence, STORM, CMS, Salesforce.
Timeline
Project Director
VML Portugal
11.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Farfetch
08.2019 - 11.2024
Senior Product Manager
Toyota Caetano Portugal
06.2017 - 08.2019
Planning Manager
Toyota Caetano Portugal
07.2014 - 06.2017
Internship Trainer
Ageas Insurance
09.2013 - 02.2014
MBA - Business Management
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
04.2001 -