Maciej Jankowski
IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager
I lead technical delivery — turning complexity into calm, predictable execution.
Snapshot
At a glance
About
IT & Technical Project Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering software and engineering projects across embedded/IoT, R&D and enterprise environments.
Combines technical awareness with structured delivery practices to reduce uncertainty early, clarify scope and keep cross-functional teams aligned.
Specialised in removing technical blockers, translating complex requirements into clear decisions, and enabling predictable delivery across firmware, hardware, backend and QA domains.
Experience
Roles and responsibilities focused on ownership, delivery and decision-making in complex technical environments.
- Leading delivery of software initiatives in an international client environment.
- Coordinating stakeholders, priorities and execution across cross-functional teams.
- Supporting structured planning, communication and delivery alignment.
- Building context in a new organisation while stabilising delivery routines and expectations.
- Delivered embedded/IoT software projects (0.5–2M EUR) for EU and US clients, managing scope, planning, risks and execution.
- Coordinated firmware, hardware, backend and QA teams to ensure aligned delivery and smooth system integration.
- Translated business and technical input into clear plans, milestones and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
- Supported pre-sales activities: estimations, feasibility checks and shaping delivery approaches.
- Improved delivery predictability by identifying recurring blockers and introducing lightweight workflow improvements.
- Explored alternative hardware platforms, SDKs, libraries and integration paths to overcome technical constraints.
- Ran PoCs and technical spikes to validate feasibility early and reduce delivery risk.
- Delivered internal solutions, including a Linux-based Asset Management System and a smart-office access platform (mobile app + smart locks).
- Provided technical input enabling earlier risk exposure, clearer decisions and stronger alignment across teams.
- Supported delivery and ongoing operations of R&D technology platforms used by scientific and laboratory teams.
- Ensured compliance with GxP, security, data integrity and validation requirements.
- Collaborated with product, QA, operations and scientific end-users to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
- Coordinated work of external vendors and service partners to ensure timely incident resolution.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation including SOPs, service descriptions, technical setups and validation records.
- Participated in change management processes: service readiness, release coordination and risk evaluation.
- Managed a portfolio of R&D applications supporting discovery, data analysis and scientific workflows across global teams.
- Collected and translated scientific user needs into actionable technical improvements and change requests.
- Coordinated global onshore/offshore support teams and external vendors to meet SLAs.
- Executed system upgrades and configuration changes with minimal impact on laboratory operations.
- Prepared and maintained documentation required for audits, validation and operational readiness.
- Worked closely with product owners, engineering teams and scientific stakeholders to improve system usability.
- Gathered, analysed and prioritised requirements for workforce and energy management systems.
- Defined use cases and acceptance criteria in cooperation with senior engineers and analysts.
- Supported planning of scope, timelines, resources and delivery milestones.
- Coordinated development, QA and configuration teams to maintain delivery flow.
- Prepared project documentation, reports and stakeholder updates.
- Supported configuration and maintenance of SCADA-based systems for energy network operations.
- Prepared visualisations, diagrams and schematics used by engineers.
- Assisted in workflow definition and rule configuration.
- Executed test scenarios, functional checks and issue reporting.
- Prepared data extracts and simple analytical summaries from SQL-based systems.
- Contributed to internal documentation and knowledge sharing.
Skills & Expertise
Core areas of responsibility and expertise, shaped by delivery of complex embedded and enterprise-grade systems.
Delivery & Leadership
Primary focus
Technical & Systems Context
Ways of Working & Methodologies
Tools & Environment
Daily toolkit
Tooling configuration and governance to support delivery flow, visibility and decision-making.
Certifications
Selected credentials supporting delivery leadership, facilitation and modern project management.
Education
Formal education and postgraduate studies.
Postgraduate Course – Business Analysis
Uniwersytet WSB Merito Poznań
01/2016 – 12/2017
Postgraduate Course – Modern IT Project Management
Uniwersytet WSB Merito Poznań
01/2014 – 12/2015
M.Sc. – Automatic Control and Robotics
Poznan University of Technology
01/2012 – 12/2013
B.Sc. – Automatic Control and Management
Poznan University of Technology
01/2008 – 12/2012