Sevinj Safarli
Summary
Agile Delivery Manager with a strong foundation in product thinking, experienced in driving end-to-end delivery of digital solutions in cross-functional environments. Skilled in backlog prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and translating business needs into actionable product increments.
Proven ability to bridge business and technology, ensuring efficient delivery while contributing to product strategy, customer experience, and continuous improvement initiatives. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and data-informed decision-making.
Recently strengthened product management capabilities through Tech-Driven Product Leadership training, with a growing focus on product ownership, value creation, and customer-centric solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Agile Delivery Manager
PASHA Insurance OJSC
2024.11 - 2026.04
- Coordinating and managing the QBR process across all Tribes, Blocks, CoEs and departments within the organization.
- Facilitating and leading bi-weekly Sprint Reviews and mid-quarterly updates for Tribes to ensure continuous development and progress.
- Designing and implementing a quarterly agile maturity assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of agile practices within squads and throughout the organization.
- Partnering with HR to coordinate the delivery of agile awareness programs.
- Contributing to the enhancement of agile workflows by supporting the seamless execution of Agile Ceremonies.
- Gathering and analyzing critical data to inform and support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Monitoring and tracking shared OKRs, ensuring alignment and addressing any dependencies across squads, departments.
- Collaborating with HR and Marketing teams to coordinate and implement culture change initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and align delivery with strategic business goals.
Scrum Master
Bank Respublika OJSC
2024.06 - 2024.11
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Work closely with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is well-defined and prioritized.
- Identify and resolve impediments to team progress, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient problem-solving.
- Mentor team members on Scrum practices and Agile principles, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Monitor and report on team performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies for Agile transformation, including training programs, process improvements, and stakeholder engagement.
- Measure and track the impact of transformation efforts, providing insights and recommendations for further enhancements.
Acting Recreation Manager
JW Marriott Absheron Baku
2022.09 - 2023.11
Education
Business Administration -
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
2018.09 - 2022.07
Skills
- Product Strategy and Roadmapping
- Agile Product Ownership (Scrum, Kanban)
- Backlog Prioritization and MVP Scoping
- End-to-End Product Delivery
- Product Thinking and Customer-Centric Approach
- Customer Development (CusDev) and Product Discovery
- UX/UI Collaboration and Customer Journey Mapping
- Data-Driven Decision Making (SQL basics)
- Market Analysis and Growth Strategy
- Stakeholder Management and Influencing
- Strategic Thinking and Analytical Problem Solving
- Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement
- API Understanding (Postman, Swagger)
- SQL (Basic) and Data Analysis
- BPMN / Process Mapping
- Jira, Confluence, Miro
LANGUAGES
Azerbaijani - Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English - Professional Working Proficiency
Russian - Limited Working Proficiency
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Product Management Excellence - PASHA Holding
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
IT Project Management - Technest Program
Timeline
Agile Delivery Manager
PASHA Insurance OJSC
2024.11 - 2026.04
Scrum Master
Bank Respublika OJSC
2024.06 - 2024.11
Acting Recreation Manager
JW Marriott Absheron Baku
2022.09 - 2023.11
Business Administration -
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
2018.09 - 2022.07