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an international project manager passionate about the intersection of design and people development.

Hello,
I'm Karolina,

I leverage my expertise in project management, UX design and people engagement to lead complex projects and drive positive change.

My Professional Profile

I bring over 10 years of experience in international project management, focusing on large complex projects.

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Strategic Stewardship

As a Project Manager, I have a proven track record of delivering high-stakes initiatives in tightly regulated sectors, from large-scale transformations to complex back-office transitions. Having worked on major compliance projects, I integrate client data protection directly into the project framework.  By merging strategic oversight with visual design skills, I translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives that drive user adoption.

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Human-Centric Delivery

I blend technical oversight with empathetic communication, always prioritizing seamless operational transitions. By applying UX design principles, I create user-centered frameworks that facilitate clear and coherent communication across diverse business teams. My skills in conflict resolution and active listening allow me to maintain project cohesion even in demanding environments.

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Cross-Border Orchestration

Throughout my career, I have specialized in leading large, distributed teams—initially focusing on CEE markets and later extending my professional footprint to the US and India. Across all my roles, I have successfully orchestrated cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, frequently leading without formal authority to achieve shared goals.

My background in international leadership, UX design, and a dedicated focus on developing people allows me to solve complex challenges with creative, effective strategies.

Venn diagram showing Project Management, People Engagement, UX Design.

Project Management

My project management expertise spans over a decade of international experience, where I have led the delivery of complex compliance projects, such as GDPR implementation across CEE banks. I've further honed my skills as a Transformation Consultant and Business Readiness Lead within international technology companies, and successfully managed smaller design and social projects.

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System map for a local social project.

UX Design

My formal UX design training in 2021 and an exploratory portfolio provided the foundation for my user-centric design approach. This also sparked my interest in expanding my knowledge of behavioral science, including design for behavior change. This same user-centered philosophy drives the design and implementation of impactful social initiatives for people empowerment, such as conflict resolution coaching and international storytelling events.

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High-fidelity prototype for MyVet project.

People Engagement

A people-centric approach has been a consistent thread throughout my career, leading me to support numerous initiatives aimed at empowering and developing individuals. Over the past few years, I've supported international mentoring initiatives, organized community storytelling events like 'PechaKucha Szczecin,' and led the design of the Toastmasters Conflict Resolution Guide to support international Toastmasters clubs.

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PechaKucha event in Szczecin. 

By integrating three major skillsets, encompassing project management, design thinking and people empowerment, I navigate high-stakes complexity to deliver impactful, sustainable results.

Karolina Wrobel

Get in touch

If you're interested in my work, please reach out. I'm also happy to discuss how I can help with your projects or ideas.

 

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