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Emilia TolvanenET

Emilia Tolvanen

Senior Project Manager-Global Project Delivery

€500/day
Bari, IT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Emilia

I help companies bring structure, clarity, and momentum to their projects and operations.

As a Senior Project & Operations Manager with 15+ years of international experience, I specialize in stakeholder management, project planning, and building scalable workflows in fast-paced and often unstructured environments.

I support founders, teams, and organizations in turning ideas into clear processes and executable plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, teams stay aligned, and priorities are managed effectively.

My background spans creative production, international campaigns, and complex multi-stakeholder environments, including leading studio operations at The Mill in Berlin. I am particularly strong in bridging communication between teams, managing cross-functional workflows, and bringing order to growing businesses.

What I bring:
•Project & Operations Management
•Stakeholder & Client Coordination
•Process Design & Workflow Optimization
•Project Planning, Tracking & Delivery
•Team Coordination & Communication

I typically support projects such as:
•Setting up project structures and workflows
•Managing ongoing projects and timelines
•Supporting growing teams with operational clarity
•Coordinating between clients, creatives, and internal teams

I am comfortable working across different tools and systems and quickly adapt to new environments. My approach is hands-on, structured, and focused on delivering practical results.

If you need someone who can step in, create clarity, and keep things moving, I’d be happy to support.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Finnish

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • Italian

    Basic

Can work on-site
Bari (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Amaze Creative House,
    Business & Partnerships Lead
    November 2024 - Today (1 year and 9 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    • • Lead project delivery and client partnerships across large-scale international conferences and experiential projects
    • • Coordinate cross-functional teams (creative, production, technical) to ensure on-time delivery and execution
    • • Manage stakeholder alignment between clients, partners, and internal teams across multiple workstreams
    • • Support project scoping, budgeting, and commercial planning, ensuring feasibility and delivery alignment
    • • Improve internal workflows and coordination processes, increasing efficiency across multidisciplinary teams
    Workflow/Process Optimisation Team management Pitch Stakeholder Aligment Project Management
  • Okay Studio,
    Head of Operations & Partnerships
    July 2023 - September 2024 (1 year and 2 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    • • Directed operations and project delivery across two international offices, aligning creative, production, and admin teams
    • • Designed and implemented operational processes that improved project planning, communication, and delivery timelines
    • •Acted as primary point of contact for client management and project coordination
    • • Managed budgets, financial tracking, and reporting, ensuring operational and commercial oversight
    • • Led HR, recruitment, and team development, supporting scalable business operations
    • • Coordinated leadership and client engagements to support company growth and delivery excellence
    Operations Management Team management Studio Management Client Management Post production
  • The Mill,
    Head of Studio Operations & Culture
    January 2022 - June 2023 (1 year and 5 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    • • Managed studio operations and project coordination across creative and production teams
    • • Oversaw multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and resources
    • • Supported account and client teams to ensure smooth project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
    • • Managed operational budgets and financial planning processes
    • • Implemented workflow improvements to enhance communication, tracking, and efficiency
    Post production Studio Management Creative Strategy Project budgeting Workflow/Process Optimisation

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Education

  • Master's degree
    Master's degree
  • Bachelor's in Psychology
    Bachelor's in Psychology

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