Alessandra P

Delivery Manager

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr

As a Delivery Manager at Yoox Net-A-Porter Group, I led the delivery of projects within an international and cross-functional environment, working closely with engineering, product, QA, design, and business stakeholders. My role focused on ensuring successful project execution through effective planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and Agile delivery practices. I coordinated teams across different functions, helping maintain alignment between business goals, technical requirements, timelines, and quality standards. Working within Agile methodologies, I facilitated sprint planning, backlog refinement, delivery tracking, dependency management, and continuous improvement initiatives. I supported teams in identifying obstacles, improving collaboration, and delivering value in a predictable and sustainable way. I was responsible for communicating delivery status, managing risks, supporting decision-making processes, and creating transparency across stakeholders at different organizational levels. Alongside my delivery responsibilities, I served as Chair of the Women in Tech Diversity & Inclusion initiative, helping promote inclusion, professional development, and community engagement. In this role, I collaborated with colleagues and leaders to organize initiatives, facilitate discussions, and contribute to building a more inclusive workplace culture. This experience strengthened my leadership, communication, coaching, stakeholder management, and delivery planning skills while reinforcing my passion for helping teams and organizations achieve successful outcomes through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Backend Developer

Jul 2019 - Aug 2022 • 3 yrs 1 mo

As a Backend Developer at Yoox Net-A-Porter Group, I contributed to the design, development, maintenance, and support of enterprise-level software solutions serving a global e-commerce platform. Working primarily with Java and backend technologies, I collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing applications. My responsibilities included implementing new features, troubleshooting production issues, investigating defects, performing root cause analysis, and supporting the continuous improvement of existing systems. In addition to software development, I provided technical support for internal and production-related issues, helping identify and resolve incidents while ensuring service continuity and system stability. I worked closely with team members to analyze requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects and enhancements. Throughout my experience, I gained exposure to Agile development practices, participating in sprint planning, estimation sessions, code reviews, testing activities, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives. This role strengthened both my technical expertise and my ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders across the organization. My time at Yoox provided a solid foundation in software engineering, backend development, troubleshooting, production support, and teamwork within a complex international environment, while helping me develop the analytical and delivery skills that later supported my transition into Delivery Management and Consulting.