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Ryszard Moscicki
Digital Project Management and Scrum

Howzit, I am

Ryszard Moscicki

Digital Project Management and Scrum

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Cape Town, South Africa

rysiu@moscicki.co.za

+27 81 280 7869

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
E-mail: rysiu@moscicki.co.za
Phone: +27 81 280 7869

Professional Skills

My career began as a front-end developer, where I honed skills in web development and UI/UX. I expanded my expertise to include project and account management, as well as digital marketing with a focus on SEO. I’m passionate about orchestrating digital success by fostering agile teams, nurturing a self-managed culture, and placing people at the heart of delivery.

  • Agile Project Management (Scrum)
  • Technical Project Management
  • Account Management 
  • Business Development
  • Full-stack Development
  • UI/UX Development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Product Management 
  • Jira and ClickUp
  • Figma & Adobe XD
  • Hotjar, GA , SEMrush, Mailchimp
  • Microsoft Suite 

Web Development Project Manager

Led end-to-end delivery of e-commerce and Shopify projects, coordinating designers, developers, and stakeholders. Owned project planning, scope, timelines, and QA while ensuring high-quality execution aligned with UX, CRO, and web best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Led end-to-end Shopify and ecommerce projects focused on CRO, UX, and conversion performance
  • Managed project scope, timelines, resourcing, and delivery across multiple initiatives
  • Performed CRO and UX audits across navigation, PDPs, carts, and checkout
  • Turned CRO insights and client goals into clear Jira tickets and optimisation roadmaps
  • Coordinated designers, developers, CRO specialists, and QA teams
  • QA’d deliverables against CRO best practices, accessibility, and performance standards
  • Managed client communication and reporting on CRO priorities and impact
  • Analysed funnels and ecommerce metrics to guide iteration and improvement
  • Resolved risks, blockers, and dependencies to maintain delivery momentum
  • Reprioritised team capacity to support urgent and high-impact releases

Highlights

  • Delivered high-traffic Shopify stores with a strong focus on scalability and conversion rate optimisation (CRO)

  • Consistently upsold additional development work through fast turnaround and high-quality delivery, converting clients into long-term partners

  • Implemented tools such as Better Proposals and Marker.io to streamline workflows and improve collaboration

  • Integrated systems to establish a clear feedback loop between customer support and Jira ticketing

  • Restructured development project management processes into a reusable template adopted by other PMs

Team Lead | Web Development Project Manager

At The Ethical Agency, I lead the development department, overseeing project delivery, refining workflows, and introducing tools that drive operational efficiency. I also manage clients, providing strategic consultation to help clients maximise development outcomes and align budgets with their digital goals.

Responsibilities

  • Directed end-to-end project planning and execution aligned with client objectives
  • Created detailed scopes, defined deliverables, and managed timelines and resources
  • Led the definition of technical requirements, collaborating directly with clients to create low-fidelity wireframes and functional outlines for the dev team
  • Led cross-functional teams across design, development, and digital marketing
  • Served as strategic advisor on UX/UI, SEO, and web standards
  • Conducted stakeholder meetings, communicated progress, and managed expectations
  • Streamlined development workflows for consistent, high-quality outcomes
  • Introduced risk mitigation plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Maintained control over budgets and resources to meet financial targets
  • Facilitated Agile practices: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives
  • Mentored team members and embedded a culture of knowledge sharing
  • Identified upsell opportunities, extending services across development and marketing
  • Hired and onboarded developers, expanding technical capabilities

Highlights

  • Successfully delivered three of the agency’s most complex projects:
    • The MBS Group – B Corp-certified executive search and leadership advisory firm
    • Digital Opportunity Trust – 12-site multisite platform with dynamic content and translations
    • Amazon Zola – Data-driven website pulling from a building management system
  • Increased profitability across projects by refining scoping and cost estimation
  • Optimised website development budgets by refining the SDLC process and accurately estimating project hours, reducing budget overruns.
  • Spread development teams to work in parallel, accelerating timelines for the UK site launch
  • Established weekly dev meetings and documentation to standardise internal practices
  • Recovered two at-risk projects by restructuring remaining budgets and regaining client trust
  • Streamlined hosting with a 100% renewable energy provider, reducing overheads
  • Enhanced collaboration with the Design Team for better dev–design integration
  • Converted dev-only clients into full-service accounts through proactive support and upselling
  • Pushed for UI improvements to elevate user experience across client sites

Reference

Natasha Bester

081 280 7869

natasha@metisware.com

Digital Project Manager and Scrum Master

I led the Virtual Learning department, delivering eLearning platforms, content studios, and reporting tools for clients like Henley Business School and Tsiba. As Scrum Master, I managed complex builds, including an 18-month system overhaul for the UCT Graduate School of Business.

Responsibilities

  • Managed eLearning and website projects for top-tier educational institutions 
  • Led Agile delivery for UCT GSB’s student and course management systems
  • Directed the development of Moodle platforms and a proprietary CMS
  • Oversaw a multidisciplinary team of developers, designers, and studio staff
  • Worked with stakeholders to define objectives, requirements, and deliverables
  • Developed workflows for design, dev, and content teams, driving efficiency
  • Acted as account manager, growing client accounts through service expansion
  • Created detailed briefs for tech and creative teams to ensure clarity
  • Conducted sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
  • Monitored project KPIs and handled performance reviews and hiring

Highlights

  • Delivered UCT GSB’s new student system and managed an ASP.NET CMS build
  • Conducted Monday.com training for Henley staff to improve internal project tracking
  • Scaled team from 3 to 6 during COVID with significant revenue growth
  • Planned and delivered two purpose-built studios for e-learning content production

Reference

Carel Oosthuizen

071 557 6106

Front-End Developer

I designed and developed responsive websites for clients in diverse industries, including wine estates, architecture, and music. In my final year, I worked closely with the Creative Director and mentored a junior developer.

Responsbilities

  • Developed custom WordPress sites using Bootstrap, ACF, and JavaScript
  • Built bespoke themes and plugins, focusing on performance and SEO
  • Collaborated with designers and writers to deliver cohesive solutions
  • Managed multiple web projects, handling timelines and client communications
  • Presented concepts, prototypes, and final outputs to stakeholders
  • Created wireframes in Figma and designed assets in Adobe Suite
  • Integrated interactive elements using JavaScript
  • Ensured mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
  • Delivered training and post-launch support to clients

Reference

JP Schoon

+27 861 888 858

Junior Front-End

I played a key role in the development of captivating and user-friendly web experiences within an e-commerce framework. I collaborated closely with both the development and marketing teams, actively contributing creative ideas to enhance the overall project.

This experience marked my initial exposure to real-world project management and a cross-team working environment, providing valuable insights into effective collaboration and project execution.

Responsbilities

  • Translated UI designs into responsive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Built front-end features for a large e-commerce platform
  • Designed assets in Adobe Suite for use across marketing channels
  • Supported A/B testing and performance optimisation
  • Managed email campaigns via Mailchimp
  • Participated in project planning and team updates

Client references

Darren Ravens

Head of Marketing UCT GSB

+27 21 650 7810

darren.ravens@uct.ac.za

Graham Garrard

Head of Operations HBS

+27 83 714 3444

events@henleysa.ac.za

Samantha-Claire Thayer

Former Head of Marketing

+27 76 983 7576

sam@courageousbear.com

Graham Moore

Head of Brand and Sustainability

+27 82 900 7198

graham.moore@tsiba.ac.za

Lindelwa Hanjana

Campus Manager

+27 78 870 3837

lindelwa.hanjana@tsiba.ac.za

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