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Shorena Labadze

Engineering Manager
Tbilisi, Georgia

Summary

I’m a strategic product and engineering leader with over 15 years of cross-sector management experience in iGaming, banking and finance, including at Flutter Entertainment’s Singular. I bring a unique blend of operational excellence, people leadership and deep technical insight - developed by managing large-scale teams and driving mission-critical product and engineering transformations. My expertise lies in aligning product vision, engineering delivery and operational processes to business goals. I’ve led end-to-end initiatives across departments, optimized resources under constraints and built a culture of clarity, ownership and performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Engineering Manager

Singular
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead multiple cross-functional engineering teams within a 50+ person tribe, reporting to the Head of Engineering and collaborating with Product Managers and Team Leads.
  • Enhance overall team productivity through continuous mentoring, coaching, and performance management of team leads and engineers.
  • Improve engineering processes by streamlining workflows, implementing agile best practices, and promoting high delivery standards.
  • Identify technical and operational inefficiencies; provide and execute solutions that deliver measurable cost savings and reduce delivery friction.
  • Implement quality assurance protocols and uphold technical excellence standards to reduce errors and improve system reliability and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct risk assessments during project planning, proactively identifying and mitigating issues before they impact execution.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging open knowledge sharing and engineering best practices across teams.
  • Establish structured, transparent communication between departments, improving collaboration on complex initiatives.
  • Drive successful delivery of key projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and business objectives.
  • Optimize resource allocation and manage budgets across concurrent projects, improving efficiency and minimizing overhead.
  • Review and validate technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
  • Champion modern engineering principles including SDLC adherence, CI/CD, and code quality, while balancing operational needs with innovation.
  • Facilitate regular demos, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessions to reinforce learning, accountability, and transparency.
  • Recruit and onboard new engineers with a focus on team fit, cultural alignment, and skill development.
  • Support adoption of KPIs and OKRs to measure team performance and alignment with business goals, fostering a results-driven environment.
  • Contribute to long-term strategy and team structure evolution, promoting small, autonomous agile teams.

Head of Project Management and Business Analyst Division

Crystal • კრისტალი
03.2019 - 11.2021

PMO

adjarabet.com
06.2018 - 12.2019

Project Manager

Adjarabet.com
01.2018 - 09.2018

IT Project Manager

Liberty Bank
07.2017 - 01.2018

Head of Application Maintenance in IT Department

Bank Republic "Societe Generale group"
04.2015 - 06.2017

Head of Information Systems Department

Bank Republic "Societe Generale Group"
07.2012 - 04.2015

Head of Application Maintenance in IS

Bank Republic "Societe Generale Group"
06.2011 - 07.2012

Education

Bachelor's - Western European Languages and Informatics

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
09.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

Team Management & Leadership

People Development & Talent Management

Strategic Planning & Business Strategy

Operational Management & Process Improvement

Resource Allocation & Cost Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Change Management & Organizational Transformation

Portfolio & Project Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Communication & Negotiation

Risk Management & Mitigation Strategies

Certification

PMP, Project Management Institute

Interests

Travelling – Exploring new places energizes me and broadens my perspective I enjoy meeting new people, listening to their life stories and embracing diverse cultures

Personal Development - I am passionate about setting and overcoming challenges, both personal and professional, which helps me grow continuously

Technology and Innovation - I enjoy staying updated on the latest trends in technology and exploring how innovations can improve everyday life

Reading and Storytelling - I love reading biographies and motivational stories, which inspire me to learn and develop resilience

Timeline

Engineering Manager

Singular
11.2021 - Current

Head of Project Management and Business Analyst Division

Crystal • კრისტალი
03.2019 - 11.2021

PMO

adjarabet.com
06.2018 - 12.2019

Project Manager

Adjarabet.com
01.2018 - 09.2018

IT Project Manager

Liberty Bank
07.2017 - 01.2018

Head of Application Maintenance in IT Department

Bank Republic "Societe Generale group"
04.2015 - 06.2017

Head of Information Systems Department

Bank Republic "Societe Generale Group"
07.2012 - 04.2015

Head of Application Maintenance in IS

Bank Republic "Societe Generale Group"
06.2011 - 07.2012

Bachelor's - Western European Languages and Informatics

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
09.2002 - 06.2006

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