Project Management Portfolio

Driving results through sustainable project leadership

This portfolio includes a selection of projects I have worked on across different sectors. Each case reflects my way of working—structured, collaborative, and focused on improving outcomes.

From Startup Chaos to Scalable Clarity: Building Project Management from the Ground Up

Strategic Clarity in R&D: Aligning Innovation, Funding, and People in a Complex Tech Environment

From Zero to Scalable: Building Partnership Management in a Rapidly Growing EU Innovation Ecosystem

Testimonials

What Clients Are Saying

Francesco Mureddu VP of Development, Lisbon Council, Belgium

I had the pleasure of working with Polina Toropova on a complex Horizon Europe proposal where she led our effort with clarity, empathy, and pace. Polina is that rare combination of strategist and doer: she frames the problem, aligns diverse partners, translates research into actionable work plans, and delivers spotless drafts on time.

Ivana Ostojic Brenner Sr. Project Manager @ ipcenter.at GmbH, Austria

A great bid leader and coordinator! It is seldom that someone remains so organised, structured and on point throughout the entire process of proposal submission. It is a pleasure working with Polina

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Rachelle A. Sellung Senior Research Scientist,Fraunhofer IAO, Germany

I always appreciated how organized Polina is and how she took initiative in leading her tasks. She is a natural leader with great communication skills and always gave great feedback.

Noemi Thomazo
Noémi Thomazo Project Manager, IDNow, France

Polina joined the project at a very critical phase and quickly got familiar with the subject and its challenges. She have been very proactive, organised, constructive, and enthusiastic!

R & D European Project
Jordi Cucurull Juan Senior Security Engineer, Scytl, Spain

Polina has been a game changer in the management of our innovation projects. She has a natural gift to communicate with many different stakeholders.

EIT Urban Mobility
Maria Marrugat EIT Community Strategic Manager at EIT Urban Mobility, Spain

Polina is not only a great colleague but also a very good project manager. Being a fast learner helped her understand complex processes and quickly choose the right path to succeed implementation.

Mobility Projects
Irene Martinetti Lead Circular Mobility at WBCSD Mobility Projects, Switzerland

Polina made suggestions to facilitate the accomplishment of the team's objectives. She has a pleasant personality making her a valuable and appreciated team member.