Michał Denka is an experienced senior technology executive who has progressed through the entire project delivery career path—from Project Manager to Head of Project Management and PMO.

Throughout his career, he has built and led international teams, including a department of more than 40 Project Managers and PMO professionals, as well as Data & AI delivery organizations of approximately 80 specialists, working across countries, cultures, and business functions within the highly regulated insurance industry.

He has been responsible for leading large-scale transformation initiatives and innovation programs with budgets exceeding EUR 10 million, consistently focusing on stakeholder alignment, pragmatic execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Michał is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and holds an Executive MBA from Kozminski University. He is particularly passionate about building high-performing teams, simplifying complex challenges, and helping people turn ambitious ideas into tangible business value.

What will a mentee gain from working with me?

As my mentee, you will benefit from the guidance of someone who has personally navigated the full career journey—from Project Manager to Head of PM/PMO—while leading international projects, programs, and portfolios, including AI implementation initiatives embedded in real business processes.

You can expect honest, constructive feedback—including the conversations that are often the most challenging—along with practical tools and proven approaches rather than theoretical concepts. Together, we will focus on developing your ability to manage demanding stakeholder conversations, perform effectively under pressure, and build a thoughtful, long-term plan for your professional growth.

Preferred mentee experience level

I primarily mentor professionals at the beginning of their careers, including newcomers (up to one year of experience) and early-career practitioners with 1–3 years of professional experience.