Zara Datoo
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Equity-focused Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in leading technical and community initiatives for nonprofit and public sector clients globally. Expertise in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating government-funded programs while fostering trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders. Recognized for delivering measurable outcomes through trauma-informed engagement and agile methodologies. Committed to leveraging digital tools for social impact and promoting intersectional justice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Grassriots Inc
Toronto, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded digital transformation campaigns for over 15 mission-driven clients, achieving on-time delivery and 100% client satisfaction.
- Directed CRM and donation platform migrations for University of Ottawa and LeadNow, enhancing donor engagement by 30–35%.
- Engineered custom QA system using Marker.io, reducing client-reported issues by 40% and shortening development timelines by 25%.
- Managed government-funded project with NTI to co-develop Inuusivut Annirnaqtut, conducting eight regional sessions with over 300 stakeholders.
- Optimized donor segmentation and supporter engagement systems for Nature Canada and Oceana, improving operational efficiency by up to 25%.
- Implemented accessible web infrastructure for Doctors Without Borders, CAP, and Alzheimer Society, increasing event registrations by 35%.
- Led stakeholder engagement strategies across more than 12 technical projects involving Salesforce and other platforms.
- Coordinated all federal reporting requirements for NTI project, ensuring timely submissions and compliance.
Program Manager, Student Entrepreneurial Program
Thoren Business School
Stockholm , Hagersten
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Designed and launched student-led initiatives aligned with UN’s 17 Global Goals, achieving 80% project success and securing new funding streams.
- Delivered project planning and budgeting workshops that enhanced completion rates by 25%.
- Cultivated institutional partnerships to boost external resource access by 40%.
- Streamlined internal tracking systems to improve on-time project delivery and reduce administrative overhead.
Project Manager, Academics
International English School
Stockholm, Sweden, Liljeholmen
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Formulated compliance-driven project delivery strategies, achieving 100% regulatory alignment across academic programs.
- Boosted stakeholder collaboration by 30% through implementation of shared planning protocols and integrated scheduling systems.
- Cut operational costs by 15% via revamped planning cycles and deployment of digital reporting tools.
Education
Project Management
University of Toronto,School of Continuing Studies
Toronto, ON06-2025
BBA - Management & Marketing
Bachelor of Business And Commerce
Melbourne, Australia11-2007
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Scope management
- Project milestones
- Multi-project oversight
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Agile methodology
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
Community Involvement
Alumni Mentor – Monash University Career Network
2022–Present
Support third-year students in career planning, networking, and navigating professional transitions—particularly international and equity-seeking students.
Mentor – Girls on Fire Initiative, Kenya
2018–Present
Mentor young women leaders through Girls on Fire, supporting confidence-building, resilience, and community leadership among youth in under-resourced areas.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Grassriots Inc
05.2023 - Current
Program Manager, Student Entrepreneurial Program
Thoren Business School
08.2019 - 12.2022
Project Manager, Academics
International English School
08.2017 - 07.2019
Project Management
University of Toronto,School of Continuing Studies
BBA - Management & Marketing
Bachelor of Business And Commerce
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