Case Study

United Nations Multisite Platform

Led a multi-country development team to build the UN global multisite platform with auto-localized content, languages, and data tools.

Client
United Nations / Gizra USA
Role
Product Manager & Digital Project Lead
Timeline
2018 – 2019
Type
Platform Development
Global
Platform Deployed
20+
Languages Supported
Top 1%
PM Recognition

The Challenge

The United Nations needed a unified platform to support country websites across the globe. Existing infrastructure was inconsistent, with manual content management creating inefficiencies and inconsistencies across regional offices.

The project required coordinating a development team spread across Canada, Israel, Spain, and Russia—managing complex requirements for humanitarian, education, and healthcare stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultural contexts.

Key Challenges

  • Multiple country websites with inconsistent infrastructure
  • Manual content management across regions
  • 20+ languages requiring auto-localization
  • Multi-country development team coordination
  • Complex stakeholder requirements (humanitarian, education, healthcare)
  • High-visibility international project with strict deadlines

The Solution

As Product Manager and Digital Project Lead, I directed the full product lifecycle for the UN multisite platform, coordinating teams across four countries to deliver a scalable, unified solution.

Platform Architecture

  • Designed global platform architecture supporting multiple country sites
  • Built auto-localized content system for 20+ languages
  • Created unified job postings and data tools
  • Implemented consistent branding with regional flexibility

Team Coordination

  • Managed multi-country development team (Canada, Israel, Spain, Russia)
  • Coordinated across time zones and cultural contexts
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication for complex requirements
  • Delivered on schedule despite geographic challenges

Technical Delivery

  • Full product lifecycle management from concept to deployment
  • High-complexity requirements for humanitarian clients
  • Scalable infrastructure for future expansion
  • Documentation and knowledge transfer

The Results

Platform Impact

  • Global platform deployed supporting UN country operations
  • 20+ languages with auto-localized content
  • Unified infrastructure replacing inconsistent legacy systems
  • Streamlined content management for regional offices

Team & Process

  • Multi-country team coordination proven across 4 countries
  • Delivered on schedule and on budget
  • Scalable infrastructure for future expansion

Recognition

"Top one percent of digital project managers for technical excellence, cross-functional leadership, and delivery impact."

— CTO, Gizra USA

Key Takeaways

Global Team Coordination

Managing teams across 4 countries and multiple time zones requires clear communication and structured processes.

Complex Stakeholders

International organizations have diverse requirements. Active stakeholder management is critical for success.

Localization at Scale

Supporting 20+ languages requires auto-localization built into the platform architecture from day one.

Technical Excellence

High-visibility projects demand rigorous technical standards and cross-functional leadership.

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