Selen KAYA

Project Manager

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Salary / Daily rate

2 people recommend

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

Risk ManagementDigital TransformationData AnalysisSharePointJiraMonday.comEvent ManagementMATLABBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementConfluenceAsanaBudgetingForecastingProcess ImprovementProcurementNegotiationContract Management

Languages

Turkish (Native)English (Fluent)

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About me

Intro

Project Manager with 10+ years' experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across-aerospace, international development, and digital transformation. Proven track record managing budgets up to €8M and leading cross-functional teams of 20+. Strong in project governance, stakeholder management, risk control, and change management. Experienced in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives and customer satisfaction.

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Work experience

Project Manager

Turkish Aerospace

Sep 2021 - Dec 2025

4 years 4 months

Ankara, Türkiye

Led strategic and digital transformation programmes, managing budgets up to $2M+ and €2.8M, delivering projects on time, within budget, and with scope Directed the $1M AIRBUS-TAI programme, leading cross-functional teams of 15+ delivering 3 digital products for commercialization Acted as key liaison with AIRBUS and international partners, strengthening stakeholder collaboration Managed a $2M ERP integration project, overseeing vendors, procurement, and system deployment Delivered enterprise-wide digital learning transformation, improving organisational capability and training efficiency Managed externally funded programmes, ensuring compliance while maintaining cost control and financial performance Established governance frameworks, including risk registers, RAID logs, and steering reporting Produced executive reports on KPIs, financials, and risks, supporting senior decision-making

WYG Group

Oct 2015 - Oct 2021

6 years 1 month

Türkiye, UK,EU

Project Manager

Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 2 months

Türkiye, UK,EU

Managed large-scale international projects with budgets up to €5.7M, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and financial targets Led cross-functional teams of 20+ members, coordinating internal departments and external experts to deliver project milestones. Improved the project's profitability by up to 12% through effective cost control, resource planning, and financial monitoring Managed internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual requirements Increased customer satisfaction by strengthening communication, reporting, and delivery quality Oversaw contract management and procurement processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency environments acquisitions Identified and mitigated project risks, maintaining delivery timelines in complex and regulated Supported business development and tender processes, contributing to 3 successful project

Project Coordinator

Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

2 years 10 months

Türkiye, UK,EU

-Provided hands-on coordination and support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of complex international development projects. -Collaborated with key stakeholders(clients, beneficiaries)to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations. -Played a pivotal role in preparing high-quality project reports, proposals, and deliverables, showcasing project achievements and impact. -Supporting Key Experts and Stakeholders on planning, organizing and implementation of project activities in accordance with the work plan -Support to Project Manager -Supervises Project Officer/Project Assistant regarding implementation of project activities (quality, logistics, financial decision, deliverables to be achieved) -Tracks Consortium agreements/invoices and Approves Consortium payments in line with Consortium Agreements and addendums -Preparing of Subcontracts, procurement Agreements Collecting prices/quotations/offers from potential suppliers/subcontractors.

Assistant

Oct 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 4 months

Türkiye, UK,EU

Supported the delivery of large-scale projects, coordinating activities, schedules, and stakeholder communication Assisted in budget tracking and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements Coordinated logistics for international experts, workshops, and events, ensuring smooth project execution Prepared technical documentation, progress reports, and procurement files in line with organisational standards Contributed to process improvements, enhancing project coordination and reporting efficiency

Sales Representative

Inditex

Sep 2014 - May 2015

9 months

Bursa, Türkiye

Intern

UDA Consulting - Turkey

Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

2 months

Bursa, Türkiye

Worked as an ıntern on Evaluation of Psychosocial Support Programs Implemented After Van-Erciş Earthquake Project. • Questionnaire design and preparation, data collecting, reporting and presentations • Data Analysis by using SPSS • Data Entry • Preparation comprehensive report about the data

Bar Waitress

Holiday Inn

Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

5 months

Massachusetts, United States

Work&Travel *welcoming and seating guests *taking guest orders, communicating them effectively to the kitchen and in addition, memorizing the menu and offering recommendations to upsell appetizers, desserts, or drinks

Bar Waitress

MOUNTAIN GREEN RENTAL COMPANY

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

5 months

Vermont, IL 61484, USA

Work&Travel *welcoming and seating guests *taking guest orders *communicating them effectively to the kitchen and in addition, memorizing the menu and offering recommendations to upsell appetizers, desserts, or drinks.


Education

Gazi University

Bachelor's degree, Statistics

2010 - 2015

5 years 1 month


Licenses & certifications

PMP® Certification Training Course

Issued: Apr 2026

Certified by Udemy

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

Issued: Nov 2023

Certified by Project Management Institute

Design Thinking Facilitation

Issued: Sep 2023

Certified by DesignThinkers Academy

Design Thinking Fundemantal

Issued: Jun 2023

Certified by DesignThinkers Academy

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