
Selen KAYA
Project Manager
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Freelance, open to permanent contract
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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.
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
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
Issued: Nov 2023
Design Thinking Facilitation
Issued: Sep 2023
Design Thinking Fundemantal
Issued: Jun 2023