Sem Ozyurt

Background

About Sem Ozyurt

Skilled Senior Project/Programme Manager experienced in leading multiple transformation projects/programmes in numerous sectors both domestically and internationally. Highly experienced in stakeholder management/customer-facing and internal environments and managing projects of various complexities within the specified timeframe, scope, quality, and budget. Key Skills and exposure: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, data migration, Oracle NetSuite, data governance, integration management, stakeholder management, project planning, full project lifecycle, e-commerce, budget management, risk management, change management, resource allocation and management, project reporting, KANBAN, SCRUM, Waterfall, Agile, hybrid methodologies, Trello, leadership and team management, ServiceNow, systems integration, benefits realisation, quality assurance, 3rd party management, digital transformation, release management, Salesforce, HR transformation, finance transformation, marketing campaigns, Cybersecurity. Key Achievements • Highly commended for Project Management contribution towards Kent County Council IT Projects at Cantium Business Solutions • Increased PM capacity and efficiency at Cantium Business Solutions by introducing and coaching MS project and MS Teams utilisation • Highly regarded by Kent County Council as successfully took over and delivered a legacy McAfee/Defender server decommissioning and replacement project with numerous blockers shortly after arrival • Introduced KANBAN to Cantium Business Solutions, Kent County Council, and EKC Group • Established the Project Management Function at the EKC Group • Successfully managed the acquisition of Ashford College at the EKC Group • Successfully implemented a new applicant tracking system at EKC Group which significantly reduced hiring times and increased applications to vacant roles • Managed numerous projects successfully for the Estates and IT function at EKC Group involving the construction of a new robotics lab, Civil Engineering facility, and renovation of numerous spaces on campus • Awarded at the EKC Group, Innovator of the Year for my introduction to Kanban and Waterfall • Led the acquisition, opening and fitting of a warehouse in Istanbul, Turkey, for Shopivaa Retail and Wholesale • Worked with 3rd Party to design and launch a wholesale website which lead to a large boost in revenue (just under 400%) in 3 months due to bulk orders