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Dyg Kara

@dygkara

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Experienced project manager with over 15 years in IT.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers leadership opportunities and the chance to drive impactful projects.

I am an IT professional with more than 15 years of experience in multinational and multicultural environments. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence in project management, where I have successfully led diverse teams and managed complex projects across various sectors. I pride myself on being a diligent project manager and a good communicator, adept at navigating the challenges of both waterfall and agile methodologies.

In my current role as Head of PMO at Borusan Cat, I oversee a portfolio of 35 to 40 IT projects, coordinating communication across multiple countries. My previous experiences include leading finance and HR projects at Apex Group Ltd and managing SAP Hybris integration at Watsons. My ability to manage project scope, budget, and timelines has consistently resulted in successful project outcomes and satisfied stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of PMO

Current

Borusan Cat

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Currently leading 35 to 40 IT projects simultaneously with a team of four PMs, overseeing the planning, time, scope, and budget. Responsible for reporting portfolio status to upper management and coordinating communication across multiple international teams.

People Management Portfolio Management Project Planning Budget Management Remote Work IT Project Management Team Leadership Risk Management Agile Methodologies

Senior Project Manager

Apex Group Ltd

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Led six simultaneous Finance and HR projects, managing their planning, time, scope, and budget. Coordinated communication between international teams located in India, Ireland, Canada, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Project Management Budget Management Remote Collaboration Stakeholder Management Project Coordination

IT Project Manager

Watsons

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed the SAP Hybris integration with Watsons Turkey's ERP system as part of an eCommerce site renewal project. Coordinated with Global IT and Content Management Teams to plan and manage data migration and go-live processes.

Project Management Hybris ERP Systems Ecommerce Data Migration Global IT Coordination Content Management Project Planning

Quality Assurance Team Lead

Sony

Jan 2010 - Jan 2017 (7 years)

Led test management and coordination for Sony's multinational projects and applications, including team leadership. Managed the SAP version upgrade, commercial flow transfer, and SAP CRM module projects, ensuring quality standards and stakeholder communication.

People Management Project Management Test Management SAP Quality Assurance Risk Management Team Leadership

SAP CRM ISA Developer

Sony

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years)

Developed SAP CRM modules for Sony's marketing and e-Commerce sites using Java. Reported directly to the Sony Brussels/Belgium Office.

CRM Java Web Development Module Development Software Development Technical Reporting Database Management System Integration Debugging

Web Developer

Renault Mais

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 (4 years)

Performed analysis, development, and maintenance of web applications using Java. Configured related servers (application, web, CVS) on Linux.

Web Development Java Linux Configuration Software Maintenance Database Management System Administration Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Galatasaray University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Grade: BB /AA

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. The curriculum focused on fundamental computer science principles and practical applications.