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Salome Gicici

@salomegicici

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Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in technical oversight.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration, offers opportunities for growth, and allows me to leverage my project management skills to drive impactful results.

I am a Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in delivering complex technical projects across various sectors. My expertise lies in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, ensuring successful project outcomes. I have a proven track record in project coordination, business acquisition, and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating my ability to thrive in multicultural environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led over 20 projects with a completion rate of 95% within scope, time, and budget. My strong background in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, has equipped me with the skills to implement KPI tracking systems and manage budgets exceeding USD 3M. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and have been recognized for my operational excellence, receiving accolades such as Employee of the Year in 2019.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Group Pools Projects Engineer

Current

Davis and Shirtliff

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led end-to-end project delivery for technical infrastructure initiatives, ensuring successful completion through technical coordination and capacity building. Coordinated with partners, contracting authorities, and stakeholders on multi-million USD projects, supporting business development using best practices and documentation standards.

Project Management Project Coordination Stakeholder Management KPI Tracking Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Agile Waterfall Scrum Kanban

Technical Sales Engineer / Branch Administrator

Davis and Shirtliff

Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Managed business acquisition activities and market opportunity identification across technical sectors, focusing on technology solutions. Led tender management processes and technical proposal development, including requirements gathering for government and partner contracts.

Tender Management Proposal Development Stakeholder Management Budget Management Risk Management

Intern Water & Sanitation Projects

Leuphana University

Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Supported PhD-level research initiatives in a European academic environment, focused on circular economy and waste management. Contributed to research efforts in water and sanitation projects.

Waste Management Circular Economy Academic & Research

Water Engineer

SWEEM Consult

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Designed water treatment systems for communities, contributing to technical implementation through training and capacity building. Conducted risk assessments and stakeholder engagement in multicultural environments, demonstrating intercultural competency and problem-solving capabilities.

Risk Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Problem Solving Project Management Resource Allocation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

MSc. in Sanitation, Sanitation

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sanitation, building advanced knowledge in environmental health and waste management. This program focuses on sustainable sanitation solutions and public health.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

BSc. in Soil, Water & Environmental Engineering, Soil, Water & Environmental Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Soil, Water & Environmental Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in environmental systems and engineering principles. This degree provided a strong basis for understanding and addressing environmental challenges.