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Seda Alabay Kanar

@sedaalabaykanar

Senior Software Project Manager bridging business needs and technical teams to deliver Agile software from requirements to go-live.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead complex Agile software programs end-to-end—translating business goals into clear requirements, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving QA/UAT and go-live success.

I’m a Senior IT and Software Project Manager with 8+ years of experience acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. I manage end-to-end delivery of eCommerce, SaaS, digital product, and enterprise software projects, from requirement analysis and scope definition to sprint planning, QA/UAT, go-live preparation, and live operations.

Beyond tracking tasks, I focus on translating business needs into clear, actionable, and testable requirements. My technical understanding of software development processes, integrations, frontend/backend workflows, API logic, functional testing, and impact analysis helps me create a strong communication flow between business units and implementation teams.

I bring strong cross-functional leadership across backend, frontend, QA, design, product, and business teams—taking an active role in project scope, timeline, resource, budget, and risk management. I’ve led Agile/Scrum/Kanban delivery using Jira/Confluence workflows and functional documentation, including UAT and go-live transitions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Project Manager

Brew Interactive

Feb 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Managed end-to-end software project delivery across multiple teams (analysis, design, QA, backend, frontend) and supported budget tracking and risk management. Delivered projects including Shubuo, Mobilet Tmrw Spaces, and Villasepeti.

Project Delivery Budget Management Risk Management Sprint Planning

Software Project Manager & Analyst

BeeAsist

Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Defined product scope with the product owner and led a cross-functional team through analysis to successful launch. Planned sprints and timelines, oversaw UAT/QA and go-live planning, and managed recruitment.

Cross Functional Team Leadership Sprint Planning User Journeys

Senior Software Project Manager

Segmentify

Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 (8 months)

Served as Project Manager/Scrum Master overseeing backend, front-end, and QA teams. Implemented Scrum methodology, configured Jira, managed demands and features, and designed collaboration processes between product and development teams.

Scrum Master Scrum Methodology Jira Configuration Back End Front End QA Coordination Demand And Feature Management Process Design Agile Delivery

Software Project Manager

MNM Teknoloji

Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (7 months)

Analyzed functional requirements and managed software team processes for Magento-based multi-channel commerce projects. Oversaw post-setup maintenance and supported delivery across key client implementations such as Kiehl’s, Lancome, and NYX Cosmetics.

Project Delivery Adobe Commerce Magento

Software Project Manager

Akinon

Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years)

Led end-to-end delivery of eCommerce websites for 15+ brands, including interface design preparation and impact documentation. Coordinated cross-functional teams with the product team and oversaw eCommerce integration, SEO, and marketing demand processes.

Interface Design Feature Analysis Impact Documentation Cross functional Coordination E commerce integration SEO

Project Manager & Technical Solutions

Inbound Markenting Agency

Feb 2019 - Nov 2019 (9 months)

Coordinated delivery with conversion optimization, SEO, analysis/reporting, and performance/operations teams. Acted as a technical point of contact for clients and coordinated with eCommerce service providers to fulfill project requirements.

Conversion Optimization SEO technical coordination

Project Manager

Segmentify

Feb 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Managed a technical support team of 15 front-end developers. Collected client requirements with global sales teams and created project plans covering scope, schedule, and cost, coordinating with account management to ensure smooth delivery.

Technical Team Management Project Planning

Quality Assurance Specialist

Segmentify

Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 (7 months)

Tested integrations and campaigns and performed defect detection, analysis, and documentation. Ensured compliance with project requirements prior to delivery.

Integration Testing Campaign Testing QA Documentation Compliance Requirements Functional Testing