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Sevda Akin

@sevdaakin

Experienced Delivery Manager and Program Leader with global expertise.

Turkey
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and impactful project delivery.

With over 25 years of international experience in project and program management, I specialize in technical team leadership, systems integration, and digital transformation. My proven expertise lies in delivering complex IT, telecom, and enterprise programs while leading cross-functional development and operations teams. I excel at optimizing delivery pipelines through structured methodologies and agile practices.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed vendor coordination, multi-stakeholder engagement, and solution rollouts across EMEA, APAC, and North America. My roles have included PMO Manager at CCI, Senior Project Delivery Manager at Capgemini, and Chief Operating Officer at Talentra, where I led strategic management and recruiting operations. I am passionate about driving transformation and ensuring on-time project delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CC
Current

PMO Manager

CCI (Coca Cola)

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Set up special program governance for the CRM Modernization Program as a PMO Manager. This involved establishing frameworks and processes to ensure the successful execution of the program.

AT

Program Delivery Manager

Avea Telecom

Dec 2001 - Jan 2009 (7 years 1 month)

Managed delivery of number portability and billing/CRM systems integration programs. Coordinated local and offshore development resources for convergence and VAS initiatives.

IG

PMO Consultant

IGDAS

Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Set up PMO for SAP transformation program and controlled & reported program activities. Also established Business Transformation & Change Management processes.

CA

Senior Program Delivery Manager

Cardif

Feb 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Managed cross-functional international delivery teams and oversaw delivery pipelines for compliance projects (IFRS 17, GDPR) for BNP Paribas Cardif via EY. Ensured on-time release cycles and solution integration.

CA

Senior Project Delivery Manager

Capgemini

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Managed cross-functional international delivery teams for telecom OSS/BSS integration projects. Ensured seamless coordination and timely delivery of complex technical solutions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yeditepe University logoYU

Yeditepe University

MBA’s Degree, Business Administration

Grade: Honors

Completed an MBA with Honors, focusing on Business Administration and a minor in e-Commerce. This program enhanced my strategic management and digital business skills.

Hacettepe University logoHU

Hacettepe University

BSc Degree, Electronics Engineering

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in electronic systems and engineering principles.

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