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Aysenur Genc

R&D Quality Engineering Manager

Aysenur Genc
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years

R&D Quality Engineering Manager

Prodrive NL

  • Managed multinational Quality Engineering teams, including approximately 30 full-time employees, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills by holding Kaizen for process and way of work and creating focus group to work on prioritized topics

  • Established governance including RACI across teams, completed competence gap analysis, and optimized onboarding and interview process

  • Led improvement initiatives on quality gates within the Project Management Office process as a Stage Gate Process Owner in Quality, contributing to significant enhancements and PMO training

  • Supported Quality Engineers to drive the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes, ensuring all products met high standards

  • Utilized tools: Workday, JIRA, PLM

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 1 month

Project Management Consultant

Mariana Trench NL

  • Provide expert guidance in project management (PMP), agile coaching (ICP-ACC), product ownership (PSPO1), and people management

  • Serve as an instructor for PMI, power skills, leadership, and coaching trainings

  • Act as a certified ICF executive coach (ACTP), team coach, and NLP practitioner focusing on individual and team development

  • Served Siemens as a portfolio management consultant, leading R&D organizational change and team analysis using the ADKAR framework; acted as an instructor and executive coach

  • Acted as a program management consultant for BEIN Connect on the TOD TV v2 project, creating a scaled agile framework using JIRA, Confluence, Miro, and MS Project Online, and collaborating with compliance and legal teams on license management

  • Developed an analysis report product that maps decision-making processes by leveraging AI and expert human insight

Jan 2020 - Jun 2023
3 years 6 months

Project & Engineering Group Leader

Siemens

  • Managed 4 cross-functional software teams with over 25 direct reports, including team coaches, scrum masters, and system architects

  • Oversaw end-to-end project plans for a multinational project with an annual budget exceeding €1M in the industrial communication and factory automation sectors

  • Acted as a product owner responsible for quality, prioritization, and KPI optimization of the product family; developed and maintained a roadmap to adapt to yearly regulatory changes for the GSD Checker product

  • Successfully managed international stakeholders across multiple locations (Nuremberg, Prague, Graz, Budapest, Istanbul) to ensure project alignment and success

  • As Chief Scrum Master and agile coach/mentor, initiated and led a scaled agile transformation for a group including four teams and later the department

  • Provided leadership and guidance on team processes and individual development, fostering a culture of trust and a growth mindset

  • Supported the company's agile transformation culture by serving as an instructor and content creator and representing the company at conferences

  • Managed hiring activities

Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
1 year 2 months

Technical Project Manager at R&D

Siemens

  • Led a team of 7 engineers on a core automation project focused on TIA Portal developments within the industrial communication domain

  • Managed an annual project budget of approximately €500K, demonstrating strong financial and resource management skills

  • Provided technical consultancy and strategic guidance, ensuring project goals were met with high quality and efficiency

  • Served as a mentor and leader, conducting one-on-one meetings to guide employees through their career development

  • Started agile transformation within the team

  • Managed hiring activities

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
6 months

Head of Product Management

ODC Business Solutions Company

  • Led a product management team responsible for a portfolio of 7 products in digital marketing automation, customer-facing AI/ML solutions, and digital banking security

  • Oversaw development and strategy of a preference management product to ensure full GDPR compliance

  • Provided strategic direction and managed end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch and market adoption

  • Spearheaded process and quality management initiatives to optimize development workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
3 months

Program Manager

  • Directed the end-to-end digital transformation program, acting as a key driver of large-scale organizational change and technology adoption

  • Collaborated with legal and compliance departments on the biometric signature feature to ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards

  • Led PMO standardization efforts to ensure PMI compliance within the project management department, enhancing project governance and efficiency

  • Managed strategic data-focused projects including a DB2 version upgrade and data migration

  • Influenced internal stakeholders and teams to adopt new processes and technologies, ensuring smooth transition during transformation projects

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
4 years

Project/Program Manager Consultant

OBSS/YapıKredi Bank

  • Directed project lifecycles and ensured high-quality performance

  • Managed projects at the intersection of technology and regulation, including IRB compliance and risk management reporting, ensuring adherence to international standards

  • Served as resource manager for outsourced project managers

  • Presented to and influenced senior stakeholders at steering committee level, effectively communicating project status and garnering buy-in for key strategic decisions

  • Key projects: Cash Loans Transformation, IRB Compliance Transformation, Collateral Management System, Risk Management Reporting

  • Tools: MS Project, JIRA, PPM, Confluence

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
4 years

Software Development Specialist

32 Bit

  • Developed financial risk applications on Linux and Windows operating systems using Java

  • Led the development of limit and collateral management systems

Summary

Can-do attitude with a smile! I am a transformer leader with a multidisciplinary background in engineering, philosophy and leadership.

With 15 years of experience across diverse industries, I combine strategic thinking with a human centered approach. I’m committed to delivering value, fostering growth and guiding teams through change with clarity and purpose.

Skills

  • Project & Program Management: Pmp, Agile (Scrum/kanban), Devops, Change Management, Pmi, Scaled Agile Frameworks
  • Agile & Coaching: Agile Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership, Certified Product Owner (Pspo), Certified Agile Coach (Icp-acc), Icf Executive Coaching (Actp)
  • Tools & Technologies: Jira, Confluence, Ms Project, Tfs, Miro, Conceptboard, Workday, Plm, Ms Office
  • Core Competencies: Budget Management, Time Management, Scope Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Risk Management, Quality Management, Product Ownership, Program Management, Sdlc

Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Dutch
Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

Işık University

MSc Information Technology, Data Mining focused · Information Technology · İstanbul, Turkey · 3.64-Highest Ranked Student

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

Anadolu University

BEd Philosophy · Philosophy · Eskişehir, Turkey

Oct 2005 - Jun 2010

Gebze Technical University

BSc Computer Engineering, Computer Vision focused · Computer Engineering · Turkey · 3.27-Honor Student

Certifications & licenses

Pspo1

Aldp – Agile Leadership Development Program

Siemens

Pmp® Project Management Professional

PMI

Ibm Certified Solution Developer - Websphere App Server V7.0 Software Development Specialist

IBM

Certified Agile Coach (Icp-Acc)

ICAgile

Certified Baseline Pmo Consultant

Icf Executive Coach (Actp)

ICF

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Where is Aysenur based?

Aysenur is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

What languages does Aysenur speak?

Aysenur speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Aysenur have?

Aysenur has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Aysenur has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Aysenur may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Aysenur be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Aysenur would be well-suited for roles such as: R&D Quality Engineering Manager, Project Management Consultant, Project & Engineering Group Leader.

What is Aysenur's latest experience?

Aysenur's most recent position is R&D Quality Engineering Manager at Prodrive NL.

What companies has Aysenur worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aysenur has worked for Prodrive NL, Mariana Trench NL, and Siemens.

Which industries is Aysenur most experienced in?

Aysenur is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT). Aysenur also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Aysenur most experienced in?

Aysenur is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Aysenur also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Aysenur worked in recently?

Aysenur has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Aysenur worked in recently?

Aysenur has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Aysenur's education?

Aysenur holds a Master in Information Technology from Işık University, a Bachelor in Philosophy from Anadolu University and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Gebze Technical University.

Does Aysenur have any certificates?

Aysenur has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Pspo1, Aldp – Agile Leadership Development Program, and Pmp® Project Management Professional.

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