Aysenur Genc
R&D Quality Engineering Manager
Experience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Education
Işık University
MSc Information Technology, Data Mining focused · Information Technology · İstanbul, Turkey · 3.64-Highest Ranked Student
Anadolu University
BEd Philosophy · Philosophy · Eskişehir, Turkey
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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