Çiğdem YÜZBAŞIOĞLU
Senior Project And Business Development Manager
İstanbul
Summary
The total cost of successfully completed projects is more than 160 million USD. Goal-oriented business development and project leader with expertise in managing the full project development lifecycle, networking and generating revenue. In-depth technical knowledge, conceptual understanding and compliance experience. Strong communicator, planner and analytical thinker.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Project and Business Development Manager
Yıldırım Energy Holding
04.2023 - Current
- Design, project management of business analysis of Integrated Solar Cell and Module Facility Project phases.
- Management of SPP projects
- Design and project management of floating solar power plant at existing hydro power plants
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Project and Business Development Manager
Global Terminal Hizmetleri Tic.A.Ş
1 2022 - 03.2023
- The biggest bitumen storage and loading/unloading facility at region. 3 grade operation at same time with coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on project-related challenges.
- Managed budgets exceeding $10 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Project and Business Development Manager
Rubis Terminal Petrol Tic.ve San. A. S
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed construction project of more than 300k cbm petroleum storage tanks.
- Managed construction project of the largest jetty at region.
- Perform statistical analysis to identify schedule variances of project status against schedule baseline using EVMs and calculate Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI). Manage critical items and safety loop in terminal.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Established initiative for Corporate Social Responsibility objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics and reporting
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Performed detailed assessments of risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
- Orchestrated cutting-edge recycling programs, important environmental improvement projects and other sustainability strategies.
Assistant Project Manager
Rubis Terminal Petrol Tic.ve San.A.S
01.2012 - 01.2022
Planning Supervisor
Delta Petrol Urunleri Ticaret AS
03.2007 - 01.2012
Logistics Coordinator of Petroleum Products
Delta Petrol Ürünleri Tic.A.Ş.
10.2003 - 03.2007
Education
Executive Education - Circular Economy And Sustainable Strategies
University of Cambridge
Judge Business School 10.2021 - 02.2022
MBA - , Master's in Business Administration
İstanbul Bilgi University
İstanbul 06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Trakya University
Tekirdağ 09.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Corporate Sustainable Strategies
API 650, 620, 653 Knowledge
Project Management
Legal Knowledge
Project Development
Feasibility studies
Risk Management
Strong Reporting and Presentation
Strategic Management
Business Development
Business Analysis
Strategic planning
Excellent communication skills
Hydrocarbon Management
Accomplishments
- The projects accomplished are:
- THE LARGEST BITUMEN STORAGE TERMINAL OF MEDITERRANEAN project execution including managing future OPEX Costs in 2022. SPI : 1 CPI: 1
SOLAR POWER PROJECT design in dangerous zones supply of 70% of energy consumption of terminal in 2021. - Project and Improvements for sustainable development strategy with Zero Emission Target. 2030
- The Construction of 2,5 km Petroleum Jetty in 2012-15;
SPI : 1,06 CPI: 1,1
The Construction of 11 above ground petroleum tanks in 2007-09; 317,5k cbm
SPI: 1,03 CPI : 1
The Construction of 11 above ground petroleum tanks in 2011-13; 37.5k cbm;
SPI : 0,90 CPI: 1,05
The Construction of 3 above ground petroleum tanks complying JIG Rules in 2017-20; 61k cbm;
SPI :1 CPI: 1,02
I have been also running an annual 2.5k M USD of including Corporate Social Responsibility Projects and Maintenance Budget with many of them are involved in minor projects as well.
Certification
PMP – Project Management Professional / PMI License : 2141617
Affiliations
Project Management Institute
Energy Institute
DNV
Timeline
Senior Project and Business Development Manager
Yıldırım Energy Holding
04.2023 - Current
Executive Education - Circular Economy And Sustainable Strategies
University of Cambridge
10.2021 - 02.2022
Project and Business Development Manager
Rubis Terminal Petrol Tic.ve San. A. S
12.2019 - 01.2022
MBA - , Master's in Business Administration
İstanbul Bilgi University
06.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Project Manager
Rubis Terminal Petrol Tic.ve San.A.S
01.2012 - 01.2022
Planning Supervisor
Delta Petrol Urunleri Ticaret AS
03.2007 - 01.2012
Logistics Coordinator of Petroleum Products
Delta Petrol Ürünleri Tic.A.Ş.
10.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Trakya University
09.1999 - 06.2003
Project and Business Development Manager
Global Terminal Hizmetleri Tic.A.Ş
1 2022 - 03.2023
PMP – Project Management Professional / PMI License : 2141617
Primavera P6 / Oracle
Microsoft MS Project / PEM
ISO 14001 & 18001 & 9001 /BSI
AutoCAD
Pressurized Tanks /MMO
Business Analysis
Energy Management and Industrial Boiler Systems
Pressure Vessels Certification by MMO
PLC by ERGO
Incoterms and Trading
Diction and Communication
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