UMUT GÖÇMEZ
İstanbul
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Management Leader with a proven track record in leading PMO operations and delivering transformative initiatives across public and private sectors. Skilled in Agile methodologies, e-government transformation, and managing cross-border projects. Expertise spans planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication. Proficient at aligning strategic goals with operational execution, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational excellence. Strong background in change management, domain-based transformation, and sectoral expertise in actuarial analysis, pension systems, universal health insurance, and general budgeting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director of Project Management Department
Acıbadem Technology
06.2022 - Current
- Directed PMO operations and managed support and maintenance for multi-country healthcare IT projects, aligning processes with organizational goals and seamless execution
- Led the Fortis Group Hospitals Project in India, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations
- Oversaw change management initiatives, driving transformation in healthcare IT operations across different regions
Project Manager
Türksat A.Ş
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Led multiple e-government transformation projects, enhancing data governance, automation, and digital integration
- Designed and implemented the National Data Dictionary System, improving data interoperability
- Managed end-to-end project execution for TRNC e-Government Customs, Insurance, Trade, and Health Information Systems, optimizing workflows and securing compliance through legislative reforms
- Developed RFPs and feasibility reports, ensuring strategic alignment and technical scalability
- Led stakeholder negotiations and cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation and public sector efficiency
Social Security Expert, Data Mining & Actuarial Team Leader
Social Security Institution
11.2001 - 09.2013
- Led data-driven policy reforms in social security, health insurance, and pension systems
- Conducted actuarial cost studies and predictive modeling to optimize financial sustainability
- Managed pharmaceutical global budget planning and financial impact analyses of social security reforms
- Collaborated with World Bank and OECD on strategic policy studies for health and pension systems
- Led the TRNC social security reform initiative, driving legislative and financial improvements
Education
MSc - Economics
Hacettepe University
Ankara06-1999
BSc - Statistics
Hacettepe University
Ankara02-1997
High School Diploma -
Özel Yüce Fen Lisesi
Ankara06-1992
Skills
- PMO Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Risk Management & Mitigation Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Budget Control & Financial Planning
- Agile Project Management
- Change Management & Transformation Leadership
- E-Government Transformation
- RFP Development & Contract Negotiation
- IT Project Implementation & Support
- Cross-Border Project Management
- Healthcare IT Systems
- Data Governance
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Project Management Professional PMP, Project Management Institute, 09/01/18
- TOGAF 9, The Open Group, 11/01/18
- ITIL Foundation, AXELOS Global Best Practice, 12/01/16
Accomplishments
- Directed cross-border IT projects, achieving operational efficiencies in diverse markets.
- Successfully implemented e-government solutions across sectors, transforming service delivery.
- Developed RFPs for high-impact IT projects, securing funding and driving innovation.
- Designed sustainable health and insurance models, impacting national policies.
- Led change management and transformation initiatives in pension, universal health insurance, and public administration sectors.
Additional Information
English, MS Project, RMsis, Confluence, Jira, IBM SPSS Modeler, R
Theses And Published Works
- General Situation Analysis of the TRNC Pension System, Sosyal Güvence Dergisi, 06/01/13, Ankara
- Notional Accounts Pension Scheme and SSK Application, Social Security Institution Expertise Thesis, 2005, Ankara
Timeline
Deputy Director of Project Management Department
Acıbadem Technology
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Türksat A.Ş
09.2013 - 06.2022
Social Security Expert, Data Mining & Actuarial Team Leader
Social Security Institution
11.2001 - 09.2013
MSc - Economics
Hacettepe University
BSc - Statistics
Hacettepe University
High School Diploma -
Özel Yüce Fen Lisesi