Pelin S.

Senior Project Manager at Citibank, Technology Management, Banking

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

An Information Technology professional with banking background having more than 5+ years of experience in various IT projects (Project Management, Implementations, Problem Resolution, Critical Thinking, Problem Analysis, Coordination, Innovation, ) in Citibank Turkey. I am currently leading GTS Project responsible that global file based, high volume transaction and information, delivery solution for transmission and receipt of files with a wide range of industry standard and customized formats for integration into client ERP systems. I have strong record of leading change, leading third-party vendors driving for results, and implementing key projects(Direct Debit, Supplier Finance, ERP Integration, Alternative Payments, statement generation) in the banking industry across multiple channels. I like to focus on concrete results with efficiencies and looking for new and innovative thought. My current objective is to involve an organization that will leverage my experience and talents as a key role to drive improvements and efficiencies throughout the organization as a change agent. Experience: Project Management, Team Coordinating, Vendor Management, Change Management, Proven Track record of managing Small, Mid and Large sized projects, Training Coordination, Problem Management, IT Process Improvement. Domains Expertise: GTS - Global Transaction Services, Cash Management Products, Electronic Banking, Trade Management Products, ERP Integration, Receivable, Payment Management, Electronic Document Management System, Workflow, Technology Quality Improvement Systems, Credit Initiation Systems, Reconciliations.

Experience

  • Citibank (20 yrs 6 mos)
    • Project Manager
      2007 - Present · 19 yrs 6 mos

      All type of project planning and project implementation with various regional and local teams and vendors. Comply with all policy, procedure and standards. Maintain Process & Procedure & Project Standards documentation, ensuring these documents are accurate and available, and that they conform to all Citigroup Information Technology Management Policies & requirements. Audit & Compliance requirements must be factored into the process. Support all Business Continuity requirements. Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports. Perform Project Risk Control and Self Assessment process and Departmental Control Functional Checklist processes. Project related vendor management. Support the Project Management Head in his principal functions such as budgeting, planning, and staffing, etc. related to his/her own unit. Definition of project requirements, resources and budget. Planning and implementation of the project within the approved timeline and budget. Preparation of project handover document to operation groups. Produce MIS reports for project, perform root cause analysis and take corrective action plans. Taking proactive approach to problems and initiate new project for the corrections. Investigate new technologies and opportunities to initiate new project to provide more effective service to customers, improve service quality and provide cost saving to the businesses.

    • Application & Project Analyst
      2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

      Respond to technology and project related problems in a way to resolve them fast and effectively with minimal risk exposure to the business. Demonstrate technical expertise and knowledge to guide the operations, processes, project and developments within the technology department regarding Citibank Corparate Banking applications.

  • Teaching Assistant at Isik University
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

    Part time teaching and laboratory assistant at Electronic Engineering & Physics Dept. Logic Design Laboratory, Circuit Theory II-PS, Classic Physics Laboratory I, Classic Physics Laboratory II , Physics I-PS, Physics II-PS