Vildan Kaya Yılmaz

Deputy General Manager | Executive MBA | Court Expert

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Results-driven professional with 14+ years of experience in public and private sector projects, specializing in project & risk management, real estate development, and strategic decision-making. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, delivering complex projects, and managing administrative processes in both government and corporate settings. Strong interest in digital transformation and innovation, recently reinforced by an Executive MBA thesis on AI applications and integration models.

Experience

  • Deputy General Manager of Technical Affairs at Meet in Kentsel Dönüşüm & Proje
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Business Development Chief at İstanbul İmar AŞ
    Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 · 8 mos

    İstanbul İmar is one of the subsidiary companies of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality. It works to implement Urban Transformation Projects and Real Estate Development Projects in İstanbul.

  • Court Expert at İstanbul Courthouse
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2024 · 9 yrs

  • BİMTAŞ (Istanbul, Türkiye)
    • General Manager Technical Consultant & Senior Project Manager
      Apr 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      BİMTAŞ is an affiliate of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Technical Responsibilities: ▪ Conduct necessary examinations regarding zoning and relevant regulations during the general project development phase and keep track of the current situation. ▪ Manage continuous communication and relationships with all stakeholders in official institutions and the private sector. ▪ Participate in the activities of the Urbanism Group, which consists of BİMTAŞ, İMAR A.Ş., and KİPTAŞ. ▪ Ensure communication and coordination with relevant public and private institutions/organizations during the business development process; research new stakeholders, funding sources, grants, etc., establish connections, and integrate them into the project once officially received. ▪ Prepare the company's annual report. ▪ Prepare and update the Corporate PM Guide, methodologies and forms. ▪ Monitor and control ongoing projects, report risky situations to upper management. ▪ Conduct regular sectoral research to propose innovative approaches to strengthen the company's potential muscles. ▪ Project Management Office-PMO Administrative Responsibilities: ▪ Communicate with other department managers to establish workflows, and when necessary, provide guidance to units to enhance productivity and quality. ▪ Resolve issues proactively within the scope of authority before they reach the General Manager to ensure smooth daily operations. ▪ Organize, attend, express opinions, report, and follow up on meetings with internal and external institutions and organizations, as authorized by the General Manager. ▪ Timely procure presentations, reports, and other documents requested from departments and present them to the General Manager. ▪ Consolidate and report requests from Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Subsidiaries Coordination Directorate and other subsidiary companies to ensure approval by the General Manager. ▪ Track decisions made in meetings with IMM senior management and company management.

    • Urban Planner
      Dec 2021 - May 2022 · 6 mos

    • Control Engineer / Urban Planner (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality)
      Aug 2015 - Dec 2021 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      o Worked for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Department of Projects and Surveys Directorate -Preliminary research and reporting of projects -Plan changes, revisions, proposals, preparation works and monitoring project areas -Transportation decision works around project areas -Preparation HIAR reports (Heritage Impact Assessment Report) of projects, monitoring, analysis and interpretation -Following the preparation of EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) reports of the projects -Correspondence and follow-up to relevant institutions and organizations -Field detection studies

  • Real Estate Appraiser at EVA Gayrimenkul Değerleme ve Danışmanlık
    Aug 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Feasibility Studies - Highest and Best Use Studies - Appraisal of All Types of Properties - Evaluation of Real Estate Based Rights and Benefits - Lender’s Supervisory for Constructions (Construction Investment Progress Reports for financial institutions) - Market Studies and Research Reports (Housing, Retail, Shopping Center, Office, Hotel, Dormitory, Logistics, etc.)