Gokhan Ercan
Parramatta,NSW
Summary
'An experienced leader and senior project manager adept at meeting tight deadlines, delivering exemplary customer service, and thriving in team-based environments.
Possesses 15 years of responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating projects within established timelines and budgets.
Proficient in managing all aspects of program management which includes strategy development, governance, budgeting, and operational planning that contributes to achieving organisational strategic direction.
I excel at maintaining impeccable professional relationships and building robust stakeholder connections to drive positive business outcomes.
A decisive decision maker, analytical thinker, adept problem solver who presents innovative solutions to complex challenges.
I am actively seeking a new role that offers professional challenges and ready to contribute to a team to help achieve company goals.'
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
ASI Solutions
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted stakeholder review of project to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for completing project.
- Managed pre-build of 1100 end user devices utilising Microsoft pre-provisioning auto-pilot procedure, significantly improving end user experience & time during replacement.
- Coordinated timely delivery of devices to seven geographically spread customer office locations, 6 nationally, 1 internationally.
- Planned & facilitated 13 end user replacement workshops to perform group device refresh sessions & deliver tailored end user training on new devices & Windows 11.
- Optimized internal processes through regular review meetings with team members aimed at identifying areas for improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Cyber Security Program Manager
University Of Sydney
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Strategically supervised Cyber Transformation Programs execution teams timely and cost-effective completion of 33 projects focused on embedding security controls, reducing risk and delivering significant uplift University of Sydney’s Cyber Security prevention capability, which provided $18M risk reduction.
- Collaborated with HR team to reduce workflow inconsistencies, interviewed, analysed & hired 24 forecasted resources. Developed remote onboarding process to mitigate COVID forced constraint to ensure no delays in team members commencing work.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop project charters, program management plan & program schedule outlining key deliverables and milestones.
Cyber Security Project Manager
University Of Sydney
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Manage timely completion of seven cybersecurity projects that contributes to Transformation Program delivering $11.2m committed to uplift the Universities security control, strengthen organisations cybersecurity posture, reduce potential of any future threats and ensure alignment compliance and industry regulations.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Principal Project Manager
Department Of Planning & Environment
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed end to end timely completion of multiple ICT technology transformation projects that transformed DPE’s productivity and collaboration platform. This provided 9000 users geographically spread across 270 sites, flexibility and mobility to perform their duties seamlessly from anywhere.
- Preparing key documentation and processes to effectively start (Project Charter /Briefs), implement, monitor, control, and close projects (Project Management Plan).
- Produced & present monthly reports for executives, board members and other key stakeholders.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, influenced agreeable terms that supported budgetary constraints.
Project Manager
NEC
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Establishing agreement on project objectives, aligning project goals, and putting together project brief & high-level plan to commence work.
- Led cross-functional teams in defining project requirements, devise scope and parameters of project while ensuring alignment to project objectives were met.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers and securing approved by design data centre network equipment that would support Transport for NSW users.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects.
Project Manager
Dimension Data
01.2000 - 12.2015
- Accountable for managing Dimension Data’s contractual obligations on all projects.
- Lead cross-functional teams comprising of solution architects, engineers, technical consultants, graduates, vendors & third-party contractors.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects by balancing conflicting resources and priorities.
- ·Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Dimension Data’s PMBOK-based project management methodology.
- Manage client relationships & engage key stakeholders both externally & internally.
- Determine cost effective approach to allocating resources across multiple projects based on available funding and personnel.
Education
Master of Project Management -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW02.2022
High School Diploma -
Arthur Phillip High School
Parramatta, NSW12.1988
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management Principals
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Agile Methodology
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Forecast & Control
- Service Excellence
- Active Listening
- Influence & Negotiation
- Political and Cultural Awareness
Certification
- Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, DDLS, 2012
- Prince2 Practitioner , PMP Partners- 2009
- Understanding & Applying Scrum Methodology, DDLS, 2018
- Certified Practicing PM, PMI, 2004
- MS Project Scheduling Advanced, DDLS, 2005
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
ASI Solutions
03.2023 - 08.2023
Cyber Security Program Manager
University Of Sydney
11.2021 - 12.2022
Cyber Security Project Manager
University Of Sydney
07.2021 - 11.2021
Principal Project Manager
Department Of Planning & Environment
08.2016 - 08.2021
Project Manager
NEC
01.2016 - 08.2016
Project Manager
Dimension Data
01.2000 - 12.2015
Master of Project Management -
University of Sydney
High School Diploma -
Arthur Phillip High School
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