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Kelly Günay

Kelly Günay

Cork,Ireland

Summary

Project Management Professional with extensive experience across Consultancy, Global Outsourcing/Offshoring, Lifesciences, IT, and Healthcare sectors. Proven expertise in leading complex mobilization, construction, and technical programs for global organizations. Adept at driving strategic initiatives, aligning project delivery with business objectives, and managing cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate Director - Real Estate/Project Managment

Turner & Townsend
Cork, Ireland
12.2023 - Current
  • Senior leadership role overseeing major projects and commissions and supporting the strategic and operational success with the Irish Board.
  • Development and growth of client relationships and presence in Cork & wider Munster region.
  • Management and mentorship of senior project managers.
  • Leading bid preperation, presentations and contract negotiations.

Senior Project Manager

NEXA EAM
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Working as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to spearhead the development and expansion of the Irish and European business.
  • Operational and direct management of Project Managers and Engineers delivering technical enterprise asset management projects across the EMEA region to regulated industries.
  • Nurturing talent in key positions, identifying high potential individual, developing and coaching while embodying positive leadsership principles.
  • Development of current and new client relationships across multiple service tracks of calibration, maintenance, reliability, CMMS, quality and compliance and cqc solutions.
  • Originating and drive the project managment continuous improvement program.
  • Full strateguc financial management from revenue to PnL lifecycle.


Project Manager

Global Facilities PMO, TELUS International
06.2019 - 11.2022
  • Project managing large scale, strategic capital projects in Europe and Asia, focusing on the delivery of high quality sites and workspaces
  • End to end concept, development, implementation and close out of capital projects
  • Full cycle budget mangement , tender preparation and monitoring
  • Leading on global branding and integration activities for company acquisitions across sites in Europe and APAC
  • Forecasted long-term business objectives.
  • Forged working relationships with suppliers and negotiated purchasing conditions.
  • Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
  • Deftly managed estimation processes by preparing accurate bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
  • Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Modelled financial information related to payroll, capital projects and operating supplies.

Facilities Project Manager

TELUS International
02.2015 - 06.2019
  • Project Management and Design Lead on Facilities Operational and Capital Projects in Ireland.
  • Compared competitor data and statistics to develop business investment strategy and drive growth.
  • Reviewed financial reports and recommended strategies to streamline operations, increase productivity and grow company profits.
  • Monitored team development, setting performance objectives and providing constructive feedback for continued growth.
  • Developed and implemented strategic company objectives, measuring progress against KPIs to ensure return on investment.


Senior Business & Market Development Manager

Solent NHS Trust
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • Project management of major (multi million) healthcare transformation programmes, development and successful delivery of strategic Market Development Plans, Bid Management (in excess of several £m),

Acting Company Secretary

Solent NHS Trust
09.2010 - 09.2011
  • Pivotal role in successfully moving the organisation to independence and being fully accountable as an NHS Trust, leading the governance workstream and supporting with the Foundation Trust Application and Programme.

Strategic & Service Redesign Manager

Solent NHS Trust
02.2009 - 09.2010
  • Leading on projects and major programmes of service redesign and wider local economy including QIPP and Transformation.
  • Leading and assisting in the development of all Corporate Strategic, Business, and Development plans.

PFI Design & Technical Project Manager

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
04.2008 - 02.2009
  • Leading the development and planning of the Southampton Cancer Centre PFI Scheme through the PFI procurement process.
  • Managing the Assistant Project Managers and Technical Advisors.
  • Developing procurement requisitions of capital equipment & supplies in excess of several £m.

Assistant Project Manager

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
10.2006 - 04.2008
  • Lead Specialist for several projects within the overall scheme Southampton Cancer Care PFI Scheme. Key interface between clinical / non-clinical service users and the Trust’s professional external Technical Advisors, and the private sector bidders.

EPR IM&T Project and Development Analyst

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
01.2004 - 10.2006
  • Project managing the development and implementation of projects regarding the development of clinical applications, ensuring the ongoing success of the Clinical Information Programme.

Hospital Clinical Integrated IT Systems Analyst

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Managing the specification, development and implementation of specific integrated clinical information technology systems.

Education

HETAC Equivalent level 9 - (MSC/Postgraduate level) Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership

CMI (Chartered Management Institute)
Southampton

Diploma of Higher Education - Information Technology in Organisations

University of Southampton
Southampton
2007

GCSEs -

Wycombe High School
HIgh Wycombe
1993

Courses

Skills

  • Project Management (Global outsourcing/offshoring, Lifesciences, IT and Healthcare Industries)
  • Mobilisation and onboarding
  • Facilities Management
  • Construction and tendering

Interests

Physics, Astronomy, Sea Swimming, Music

Timeline

Associate Director - Real Estate/Project Managment

Turner & Townsend
12.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager

NEXA EAM
03.2023 - 11.2023

Project Manager

Global Facilities PMO, TELUS International
06.2019 - 11.2022

Facilities Project Manager

TELUS International
02.2015 - 06.2019

Senior Business & Market Development Manager

Solent NHS Trust
09.2011 - 12.2012

Acting Company Secretary

Solent NHS Trust
09.2010 - 09.2011

Strategic & Service Redesign Manager

Solent NHS Trust
02.2009 - 09.2010

PFI Design & Technical Project Manager

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
04.2008 - 02.2009

Assistant Project Manager

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
10.2006 - 04.2008

EPR IM&T Project and Development Analyst

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
01.2004 - 10.2006

Hospital Clinical Integrated IT Systems Analyst

Southampton University Hospitals Trust
01.2002 - 01.2004

HETAC Equivalent level 9 - (MSC/Postgraduate level) Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership

CMI (Chartered Management Institute)

Diploma of Higher Education - Information Technology in Organisations

University of Southampton

GCSEs -

Wycombe High School

Courses
Kelly Günay