Indira Sermenova

Indira Sermenova

RESEARCH ANALYST, CENTER FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MANAGER REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS at Philip Morris International

  • Education

    • KIMEP

      2005 - 2006
      Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Affairs

      Diploma with honors

    • KIMEP

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor's degree International Relations, Business Administration
  • Experience

    • KIMEP University

      May 2006 - Dec 2006
      RESEARCH ANALYST, CENTER FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

      - Preparation of research project proposals (academic and commercial)- Contribution and monitoring to the project progress and implementation of KPIs as per timeline- Preparation of contracts and related documents (subcontracts, budget analysis). Analyze short and long-term resource needs- Maintain communication with clients on assigned projects - Monitoring of expenditure within the project budget and submission of regular written reports on projects progress- Preparation and communication of center’s monthly information digest- Preparation of reports for Ministry of Education and Science Show less

    • Kcell JSC

      Aug 2007 - May 2018

      - STRATEGY DEPLOYMENT/SET-UP. 3-5 years strategy deployment and control of the execution - STRATEGY EXECUTION/CONTROL. Implementation and follow-up of execution with proper control tools- STRATEGIC REPORTING. Creation of synergy and integrity across the processes of strategy and operational planning (objective Setting, AoP and budget planning...) - SHAREHOLDERS / STAKEHOLDERS COMMUNICATION. Communication on company strategic directions to different stakeholders - PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Coordination and monitoring of key strategic initiatives implementation Show less - PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Coordination of key initiatives at CEO and Management level. Full execution and follow-up. Coordination of Project Group activities. Track and report project milestones and provide status reports to CEO and sponsors- STRATEGY. Organization and coordination of strategic planning and AOP processes. Monitor and follow-up execution of decisions. Coordination of strategy group activities- STEERING COMMITTEES / MANAGEMENT MEETINGS. Organization and coordination of biweekly meetings. Monitor and follow-up execution of decisions- SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM. Coordination implementation of Risk Assessment Action Plan - EVENT MANAGEMENT. Coordination and control of key stakeholder meeting. Preparation of agenda and meeting content- CONTENT MANAGEMENT. Preparation of presentation materials for company external and internal events such as conferences, forums, regional visits and etc. Show less - Coordination and follow- up top-level company strategic initiatives / projects in areas of Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Government Relations. Coordination of Telia strategic projects as IPO, Group Privacy Policy, Corporate Risk Management …- Coordination of projects from ‘0’ to full execution according to action-plan with regular reporting to management on initiative KPIs and deliveries- Provision of departments with different analysis and benchmarking. Support implementation of departmental KPIs and projects- Preparation of presentations for regular Steering Committee Meetings- Provision of relevant support to management in coordination and organization of external and internal events related to IPO project, Board of Directors meetings, Investors meetings… Show less - Design and implementation of Learning & Development and Performance Management Systems in cooperation with external consultants (PDI and DDI consulting)- Facilitation of Target Deployment and Competency selection processes. Design of in-house software solution for PMS. Integration of PMS with Compensation and Benefits (C&B) systems - Consolidation of companywide / departmental / individual DNAs (Development Needs Analysis) and IDPs (Individual Development Plans). Monitoring of compliance of L&D yearly budget with training calendar- Implementation of Talent Management System (TMS) in cooperation with McKinsey.- Local and foreign vendor management. Organization, support contracts with vendors and with the employees. Control the payments and all the corresponding documentation. Analyze training attendance and satisfaction, evaluation of vendor performance- Organization / implementation of in-house learning system (Kcell Business School). Preparation of trainers, development of internal training programs based on company Targets and KPIs (Negotiation skills, decision-making, Finance for non-finance and etc.)- Facilitation of ‘Orientation & Role Induction’ and ‘Brand Engagement’ programs for newcomers- Organization of Employee Satisfaction Surveys Show less

      • HEAD, STRATEGY PLANNING & EXECUTION

        Jul 2015 - May 2018
      • PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERT, CEO OFFICE

        Oct 2013 - Jul 2015
      • EXPERT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

        Dec 2011 - Oct 2013
      • MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SENIOR SPECIALIST / HR

        Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
    • Philip Morris International

      May 2018 - now
      • MANAGER REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS at Philip Morris International

        May 2023 - now
      • MANAGER PEOPLE ENGAGEMENT AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

        Jul 2019 - Sept 2023
      • MANAGER COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

        May 2018 - Jul 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Powerwriting

      PWC
      Jan 2012
    • PMI PMBOK 4th edition

      Project Managers Union of RK
      Dec 2011
    • Balanced scorecard system

      Executive Partners
      Oct 2011
    • HR Leaders as Coach

      Adler's International
      Jan 2011
    • Presentation Skills

      Hill International (Trainer Yekaterina Demko)
      Aug 2010
    • Role of Communication in HRM

      CNTI Progress, Saints-Peterburg
      Aug 2010
    • Certified “Train the Trainee”

      “Is Kavramlari Danismanlik Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi”
      Apr 2008
    • Professional SHL Tools for Testing

      SHL Russia
      Dec 2007
    • OPQ Testing

      SHL Russia
      Sept 2007
    • Maximizing Performance

      DDI International
      Apr 2007