Kuralay Shukubayeva
Kuralay Shukubayeva

Project manager

Actively looking · Member since 20 Jan 2026
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Location
Kazakhstan
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Contract, Part Time
Experience level
Not set

About

Professional summary

Experienced Product & Project Manager and Career Consultant with 10+ years of cross-industry experience across technology, education, construction, and FMCG. Strong background in leading complex projects, building products from scratch, and managing cross-functional and international teams. Recognized for strong communication and people management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to bring structure, clarity, and measurable results in ambiguous environments.

Skills

10 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Career Consultant/Mentor Self-employed

Guiding clients in academic, personal, and career decisions through structured strengths-based strategies
Offered support for individuals in choosing careers and planning educational pathways to achieve objectives
Assisted over 200 people

Founder, CEO Lilu Kazakhstan - Online Clothing Store

Ran operations, implemented targeted marketing campaigns, resulting in rapid customer acquisition and brand recognition, increased sales turnover 4 times in a year

Head of Strategic Marketing Aitas KZ JSC - biggest poultry producer

Led marketing research projects
Developed an effective international expansion marketing strategy

Chief Operating Officer Azure - Online Clothing Store

Executed performance management process, evaluating progress against goals and developing workable solutions
Drove business development with fresh and innovative strategies focused on customer acquisition, which reflected an increase in sales by 30%

Head of Project Management Office Almaty Management University (AlmaU)

Developed and implemented a unified project methodology and regulations
Planned and executed all projects (budgeting, team management, quality control, monitoring, closure)
Successfully accomplished international and regional forums with over 500 participants, effectively managed teams of +30 people

Project Manager Office Solutions

Led and assisted the development and implementation of the projects at all stages, including communication with all stakeholders, market analysis and recruitment of subcontractors and suppliers, monitored all project
processes to ensure it meets quality standards, deadlines and budget
Implemented big-scale projects: "Microsoft Almaty", "Kolesa. Krisha. Market." - led and managed turnkey projects involving complete
reconstruction of an office, including development of design, engineering communications, implementation of architectural solutions, supply of furniture, lighting and other related items. Coordinated teams of +35 people
"Citibank Almaty", "General Electric Astana" - large-scale furniture supply. Coordinated teams of +30 people

Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager Azadea Group (Accessories Brand "I am")

Analyzed store reports to evaluate performance and sales, developed plans to maximize sales and drive consistent performance
Worked with corporate and executive-level staff to address operational needs and establish strategies for profit growth
Oversaw daily operations with practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration and process improvements

Education

Learning history

Almaty Management University

Bachelor of Science : Audit and Accounting

University of Sussex

Master of Science : Project Management

Graduated with Distinction

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