Experience

APAGCoSyst Electronic Control Systems

• Switzerland
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Key-Account-Manager & Program Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present



EDAG Group

• Germany
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Project Management

  • 2018 - 2020

  World's largest independent engineering service provider for fully integrated solutions in the automotive industry, delivering engineering services in the vehicle engineering, electrics/electronics, and production solutions segments. As a Director Project Management, I led and developed a team of 43 project managers, preparing the project plans, schedules, and specifications and implementing possible cost savings measures, and solving potential project problems. Furthermore, I… Show more World's largest independent engineering service provider for fully integrated solutions in the automotive industry, delivering engineering services in the vehicle engineering, electrics/electronics, and production solutions segments. As a Director Project Management, I led and developed a team of 43 project managers, preparing the project plans, schedules, and specifications and implementing possible cost savings measures, and solving potential project problems. Furthermore, I directed all department operations, including quality and performance, budget, staff, resourcing, and deliverables support. I oversaw the development, implementation, and improvement of project management practices, methodologies, and tools for project managers. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • Streamlined and optimized company processes and systems to achieve company’s mission and objective. • Designed KPIs to assess project and program performance and delivered all assigned projects within budget, time, and benchmark quality.Strengthened customer relationships and improved engineering knowledge base by executing effective initiatives. • Identified and swiftly resolved project problems by implementing proper processes and systems. Show less World's largest independent engineering service provider for fully integrated solutions in the automotive industry, delivering engineering services in the vehicle engineering, electrics/electronics, and production solutions segments. As a Director Project Management, I led and developed a team of 43 project managers, preparing the project plans, schedules, and specifications and implementing possible cost savings measures, and solving potential project problems. Furthermore, I… Show more World's largest independent engineering service provider for fully integrated solutions in the automotive industry, delivering engineering services in the vehicle engineering, electrics/electronics, and production solutions segments. As a Director Project Management, I led and developed a team of 43 project managers, preparing the project plans, schedules, and specifications and implementing possible cost savings measures, and solving potential project problems. Furthermore, I directed all department operations, including quality and performance, budget, staff, resourcing, and deliverables support. I oversaw the development, implementation, and improvement of project management practices, methodologies, and tools for project managers. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • Streamlined and optimized company processes and systems to achieve company’s mission and objective. • Designed KPIs to assess project and program performance and delivered all assigned projects within budget, time, and benchmark quality.Strengthened customer relationships and improved engineering knowledge base by executing effective initiatives. • Identified and swiftly resolved project problems by implementing proper processes and systems. Show less



Bertrandt Group

• Germany
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Development Body, Exterior & Interior

  • 2014 - 2018

  Directed a team of 180 engineers with 12 direct reports, managing €50M and an annual turnover of €10M. Introduced new company policy framework for performance management system to support business growth. Fostered a collaborative work culture through regular training sessions, coaching, and cross-departmental communication. Implemented a new performance management system resulting in higher employee engagement. Oversaw all aspects of project management, including client negotiations… Show more Directed a team of 180 engineers with 12 direct reports, managing €50M and an annual turnover of €10M. Introduced new company policy framework for performance management system to support business growth. Fostered a collaborative work culture through regular training sessions, coaching, and cross-departmental communication. Implemented a new performance management system resulting in higher employee engagement. Oversaw all aspects of project management, including client negotiations, contracting, budgets, invoicing, and workload distribution The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • Achieved significant cost for company by initiating best cost country at Sibiu/Romania • Delivered RFQ, secured contract, launched and developed the all-new X5/X6/X7/X8 SUVs including PHEV variants. • Delivered RFQ and secured contract for the pre-development project X5 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). • Established a collaborative environment to discuss and resolve critical issues, improving productivity of department. • Improved productivity of team and engineers by delivering training and coaching. • Developed and introduced a communication platform for all project managers to improve internal communication.

• Senior Program Manager

  • 2011 - 2014

  Senior Project Manager at BMW's Research & Innovation Centre for X3/X4 Body, Exterior & Interior I spearheaded the biggest and most complex project with eight project managers and more than 90 engineers, overseeing the planning, implementation, and steering of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, involving development partners, active claim management and planning the project release. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring… Show more Senior Project Manager at BMW's Research & Innovation Centre for X3/X4 Body, Exterior & Interior I spearheaded the biggest and most complex project with eight project managers and more than 90 engineers, overseeing the planning, implementation, and steering of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, involving development partners, active claim management and planning the project release. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • Ensured timely launch of project by integrating US Bertrandt ramp-up team in Munich. • Achieved a win-win situation for BMW and Bertrandt with 100% customer satisfaction. • Launched X3/X4 series production at BMW’s biggest plant at Spartanburg/South Carolina/USA.



Webasto Group

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Program Manager/Global Process Leader Sales

  • 2009 - 2010

  Webasto is a global innovative systems partner to almost all automobile manufacturers and is among the top 100 suppliers in this sector worldwide. Webasto's core business areas are sunroofs and panorama roofs, convertible roofs and parking heaters where they consistently set trends in technology and design. With electric heating systems, charging solutions and battery systems Webasto is also addressing the growth market of electromobility. Served as an Senior Program Manager/Global… Show more Webasto is a global innovative systems partner to almost all automobile manufacturers and is among the top 100 suppliers in this sector worldwide. Webasto's core business areas are sunroofs and panorama roofs, convertible roofs and parking heaters where they consistently set trends in technology and design. With electric heating systems, charging solutions and battery systems Webasto is also addressing the growth market of electromobility. Served as an Senior Program Manager/Global Process Leader Sales, I led a team of 15 people for the successful delivery of a global strategic IT project for the worldwide implementation of sales processes within budget. I also analysed, evaluated, and overcame program risks, and produced program reports for management and stakeholders. I communicated with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • Developed and implemented sales processes in Germany, UK, France, and Italy. • Enhanced team performance and productivity by reorganizing sales structure.

• Program Manager BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen Group

  • 2006 - 2009

  Program Manager BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen Group. I led an interdisciplinary €10M project with an acquisition team of 10 project managers. I strategized, implemented, and maintained program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives. I developed program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement. I maintained organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: •… Show more Program Manager BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen Group. I led an interdisciplinary €10M project with an acquisition team of 10 project managers. I strategized, implemented, and maintained program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives. I developed program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement. I maintained organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • Designed and implemented new innovation strategy to increase the customer network. • Secured two innovative strategic projects, (Solar roof for mobility concept Car2Go, lightweight polycarbonate roof SLK) • Achieved contract for S-class solar application pre-development, trendsetting Daimler Detroit show car with Solar Roof, and development of a Flip Window for Vito/Viano.

• Project Manager

  • 2002 - 2006

  Project Manager for Mercedes C-Class and E-Class sunroofs and roof module Lead a interdisciplinary team consisting of development, testing, quality and production engineers. The following are the highlights of the value that I bring to the organisation: • All projects are in time, in quality and in costs. • Best project margins within the department. • 100% customer satisfaction and increasing customer network.



OSRAM

• Germany
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Product Manager Automotive

  • 1996 - 2002

  I designed and introduced various new innovative products to OEM customers, Tier1, and aftermarket sales channels. I was selected among the group of experienced engineers for a young professional leadership management program and delegated to Osram's US subsidary. I designed and introduced various new innovative products to OEM customers, Tier1, and aftermarket sales channels. I was selected among the group of experienced engineers for a young professional leadership management program and delegated to Osram's US subsidary.