Programm / Project Management | Embedded Systems | Energy Management Systems | Automotive | Innovation Management

1/2024 – offen

Directed cross-continental automotive infotainment programs from RFQ through SOP/EOP
with full P&L accountability.
 Reduced Google Automotive Services (GAS) integration lead time by 50%, accelerating OEM
delivery schedules.
 Integrated AI solutions into program processes and toolchains, enhancing efficiency and
decision-making.
 Defined OEM and Tier-2 business models (trade terms, IP, cash flow, logistics, material
flow).
 Established and scaled a new Business Unit in South America, including R&D center and
support functions.
 Integrated compliance standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949, ISO 21434, ISO 27001,
TISAX) into program governance.
 Partnered with CEO, COO, and CFO to align strategy, P&L, and risk management, ensuring
executive buy-in and benefits realization.

Programm-Management

8/2022 – 6/2023

•Spearheaded all PMO activities and led cross-functional teams, including RFQ, development, and support functions, function owners, and process owners.

•Created and implemented strategic roadmaps for OKRs, adhering with the organisation's vision and objectives to drivetactical plans, resource allocation, and performance key indicators.

•Boosted operational efficiency by a remarkable 60%, concurrently obtaining coveted ASPICE Level 3 certification.

•Established robust PMO organisational structure with defined RACI Matrix, and functions, optimising task flow,information flow, and reporting lines.

•Developed PMO process assets and framework, aligning with industry-standard best practices and development standards.

•Designed comprehensive PMO governance model encompassing reporting forms, templates, and authority grades.

•Delivered comprehensive training and coaching sessions tailored to empower project leaders, enhancing key skills and enabling to excel in specific roles.

Forschung & Entwicklung, Angebotskalkulation, Angebotsmanagement, APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Automotive Electronics, Budgetierung, Business Plan, Cyber Security, Embedded Systems, Engineering Manager, Entscheidungsprozessmanagement, Geschäftsfeldstrategie, Governance, IATF 16949, Innovationsmanagement, Iso 26262, Jira, Organisation der Produktentwicklung, Organisationsentwicklung, PMO, Programm-Manager, Projektleiter (Sonstige), Projektstrukturierung, Prozessoptimierung, Qualitätsmanagement (allg.), Risikomanagement, Stakeholder-Analyse, Standardisierung, Strategisches Management, Subversion, Transformation Management, Unternehmensstrukturen, VDA 6.x

9/2019 – 6/2022

•Orchestrated project activities and tasks, encompassing scope definition, schedule management, BOM & CAPEX/OPEX control, resource allocation, communication plans, risk management, change management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

•Monitored progress of system test and validation activities to achieve key project objectives.

•Managed software project activities and efficiently conducted preventive and corrective actions to mitigate potential issues.

•Coordinated and supervised problem resolution activities, facilitating swift issue resolution. Defined and executed SW/HW delivery procedures.

•Led RFQ estimations for high-stakes projects, managing diverse projects with different budgets up to $20M, overseeing production of 4M units, and coordinating diverse 60+ FTE international development team.

•Provided leadership and oversight of risk management processes, identifying and mitigating project risks.

•Defined comprehensive development and test strategies, tailoring processes, and methodologies to align with specific project requirements and industry standards (ASPICE®, IATF 16949, ISO 21434 and ISO 26262).

•Supported quality assurance planning, enhancing product quality.

•Maintained transparent reporting on development and project status, enabling timely and informed decision-making.

Forschung & Entwicklung, Angebotskalkulation, Angebotsmanagement, APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Automotive functional safety professional (AFSP), Budgetierung, Cyber Security, Embedded Entwicklung / hardwarenahe Entwicklung, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Entscheidungsprozessmanagement, F&E Management, IATF 16949, Innovationsmanagement, Iso 26262, Jira, Organisation der Produktentwicklung, Programm-Manager, Projektleiter (Sonstige), Projektmanagement - Kommunikation, Prozessoptimierung, Risikomanagement, Statistische Prozessregelung (SPC), Strategisches Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply-Chain-Management (SCM), VDA 6.x