Manuel Gollinger-Kranner

Project Leader | Turning complex challenges into successful outcomes

Sankt Egyden am Steinfeld, Lower Austria, Austria

About

I take ownership of projects and bring them across the finish line. --- As a project leader in new product development, I turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. My work connects technical development, budgeting, compliance, supplier coordination, stakeholder management, marketing, sales, and business development. I believe that important projects need clear ownership: someone who sees the full picture, understands the details, aligns people across departments, makes decisions, and finds practical solutions when things do not go according to plan. My background combines technical understanding, business know-how, and entrepreneurial experience. I am especially experienced in bringing products to market, building strong partnerships, developing business opportunities, and taking responsibility for results.

Experience

  • MAM Baby (Großhöflein, Burgenland, Austria · Hybrid)
    • Project Lead – Electronic Consumer Goods
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      Leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept to market launch with focus on innovation, sustainability, and design excellence. Responsible for project planning, stakeholder alignment, and execution within global product development programs. Key results: - Leading multidisciplinary teams on development of global launched electronic products - Implemented structured project governance improving time-to-market - Strengthened collaboration between R&D, marketing, and production

    • Product Development Engineer - Plastic Products
      Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr

      Responsible for end-to-end product development within the infant care sector — from concept design and prototype validation to production-ready implementation. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility, user-centered design, and compliance with international standards. Key results: - Led redesign of key product components improving manufacturability and sustainability - Streamlined development workflow using agile tools (JIRA) - Supported cross-departmental initiatives in product innovation and quality improvement

  • Founder & Managing Partner at Self-employed
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Driving innovation across sustainability, engineering, and product development. Through ventures such as BETTI (sustainable beverage solutions for companies) and 3dteile.at (engineering & additive manufacturing), I explore scalable business models and lead cross-functional teams to market-ready solutions. Key results: - Developed BETTI – a subscription-based, zero-waste beverage solution used by multiple companies in Vienna - Finished many projects & learned much about crossfunctional project management & leading development projects - Established strong B2B networks across Austria’s innovation ecosystem - Learned very much about product-market fit, strategic partnerships & business development

  • Rheinmetall Defence (Vienna, Austria)
    • Coordinator – Special Tool Development
      Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Coordinated the design and development of specialized tools for armoured vehicle maintenance. Ensured technical precision, supplier coordination, and compliance with military standards.

    • Technical Analyst – LSA / ILS
      Mar 2017 - Jul 2017 · 5 mos

      Analyzed complex defence systems for lifecycle support and integrated logistics. Responsible for system documentation, spare part management, and maintenance planning for international projects.

  • Testpilot UAV at Conrad Electronic Group
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs

    Testing and doing showflights with large scaled model helicoptersm planes and other UAVs.

  • Intern – Aircraft Maintenance at Flying Bulls
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 · 2 mos

    Assisted in maintenance and inspection of historic and modern aircraft within a high-performance aviation environment.