Ahmet Dogan

Project Leader / M.Sc. Business Administration

Sakarya, Türkiye

About

Project Lead with 9+ years of experience delivering complex engineering projects in the defence and automotive industries. Currently leading artillery systems program with full lifecycle ownership. Strong expertise in project delivery, risk and cost management, and stakeholder coordination in highly regulated environments.

Experience

  • BMC Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Program Management Team Leader
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      Leading an artillery systems (Howitzer) project with full end-to-end ownership Managing full project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery Acting as central coordination point across engineering teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders Managing subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements Delivering project milestones on schedule through proactive planning and issue resolution Overseeing cost control and budget performance Leading risk management activities across technical and operational domains Serving as primary interface for senior management and customer communication Coordinating system integration, infrastructure, and configuration processes Managing contract execution and proposal development Overseeing ILS and warranty processes

    • Project Leader
      Mar 2022 - Feb 2026 · 4 yrs

      Project management in artillery vehicles (howitzers) & tanks -Analyzing project requirements to create and implement projects -Determining the project budget by making detailed cost analysis -Ensuring that the projects take place within the time determined in line with the institution's objectives -Perform risk management to minimize project risks -Inform senior management about project progress -Participate in the technical infrastructure & configuration processes with the relevant units at every stage of the project life cycle -Leading the production and design processes with subcontractors -Preparing official correspondence and submitting it for approval -To carry out the necessary communication, information flow and coordination with the customer in an agile manner in line with the determined project requirements -Preparing proposals and performing contract management -Supporting integrated logistics support & warranty management activities

  • New Projects Senior Engineer at Ford Otosan
    Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Preparation and Management of Relevant Project Schedules, Take Part in the Evaluation Processes of Technologies Suitable for the Facility. Involve in Quality Improvement Activities Regarding 6sigma & PDCA Cycles Layout Preparation & Feasibility of the Processes Carrying out Specification Preparation, Bid Collection, & Management of Contractor

  • Production Project Engineer at Toyota Motor Europe
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs

    -Responsible for production of press & weld related parts on car body and lead as a lead component engineer -Responsible for vehicle project, equipment and new material introduction at each Toyota European Manufacturing Centre. -Responsibility for the full process cycle, from initial feasibility study by simultaneous engineering -Supporting TMMF projects also support other Toyota EMCs which are located in UK, Czech Republic and Russia

  • Pep Program at Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.
    Dec 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    R&D in Truck, Mechatronics, Brake and Pressure Air Tank Department -Integration of Brake Parts -According to Technical Parameters, Finding a Suitable Supplier -Creating Hydraulic and Pneumatic Diagrams in Trucks -Investigating New Types of Brackets and Valves