Austria
With over a decade of experience in project management and engineering, I have successfully overseen large-scale projects valued at over 1 billion USD. My expertise lies in ensuring the successful execution and delivery of complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams internally and externally. Currently, as the Head of the Project Management Department within the BU Wholesale division, I lead two teams of dedicated project managers and professionals. Establishing best practices and methodologies to optimise efficiency, ensure project alignment with strategic objectives, and deliver exceptional results that drive business growth. Committed to upholding governance standards, managing projects effectively, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving, team development, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Leading BU Wholesale project management department, ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive business growth and business unit portfolio. Overseeing multiple teams of talented project managers and professionals, establishing best practices and methodologies to maximize efficiency and delivery quality. Ensuring that projects align with both internal and external expectations in terms of quality, cost, and schedule.
Responsible for the successful execution and delivery of a portfolio of large-scale projects valued at over $1 billion. Leading a team of project managers to ensure effective project implementation while maintaining strict adherence to governance standards, including relevant processes, policies, and procedures.
Managing large-scale project valued at over $350 million for the world’s largest retailer. Responsible for monitoring key project metrics, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk analysis, and customer satisfaction. Ensuring that direct reports adhere to established processes and instructions, while guaranteeing that all tasks and responsibilities are executed to enable a successful project implementation. Providing regular updates to the executive board, both internally and externally.
Managed a comprehensive retail portfolio of approximately 8,000 products, encompassing product development and strategic portfolio definition. Actively supported marketing and sales initiatives to drive product visibility and performance. Oversaw budgeting, monitoring, and change management processes, ensuring successful market launches for new products while effectively managing the product lifecycle. Conducted product training sessions for sales and marketing teams to enhance product knowledge and promote effective selling strategies.
Lead an engineering team within the simulation department, pioneering innovative approaches that integrate classical computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), multi-body dynamics analysis (MDA), and Finite Element Method (FEM). Manage projects focused on water management, fresh air intake (HVAC), engine air intake, and fluid management, encompassing oil separation, lubrication, machinery oiling, vehicle wading, and rain simulation and analysis. Actively engage in optimizing and developing components in collaboration with prominent OEMs, including BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ferrari, and Porsche.
Led project management efforts in vehicle series development for BMW Group, focusing on fresh air intake HVAC, water separation, and water management systems. Collaborated on a range of models, including the BMW F Series (F20, F30, F40, F45, F48, F52, F54, F56, F60) and G Series (G01, G12, G20, LR, i12). Demonstrated expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that enhance vehicle performance and user experience.
Experienced in driving product development projects within the automotive and aerospace sectors, specializing in thermal management, air conditioning, and heat transfer. Proficient in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and both 1D and 3D simulations to enhance vehicle dynamics, engine cooling, and system efficiency. Committed to integrating innovative designs and energy-efficient solutions to optimize performance and sustainability.