Germany
Senior Project Manager with 10+ years in automotive R&D. Experienced in leading international, cross-functional teams across Europe and Asia and delivering multiple projects. I focus pragmatically on execution: scope/schedule/budget/quality control, stakeholder alignment, and governance.. Currently exploring new opportunities and happy to connect.
I’m currently exploring new opportunities in project management. Happy to connect!
Key Projects Advanced parking functions (SSP platform): Intelligent / Remote / Garage Park Assist eSmart RVC (AI rear-view camera) & Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) with cloud integration Vehicle low-voltage energy management & vehicle integration defect management Essential Responsibilities • Owned end-to-end delivery across scope, quality, schedule and budgets up to €2M p.a., incl. governance, KPI and alignment with Controlling/Finance. • Led OEM alignment on specifications and Change Requests; coordinated cross-functional, multi-site teams and ensured release/review processes in acc. to Automotive SPICE. • Defined and steered vehicle test strategy (functional & safety), incl. HiL/SiL coordination with stakeholders and validation in real-world as well as simulated environments.
• Elicited complex HMI requirements into Epics and User Stories, ensuring alignment with Scrum acceptance criteria. • Owned and managed the product backlog, based on client's KPIs • Led Scrum ceremonies across international teams, fostering collaboration.
- Managed test activities for automotive projects in Germany, China, and Taiwan. - Coordinated system and vehicle-level testing with international teams. - Oversaw defect tracking, reporting, and quality assurance across multiple regions.
- Coordinated project milestones and hardware configurations for audio systems, serving as the interface between Volkswagen departments and suppliers. - Audio Systems
- Performed actual-vs-plan analyses, lead-time and planned-cost calculations to drive operational production optimization. - Coordinated capacity, material availability, and priority setting in day-to-day production operations.