Stefan Heckelt

Head of Program Management | Multi-Program Portfolio Leadership | €100m+ Revenue | 30+ FTE | Strategic Program Execution & Transformation

Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Head of Program Management with 10+ years of experience driving transformative programs for leading OEMs such as JLR, BMW, Daimler Truck, Volvo Truckand Traton Group Passionate about turning strategic objectives into actionable, high-impact programs that deliver measurable results. Lead multi-program portfolios exceeding €100 million and 30+ FTE, fostering cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and accelerated time to market. Committed to driving growth, efficiency, and innovation in the commercial vehicle sector while navigating complex OEM ecosystems. Open to executive-level collaborations, strategic initiatives, and leadership challenges in the automotive and mobility sector.

Experience

  • Head of Program Management Commercial Vehicle Daimler/Scania/Volvo/MAN at Autoneum

    Lead multi-program portfolio exceeding €100 million with 40+ FTE across top OEMs. Drive strategic OEM partnerships, program execution excellence, and operational transformation. Implement scalable processes, optimize cross-functional collaboration, and reduce time-to-market. Deliver measurable business results aligned with corporate strategy in the commercial vehicle sector.

  • Program Manager at BORGERS Group

    Managed multi-year programs for global OEMs, overseeing budget, schedule, and quality. Coordinated cross-functional teams, suppliers, and OEM stakeholders to ensure program success. Implemented process improvements that increased delivery efficiency and reduced program risks.

  • Prototype Coordinator at Johnson Controls

  • Product Manager at BORGERS Group

    Managed product lifecycle and cross-OEM requirements for vehicle components. Coordinated multi-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance. Supported strategic program planning that fed into portfolio-level decision-making. Led product development initiatives for automotive components, ensuring alignment with market and OEM requirements. Collaborated with R&D, manufacturing, and OEM partners to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. Translated customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps and execution plans.

  • Development Engineer at BORGERS Group

  • Product Manager at Autoneum

    Managed product lifecycle and cross-OEM requirements for vehicle components. Coordinated multi-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance. Supported strategic program planning that fed into portfolio-level decision-making. Led product development initiatives for automotive components, ensuring alignment with market and OEM requirements. Collaborated with R&D, manufacturing, and OEM partners to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. Translated customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps and execution plans.

  • Project Engineer at Johnson Controls