Senior Technical Program Manager

Introduction:

The candidate is a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 18 years of experience in strategic project management and technical leadership. With a background in mechatronics and software development, he specializes in managing large-scale innovation and cross-industry projects, particularly in automotive and healthcare applications. He has expertise in overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and risk management, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. He has a strong track record of managing diverse teams, with a focus on mentoring, performance tracking, and fostering team development. His skills include P&L management, SaaS and SaaP areas, cost optimization, and business intelligence, with a key focus on ensuring operational efficiency. The candidate is proficient in various project management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, SAP-PLM, and Power-BI. His expertise also extends to ISO-certified processes such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and IATF 16949. He is experienced in industrialization, quality concepts, and cost optimization in product development, and is skilled at handling project risks and delivering innovative solutions. His strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities allow him to drive business growth while optimizing engineering and operational costs.

Responsibilities:

• Managed multiple high-volume projects, including revenue management of €30 million annually in SaaS and SaaP areas.
• Led and mentored a team of 80 FTE from product management, engineering, and commercial functions.
• Drove strategic acquisitions projects with sub-project managers, key account managers, and domain experts.
• Planned and monitored program-level execution for various projects, including P&L reporting.
• Channelized project execution efficiency improvement in collaboration with PMO teams.
• Led project risk discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Developed KPIs, training plans, and new employee onboarding strategies for direct reports.
• Established career dialogue and growth plans for team members in coordination with HR business partners.
• Oversaw day-to-day development activities, including release and validation planning.
• Enforced development maturity milestones while ensuring tasks remained within budget.
• Reported technical project status, highlighting challenges and proposing possible solutions to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinated project costing, VAVE, cost analysis, and budget approval processes.
• Engaged in project detailing, planning, sprint planning, sample planning, and offer preparation.
• Utilized project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Planisware, and SAP-PLM for project tracking and reporting.
• Drove cost optimization and industrialization efforts for plastic, leather, and casting component development.
• Applied ISO-certified processes like ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and IATF 16949 in project execution and quality management.