Project Manager, Windchill, Codebeamer, cplace, Process Mining, Software Development, Automotive

Profile Overview

Boasting over 13 years in the IT sector, I specialize in steering complex projects to completion with my extensive experience as a Project and Program Manager. My tenure in the industry has seen me master areas such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Risk Management, Process Mining, and low code/no code solutions. I'm recognized for my "servant-leader" approach, complemented by a proactive "get-it-done" mindset and meticulous attention to detail. Through the course of my career, I've successfully taken the helm of intricate, multi-year technical initiatives, ensuring they meet quality benchmarks, timeframes, and budgetary constraints. My multifaceted roles across a spectrum of industries empower me with a unique vantage point, enabling holistic project oversight and adept handling of challenges. Int

Key Highlights
 

• Seasoned Project and Program Manager with a history of leading multicultural and technical teams to success.
• Demonstrable prowess in rerouting off-track projects to their destined success path.
• A diverse professional arc spanning roles like IT Architect, Partner Manager, and Head of Software Development, enriching my primary expertise as a Project/Program Manager.
• Deep-rooted and hands-on expertise amassed over many years in agile software development, encompassing Scrum methodologies, Java programming, tools like GitHub, GitLab, and SVN, as well as proficiency in SQL, DevOps, Windchill, PTC RV&S, Codebemaer, cplace, and Celonis EMS.

Project Experience:

Deployment of Windchill+ and Codebeamer


Time Period: 08.2023 –

Role: Project Manager


Industry: Automotive


Key Responsibilities:
 

• Managed development partners to achieve project goals.
• Orchestrated project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Conducted comprehensive requirements workshops and gathered functional requirements.
• Fostered strong communication and managed stakeholders.

Deployment of Celonis EMS System

Role: Program Manager


Industry: Automotive, Consumer, Manufacturing

Time Period: 11.2021 – 06.2023

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Spearheaded the Celonis Professional Services team during deployment and implementation phases.
• Handled thorough project management duties.
• Managed adept escalation processes.
• Maintained robust relations with C-Level stakeholders.

Development of a Risk Management Solution Suite


Role: Program Manager & Head of Development


Industry: Largest Automotive OEM

Time Period: 01.2017 – 11.2021

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Lead the design and development of an expansive enterprise software solution suite used by 12 different automotive brands and over 10,000 users globally.
• Led a robust team of 20 developers and process experts.
• Oversaw overarching project management and adept stakeholder management.
• Handled effective escalations.
• Played a pivotal role in hiring and integrating over 10 nearshore developers.
• Managed a partnership with the software vendor.

PTC Windchill & Integration Deployment, Configuration and Customization


Role: Project Manager, IT Architect, IT Consultant


Industry: Automotive, Machinery, Medical

Time Period: 04.2011 – 12.2016

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Collaborated with stakeholders to capture and document project requirements.
• Orchestrated project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Maintained and customized PTC Windchill, including business rules, lifecycle processes, domain policies, and more.
• Managed change, BOM, and parts information.
• Facilitated user support, addressed bugs, and executed advanced workflow customizations.