Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Project Management Expat / Liaison Manager at Magna Steyr
April 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Interface between Magna's Austrian headquarters and U.S. customers; Led Change and Claim Management for major OEM projects; Implemented new project processes and IT tools across engineering teams; Supported program coordination, scheduling, and risk management activities.
Project Manager (Change | Claim | Timing | Process | Life Cycle) at Magna Steyr
September 1, 2015 - March 31, 2023Managed change, claim, and contract processes within vehicle development projects; Developed and tracked project schedules for engineering and validation phases; Supported planning for a new automotive production plant and the 'Future Wiring System' (Bordnetz der Zukunft) project; Introduced digital tools and IT systems, conducted documentation and team training; Oversaw life cycle management for serial production.
EE Project Manager at Magna Steyr
August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2015Led international E/E development projects (electronic and wiring systems); Managed a cross-functional team of over 150 engineers in hardware, software, and testing; Introduced agile and iterative methods into a traditional engineering environment; Responsible for technical coordination, requirements management, and supplier/customer interfaces.
Sales / Marketing Manager at Karl Wagner Elektromaschinenbau
August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010Developed marketing strategies, conducted market analyses, and acquired new partners.
R&D Project Manager at Binder + Co AG
March 1, 2003 - July 31, 2009Managed research projects with TU Graz, Fraunhofer Karlsruhe, and FH Joanneum; Led R&D projects in environmental and sensor technology; Co-invented patented optical sensor systems for material sorting; Winner of the Austrian State Prize for Innovation 2009 and Fast Forward Award 2009.
Software Engineer / Automation Technician at Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik
September 1, 2002 - February 28, 2003PLC programming, plant automation, and on-site commissioning.
Digital Designer / HW Engineer (RFID) at NXP Semiconductors
March 1, 2001 - February 28, 2002Developed cost-optimized RFID tags and RF system components.
Automotive Mechanic / Electrician at Various (e.g., Eurostar Graz)
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1998Automotive mechanic and electrician in several workshops.
Education
Dipl. -Ing. (FH) in Industrial Electronics at FH Joanneum, Graz
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Business Competence Course for Graduates at yourTARGET Business, Graz
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
ITTP Project Management Certification (Classical PM)
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026Agile Essentials (ITTP)
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026Scrum Basics (ITTP)
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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