I'm Francesco Santarello, an R&D Project Manager with experience leading global R&D programs from feasibility to release, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risk to deliver high-quality products. I work well with stakeholders across multiple sites and cultures, and I’m proficient in both waterfall and agile methodologies to meet market requirements and timelines. I’m always looking for challenging projects that push ecological and technological boundaries while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. I hold a Master in Mechanics & Mechatronics from the University of Trento and have hands-on experience in design, planning and product release from ABB and ZF Marine. I’m eager to tackle new opportunities, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to sustainable engineering solutions. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, running, skiing, sailing, and playing in a rock band.

Francesco Santarello

I'm Francesco Santarello, an R&D Project Manager with experience leading global R&D programs from feasibility to release, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risk to deliver high-quality products. I work well with stakeholders across multiple sites and cultures, and I’m proficient in both waterfall and agile methodologies to meet market requirements and timelines. I’m always looking for challenging projects that push ecological and technological boundaries while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. I hold a Master in Mechanics & Mechatronics from the University of Trento and have hands-on experience in design, planning and product release from ABB and ZF Marine. I’m eager to tackle new opportunities, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to sustainable engineering solutions. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, running, skiing, sailing, and playing in a rock band.

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I’m Francesco Santarello, an R&D Project Manager with experience leading global R&D programs from feasibility to release, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risk to deliver high-quality products. I work well with stakeholders across multiple sites and cultures, and I’m proficient in both waterfall and agile methodologies to meet market requirements and timelines. I’m always looking for challenging projects that push ecological and technological boundaries while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

I hold a Master in Mechanics & Mechatronics from the University of Trento and have hands-on experience in design, planning and product release from ABB and ZF Marine. I’m eager to tackle new opportunities, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to sustainable engineering solutions. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, running, skiing, sailing, and playing in a rock band.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

R&D Project Manager at ABB S.p.A
January 1, 2022 - Present
Leading global R&D projects from feasibility to release, coordinating cross-functional teams (product management, quality, marketing, supply chain) across multiple locations; evaluating and mitigating technical risks; ensuring project timelines and product quality using waterfall and agile methodologies.
R&D Project Engineer at ABB S.p.A
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Design & release new product solutions and maintenance to improve reliability of existing products.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering at University of Trento
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Master Degree in Mechanics & Mechatronics Engineering at University of Trento
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

CIRED conference 2025 paper: Optimized mechanical interface solution for GIS grid components application
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Fundamentals of Project Management (Politecnico di Milano, Graduate School of Management)
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Patent: New connecting device for plier-type tool
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Project Management: Microsoft Project, SAP, Agile and Waterfall methodology
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services