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Description

Experienced Senior Project Manager with a focus on Automotive and Industrial sectors. I take on project responsibility where structure, clarity, and commitment are lacking – and steer projects onto a manageable track.

I take on project responsibility where structure, clarity, and commitment are lacking – and steer projects onto a manageable track.

My Profile: Management of HW/SW development projects according to V-Model, test management at SiL/HiL/Vehicle level, multi-project management, change and risk management. International project experience (Germany, China, Taiwan, Greece, Belgium).

Certifications: IPMA Level C, ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager, SAFe Scrum Master, CPRE, SAP S/4HANA.

Industries: Automotive (Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, BMW), Industrial, Industry 4.0/MES.

Project list available upon request.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Turkish
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Wiesloch (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km), München (up to 50km)

MercedesBenz
Project Manager / Test Manager
AUTOMOBILE
March 2023 - Today (3 years and 3 months)
Sindelfingen, Germany
Project Environment
SiL, HiL, Vehicle, Shift-by-Wire, OBD | International (EU/India) | Mercedes-Benz Premium Automotive

Description
Responsibility for planning, control, and delivery of sub-project scopes in the international premium automotive environment. Stabilization of critical project phases under high complexity and time pressure. Management of international development and test teams as well as external suppliers across multiple locations.
Active risk and escalation management at management level. Ensuring deadlines, quality, and maturity levels in safety-critical project areas. Coordination with OEM specialist departments, development, and system teams for the timely delivery of functional scopes.

Key Tasks
Overall responsibility for planning, control, and implementation of sub-project scopes
Leadership of international development and test teams as well as management of external suppliers
Active management of risks, escalations, and conflicting objectives
Ensuring SOP and release targets in safety-critical project phases
Development of scalable test strategies and auditable quality processes
Automotive Xray Atlassian JIRA Doors NG
Audi
SW Project Manager
AUTOMOBILE
February 2022 - February 2023 (1 year)
Ehringshausen, Germany
As a Software Project Manager at Audi, I was responsible for the planning, control, and implementation of software projects in the area of mechatronic vehicle systems. My focus was on coordinating development activities between internal teams, suppliers, and Audi departments. I ensured that software functions were implemented on time, cost-effectively, and in compliance with quality standards.

I coordinated interfaces between software and hardware development, testing, production, and quality assurance. Through structured project controlling and proactive communication, I was able to identify risks early and optimize processes sustainably.

Key Tasks:

Leadership and controlling of software development projects
Requirements management and coordination with Audi and suppliers
Schedule and resource planning in agile environments
Management of milestones, maturity levels, and quality
Reporting, change, and escalation management
Project Management Agile Software Development Resource Planning
Forcam GmbH
IT Project Manager
DIGITAL AND IT
January 2021 - July 2021 (6 months)
St. Leon-Rot, Germany
Experience in the implementation and optimization of production IT systems with a focus on MES solutions (Forcam Force). Responsibility for the introduction and adaptation of system structures for real-time monitoring and analysis of production data. Support in the integration of manufacturing processes into digital systems, including data flow optimization between the shop floor and ERP level.

Strong interface competence between IT, production, and project management: from requirements analysis to rollout and process documentation. Proficient in handling KPI analyses, production metrics, OEE evaluations, and performance dashboards.

Key Tasks:
Implementation and support of Forcam MES systems
Interface management between production, IT, and management
Process analysis and digital optimization of manufacturing workflows
Training and support for users in the production environment
Creation of KPI reports and OEE monitoring
MES Industry 4.0 Smart Factory