Profile
PMP-certified Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex IT and automation projects across enterprise, healthcare,retail, engineering and logistics sectors. Experienced in managing full project lifecycles, including scope, schedule, budget exceeding ?1million, resource allocation, risk and quality, consistently delivering measurable efficiency gains and business value. Proven leader ofcross-functional, distributed teams (10?15 people) across multiple countries, bridging technical execution and strategic management.Skilled in Agile and hybrid methodologies, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight and continuous improvement initiatives to driveresults, solution adoption and tangible ROI.

SKILLS
Project Management:

• Project Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Budgeting, Cost Control, Scope Management, ChangeManagement, Risk Management, RAID Tracking, Dependency Management, PMO Support, Governance, StatusReporting, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Coordination

Methods:

• Agile (Scrum), Kanban, Waterfall, Hybrid PM, SDLC, Iterative Delivery, Sprint Management, UAT Coordination, TestPlanning

Tools:

• Jira, Confluence, MS Project, PowerBI, Excel, SharePoint, Figma, n8n, Make, Zapier, API Integrations, SaaS/ERPIntegrations

Analysis & Documentation:

• Requirements Engineering, Process Mapping, Workflow Documentation, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, KPIDefinition, Functional Specs, Test Plans

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

06/2024 - today
Automataize, Berlin
Head of Product and Development/ AI Project Lead

• Projects (AI/ Automation/ Internal Delivery)
• Responsible for leading complex projects ensuring successful delivery within scope, time and budget.
• Managed multiple end-to-end IT and automation projects overseeing planning, scheduling, scope definition and delivery; reducedmanual processing by 40?50%.
• Led 10?15 person cross-functional teams across engineering, design and QA using Agile frameworks.
• Developed project plans, tracked milestones, maintained RAID logs, and controlled scope and budget changes to mitigate risks andensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinated resource allocation, cross-team dependencies, testing cycles, UAT and defect resolution.
• Delivered automation workflows using Lovable, Cursor, n8n, Make and Zapier.
• Managed reporting, dashboards and post-implementation reviews to evaluate ROI and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

02/2023 - 08/2025
think-cell, Berlin
IT Project & Solution Manager

• Customer Projects (External Clients: BCG, Bosch, ING, ABB, Siemens, 30+ clients)
  • Led requirements gathering, scope definition, and discovery sessions, translating business needs into technical project.
  • Coordinated cross-functional development teams, stakeholders, and consultants through SDLC while managing risks, timelines, andfinancial forecasts.
  • Delivered reporting and automation enhancements, ensuring alignment with corporate brand and reporting standards.
• Internal Projects (IT Systems & Automation)
  • Directed internal IT improvement and automation initiatives with budgets up to ?300K, cutting manual effort by 80%.
  • Built timelines, assigned resources, monitored dependencies, and maintained structured delivery while controlling costs andmitigating risks.
  • Oversaw QA, requirement validation, and post-deployment support by technical team.

10/2021 - 01/2023
DB Schenker, Frankfurt am Main
IT Project Manager

• Delivered reporting and workflow automation solutions for logistics and finance teams.
• Defined scope, schedules and resource plans; managed dependencies, risks and stakeholder alignment.
• Applied Agile ceremonies to ensure milestone reliability, reduce integration issues and deliver within budget.

01/2019 - 09/2021
Red Reply DE, Frankfurt am Main
IT Project Manager

• Managed digitalization projects for Lufthansa, including SOWs, PoCs and requirements engineering.
• Oversaw budgeting, forecasting and cost control; monitored QA cycles and defect resolution.
• Coordinated multiple stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Streamlined testing processes, reducing regression cycles by 35%.

2018
adidas, Herzogenaurach
IT Project Management Support

• Assisted project managers with documentation, reporting, and analysis for IT system enhancements.
• Coordinated UAT, defect management, dashboards, and KPI reporting to support structured delivery.

01/2013 - 08/2015
Tradekey Private Limited, Karachi (Pakistan)
Project Manager

• Managed premium client accounts with projects and campaigns budgets up to $150K, ensuring timely delivery and satisfaction.
• Oversaw cross-functional coordination, digital assets, risk management, and proactive resolution of issues.