ex- Amazon, with 8 years of experience in PMO and change management on a global scale.
Aktualisiert am 12.07.2024
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 12.07.2024
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
PMO Support
Operational Reporting
Goal Directed Project Management
agiles Projektmanagement
Project Controlling
SQL
MS Excel
Excel macro-programming
Office 365
Social Media
Access Management
budget management
Changemanagement
fund raising

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Munich (+75km)
Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

3 years 6 months
2021-01 - now

Led the operations organisation, managing teams

GLOBAL PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
GLOBAL PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
  • Led the operations organisation, managing teams in both Munich and Seattle.
  • Managed an annual budget of $0.5M to ensure Alexa prototype devices were securely imported, tracked, updated and distributed to testers.
  • Drove the adoption of Asana on a global scale by running beta programmes through standardised templates.
  • Acted as an Asana expert to support and develop efficient task management for each functional team.
  • Increased global capacity by 75.3%, resulting in a total annual savings of 957 hours, by opening a new distribution facility in Seattle.
  • Delivered several projects focused on sustainability and efficiency, such as converting factories in CN from plastic packaging to paper/card and implementing a new DHL tool for testers to reuse existing packaging.
  • Developed distribution strategies to expand the network of testers, working with delivery service providers and local authorities to ensure compliant import and export.
Alexa Preview
8 months
2023-05 - 2023-12

DE Ambassador Movember Foundation

  • Planning and organising fund raising events across Europe.
  • Securing prize donations from Philipps and Movember. 
  • Owning marketing campaigns to drive attendance.

1 year 1 month
2022-02 - 2023-02

Launched new logistics facility in Seattle resulting in a 75% increase in capacity.

Project Manager
Project Manager
2 years 1 month
2019-01 - 2021-01

Relocated and built a team in Munich

EUROPEAN PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
EUROPEAN PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
  • Relocated and built a team in Munich to establish a centralised operations system for Alexa Preview. Increased team output by 380%.
  • Launched the Arabic language on Alexa, bridging regional differences in last-mile delivery services and creating a new shipping route from Germany to the Middle East within a three-day deadline, preventing a $2m delay to the launch.
  • Responsible for importing highly confidential Alexa prototypes months before launch. Worked closely with DHL and customs to avoid delays and risks to Amazon IP.
  • Worked with developers in California and China to run ADB scripts on devices to update software and provide the best possible launch experience for testers.
Alexa Preview

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2 years 10 months
2012-09 - 2015-06

International Relations And Communication & Society

Ba Joint Honours, Nottingham Trent University and University of Technology Sydney
Ba Joint Honours
Nottingham Trent University and University of Technology Sydney

  • Specialized in the impact of digital communication on human interaction and mental health.
  • Awarded the international travel scholarship - ?Dean?s Award?.
  • Spent a semester in Sydney, Australia and focused on the impact of post-modern ideologies and indigenous culture.

Position

Position

  • I have extensive experience in what makes Amazon a successful company. From data-based decision making to HR training and leadership roles.
  • For the past 6 years I have been a Project Manager, managing a small team of logistics experts, in Munich and Seattle who distributed prototype devices to customers for testing. My role was focused on global operations planning, capacity predictions and continuous improvement.

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

PMO Support Operational Reporting Goal Directed Project Management agiles Projektmanagement Project Controlling SQL MS Excel Excel macro-programming Office 365 Social Media Access Management budget management Changemanagement fund raising

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Microsoft Office
People Management
Sustainable Operations
SQL (basic)
ADB (basic)
Public Speaking
Community Engagement
Tableau
Qualtrics
Hazmat and customs regulations
Python (basic)
Asana
Event organization
Social Media Marketing

GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGER

  • Experienced Global Programme/Project Manager with a track record of orchestrating complex projects and initiatives within Amazon Alexa.
  • Skilled in overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Experienced in working with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies to drive project execution and achieve key milestones.
  • Skilled in risk management, problem solving and conflict resolution to mitigate project hurdles and ensure timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong relationshipsand building consensus.
  • Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools to streamline project execution and delivery.
  • Passionate about driving innovation and delivering high quality solutions to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Munich (+75km)
Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

3 years 6 months
2021-01 - now

Led the operations organisation, managing teams

GLOBAL PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
GLOBAL PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
  • Led the operations organisation, managing teams in both Munich and Seattle.
  • Managed an annual budget of $0.5M to ensure Alexa prototype devices were securely imported, tracked, updated and distributed to testers.
  • Drove the adoption of Asana on a global scale by running beta programmes through standardised templates.
  • Acted as an Asana expert to support and develop efficient task management for each functional team.
  • Increased global capacity by 75.3%, resulting in a total annual savings of 957 hours, by opening a new distribution facility in Seattle.
  • Delivered several projects focused on sustainability and efficiency, such as converting factories in CN from plastic packaging to paper/card and implementing a new DHL tool for testers to reuse existing packaging.
  • Developed distribution strategies to expand the network of testers, working with delivery service providers and local authorities to ensure compliant import and export.
Alexa Preview
8 months
2023-05 - 2023-12

DE Ambassador Movember Foundation

  • Planning and organising fund raising events across Europe.
  • Securing prize donations from Philipps and Movember. 
  • Owning marketing campaigns to drive attendance.

1 year 1 month
2022-02 - 2023-02

Launched new logistics facility in Seattle resulting in a 75% increase in capacity.

Project Manager
Project Manager
2 years 1 month
2019-01 - 2021-01

Relocated and built a team in Munich

EUROPEAN PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
EUROPEAN PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER
  • Relocated and built a team in Munich to establish a centralised operations system for Alexa Preview. Increased team output by 380%.
  • Launched the Arabic language on Alexa, bridging regional differences in last-mile delivery services and creating a new shipping route from Germany to the Middle East within a three-day deadline, preventing a $2m delay to the launch.
  • Responsible for importing highly confidential Alexa prototypes months before launch. Worked closely with DHL and customs to avoid delays and risks to Amazon IP.
  • Worked with developers in California and China to run ADB scripts on devices to update software and provide the best possible launch experience for testers.
Alexa Preview

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2 years 10 months
2012-09 - 2015-06

International Relations And Communication & Society

Ba Joint Honours, Nottingham Trent University and University of Technology Sydney
Ba Joint Honours
Nottingham Trent University and University of Technology Sydney

  • Specialized in the impact of digital communication on human interaction and mental health.
  • Awarded the international travel scholarship - ?Dean?s Award?.
  • Spent a semester in Sydney, Australia and focused on the impact of post-modern ideologies and indigenous culture.

Position

Position

  • I have extensive experience in what makes Amazon a successful company. From data-based decision making to HR training and leadership roles.
  • For the past 6 years I have been a Project Manager, managing a small team of logistics experts, in Munich and Seattle who distributed prototype devices to customers for testing. My role was focused on global operations planning, capacity predictions and continuous improvement.

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

PMO Support Operational Reporting Goal Directed Project Management agiles Projektmanagement Project Controlling SQL MS Excel Excel macro-programming Office 365 Social Media Access Management budget management Changemanagement fund raising

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Microsoft Office
People Management
Sustainable Operations
SQL (basic)
ADB (basic)
Public Speaking
Community Engagement
Tableau
Qualtrics
Hazmat and customs regulations
Python (basic)
Asana
Event organization
Social Media Marketing

GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGER

  • Experienced Global Programme/Project Manager with a track record of orchestrating complex projects and initiatives within Amazon Alexa.
  • Skilled in overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Experienced in working with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies to drive project execution and achieve key milestones.
  • Skilled in risk management, problem solving and conflict resolution to mitigate project hurdles and ensure timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong relationshipsand building consensus.
  • Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools to streamline project execution and delivery.
  • Passionate about driving innovation and delivering high quality solutions to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

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