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Experienced Project Manager with Lean Six Sigma Expertise

Wellesley Hills, USA
Worldwide
MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management
Wellesley Hills, USA
Worldwide
MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management

Profile attachments

Bernd Wagner Resume.pdf

Agile MethodologyISO 9000Business Process ModelingBusiness Process ImprovementComplianceProject PlanningEnterprise Resource PlanningISO 13485ISO/TS 16949Lean ProcessesLean Six SigmaManufacturingProject ManagementMicrosoft ProjectQuality ManagementRisk AnalysisStakeholder EngagementValue Stream MappingGmp-compliant DocumentationTeam ManagementRisk Management
Project Management
Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver value stream optimization projects. Skilled in applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and improve productivity.

Regulatory Compliance
Proven track record of managing project risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.

Process Improvement
Adept at applying Lean principles and Value Stream Mapping to reduce waste and improve efficiency in manufacturing and medical device environments.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Strong ability to foster collaboration across engineering, quality assurance, and operations teams to achieve measurable results.

Project Planning and Execution
Proficiency in various project management methodologies including Agile, Stage-Gate, Lean, and Waterfall.

Risk Management
Expertise in developing and implementing mitigation strategies to manage project risks effectively.

Stakeholder Engagement
Skilled in cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder engagement to ensure project success.

Project Management Tools
Proficient in using Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems for project management and tracking.
 

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

GermanNative speakerEnglishNative speakerFrenchBasic knowledge

Project history

Program Manager

LEXINGTON MEDICAL, INC.
Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects in the medical device sector, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 standards. Streamlined production workflows using Lean methodologies and implemented barcode-based production material tracking, reducing direct labor requirements by 20%.

Technical Program Manager

AMAZON.COM, INC.
Managed cross-functional teams to deliver engineering and operation improvement projects. Streamlined operations using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, increasing automated sort rate by up to 63%. Collaborated with various teams to optimize workflows and resolve bottlenecks.

Program Manager

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY
Managed product validation processes, coordinated test protocols, and delivered data to support commercialization efforts. Recovered project from a 6-month delay and secured commitments from global automotive and military customers.

Program Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
Managed turnaround program for advanced electromechanical suspension system. Partnered with product development and sales teams to optimize project plan, delivering next-generation product 9 months ahead of schedule and within budget.

Project Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
Developed and implemented stage-gate processes to streamline project workflows, improving decision-making and increasing new product releases by 33%. Managed product development project portfolio for advanced automotive audio technologies.

Certificates

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Bose Corporation / Air Academy Associates LLC

2012


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