09/16/2026 updated
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Senior Project Delivery Leader & Team Manager
Ploiesti, Romania
Only remote
Master's Degree in Automotive Engineering, POLITEHNICA University Bucharest, 2015Associate Project ManagementBenefits Realisation ManagementDesign ManagementDisciplined Agile DeliveryEngineering ManagementLead ManagementLean Project ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementProject ManagementOperational ExcellenceProject Cycle ManagementProject FlowsSoftware Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementGlobal Project Management
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
Over a decade of experience leading cross-functional and international teams, managing daily operations, overseeing hiring, training, development, and workload adjustment to optimize performance and achieve operational excellence.
Project Delivery & Program Management
Extensive track record in managing complex delivery projects, including work package and time and material outsourcing projects with up to 65 FTE, defining annual roadmaps, managing KPIs such as P&L, on-time and quality delivery, and customer satisfaction.
System Engineering & Agile Methodologies
Experience leading the development of software solutions for railway signaling projects, overseeing multiple software products using both waterfall and Agile methodologies, monitoring KPIs, and executing risk mitigation measures.
Decision-Making & Risk Analysis
Proven ability to identify potential risks, review contracts and agreements, and execute effective mitigation measures to ensure smooth project progression and protect business interests.
Office Package, Jira & Oracle Primavera
Proficiency in standard project management and productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Jira for agile project tracking, and Oracle Primavera for project planning and scheduling.
ERP Systems & Performance Tracking
Experience as ERP power user for UNIT4, supporting the transition from manual monitoring using Excel and Power BI to dashboard-based performance tracking.
Cost Reduction & OPEX Management
Led cost reduction modifications for engineering departments, built action plans for each project, monitored teams to achieve targets, and contributed to attrition rate and OPEX reduction.
Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management
Managed client relationships, claims, and negotiations, fostering strong client relationships through effective communication and problem resolution, and involving stakeholders from bidding to project closure.
Automotive Engineering & Product Development
Background in automotive product and process engineering, including managing serial life teams for Renault vehicles, conducting risk analysis, ensuring design robustness, and monitoring part development for quality and cost improvements.
Over a decade of experience leading cross-functional and international teams, managing daily operations, overseeing hiring, training, development, and workload adjustment to optimize performance and achieve operational excellence.
Project Delivery & Program Management
Extensive track record in managing complex delivery projects, including work package and time and material outsourcing projects with up to 65 FTE, defining annual roadmaps, managing KPIs such as P&L, on-time and quality delivery, and customer satisfaction.
System Engineering & Agile Methodologies
Experience leading the development of software solutions for railway signaling projects, overseeing multiple software products using both waterfall and Agile methodologies, monitoring KPIs, and executing risk mitigation measures.
Decision-Making & Risk Analysis
Proven ability to identify potential risks, review contracts and agreements, and execute effective mitigation measures to ensure smooth project progression and protect business interests.
Office Package, Jira & Oracle Primavera
Proficiency in standard project management and productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Jira for agile project tracking, and Oracle Primavera for project planning and scheduling.
ERP Systems & Performance Tracking
Experience as ERP power user for UNIT4, supporting the transition from manual monitoring using Excel and Power BI to dashboard-based performance tracking.
Cost Reduction & OPEX Management
Led cost reduction modifications for engineering departments, built action plans for each project, monitored teams to achieve targets, and contributed to attrition rate and OPEX reduction.
Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management
Managed client relationships, claims, and negotiations, fostering strong client relationships through effective communication and problem resolution, and involving stakeholders from bidding to project closure.
Automotive Engineering & Product Development
Background in automotive product and process engineering, including managing serial life teams for Renault vehicles, conducting risk analysis, ensuring design robustness, and monitoring part development for quality and cost improvements.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchGoodRomanianNative speakerSpanishBasic knowledge
Project history
Manage daily operations to ensure alignment with business goals and client requirements. Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Oversee team management including hiring, training, development, and workload adjustment. Lead cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives and achieving operational excellence. Foster strong client relationships through effective communication and problem resolution.
Led the development of software solutions for railway signaling projects, overseeing multiple software products with both waterfall and Agile methodologies. Optimized team allocation to meet project milestones and ensure high-quality results. Collaborated with Department Manager and Team Leader to plan team workloads. Monitored and analyzed KPIs to assess team efficiency and result quality. Identified potential risks and executed effective mitigation measures.
Oversaw a team of 16 project managers across various outsourcing projects, managing 400 consultants with an annual revenue of 20M Euro. Developed, trained, and coached project management team. Defined and implemented an annual roadmap for the Project Management and Delivery Business Unit. Managed project management KPIs including P&L, on-time/quality delivery, and customer satisfaction. Acted as ERP power user for UNIT4, supporting transition to dashboard-based performance tracking. Direct reporting to Chief Operating Officer.