10/28/2025 updated
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Senior Project Manager & Department Head with International Experience
Prague, Czech Republic
Only remote
Bachelor degree - Technical University Liberec, Material engineeringAbout me
18 years of international experience as a project/product manager and a head of departments.
User Experience (UX)Agile MethodologyAutomationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness EfficiencyBusiness Process ImprovementChange ManagementFunctional ManagementIncome StatementInnovation ManagementInternational SalesManufacturingProject ManagementNatural Language ProcessingProduct Design
Project Management Excellence
Comprehensive project management expertise covering full project lifecycle from concept to delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance across international markets
Leadership and Team Management
Proven leadership capabilities managing teams up to 60 people across various countries and cultures, with experience in department restructuring and talent alignment
Business Strategy and P&L Management
Strategic business development skills including profit and loss responsibilities, business unit strategy definition, and new business opportunity identification
Agile Transformation
Implementation of agile methodologies and transformation initiatives to improve team performance and project delivery efficiency
Innovation Management
Development and introduction of new infotainment technologies including speech, VR, UX, NLP, and automation solutions
Cross-functional Management
Coordination and management of cross-functional teams across product design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, testing, and production
Change Management
Managing organizational changes, process improvements, and team transformations while maintaining operational efficiency
International Operations
Experience in managing international assignments and operations across Asia and Europe with cultural adaptation capabilities
Comprehensive project management expertise covering full project lifecycle from concept to delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance across international markets
Leadership and Team Management
Proven leadership capabilities managing teams up to 60 people across various countries and cultures, with experience in department restructuring and talent alignment
Business Strategy and P&L Management
Strategic business development skills including profit and loss responsibilities, business unit strategy definition, and new business opportunity identification
Agile Transformation
Implementation of agile methodologies and transformation initiatives to improve team performance and project delivery efficiency
Innovation Management
Development and introduction of new infotainment technologies including speech, VR, UX, NLP, and automation solutions
Cross-functional Management
Coordination and management of cross-functional teams across product design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, testing, and production
Change Management
Managing organizational changes, process improvements, and team transformations while maintaining operational efficiency
International Operations
Experience in managing international assignments and operations across Asia and Europe with cultural adaptation capabilities
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2022
Languages
EnglishFluentCzechNative speaker
Project history
Led a 25-member team of project managers and analysts, established a project management office (PMO), and introduced a new reporting structure to streamline project delivery. Set up a PMO to boost efficiency and define clear standards.
Initially led a team of up to 60 people covering both engineering and PM/PO roles. After department split, continued to lead the PM/PO team, driving the business unit's strategic vision and delivery. Responsible for P&L and contributed to 1100% growth.
Led international projects in the exhaust systems sector from concept to Start of Production (SoP) using the waterfall methodology, managing cross-functional teams across product design, manufacturing, procurement, supplier quality, testing, and production.