AGC Automotive EuropeProgram Manager
Jul. 2017 - Nov. 2023Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Region, BelgiumLed cross functional teams to successfully complete programs, which start with RFQ and continue with business nomination, design, industrialisation, validation and end after start of serial production. Team members consist of industrialisation, quality, purchasing, logistics and design functions. Main point of contact for customer for all project related topics. Constantly in touch with customers and internal stakeholders to steer activities towards project targets, which are on-time & in-full deliveries, high profitability and quality levels. Ensured readiness of necessary deliverables for executive gate reviews, adherence to program budget and compliance to APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology. Uses SAP PPM (Project Portfolio Management) and Siemens Team Center extensively. Created first program planning (MS Project) with earned value management principles. Led full development of glazing for Mercedes-Benz A Class Sedan (V177) and GLC Class (X254) on top of some running changes and facelifts. Supported BMW X1 (U11 in Europe, U12 in China) during SOP phase. Led development programs for glazing of NA5 and NA7 carlines (BMW BEV, SOP: July 2025) with p-polarized HUD. Very familiar with Mercedes-Benz and BMW passenger car development requirements and antenna on glass, encapsulation on glass, coated glass, HUD (Head-Up Display) applications.