Portfolio Manager & Program Manager & Project Manager & Scrum Master

Experienced Senior IT Project & Program Manager with over 30 years of expertise in delivering complex IT projects. Skilled in managing international teams, multi-vendor coordination, and full project lifecycle from greenfield installations to SAP and MES implementations. Proficient in Microsoft tools, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and cloud infrastructure. Strong background in manufacturing, automotive, energy, and logistics sectors driving digital transformation.

Manager for Cybernetics / Senior Program Manager (01/2025 - present)

• Leading end-to-end implementation of ASRS SHUTTLE 4D cybernetic warehouse system for a manufacturing and logistics group
• Overseeing design of AI-driven warehouse optimization algorithms with a cross-functional engineering team
• Defining and implementing cybersecurity protocols for automated warehouse systems
• Directing predictive maintenance module development using machine learning (Python, TensorFlow)
• Managing AWH-to-SAP integration with real-time data synchronization across 3 EU sites

Senior Program Manager / AI/IT Architect (01/2024 - 12/2024)

• Architecting AI-driven production optimization engine, reducing production downtime by 15%
• Overseeing deployment of AI-driven security infrastructure and firewall systems
• Architecting and overseeing deployment of Linux-based production environments (RHEL/Ubuntu)
• Directing setup of web-based production monitoring dashboards (Apache/Nginx)
• Leading AI/IT infrastructure design for real-time production control across 2 manufacturing plants

Project Manager / Test Manager (04/2023 - 12/2023)

• Managing end-to-end testing of SAP S/4HANA implementation for a utility group (10,000+ users)
• Coordinating business requirements across 6 subsidiaries
• Managing team of 12 internal testers; tracking 500+ test cases in JIRA
• Overseeing data migration from legacy SAP R3 to S/4HANA
• Implementing automated regression testing framework, reducing test cycle time by 30%

Senior Project Manager (02/2022 - 02/2023)

• Leading collaboration on parking function system development for Porsche Macan NF and Audi eQ5
• Managing software development team of 8 engineers across DE/CZ/SK locations
• Ensuring compliance with automotive standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262 functional safety)
• Requirements management in DOORS; creating 200+ test scenarios in CodeBeamer
• Coordinating hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing with external lab

Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst (01/2019 - 12/2021)

• Leading full-cycle ERP/CRM development from business analysis through deployment over a 3year program
• Managing development of 12+ custom ERP/CRM modules (Python, Java)
• Designing and delivering user training programs for 100+ end users
• Architecting and migrating production infrastructure to AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFront)
• Managing remote development team of 8 across CZ and SK

Senior Program Manager / Business Analyst (01/2018 - 12/2018)

• Leading SAP SuccessFactors implementation for a telecommunications group (50,000+ employees)
• Managing PMO with 5 project managers across parallel workstreams
• Overseeing custom software development for hospitality clients
• Evaluating and selecting cloud solutions and technology vendors
• Coordinating expatriation program (CZ→UAE) for technical specialists

Project Engineering / KA Manager (01/2016 - 12/2017)

• Coordinating engineering activities for greenfield industrial plant installation in Russia
• Managing technology transfer and export from Czech Republic to Russia
• Overseeing plant software and hardware installation (SAP R3, industrial automation)
• Directing commissioning of industrial automation and control systems
• Recruiting, onboarding, and training 100+ new employees for plant operations

Senior Project & QM Manager / Branch Manager / Audit Leader (01/2014 - 12/2015)

• Establishing Czech branch from zero — full P&L responsibility, growing to 25 employees
• Leading and passing ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 certification audits
• Implementing WinSped logistics software and IT infrastructure from scratch
• Managing daily branch operations including fleet, warehouse, and customer service
• Setting up complete IT infrastructure (MS Server, Exchange, network) for new branch