Angela Stenger - Product and Project Management Consultant

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Starnberg, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 11 months

Project and Product Management (Aligners and Retainers)

Scheu-Dental GmbH

Responsible as a project manager for several launch projects, including setting up processes and procedures
Driving existing business

Dec 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Product and Project Management Consulting

Freelance

New product introduction projects in health care, machine building and nature conservation

Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

1 year 6 months

Basel, Switzerland

VP, Head of Product Management Digital

Straumann Group

Managed a global team of 9 product managers to lead the product innovation pipeline and product lifecycle
Implemented project driven product management organization: built, trained and developed team skills and implemented procedure for seamless project management across functions
Established long term strategy and roadmap for 2020 / 2021 product launches
Provided comprehensive customer feedback, developed claims, positioning and messaging for new products
Managed product landscape including medical equipment (3D printers, intraoral scanners, mills), software (internal and customer facing) and consumables (materials and service parts) developed in-house or with partners

Oct 2016 - May 2019

2 years 8 months

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Senior Global Product Manager for iTero Element (intraoral scanner)

Align Technology

Lead global launch of two new product lines: iTero Element 2 and iTero Element Flex (both won Good Design Award) and their life cycle management
Launch preparation for new-to-world technology in close cooperation with R&D team in Israel: iTero 5D imaging system
Launch of several software versions for scanners (2 updates per year)
Led several change management projects: implementation of operational rhythm, set up of Clinical Advisory Board, upstream and downstream cooperation

Jun 2011 - Sep 2016

5 years 4 months

Bad Essen, Germany

Project Manager and Global Product Manager for Incognito Appliance System

3M Top Service for Lingual Technology

Lead launches of several new products in Orthodontics
Managed strategic planning processes for portfolio
Organized pipeline development, new product introduction process, and communication procedures

Jul 2009 - May 2011

1 year 11 months

Neuss, Germany

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

3M ESPE and Unitek

Identified and managed barriers to growth for Incognito (Germany)
Developed and implemented Private Label Process at 3M ESPE, including several pilots
Introduced Siebel CRM system for 3M ESPE and Imtec: implemented new software, data migration, training of 120 employees and led the change management process

Jan 2000 - Jun 2009

9 years 6 months

Seefeld, Germany

Global New Product Manager for Prosthodontics and Project Manager for New Product Introduction

3M ESPE

Led global strategic planning processes for new products
Developed product pipeline with R&D and business teams
Evaluated global market opportunities and prepared market introduction of products deriving from research labs including market research, marketing plans, launch plans and cooperation with regions
Managed interfaces between marketing, R&D and production for operative business
Led 15+ innovative product launches (e.g. Rely X Unicem, Protemp) and organizational projects and won several awards (3M Golden Step for project leaders)
Managed product innovations from first idea to launch concerning timelines, cost, quality, regulatory, production and successful launch
Managed interdisciplinary and cross-country teams
Coached new project managers
Developed and implemented NPI (new product introduction) process for St. Paul (3M HQ, USA) and Seefeld (German site)
Led pilot project for the new NPI process and coached new project leaders in St. Paul

Jul 1993 - Dec 1999

6 years 6 months

Seefeld, Germany

R&D Engineer in Hardgoods Development

ESPE Dental AG

Developed primary and functional packaging for new products
Co-owner of several patents
Won 1997 German Packaging Award

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare and Manufacturing.

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Marketing, Research and Development, Strategy, and Operations.

Product Development

Project Management

Marketing

Research and Development

Strategy

Operations

Skills

Long History Of Transforming New Technologies And Ideas Into Innovative And Market Leading Dental Products (Equipment, Software And Consumables), Both Upstream And Downstream
Expertise In Screening Ideas Concerning Market Opportunities: Economic Feasibility, Customer Involvement, Market Research, Kol Input
Strong Background In Product Management And Project Management For New Product Launches (Certified Project Manager (Gpm/Ipma-C) And Certified Six Sigma Black Belt)
Successful Track Record Of Leading Interdisciplinary And Global Teams And Integration Of Their Knowledge And Expertise For Optimal Results In New Product Launches
Experienced Leader And Mentor
Solid Skills In Strategic And Operational Planning As Well As In Consecutive Implementation

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

University of Munich

Bachelor of Arts, Business Studies · Business Studies · Munich, Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1991

University of Rosenheim

Master of Science, Plastic Engineering · Plastic Engineering · Rosenheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Healthcare 33 y

Avg length 4 y 4 m

Longest experience 9 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, Israel)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project and Product Management (Aligners and Retainers), Product and Project Management Consulting, VP, Head of Product Management Digital

Main industries Healthcare, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Angela is based in Starnberg, Germany.

Angela speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Angela has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Angela has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Angela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Angela would be well-suited for roles such as: Project and Product Management (Aligners and Retainers), Product and Project Management Consulting, VP, Head of Product Management Digital.

Angela's most recent position is Project and Product Management (Aligners and Retainers) at Scheu-Dental GmbH.

In recent years, Angela has worked for Scheu-Dental GmbH and Freelance.

Angela is most experienced in industries like Healthcare and Manufacturing.

Angela is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Marketing. Angela also has some experience in Research and Development, Strategy, and Operations.

Angela has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Manufacturing.

Angela has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.

Angela holds a Master in Plastic Engineering from University of Rosenheim and a Bachelor in Business Studies from University of Munich.

Angela has 2 certificates. These include: Project Manager (GPM/IPMA-C) and Six Sigma Black Belt.

Angela is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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