Balázs W.-Team Lead Strategy + Program Manager NextGen Aircraft (interim)
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Team Lead Strategy + Program Manager NextGen Aircraft (interim)
Volocopter GmbH
- Reshaped the company’s long-term strategic direction, crafting a purpose, vision and mission to create a purpose-driven performance culture
- Completed the next critical milestone for the NextGen aircraft development by heading the program management, fostering collaboration of a cross-functional team and validating requirements through a customer advisory board
- Led the M&A process for the divestment of a business unit, including due diligence, valuation, and negotiation with buyers
- Boosted revenue growth potential by refining the core business model and identifying aftersales as a key growth stream
- Led a high-performing team, mentoring five direct reports to deliver on strategic initiatives
Senior Manager Strategy & Execution
Volocopter GmbH
- Eliminated inefficiencies by discontinuing non-lucrative business streams and achieving substantial CAPEX savings
- Orchestrated the company’s first product delivery project, uniting engineering, logistics, business development, and external partners to meet delivery goals
- Facilitated strategic leadership alignment by designing and hosting the annual strategy retreat for the Senior Leadership Team
- Advanced organizational focus by managing the improvement of company-wide OKRs
Strategic Program Manager
Azena – A Bosch IoT Start-up
- Scaled the company from concept to market launch by leading strategic execution of the launch MVP
- Accelerated brand impact by leading rebranding efforts that improved market positioning and enhanced customer engagement
- Optimized operations by streamlining financial and sales processes, improving efficiency and supporting scaling objectives
- Enhanced organizational alignment by fostering team cohesion through impactful events and leadership initiatives
Junior Consultant, Consultant, Managing Consultant in Strategy, Innovation & Sales
Horváth & Partners Management Consultants
- Delivered strategic consulting services across aviation, banking, manufacturing, public sector, and construction industries
- Gained skills in strategic management, business model design, Balanced Scorecard and KPIs, strategic initiative management, project management, market analysis, blockchain, process optimization, stakeholder communication and management, moderation, and presentation
Freelancer
TauRes Gesellschaft für Investmentberatung
- Provided tailored investment consultation services to individual clients, building trust and financial literacy
Industry experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, Construction, Manufacturing, Government and Administration, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Strategy, Project Management, Operations, Business Intelligence, Finance, and Marketing.
Summary
Resilient and adaptable business leader with 10 years of experience and a talent for thriving in VUCA environments. With extensive experience in strategy, program management, and cross-functional leadership, combining a results-driven mindset, strong focus on fostering team spirit and a good sense of humour.
Skills
- Advanced: Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient: Atlassian Jira/Confluence
- Crossfit & Functional Training
- Meditation
- Personal Development
- Capital Markets & Trading
- Reading Mostly Non-Fiction
Languages
Education
University of St Andrews
Master of Letters in International Business, Focus: Innovation and Entrepreneurship · International Business · St Andrews, United Kingdom · First class (honoured by placement on the Deans’ List)
Berlin School of Economics and Law & University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Double Degree, Focus: Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany · First Class Hons (German equivalent of 1.5)
Romain-Rolland Gymnasium
Abitur, Majors: English, Physics · Berlin, Germany · 2.0
Certifications & licenses
Strategy Execution And Balanced Scorecard Implementation Certificate
European Business School
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Balázs is based in Karlsruhe, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Balázs speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hungarian (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Balázs has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Balázs has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Balázs may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Balázs would be well-suited for roles such as: Team Lead Strategy + Program Manager NextGen Aircraft (interim), Senior Manager Strategy & Execution, Strategic Program Manager.
Balázs's most recent position is Team Lead Strategy + Program Manager NextGen Aircraft (interim) at Volocopter GmbH.
In recent years, Balázs has worked for Volocopter GmbH and Azena – A Bosch IoT Start-up.
Balázs is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, and Construction. Balázs also has some experience in Manufacturing, Government and Administration, and Information Technology.
Balázs is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Project Management, and Operations. Balázs also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Finance, and Marketing.
Balázs has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Information Technology.
Balázs has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Project Management, and Operations.
Balázs holds a Master in International Business from University of St Andrews and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Berlin School of Economics and Law & University of Hertfordshire.
Balázs has 1 certificate: Strategy Execution And Balanced Scorecard Implementation Certificate.
The availability of Balázs needs to be confirmed.
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