Diana Thomson - Project Manager

Q: Where is Diana based?

Diana is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Diana speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Diana have?

Diana has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Diana has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Diana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Diana's latest experience?

Diana's most recent position is Project Manager at Audi Sport (via Peerless) .

Q: What companies has Diana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Diana has worked for Audi Sport (via Peerless) , Benteler (via Peerless) , VW AG (via Peerless) , and Audi AG / VW (via Techmatrix GmbH) .

Q: Which industries is Diana most experienced in?

Diana is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Diana also has some experience in Manufacturing , Telecommunication , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Diana most experienced in?

Diana is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development . Diana also has some experience in Sales , Marketing , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Diana worked in recently?

Diana has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Diana worked in recently?

Diana has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Information Technology .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Project Manager

Audi Sport (via Peerless)

Planning and implementation of a cloud PLM system
Coordinating stakeholders and ensuring handover to operations.

Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year

Project Manager

Benteler (via Peerless)

Project management for the implementation of a PLM system
Structuring, scheduling, and reporting to management.

Aug 2021 - May 2023

1 year 10 months

Project Manager

VW AG (via Peerless)

Organizational project management
Project coordination and process management within a company-wide PLM implementation project.

Jan 2019 - Mar 2025

6 years 3 months

Scrum Master – Agile Coach

Audi AG / VW (via Techmatrix GmbH)

Scrum Master for 5 development teams
Setting up agile development for further corporate projects
"Bridge builder" within the project for VW and AUDI.

Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

9 months

Project Manager for Multi-Project Planning in Vehicle Dynamics

BMW AG (via Vispiron Engineering GmbH)

Developing the MPP annual plan
Coordinating schedules with module coordinators, software leads, and functional project managers
Updating the generic schedule
Organizing regular multi-project planning meetings, including preparation and follow-up.

Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

3 months

Team Member for Connected Car Center | Subproject Management

Audi AG Ingolstadt

Support in clarifying various technical topics
Adjust and ensure the technical interfaces
Coordinate the involved departments
Report results to overall project management and department management
Collaborate on operationalizing processes
Organize service planning.

Nov 2014 - Jan 2019

4 years 3 months

Scrum Master – Agile Development

Audi AG (via Techmatrix GmbH)

Scrum Master for 3 development teams
Release coordination
Deployment coordination
Cross-program tasks.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Project Management Office

Audi AG Ingolstadt

Scheduling and milestone planning
Requirements management
Risk management
Change Management
Project controlling
Drafting decision-making guidelines
Monitoring CMMI standards and preparing CMMI assessments
Test management, setting up projects according to CMMI standards and preparing CMMI assessments
Document review
Preparation and creation of tenders, setup and maintenance of SharePoint platforms.

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

4 months

Subproject Management Electrical / Electronics

BMW AG

Integration and tracking of required TPAs
Stabilizing the feedback loop to enforce linking of QC defects
Optimizing result management with regard to test coverage
Supporting the overall project with process-related questions.

May 2011 - Aug 2011

4 months

Executive Assistant to Management

INPROSAS GmbH

Marketing and sales activities
Handling written and phone inquiries, organizing training sessions
Preparing website materials
Administration, database maintenance, SharePoint maintenance.

Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 1 month

Project Management Office Requirements Subproject

Audi AG Ingolstadt

Schedule and milestone planning
Requirements management
Risk management
Change management
Project controlling
Preparation of decision proposals
Monitoring CMMI standards and preparing CMMI assessments
Test management, setting up projects according to CMMI standards and preparing CMMI assessments
Document review
Preparation and creation of tenders, building and maintenance of SharePoint platforms.

Nov 2009 - Apr 2011

1 year 6 months

Executive Assistant

Five Steps GbR

Customer contact and maintenance
Marketing and sales activities
Handling written and phone inquiries, organizing training sessions
Preparing materials for websites
Administration, database maintenance
Creating and sending email newsletters.

Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

1 year 6 months

Project Management Office

Fujitsu Technology Solutions Germany

Creating and distributing meeting minutes, scheduling appointments for project managers
Updating and coordinating various project tools, tracking pending issues and their escalation
Preparing presentations for the steering committee
Setting up and administering MS SharePoint, managing the customer relationship between Fujitsu and AUDI AG.

Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

6 months

Project Management Office

Siemens AG

Creating and distributing meeting minutes, scheduling appointments for project managers and stream leads
Updating and coordinating various project tools, tracking pending issues and their escalation
Preparing presentations for the steering committee, setting up and administering MS SharePoint
Organizing and coordinating country workshops
Supporting global country communication.

Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

1 year 1 month

Project Management Office

Kabel Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Creating and distributing meeting minutes, scheduling appointments for stream leads and project managers
Assisting in onboarding new project team members
Comprehensive SharePoint administration and permission management
Setting up and maintaining a document storage web part in SharePoint
Updating and coordinating various project tools, project controlling (budget monitoring)
Preparing presentations for the steering committee, organizing lessons learned workshops.

Jun 2008 - Jun 2008

1 month

Project Manager Support

Deutsche Bahn AG

Taking minutes of meetings on the technical specifications, ensuring deadlines are met (Timekeeping).

Apr 2008 - Jun 2008

3 months

Sales / Sales Structure

Südkraft Logistik GmbH

Tracking mailings
Price calculations
Offer creation and follow-up
Supervising trainees.

Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

3 months

Sales, Project Management

Faircontrol GmbH

Offer creation and revision
Translating offers (DE > EN, EN > DE)
Acquiring new customers
Managing existing customers.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Education.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Education

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service.

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Marketing

Sales

Customer Service

Summary

Dynamic project manager with over 15 years of experience coordinating PLM systems at top companies like AUDI and VW. Strong skills in stakeholder management and process optimization ensure successful project handovers. Successful implementation of cloud PLM solutions and agile methods led to a significant increase in project efficiency. With targeted expertise to ensure project success in challenging situations, I can make a valuable contribution to future projects.

Skills

Ms Windows
Ms Office
Ms Project
Cmmi
International Project Management Standards
Scrum
Safe
Jira
Confluence
Sharepoint
Azure
Sap S/4
Project Management
Pmo
Agile Coaching
Team Leadership
Cloud & Digitalization Projects
Process Management
Organizational Development
Stakeholder & Change Management
Risk, Quality, And Resource Management
Communication
Moderation
Decision Support

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2003 - Mar 2006

VWA Munich

Diploma in Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Aug 1997 - Jun 2000

AFBB gGmbH Dresden

Training as an office clerk with a European additional qualification · Dresden, Germany

Aug 1985 - Jun 1997

Gymnasium Oederan

High school diploma · Oederan, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Coach

Certified Safe 5 Agilist

IHK Project Management Certificate

IHK

Leading SAFe 5.0 Seminar

London Chamber of Commerce

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Automotive 15.5 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Scrum Master – Agile Coach, Project Manager for Multi-Project Planning in Vehicle Dynamics

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Diana based?

Diana is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Diana speak?

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

How many years of experience does Diana have?

Diana has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Diana has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Diana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Diana be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Diana would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Scrum Master – Agile Coach, Project Manager for Multi-Project Planning in Vehicle Dynamics.

What is Diana's latest experience?

Diana's most recent position is Project Manager at Audi Sport (via Peerless).

What companies has Diana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Diana has worked for Audi Sport (via Peerless), Benteler (via Peerless), VW AG (via Peerless), and Audi AG / VW (via Techmatrix GmbH).

Which industries is Diana most experienced in?

Diana is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Diana also has some experience in Manufacturing, Telecommunication, and Education.

Which business areas is Diana most experienced in?

Diana is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development. Diana also has some experience in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Diana worked in recently?

Diana has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Diana worked in recently?

Diana has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology.

What is Diana's education?

Diana holds a Doctorate from AFBB gGmbH Dresden.

Does Diana have any certificates?

Diana has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Coach, Certified Safe 5 Agilist, and IHK Project Management Certificate.

What is the availability of Diana?

Diana is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Diana?

Diana's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.