Kristin Schroeder - Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution

Q: Where is Kristin based?

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

Q: What languages does Kristin speak?

Kristin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kristin have?

Kristin has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Kristin has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Kristin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kristin's latest experience?

Kristin's most recent position is Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing at SonnPower GmbH .

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

In recent years, Kristin has worked for SonnPower GmbH , Continental Smart Mobility , SEG Automotive , and Start-up company in innovative photovoltaic products .

Q: Which industries is Kristin most experienced in?

Kristin is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Kristin most experienced in?

Kristin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Project Management . Kristin also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Procurement , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Kristin worked in recently?

Kristin has recently worked in industries like Energy and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Kristin worked in recently?

Kristin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Procurement , and Project Management .

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Mühlingen, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2025 - Present

6 months

Hybrid

Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing

SonnPower GmbH

Prepared specifications and processes to optimize request specs for energy containers. Created a guide for environmental certification and for pressure testing of fuel lines on construction sites.

Dec 2022 - Sep 2023

10 months

Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution

Continental Smart Mobility

Led about 20 stakeholders, including hardware, software and mechanical development, prototype construction, procurement and production, aiming to certify the new product for street use before SOP (CE, Bluetooth SIG)
Tracked schedules with coordination meetings
Planned prototypes with procurement and provided technical support to purchasing
Kicked off industrialization
Managed change and risk through workshops
Prepared management reports

May 2021 - Dec 2021

8 months

PMO and sub-project management for inverter hardware development

SEG Automotive

Created and maintained project plans with documentation of work packages and hardware tests according to development and procurement status
Coordinated samples for inverter hardware and the testing team with the procurement logistics chain
Organized and facilitated regular reviews, aligning content and schedules with platform and customer projects
Documented change management in coordination with mechanical engineering, hardware and purchasing to ensure traceability of requirements

Oct 2019 - Jun 2025

5 years 9 months

Technical project lead and management support

Start-up company in innovative photovoltaic products

Defined strategy for necessary product changes, e.g. on the solar controller; market launches
Restored supply chain and procurement; introduced in-roof and facade modules for residential homes (design, quotes, and installations)
Designed photovoltaic controller systems with battery management (5–24 V systems) from concept to pilot series
Built internal processes: business development, organizational setup, financing, and grant applications
Designed photovoltaic controller systems and battery management (5 and 12 V systems) from concept development to pilot series
Sourced components
Business development and organizational setup, financing and applying for funding

Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

8 months

Project Manager for power electronics inverter series development

Valeo-Siemens

Responsible for customer communication and on-time, quality deliveries according to specification requirements and ISO 26262 ASIL-D
Managed a budget of €7 million and cost reduction measures
Led a multicultural team of up to 20 members across different sites
Renegotiated milestones and reorganized work packages to ensure on-time software delivery
Supported test management and requirements traceability
Coordinated subprojects in requirements management, inverter software, verification and functional safety
Supported the introduction of the agile lean management system in the project team

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Project Manager Power Electronics Inverter Product Development

ZF Electronic Systems (Auerbach)

Managed three projects across the proposal, implementation, and series development phases
Communicated with customers and internal divisions
Prepared and conducted A-SPICE assessments
Managed costs and cost reduction measures for budgets up to €40 million
Resolved conflicts between development and purchasing, considering customer requirements and timelines
Led the management team for investment approval up to SOP
Coordinated and led the core project team of about 20 members

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Managing Director and Senior Engineer

Engineering & Motion, Cemotion CC (South Africa)

Advised on drive and sustainable energy systems, e.g. built a 10 kW engine-driven combined heat and power unit to use waste heat
Advised on measurement systems for emission testing and certification of the first commercially used 300 HP diesel marine engine
Market study and business development: Market entry study for an industrially used combined heat and power engine, South Africa
R&D in e-mobility: developed an electric drive for a surfboard from concept to prototype
Quality assurance of Magneti Marelli engine control units and throttle bodies at VW South Africa: served as main customer interface for hardware, software calibration, and system integration

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Resident Engineer at VW South Africa

Magneti Marelli Powertrain with Adecco Italy

Provided customer support for development and production launch of the 7GV engine control unit (1.4 and 1.6 L MPI gasoline engines)
Optimized, validated, and approved over 50 software calibrations for production
Coordinated with the software development team in Italy

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Project Lead for CO2 Emission Reduction

Ricardo plc (UK)

Led a team of five engineers in CO2 emission reduction
References: Telegraph article 'Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX', ATZ online, Auto Motor Sport online

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Chief Engineer Diesel Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles and Large Engines

Ricardo Deutschland GmbH

Developed business areas and acquired projects with new clients, introduced new processes
Technical and commercial project management
Ensured total revenue over €5 million for the diesel group in Germany

Jan 1998 - Dec 2007

10 years

Project Engineer

FEV Motorentechnik GmbH

Team benchmarking in the vehicle series applications competence center: emission and performance measurements and exploring new concepts on series and hybrid vehicles
Diesel vehicle application, series and pre-series development projects: technical responsibility for EU4 emission calibrations and exhaust aftertreatment with diesel particulate filter (DPF)
Resident engineer at DaimlerChrysler AG Stuttgart: support for endurance testing of coated diesel particulate filters
Diesel combustion process development team: engine test bench management and combustion system design
Diesel injection technology team: pre-development projects

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Energy.

Automotive

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Sales.

Product Development

Research and Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Sales

Summary

20 years of professional experience in technology and product development, project management, PMO, and experience with global OEMs. Leadership experience with international teams in various roles in engineering, operations, project and quality management.

Ms. Schroeder has deep know-how in the automotive industry, especially in vehicle and electric drive systems. Since 2013, she has also been active in new energy fields, e.g. solar technology and more. She is responsible for several technology transformation projects.

Skills

E-Mobility Project Management
Automotive And Energy
R&D
Product Development And Market Launch Of Innovative Products
Project Manager/Leader And Pmo With A Very Strong Overall View And Strong Coordination With The Various Product Development Teams As Well As Leading Customer Interaction
Collaboration Especially With Software And Hardware Development Teams, Production, Procurement, Quality, And Sales And Controlling
Responsibility In Product Developments, E.G. Overall Project Lead For The Inverter (Valeo Siemens, Zf Electronic Systems, Seg Automotive) Or For The Tolling Device For Trucks And Buses (Continental Smart Mobility) Including Work Package Planning, Approvals, Test And Software Defect Tracking, And Managing Technical Requirements And Tickets Up To Industrialization
Clean Energy Projects, E.G. Market Launch Of A 10 Kw Combined Heat And Power Unit In South Africa Following A Market Study
Development Concepts In Solar Energy, E.G. A Rectifier With A Battery Management System For Charging Small Electronic Devices Up To An E-Bike Charger For A Start-Up And Support Through To Market Launch
It / Software Tools: Msp Project, Google Apps, Uniplott, Origin, Inca, Mda, Ati, Fev Fever, Avl Concerto, Horiba Obs One, Vas Diagnostic Tool, Diagra, Diadem, Sap, Ibm Jazz, Lean, Polarion, Jira, Confluence
Coaching: Coach And Mentor For New Entrepreneurs In The Zeitgeist Program
Sports: Competitive Judo Until 1998 With Successes On The National Team (1995-1998), Bronze Medal At The European Team Championship, Medals At National Championships And In The Bundesliga Team; Currently Surfing, Kitesurfing, Running

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1997

RFH Köln

Mechanical engineering (general), focus on energy technology, fluid mechanics · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1978 - Jun 1991

Gymnasium St.Georgen

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) · Germany

Certifications & licenses

International High Performance Leadership Training

Wailea GmbH

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Automotive 23 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing, Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution, PMO and sub-project management for inverter hardware development

Main industries Automotive, Energy

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Kristin based?

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

What languages does Kristin speak?

Kristin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kristin have?

Kristin has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Kristin has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Kristin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kristin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kristin would be well-suited for roles such as: Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing, Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution, PMO and sub-project management for inverter hardware development.

What is Kristin's latest experience?

Kristin's most recent position is Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing at SonnPower GmbH.

What companies has Kristin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kristin has worked for SonnPower GmbH, Continental Smart Mobility, SEG Automotive, and Start-up company in innovative photovoltaic products.

Which industries is Kristin most experienced in?

Kristin is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Energy.

Which business areas is Kristin most experienced in?

Kristin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management. Kristin also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Sales.

Which industries has Kristin worked in recently?

Kristin has recently worked in industries like Energy and Automotive.

Which business areas has Kristin worked in recently?

Kristin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Project Management.

What is Kristin's education?

Kristin attended RFH Köln for Mechanical engineering (general), focus on energy technology, fluid mechanics.

Does Kristin have any certificates?

Kristin has 1 certificate: International High Performance Leadership Training.

What is the availability of Kristin?

Kristin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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