Kristin Schroeder - Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution

Q: Where is Kristin based?

Kristin is based in Mühlingen, Germany .

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 27 years of experience. During this time, Kristin has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 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 Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution at Continental Smart Mobility .

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

In recent years, Kristin has worked for 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 Procurement , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Mühlingen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2022 - Sep 2023

10 months

Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution

Continental Smart Mobility

Leading about 20 stakeholders including hardware, software and mechanical development, prototyping, procurement and production to certify the new product for the road before SOP (CE, Bluetooth SIG)
Schedule tracking with coordination
Prototype planning with procurement and technical support for purchasing
Industrialization kick-off
Change management and risk management with workshops
Management reporting

May 2021 - Dec 2021

8 months

PMO and Sub-project Manager Inverter Hardware Development

SEG Automotive

Creating and maintaining project plans with documentation of work packages and hardware tests according to development and procurement status
Coordinating prototypes for inverter hardware and the test team with the procurement logistics chain
Organizing and supporting regular reviews with alignment of content and schedule with platform and customer projects
Documenting change management in coordination with mechanical engineering, hardware and purchasing for requirement traceability

Oct 2019 - Jun 2025

5 years 9 months

Technical Project Management and Management Support

Start-up company in innovative photovoltaic products

Defining strategy for necessary product changes, e.g. to the solar controller; market launches
Restoring the supply chain, procurement; product launch of in-roof and facade modules for private homes (designs, quotes and installations)
System design of photovoltaic controllers with battery management (5–24 V systems) from concept to pilot series
Internal process setup: business development, organizational setup, financing, applying for grants
System design of photovoltaic controllers and battery management (5 and 12 V systems) from concept development to pilot series
Component procurement
Business development and organizational setup, financing and grant applications

Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

8 months

Project Manager Power Electronics Inverter Series Development

Valeo-Siemens

Responsible for customer communication and on-time deliveries in quality according to specifications and ISO 26262 ASIL-D
Budget responsibility of €7 million and cost reduction measures
Leading a multicultural team of up to 20 members across multiple locations
Renegotiating milestones and reorganizing work packages for on-time software delivery
Supporting test management and requirement traceability
Coordinating sub-projects in requirements management, inverter software, verification, and functional safety
Assisting in the introduction of the agile lean management system within the project team

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Project Leader Power Electronics Inverter Product Development

ZF Electronic Systems (Auerbach)

Leading three projects through the phases of proposal, execution and series development
Communicating with customers and internal divisions
Preparing and conducting A-SPICE assessments
Cost management and cost reduction measures for budgets up to €40 million
Resolving conflicts between development and purchasing considering customer requirements and timelines
Leading the management team for investment approval up to SOP
Coordinating and leading the core project team of about 20 members

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Managing Director and Lead Engineer

Engineering & Motion, Cemotion CC (South Africa)

Consulting on drive and sustainable energy systems, e.g. building a 10 kW piston-driven combined heat and power plant to use waste heat
Consulting on measurement systems for emission testing and certification of the first commercially used diesel 300 hp 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: developing 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: 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

Customer support for the development and series launch of the 7GV engine control unit (1.4 and 1.6 l MPI gasoline engines)
Optimization, validation and approval of over 50 software calibrations for production
Coordination with the software development team in Italy

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Project Lead for CO2 Emission Reduction

Ricardo plc (United Kingdom)

Led a team of five engineers for 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

Business development and project acquisition from new clients, introduction of new processes
Technical and commercial project management
Ensured over €5 million in total revenue for the diesel group in Germany

Jan 1998 - Dec 2007

10 years

Project Engineer

FEV Motorentechnik GmbH

Team benchmarking at the vehicle series applications competence center: emissions and performance measurements and evaluation of 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: endurance testing support for 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, and experience with global OEMs. Leadership experience of international teams in various roles in engineering, operations, project and quality management.

Ms. Schroeder has solid expertise in the automotive industry, especially in vehicle and electric drive systems. Since 2013, she has also worked as a visionary in new energy fields, particularly solar technology. She is responsible for several technology transformation projects.

Skills

E-mobility Project Management
Automotive And Energy
R&d
Product Development And Launch Of Innovative Products
Project Manager And Project Leader As Well As Pmo With A Very Good Overview And Strong Coordination With The Different Product Development Teams And As The Lead To The Customer
Collaboration Especially With Software And Hardware Development Teams, Production, Procurement, Quality, And Marketing (Sales) Together With Controlling
Responsibility In Product Developments, E.g. Overall Project Manager For The Inverter (Valeo Siemens, Zf Electronic Systems, And Seg Automotive) Or The Toll Device For Trucks And Buses (Continental Smart Mobility) With Planning Of Work Packages, Approvals, Test And Software Defect Tracking, And Management Of Technical Requirements And Tickets Through To Industrialization
Clean Energy Projects, E.g. Launch Of A 10 Kw Combined Heat And Power Plant In South Africa After A Market Study
Development Concepts In Solar Energy, E.g. Rectifier With Battery Management System For Charging Small Electronic Devices Up To An E-bike Charger For A Startup And Support Through Market Launch
It/sw/tools: Msp Project, Googleapps, Uniplott, Origin, Inca, Mda, Ati, Fev Fever, Avl Concerto, Horiba Obs One, Vas Diagnose Tool, Diagra, Diadem, Sap, Ibm Jazz, Lean, Polarion, Jira, Confluence
Coaching: Coach And Mentor For New Entrepreneurs In The Spirit Of The Times
Sports: Competitive Judo Until 1998 With Successes In The National Squad (1995-1998), Bronze Medal At The European Team Championship, Medals In National Championships And In The League Team; Now Surfing, Kite Surfing, Running

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1997

RFH Cologne

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

Oct 1978 - Jun 1991

St. Georgen High School

General university entrance qualification · Germany

Certifications & licenses

International High Performance Leadership Training

Wailea GmbH

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 23 y

Avg length 3 y 4 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution, PMO and Sub-project Manager Inverter Hardware Development, Technical Project Management and Management Support

Main industries Automotive, Energy

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

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Kristin based?

Kristin is based in Mühlingen, Germany.

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 27 years of experience. During this time, Kristin has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 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: Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution, PMO and Sub-project Manager Inverter Hardware Development, Technical Project Management and Management Support.

What is Kristin's latest experience?

Kristin's most recent position is Project Manager / PMO Tolling Solution at Continental Smart Mobility.

What companies has Kristin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kristin has worked for 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 Procurement, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Kristin's education?

Kristin attended RFH Cologne for Mechanical Engineering (general), focus on energy technology and fluid engineering.

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.

What is the rate of Kristin?

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