Maria Nanos - Junior Project Manager

Q: Where is Maria based?

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

Q: What languages does Maria speak?

Maria speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Maria have?

Maria has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Maria has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Maria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Maria's latest experience?

Maria's most recent position is Junior Project Manager at Landesbank Baden-Württemberg .

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

In recent years, Maria has worked for Landesbank Baden-Württemberg , Cariad SE , Stryker Corporation , and Finanz Informatik Technologie Service .

Q: Which industries is Maria most experienced in?

Maria is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Professional Services . Maria also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Maria most experienced in?

Maria is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Human Resources . Maria also has some experience in Product Development , Operations , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Maria worked in recently?

Maria has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Maria worked in recently?

Maria has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Information Technology .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Junior Project Manager

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Process consulting in handling shopping carts, catalogs, and services
Needs and comparison analyses
Monitoring contract terms
Advising on optimizing the procurement process
Recording, analyzing, and maintaining service orders in the client's procurement system
Maintaining product catalogs

Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

9 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Junior Project Manager

Cariad SE

Setting up a unified travel management system for the client
Key involvement in designing a user-friendly intranet site (German and English)
Planning and piloting the travel app (implementation)
Defining processes for various internal travel management workflows
Optimizing the intranet
Handling ad-hoc requests from the client
Creating and defining the project plan and project tasks within the team
Jira: creating and maintaining initiatives, epics, and stories
Preparing project status reports and ensuring consistent PM standards and quality
Creating presentations on project status for various audiences (project team, project manager, client, etc.)

Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 4 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

PMO

Stryker Corporation

Clarifying technical requirements with end customers and suppliers
Creating project presentations and status reports
Preparing change request applications
Continuously tracking change requests for a process
Collaborating with colleagues to coordinate and implement change requests

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

PMO

Finanz Informatik Technologie Service

Supporting interface integration
Preparing and following up on meetings
Supporting the project manager in creating and updating project plans: project structure plan, work package descriptions, resource plan, risk analysis, schedule, project organization, project communication plan, milestone plan, function diagram
Coordinating the setup of IT infrastructure, procurement, and organization of project spaces and office supplies
Preparing project status reports and ensuring consistent PM standards and quality
Creating presentations on project status for various audiences (project team, project manager, client, steering committee, etc.)
Scheduling project meetings
Creating and sending meeting minutes
Coordinating planned vs. actual costs in the project
Supporting project proposal and final report
Representing the senior project manager

Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

Team Assistant

BMW AG

Creating shopping carts (SAP SRM)
Preparing presentation materials
Time tracking in SAP eHR
Providing vacation coverage for other departments
Managing appointments, including planning and organizing
Travel planning, booking, and expense reporting
Organizing events

Aug 2014 - May 2015

10 months

Munich, Germany

PMO

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität

Student support
Incoming and outgoing mail
Checking and approving incoming invoices
Management of various internal projects
Preparation of employment contracts for student assistants and doctoral candidates

Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

PMO

BMW AG

Creating purchase carts (SAP SRM)
Preparing service confirmations
Maintaining budget planning
Creating presentation materials
Time administrator in SAP eHR
Maintaining databases
Holiday cover for other departments
Appointment management including planning and organization
Travel planning, booking, and expense reporting
Event organization
Checking and approving incoming invoices

Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

Working Student Activities

Kienbaum Executive Consultants GmbH

Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

Working Student Activities

Siemens AG

Oct 2008 - Aug 2011

2 years 11 months

Ismaning, Germany

Trainee

NM-Engineering GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Professional Services

Automotive

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Human Resources, Product Development, Operations, and Finance.

Project Management

Procurement

Human Resources

Product Development

Operations

Finance

Summary

I am Maria Nanos, a freelancer with a helpful, responsible, and flexible working style. My clients and colleagues appreciate my reliability and commitment. With my hands-on mentality, I like to dive in and find practical solutions for all challenges that come my way. As a freelancer, I take responsibility for my projects and do my best to complete them successfully. I carry out my tasks carefully and always meet deadlines, even in stressful situations. My clients can rely on me because I keep my commitments and communicate openly and transparently. Reliability comes naturally to me, and I work to finish projects effectively and successfully. As part of a team, I support my colleagues with advice and help. I bring a positive attitude and keep a cool head even in challenging situations.

Skills

Ms Office Very Good
Sap Srm Very Good
Sap Ehr Very Good
Inventor Very Good
Photoshop Very Good
Jira/confluence Good
Cad Good
Html/css Good

Languages

German

Native

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Nov 2015 - Mar 2019

Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule

Master · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · 1,8

Oct 2008 - Oct 2012

Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule

Bachelor, with a focus on Logistics · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · 2,4

Certifications & licenses

Class B driver's license

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Banking and Finance 9 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 9 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Junior Project Manager, PMO, Team Assistant

Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Maria based?

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

What languages does Maria speak?

Maria speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Maria have?

Maria has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Maria has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Maria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maria be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maria would be well-suited for roles such as: Junior Project Manager, PMO, Team Assistant.

What is Maria's latest experience?

Maria's most recent position is Junior Project Manager at Landesbank Baden-Württemberg.

What companies has Maria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maria has worked for Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Cariad SE, Stryker Corporation, and Finanz Informatik Technologie Service.

Which industries is Maria most experienced in?

Maria is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Maria also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Maria most experienced in?

Maria is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Human Resources. Maria also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Finance.

Which industries has Maria worked in recently?

Maria has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Maria worked in recently?

Maria has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Information Technology.

What is Maria's education?

Maria holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule.

Does Maria have any certificates?

Maria has 1 certificate: Class B driver's license.

What is the availability of Maria?

Maria is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Maria?

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