Mariana Zelenicic - Project Consulting

Q: Where is Mariana based?

Mariana is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mariana speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Mariana have?

Mariana has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Mariana has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Mariana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mariana's latest experience?

Mariana's most recent position is Project Consulting at Leoni AG .

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

In recent years, Mariana has worked for Leoni AG , Volkswagen Financial Services AG , and WBS Akademie AG .

Q: Which industries is Mariana most experienced in?

Mariana is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Information Technology , and Professional Services . Mariana also has some experience in Education , Banking and Finance , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Mariana most experienced in?

Mariana is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance . Mariana also has some experience in Strategy , Information Technology , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Mariana worked in recently?

Mariana has recently worked in industries like Education , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Mariana worked in recently?

Mariana has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

2 months

Project Consulting

Leoni AG

Support for the relocation and rebranding of all 16 affected branches
Implementation of the outsourcing project for the Wire & Cable Solutions division
Member of the carve-out IT team
Outsourcing of various areas

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

7 months

Project Consulting

Volkswagen Financial Services AG

Development and launch of a new product across the international market
Outsourcing of various areas
Assessment of the project's current status
Overall project planning
Project control and monitoring
Reporting to the executive board

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

9 months

Professional Development

WBS Akademie AG

Project: In challenging times, new paths must be connected with old ways – this time is transformed into something positive and used for the next personal steps
Project management: traditional and agile
Professional Scrum Master / Professional Scrum Product Owner
Digital transformation management
Innovation management
Six Sigma Green Belt

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

1 year 1 month

Project Consultant

Die Defa GmbH

Organizational consulting
Business consulting
Requirements management
Time and cost management
Process management
Project control and monitoring
Quality management
Change management

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 4 months

Organizational/Process Consultant

Client does not wish to be named

Consulting and support for structuring, planning and budgeting the roadmap (5 years)
Responsible for planning and control of five subprojects in the current fiscal year (infrastructure, security)
Coordination and design of the work package structure
Resource management
Risk management
Quality management
Document management
Reporting status to program management and executives
Development and establishment of the digital human resources department
Requirements management
Time and cost management
Process management
Project control and monitoring
Project communication
Planning and conducting workshops
Design and implementation of the hybrid working model (PMI, Scrum, Kanban)

Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

6 months

Project Manager

Client wishes to remain unnamed

IT Security project: expansion of cyber security operations
Planning and controlling the three subprojects
Coordination and design of work packages
Resource management
Risk management
Quality management
Document management
Reporting status to program management
Project communication

Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

7 months

Process Consultant

Volkswagen AG

Clarification and solution finding for the Diesel Gate situation
Process management: process recording, process representation/documentation in BPMN and process rollout
Tailoring the processes
Requirements engineering and rollout
Lessons learned in change control board organization
Creation, review, and implementation of PPBS
Creation of committee structures
Development of Golden Rules
Revision of the quality criteria list
Development of document templates
Creation of interactive documents

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Process Consulting and Quality Assurance

GMZ Informationstechnik GmbH

Drafting the EU GDPR and implementing the quality management process
Creating processes and guidelines
Introducing a QA manual
Optimizing existing internal processes in close cooperation with various departments
Documenting procedures

May 2017 - Dec 2017

8 months

Contract Manager for External Service Providers

Isban DE GmbH

Contract management and billing of all external service providers, including handling all processes related to onboarding and offboarding external staff
Continuous improvement of execution processes
Monitoring related data and supporting teams in recruiting
Recording current processes of the department
Developing solutions for process optimization in standardized BPMN and coordinating them
Preparing and overseeing the Risk Management Committee
Defining the future workflow
Coordinating activities in the core team
Creating presentations

May 2016 - Jun 2016

2 months

Requirements Manager for Interlocking and Signaling System Development

BBR Verkehrstechnik GmbH

Transferring system requirements in the safety-critical rail transport domain into the requirement tracking system Micro Tool inStep
Creating reports and analyzing project progress to support project management
Collaborating in the CENELEC development process

Mar 2016 - May 2016

3 months

Project Consultant/Management Consultant

RUAG International Holding AG

Recording as-is processes in transnational projects
Restructuring the Project Management Office to improve control and reporting
Planning new transnational projects and representing project management in management reviews
Documentation

Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

2 years 2 months

Organizational Consultant/Management Consultant

GMZ Informationstechnik GmbH

Organizational consulting
Writing process descriptions
Creating and revising internal documentation
Organizing meetings
Framework and organizational design
Process planning and organization for the partial pilot
Tracking and reporting

Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

7 months

Change Manager

Lufthansa Technik AG

Change management in the Loan Control department (lending and exchange of equipment)
Developing and implementing a transnational process from the existing process
Reducing effort and costs
Cross-departmental and international planning and organization
Monitoring, control and reporting of delivery results
Designing and building an information and documentation platform

Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 3 months

Project Manager

Lufthansa Technik AG

Implementation of the netWG transport cost project
Creating and publishing newly defined processes and documentation
Mapping processes in SAP to standardize invoicing and reduce personnel costs
Designing and building an information and documentation platform
Facilitating meetings and workshops

Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year

Organizational Consultant with focus on Quality Management

Airbus Operations GmbH

Quality management system and planning monitoring with KPIs/SQCDP and steering the harmonization of documents into the new process landscape
Writing process descriptions in coordination with the departments
Managing the approval process up to the publication of work instructions
Optimizing the current process and guiding colleagues in the implementation of 362 work instructions into the AOPM
Executing the EEMA project (introduction and onboarding of new employees) with a cross-program scope
Roles as leadership coach and change agent

Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years 1 month

Organizational Consultant - Input, Integration & Process Management

Airbus Operations GmbH

Implementation of ALPS in the office and completion through audit
Lean Management in the administrative area
Creation of process descriptions in coordination with the specialist departments
Oversight of the approval process up to the publication of work instructions
Creation and maintenance of an internal list of regulations
Member of the core team of the Task Force Project A380 Skill & Scope Booster to improve collaboration between Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Education, and Automotive.

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Education

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Information Technology

Human Resources

Skills

Skills & Experience

Aspice
Confluence
Erp
Jira Software
Miro Collaboration Platform
Ms Office
Ms Project
Ms Sharepoint
Ms Visio
Lotus Notes
Trello Project Management Software

Experience

Organizational Consulting
Quality Management Consulting
Project And Subproject Management
Input, Integration And Process Management
Change Management
Definition Of New Processes And Creation Of Documentation
Preparation And Support For Audit Preparations
Planning, Implementation And Execution Of Internal Audits
Project Administration
Creation And Editing Of Project Plans
Creation Of English Powerpoint Presentations
German-english And English-german Translations
Support Of Project Management In Coordination And Administration Of Projects
Review Of Projects For Quality And Completeness, And Gathering Open Points
Support In Planning The Organizational Structure Of Projects (Roles, Tasks, Competencies Of Project Staff)
Project Management: Plan, Control And Execute Projects
Consulting And Support For Project Managers In Complex, Strategic Initiatives
Setup, Management And Control Of Project/program/portfolio Management Offices (Pmo)
Project Management Consulting
Design, Implementation, Optimization And Harmonization Of Project Management Frameworks
Design, Implementation, Optimization And Harmonization Of Project Offices (Po)
Consulting And Support In The Selection Of Project Managers And Team Members
Analysis And Diagnosis Of Existing Core And Implementation Teams
Development Of New Or Existing Core And Implementation Teams

Business Process Management

Consulting And Support In Business Process Optimization (Design, Process Analysis, Process Organization, Implementation)
Consulting And Support In Business Process Documentation
Process Design, Process Organization And Implementation
Customer Focus In Processes And Organization (Processes, Organization, Roles, Tools, Communication, Complaint Management, Error Management)

Line Management

Planning And Control Of Implementation And Operational Support
Support For Managers And Departments In Effective Area Management
Support In Respectful Communication With Employees, Colleagues, Customers And Other Stakeholders

Skills

Planning And Control
Customer-oriented Thinking And Action
Independent And Proactive Work
Solution-focused, Result-oriented And Methodical Working Style
Strong Analytical And Conceptual Thinking
Quickly Understand And Present Complex Issues
Quickly And Independently Learn New Topics
Appropriate, Professional Contact, Communication And Social Behavior

Project Management

Project Management (Traditional And Agile, E.g. Agile Scrum, Prince2)
Project Management Frameworks (Organization, Processes, Tools, Templates)
Change Management
Aspice

Process And Organizational Management

Methods And Techniques Of Business Process Management
Organizational Management (Roles & Responsibilities, Competency Model, Organizational Structure Analysis, Process Organization Analysis)

It-related Topics

Gdpr
Quality Management And Internal Audit (Iso 9000 Family)

Consulting Skills

Consulting Methods And Approaches
Systemic-phenomenological Consulting And Coaching
Methods And Techniques Of Business Coaching
Methods And Techniques For Team Selection And Development According To Belbin

Management

Design Thinking (Agile Innovation Strategy)
Systemic Organizational Consulting
Communication (E.g. According To Schulz Von Thun, David Goleman)

Languages

Croatian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Automotive Sales Clerk

Certifications & licenses

Methods and techniques for team selection and development according to Belbin

Methods and techniques of business coaching

Systemic-phenomenological consulting and coaching

Taunus Institute for Systemic Constellation Work

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 6 y

Avg length 11 m

Longest experience 2 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Consulting, Professional Development, Project Consultant

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

October 2022

Last Update

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mariana based?

Mariana is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Mariana speak?

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

How many years of experience does Mariana have?

Mariana has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Mariana has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Mariana may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mariana be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mariana would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Consulting, Professional Development, Project Consultant.

What is Mariana's latest experience?

Mariana's most recent position is Project Consulting at Leoni AG.

What companies has Mariana worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mariana has worked for Leoni AG, Volkswagen Financial Services AG, and WBS Akademie AG.

Which industries is Mariana most experienced in?

Mariana is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Mariana also has some experience in Education, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Mariana most experienced in?

Mariana is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Mariana also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Mariana worked in recently?

Mariana has recently worked in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Mariana worked in recently?

Mariana has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Mariana's education?

Mariana attended education in Automotive Sales Clerk.

Does Mariana have any certificates?

Mariana has 3 certificates. These include: Methods and techniques for team selection and development according to Belbin, Methods and techniques of business coaching, and Systemic-phenomenological consulting and coaching.

What is the availability of Mariana?

The availability of Mariana needs to be confirmed.

What is the rate of Mariana?

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