Mariana Zelenicic - Project Management Consultant, 13 Years

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

2 months

Project Consulting

Leoni AG

Supported the relocation and change of company name of all 16 affected branches
Implemented the outsourcing project for the Wire & Cable Solutions Division
Member of the CarveOut IT team
Outsourcing of various areas

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

7 months

Project Consulting

Volkswagen Financial Services AG

Developed and introduced a new product across the international market
Outsourcing of various areas
Assessment of the current project status
Overall project planning
Project control and monitoring
Reporting to the executive board level

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

9 months

Professional Development

WBS Akademie AG

Project: In challenging times, new paths must be connected with the old ones – this time is being transformed into something positive and used for the next personal steps
Project management: classic and agile
Professional Scrum Master / Professional Scrum Product Owner
Digital Transformations 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 in structuring, planning and budgeting the roadmap (5 years)
Responsibility for planning and controlling the five sub-projects in the current financial 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 management
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 introduction of the Hybrid Working Model (PMI, Scrum, Kanban)

Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

6 months

Project Manager

Client does not wish to be named

IT Security project: expansion of Cyber Security Operations
Planning and management of the three subprojects
Coordination and design of work packages
Resource management
Risk management
Quality management
Document management
Reporting the 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 capture, process presentation/documentation in BPMN language, and rollout of processes
Process tailoring
Requirement Engineering and rollout
Lessons learned in Change Control Board organization
Preparation, review, and implementation of PPBS
Creation of committee structures
Further 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

Preparation and implementation of the quality management process in line with EU-DSGVO
Creation of processes and guidelines
Introduction of a QA manual
Optimization of existing internal processes in close cooperation with various departments
Documentation of procedures

May 2017 - Dec 2017

8 months

Contract Manager for External Service Providers

Isban DE GmbH

Contract management and invoicing for all external service providers, including handling all processes related to the entry and departure of external employees
Continuous improvement of operational processes
Monitoring of related data and support for teams in recruiting
Capture of the department's current processes
Development of solutions for process optimization in standardized BPMN language and coordination
Preparation and monitoring of the Risk Management Committee
Definition of the future workflow
Coordination of activities in the core team
Preparation of presentations

May 2016 - Jun 2016

2 months

Requirements Manager for System Development of Interlockings and Signaling Technology

BBR Verkehrstechnik GmbH

Transfer of system requirements in the safety-critical area for rail transport into the requirements tracking system Micro Tool inStep
Preparation of evaluations and analysis of project progress to support project management
Participation in the CENELEC development process

Mar 2016 - May 2016

3 months

Project Consultant/Management Consultant

RUAG International Holding AG

Recording current 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 based on the existing process
Reducing effort and costs
Planning and organizing across departments and internationally
Controlling, managing and reporting delivery results
Designing and building an information and documentation platform

Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 3 months

Project Manager

Lufthansa Technik AG

Implementing 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
Moderating meetings and workshops

Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year

Organizational Consultant with a focus on Quality Management

Airbus Operations GmbH

QM system and planning monitoring with KPIs/SQCDP and managing the harmonization of documents within the new process landscape
Creating process descriptions in coordination with the specialist departments
Managing the approval process through to the publication of work instructions
Optimizing the established process and guiding colleagues in implementing 362 work instructions in the AOPM
Carrying out the EEMA project (Introduction and Induction of New Employees) across programs
Roles as an executive coach and Change Agent

Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years 1 month

Organizational Consultant for Input, Integration & Process Management

Airbus Operations GmbH

Implementation of ALPS in the office and completion through an audit
Lean management in the administrative area
Preparation of process descriptions in coordination with the relevant departments
Managing the approval process through to the publication of work instructions
Creation and maintenance of an internal regulations list
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

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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 Coollaboration Platform
Ms Office
Ms Project
Ms Sharepoint
Ms Visio
Lotus Notes
Trello Project Management Software

Experience

Organizational Consulting
Quality Management Consulting
Project And Sub-Project Management
Input, Integration And Process Management
Change Management
Definition Of New Processes And Creation Of Documentation
Preparation And Support Of 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 For Project Management In Coordinating And Administering Projects
Reviewing Projects For Quality And Completeness And Following Up On Outstanding Points
Support In Planning The Organizational Structure Of Projects (Roles, Tasks And Responsibilities Of Project Staff)
Project Management: Planning, Controlling And Executing Projects
Consulting And Support For Project Managers In Complex, Strategic Initiatives
Establishment, 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 Selecting 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 Orientation In Processes And Organization (Processes, Organization, Roles, Tools, Communication, Complaint Management, Error Management)

Line Management

Planning And Controlling Implementation As Well As Support During Operations
Supporting Managers And Specialist Departments In Effectively Managing Their Areas
Support In Respectful Communication With Employees, Colleagues, Customers And Other Stakeholders

Skills

Planning And Control
Customer-Focused Thinking And Action
Independent And Proactive Working Style
Solution-Focused, Results-Oriented And Methodical Approach
Strong Analytical And Conceptual Thinking
Quickly Understanding And Presenting Complex Matters
Quickly And Independently Learning About New Topics
Appropriate, Professional Contact, Communication And Social Skills

Project Management

Project Management (Classic 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

Eu-Dsgvo
Quality Management And Internal Audit (Iso 9000 Family)

Consulting Skills

Consulting Methods And Approaches
Systemic-Phenomenological Consulting And Coaching
Business Coaching Methods And Techniques
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 Saleswoman

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 Institut für systemische Aufstellungsarbeit

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

Member since

October 2022

Last update

October 2026

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Mariana is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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

Mariana has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Mariana has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Mariana attended education in Automotive Saleswoman.

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.

The availability of Mariana needs to be confirmed.

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