Muharrem Saglam - Technical Project Management...

Q: Where is Muharrem based?

Muharrem is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Muharrem speak?

Muharrem speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Muharrem have?

Muharrem has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Muharrem has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 30 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Muharrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Muharrem's latest experience?

Muharrem's most recent position is General Manager at REPSEM/REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering) .

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

In recent years, Muharrem has worked for REPSEM/REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering) , Brusa , Harman , Marquardt , and Hella .

Q: Which industries is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Manufacturing . Muharrem also has some experience in Professional Services , Space Exploration , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Muharrem also has some experience in Information Technology , Production , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Muharrem worked in recently?

Muharrem has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Muharrem worked in recently?

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

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025

7 months

İstanbul, Turkey

Hybrid

General Manager

REPSEM/REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering)

REPSEM/REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering) – General Manager. Start-up company. Setting up the company and its structure. Creating processes, preparing document templates, planning workflows, hiring employees to meet company goals. Training employees and introducing them to the first company project. Project acquisition, meetings about projects with companies. Expanding company goals and strategy. Visiting companies for partnerships. Leading the first company project together with the PM.

Jun 2024 - Feb 2025

9 months

Technical Project Management (Porsche Project)

Brusa

Technical lead, planning, and control of a control unit for inductive vehicle charging.
Tracking and following topics technically and in terms of schedule for hardware, mechanics, and software.
Coordinating approvals of prototype loops and coordinating with production and purchasing in China.
Driving topics in HW bring-up and hardware/software analysis and repair of prototypes.
Coordinating with customers and reporting.
Working with and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
Tools: MS Office

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

7 months

ASpice Implementation Project Lead (BMW Project)

Harman

Leading and advising on ASpice processes in the project.
Gap analysis, coordinating and leading the process team, and catch-up planning of processes across the project.
Central contact for ASpice.
Actively supporting the process owners and the development team in defining strategies in process areas and rolling out processes.
Preparing the team for the ASpice assessment.
Tools: MS Office, Confluence, Jira

Nov 2022 - May 2023

7 months

Project Management (Porsche Project, Audi Project)

Marquardt

Planning, leading, and controlling software project management for BMS (Battery Management System) Porsche PA992.
Creating and maintaining metrics.
Coordinating with stakeholders.
Supporting planning and controlling of BMS (Battery Management System) for the Audi project MLBW.
Aligning and planning work packages for software milestones.
Creating and maintaining metrics.
Coordinating with stakeholders.
Tools: MS Office

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 1 month

Project & Process Management (BMW Project)

Hella

Planning, leading, and controlling software project management for BMS (Battery Management System).
Creating and maintaining metrics.
Coordinating with stakeholders.
Guiding the team in processes.
Supporting, improving, creating, and documenting the MAN.3, SWE.1, SWE.2, SWE.3, SWE.4 processes according to ASpice requirements.
Preparing the team for the ASpice assessment.
Tools: MS Office, Integrity, MS Project

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

10 months

Process Management (VW Group Projects)

ZF

Support project managers and provide general assistance.
Create and document ASpice MAN.3.
Develop and implement processes in company divisions.
Support in metrics and requirements management.
Tools: MS Office, Integrity

Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

9 months

Project Management Support (AUDI, BMW, Daimler Projects)

Flex

Support project managers in the DC/DC division with project management and processes (ASpice MAN.3).
Analyze OEM specifications for DC/DC projects and develop features and feature rollout plans.
Provide general support: create and document processes for project planning, tracking, reporting, and requirements management.
Prepare the team for ASpice assessment.
Tools: MS Office, Siemens Polarion, MS Project

Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

8 months

Munich, Germany

SW Project Lead, Process Manager (Daimler Project)

Nippon-Seiki

Plan, report on, and control software project for comfort electronics.
Lead software development for HUD in Daimler E-Class.
Create, advise on, improve, and expand project and company processes (ASpice).
Take over project at start with missing KPIs and processes.
Address lack of understanding of some processes and workflows in automotive.
Coach team leads and some managers to improve their understanding of certain topics.
Improve processes.
Earn trust of client Daimler.
Use processes from this project as model processes and roll them out to other projects.
Tools: MS Office, Confluence, Jira

Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

1 year 8 months

Team Lead, SW Project Lead (DENSO)

PINTeam GmbH

Lead team; plan and control software projects for pre-development of next-generation ECUs (high-performance computing machines).
Develop platform software with AUTOSAR, Adaptive AUTOSAR, hypervisor, gateway, and remote update technologies.
Introduce and establish agile processes.
Manage suppliers.
Take over a project with no progress after over a year.
Structure subject areas and assign teams.
Develop processes and approaches for the project.
Earn trust of client DENSO and successfully complete the project.
Tools: MS Office, Confluence, Jira

Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

8 months

Project Lead (BMW & Daimler Projects)

PINTeam GmbH

Plan and control software projects for comfort electronics.
Lead software development for lumbar support system in Daimler S-Class.
Lead software development for belt tensioners in BMW vehicles.
Manage overseas teams and suppliers (India and Romania).
Tools: MS Office, Lotus Notes

Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 3 months

Program Management (BMW & Daimler Projects)

Kongsberg Automotive

Planning and management of electronics projects, comfort electronics, and control unit development.
Modular multi-project management and cost-down measures for seat control units.
Tools: MS Project, MS Office

Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

9 months

Munich, Germany

Project Management Team Lead (Audi Subsidiary)

TKI Automotive

Leading and managing corporate projects with a team of project managers.
Project management and establishment of project management processes (ASPICE) for the entire company.
Crisis takeover of the company’s largest project.
Regained Audi’s trust.
Closing long-standing unresolved issues.
Structuring the project and making it measurable.
Tools: MS Project, MS Office, Visio, Integrity

Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

5 months

Project Manager (Audi Subsidiary)

TKI Automotive

Leading and managing the software platform for vehicle climate project at Audi and VW Group into an integrated control unit.
Project management and introduction of project management processes (ASPICE) for the entire company.
Tools: MS Project, MS Office, Visio, Integrity

Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

6 months

Project Manager (BMW Project)

U-Shin GmbH

Crisis project takeover as Task Force Manager.
Step-by-step resolution of project issues in collaboration with BMW stakeholders.
Planning, coordination, and management of the entire project (lead development of BMW project).
Identifying gaps and developing measures.
Recruiting qualified developers and staff.
Researching qualified suppliers.
Introducing processes (ASPICE).
Software project management.
Tools: BMW Tools, MS Project, MS Office, Redmine

Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

5 months

Test Manager (BMW Project)

U-Shin GmbH

Planning tests, developing and implementing test strategy, processes, and process documents (ASPICE).
Creating metrics for requirements, test specifications, and issue tickets.
Additional role as problem manager.
Tools: BMW Tools, MS Project, MS Office, Redmine

Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

7 months

Test Manager

Giesecke & Devrient

Development of test strategy, processes and process documentation.
Creation of FAT, SAT documents.
Functional testing and integration testing of application software.

Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

SE Team Lead (Project Manager)

BMW AG

Component owner for power electronics for electric drive and hybrid vehicles.
Project management (budget, resources, schedule), team leadership, technical leadership (hardware, software, mechanics, and validation).
Planning, design, organization, process implementation and supplier management.
Reporting to management.
Served as SE Team Lead in a task force to resolve complex project issues.
Collaboration with BMW senior management in the task force and committees.
Tools: BMW Tools, HP Quality Center, MS-Office

Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

6 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Test Manager

BMW AG

Test manager for the power electronics component for electric drive and hybrid vehicles.
Planning and organizing tests for multiple vehicle derivatives.
Analysis and creation of release recommendations.
Creation of document templates and process templates.
Expansion of test depth.
Tools: BMW Tools, HP Quality Center, MS-Office

Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

2 years 1 month

Test Engineer and Test Manager

Webasto AG

Development and rollout of a test strategy to achieve the VW assessment.
Process optimization and analysis of workflows in collaboration with teams.
Successful completion of the Volkswagen assessment.
Execution of functional tests, prototype tests, and creation of system test specifications.
Projects:
Project 1: Convertible function test for Renault Wind. Functional tests, prototype tests, expand system test specifications, extend test setup.
Project 2: Sunroof function test for VW Group. Functional tests, prototype tests, expand system test specifications, create test setup.
Project 3: Convertible function test for VW Beetle. Create test plan, functional tests, prototype tests, create system test specifications, create test setup.
Project 4: Create test strategy for Webasto testing as a template for all projects. Define processes compliant with ASpice and ISO26262.
Project 5: Function test of base parking heater unit. Expand test plan, functional tests, expand system test specifications.
Project 6: Function test of BMW parking heater. Create test plan, create test strategy, create system test specifications.
Tools: Caliber, CANoe (CAN and LIN bus), Webasto Tools.

Mar 2008 - Jul 2008

5 months

Project Manager / Embedded Developer

Age-Engineering

Software and hardware upgrade in the HYDRA project on behalf of the ESA (European Space Agency).
Adaptation and upgrade of control software to WinXP.
Driver and DLL programming for VME card.
Renew and customize control computer.
Final implementation and testing on site at the ESA in the Netherlands.
Programming languages: C, Visual Basic 6.0, VB.NET.
Operating systems: Windows XP, Win95.

May 2006 - Mar 2008

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Software Engineer

Helbling Technik

Project 1: Development of the EMF (Electric Parking Brake) for BMW. Embedded programming, system test, system integration, and software testing. Creation of a degradation concept.
Project 2: Extension of an electric chainsaw control. Implementation of calculated support points for an ideal torque curve. Parameterization via RS232.
Know-How: CAN application layer, network management, message manager.
Tools: BMW toolchain, CodeWarrior IDE, HIWAVE debugger, CANoe, GENy, AVR Studio.
Programming languages: C.
Hardware: Freescale S12X, Atmel ATmega168.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Aug 2005 - Feb 2006

7 months

Munich, Germany

Graduate Student

BMW Forschung

Thesis topic: Image interpretation of MMI displays and test automation.
Creation of filters and functions in C/C++ as DLL for image processing and pattern recognition.
Setup of an overall concept for test automation.
Programming image interpretation logic in Python and XML.
Tools: Visual Studio .NET, Python editor.
Programming languages: C/C++, Python, XML.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Jun 2005 - Jun 2005

1 month

Lecturer

FH Reutlingen

Lecture on mobile communication (GSM, UMTS, GPRS, antenna technologies, radio wave propagation).

Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

7 months

Embedded Developer

Gigatronik

Project 1: Module development with a PIC18F microcontroller. The module captures CAN messages and performs algebraic calculations for a PWM signal output.
Project 2: Module development for sporadic sending of preconfigured CAN messages into the vehicle bus.
Tools: MPLAB IDE, CANoe.
Programming languages: C.
Hardware: PIC18F microcontroller from Microchip.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Nov 2004 - Oct 2005

1 year

Software Engineer

Tryptis GmbH

Project 1: Design and creation of a knowledge base with GUI for internal knowledge sharing.
Project 2: Tryptis website and creation of a content management system.
Project 3: FirstOSD, GUI under DOS 6.0 for configuring ini files for network installations.
Tools: Borland Turbo C 2.01.
Programming languages: PHP, MSSQL, JavaScript, HTML, Turbo C.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Sep 2003 - Dec 2003

4 months

Software Developer

Age-Engineering

Reengineering a crash test control program (VW).
Breaking down Fortran code, parameters, and physical formulas.
Plausibility checks of the formulas and code.
Programming languages: Fortran.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

1 year 5 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Software Engineer

Dornier-Consulting

Project 1: Creating Java classes for a parser tool for GPS log data from toll OBU devices.
Project 2: Designing and building a visual tool in C++ to parse PDU and GSM information.
Project 3: Designing and building a test management system for managing and evaluating tests.
Project 4: Designing and building a test rack for toll OBUs including interface programming and GUI.
Programming languages: Java, C++, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Shell Script.
Operating systems: Windows XP, Linux.

Feb 2003 - Aug 2003

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Product Support Assistant, Software Developer

Etas GmbH

Working on automotive control units: error analysis, research, and resolution.
Creating test cases and expanding automated tests.
Supporting LabCar projects and HIL system configuration.
Tools: LabCar, ASCED-SD, TestStand (National Instruments).
Programming languages: VB.
Hardware: various signal cards from ETAS, HIL systems.
Operating system: Windows 2000.

Dec 2002 - Jan 2003

2 months

Research Associate

Max Planck Institute Biological Cybernetics

3D animation with 3D Studio Max.
Tools: 3D Studio Max.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Jul 2002 - Nov 2002

5 months

Munich, Germany

Software Developer

Fraunhofer Institut - Systeme der Kommunikationstechnik

Designing and developing a graphical user interface to control services via SLP.
Establishing the connection via Bluetooth.
Customizing and integrating the Bluetooth stack and the SLP protocol.
Programming languages: C and GTK library.
Hardware: Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC.
Operating systems: SUSE Linux and ARM Linux.

Mar 2002 - May 2002

3 months

Munich, Germany

Software Developer

BBDO-Interone

Web programming on BMW websites and content management for site maintenance.
Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML.
Operating system: Windows 2000.

Jun 2001 - May 2002

1 year

Software Developer

Age-Engineering

Testing and optimization of the 6x8 Cholesky algorithm on a DSP TMS 320C6701.
The HYDRA project (vibration tester for satellites) for the ESA.
Support for satellite testing in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Programming languages: C, Assembly.
Hardware: Texas Instruments DSP TMS 320C6701.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Apr 2001 - Feb 2006

4 years 11 months

IT Technical Support for the Agency

Tulay & Kollegen

Network maintenance.
Support and consulting for the IT infrastructure hardware and software.

Mar 2001 - Jan 2009

7 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager/ Software Developer

4factory.de

Combined web assignments: web programming in HTML, PHP, SQL, JavaScript.
Design and development of content management systems.
Programming languages: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Mar 2001 - Jan 2002

11 months

Munich, Germany

Software Developer

Popnet AG

Web programming on the BMW and Premiere websites.
Content management for site maintenance.
Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML.
Operating system: Windows 2000.

Oct 1996 - Apr 2001

4 years 7 months

Machine setter and operator

Epcos AG

Operate and set up SMD machines for surface acoustic wave filters.
Tasks: die bonding, wire bonding, welding & tabbing.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Space Exploration, and Media and Entertainment.

Automotive

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Space Exploration

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Production

Supply Chain Management

Summary

In recent years, I have faced critical projects where I had to help bring the project into a better state. I needed to find quick solutions under demanding conditions. First, I analyzed the current situation, made the project measurable, derived actions, defined processes, set up approaches, restructured the team, restructured the organization, and tracked these new processes and structures with the team. I can quickly get an overview and simplify complex environments and structures. Where others give up after a short time, I pursue goals with passion and perseverance. My experiences from earlier roles as a software developer, tester, test manager, process manager, and project manager were the foundation for successfully tackling challenges and making good decisions. My approach and demeanor are highly valued by my clients and customers.

Skills

Keywords – Activities:

Management
Task Force Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Project Leadership
Test Management
Process Management
Coaching
Aspice Provisional Assessor
Sqil

Knowledge And Skills – General, Technical:

Project Management, Technical Project Leadership
Team Leadership, Team Management
Requirements Management, Concept Development
Process Management (Aspice Provisional Assessor, Sqil, Agile…)
Very Broad It Knowledge
Electrical Engineering Knowledge
Knowledge In Automotive And Vehicle Development Process (Bus Systems, Diagnostics, Driver Assistance Systems, Autosar)

Personal Skills:

Expert In Troubled Projects
Very Quick Grasp
Very Strong Motivation
Methodical & Process-oriented Approach
Independent Thinking And Acting
Broad Technical Knowledge And Skill
Very Good At Solving Technical Problems
Conscientious Work
Team Leadership Skills And Team Spirit

Knowledge:

Processes: Aspice Certificate & Sqil (Software Quality Improvement Leader)
Programming Languages: C/c++, Php, Python, Java, Html, Vb, Vc++, Javascript, Qt, Gtk, .Net, Capl Programming…
Database Knowledge: Sql, Db2
Hardware Knowledge: Very Good Pc Hardware Knowledge
Operating Systems: Entire Windows Family, Linux
Network Knowledge: Good Network Knowledge
Software Tools: Canoe, Canalyzer, Software Development Tools, Labcar (Asced), Matlab/simulink, Ms Office
Requirements: Mt Doors, Caliber, Polarion, Ptc-integrity/mks
Planning And Others: Ms Project, Confluence, Jira

Additional Qualifications:

Project Management: I Gained My Project Management Knowledge During My Roles As A Freelancer And As An Employee In Challenging Projects. I Deepened My Experience And Skills In Project Coordination, Concept Development, And Technical Concept Creation. I Also Gained Extended Knowledge In Processes And Improved And Advanced Company Processes.
Team Leadership Skills: In 2000, I Was The Coach Of A Men's Soccer Team For Two Years. My Leadership Style And Training Methods Were Very Well Received, Leading To An Increase In Players Wanting To Join The Team. In This Role, I Learned Skills In Rhetoric, Psychology, And Pedagogy.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Feb 2006

Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Electronics/Communication Engineering · Electronics/Communication Engineering · Reutlingen, Germany · 2.4

Oct 1999 - Oct 2001

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Electrical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SQIL certificate

Volkswagen Group Academy

ASpice Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 36

Experience in Automotive 18 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Turkey)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles General Manager, Technical Project Management (Porsche Project), ASpice Implementation Project Lead (BMW Project)

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Muharrem based?

Muharrem is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Muharrem speak?

Muharrem speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Muharrem have?

Muharrem has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Muharrem has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 30 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Muharrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Muharrem be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Muharrem would be well-suited for roles such as: General Manager, Technical Project Management (Porsche Project), ASpice Implementation Project Lead (BMW Project).

What is Muharrem's latest experience?

Muharrem's most recent position is General Manager at REPSEM/REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering).

What companies has Muharrem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muharrem has worked for REPSEM/REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering), Brusa, Harman, Marquardt, and Hella.

Which industries is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Muharrem also has some experience in Professional Services, Space Exploration, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Muharrem also has some experience in Information Technology, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Muharrem worked in recently?

Muharrem has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Muharrem worked in recently?

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

What is Muharrem's education?

Muharrem holds a Bachelor in Electronics/Communication Engineering from Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Muharrem have any certificates?

Muharrem has 2 certificates. These include: SQIL certificate and ASpice Certification.

What is the availability of Muharrem?

Muharrem is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Muharrem?

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