Selin Ekici-Project Manager | PMO Consultant | Project Controls Specialist
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Experience
Project Manager & Entity PMO Lead
Valeo Switches and Sensors GmbH
- Lead and coordinate complex cross-functional projects within LiDAR and software development environments.
- Develop and maintain critical project schedules, monitor work packages, track project baselines, and manage milestone progression via Gantt plans.
- Drive robust project controls by preparing detailed project forecasts, cost analyses, workload planning, and resource tracking.
- Monitor and report core KPIs related to cost, timing, quality, and delivery performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Design and present executive dashboards, management reports, and steering committee presentations for senior leadership.
- Facilitate seamless communication and alignment between R&D, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and international stakeholders.
- Proactively identify risks, maintain comprehensive risk registers, and contribute to mitigation planning and escalation processes.
- Coordinate engineering change requests, assessing their operational impact on project scope, timing, resources, and budgets.
- Drive efficiency through AI-powered process improvements using LEA Suite, structured prompting, workflow automation, and automated meeting documentation.
Executive Assistant & PMO Support
Valeo Detection Systems GmbH
- Supported executive leadership (CEO, CTO, COO) in key strategic and operational initiatives.
- Managed comprehensive budget planning and organized high-profile workshops and global PMO events.
- Successfully planned and facilitated massive Program Increment (PI) Planning events for over 200 engineers and software developers.
- Coordinated cross-functional activities spanning Finance, HR, Legal, external suppliers, and international stakeholders.
Team Assistant
Valeo Switches and Sensors GmbH
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes, purchase orders, and administrative workflows in SAP.
- Coordinated executive calendars, departmental scheduling, and international workshop logistics.
Working Student – Project Controlling & Team Assistance
Daimler AG & Valeo Switches and Sensors GmbH
- Assisted with project controlling activities, budget analyses, and process optimization initiatives.
- Provided day-to-day administrative coordination and operational support to project teams.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Finance, Logistics, Procurement, and Human Resources.
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in international automotive and technology environments. Specialized in PMO setup, project controls, governance, and cross-functional coordination. Proven expertise in managing complex development projects (LiDAR & Software), tracking multi-million-euro budgets, and designing executive-level dashboards. Adept at bridging the gap between R&D, finance, and senior leadership, while leveraging agile methodologies and AI-driven process automation to optimize workflows.
Skills
- Project Pmo: Project Planning & Scheduling, Risk & Change Management, Milestone Tracking, Governance
- Controls & Finance: Budget & Resource Planning, Cost Tracking, Project Forecasts, Workload Planning
- Reporting & Analytics: Kpi Monitoring, Executive Dashboards, Steering Committee Presentations, Looker Studio
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum/Safe), Jira, Confluence, Ms Project, Aspice, V5000 Standards, Vls Processes
- Tools & Tech: Sap (Hrg, Me23n, Hana, Trip), Ms Office Suite
- Ai & Automation: Process Automation (Lea Suite), Structured Prompting, Workflow Automation (Chatgpt, Gemini, Claude)
Languages
Education
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
Bachelor of Science · Business Informatics · Germany
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Selin is based in Besigheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Selin speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).
Selin has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Selin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Selin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Selin would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager & Entity PMO Lead, Executive Assistant & PMO Support, Team Assistant.
Selin's most recent position is Project Manager & Entity PMO Lead at Valeo Switches and Sensors GmbH.
In recent years, Selin has worked for Valeo Switches and Sensors GmbH and Valeo Detection Systems GmbH.
Selin is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Selin is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Finance. Selin also has some experience in Logistics, Procurement, and Human Resources.
Selin has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Selin has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Logistics.
Selin holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.
Selin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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