Selin Ekici-Project Manager | PMO Consultant | Project Controls Specialist
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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.
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
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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)
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Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
Bachelor of Science · Business Informatics · Germany
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