Sandra Dončić Bošković
Paraćin,9
Summary
Expert Project and Operation Manager with more than 13 years of expertise in the automotive industry with a specialty in start-up. Proficient in Project and Change Management, Operations Management, Key Account Management. An innovative and resolute leader committed to elevating performance and ensuring impeccable results. Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Excellence at driving cross-functional collaboration and achieving outstanding results in challenging manufacturing environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project and Change Management
Fischer Automotive Group / Matikon KD
11.2022 - Current
- Product Development Process from KAM to SOP phase.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects (Development, Tooling, Injection Moulding, and Assembly departments), ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Aligning projects with organizational goals through strategic planning, OEM sales, and forecasting.
- Developing project plans that include scope, timeframe, resources, startup equipment, and budget for successful execution, and reducing project risks (VAVE).
- Change Management - in charge of process optimization and tools - LOOP 1, LOOP 2, LOOP 3.
- Organizing and managing Ramp-Up stages, R@R, and internal and external audits.
- Reporting to CEO - Board Manager
Project Operations Management
Wacker Neuson Group
Linz
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managing strategy for new projects, delivering operational excellence, CAPEX, and OPEX investments for the unit company in Serbia (construction equipment) - a project worth up to 204 million €.
- Operational Excellence management, planning of investments, technical equipment, operational activities, and workforce, and setting up optimal material and value flows for new projects.
- Developing and managing project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables, which are in line with the company's vision, values, and standards.
- Developing business cases, conducting ROI analyses, and preparing comprehensive status reports, ensuring seamless integration of planned technology, fostering project stability, securing its future viability, and validating its profitability.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Reporting to the Executive Board team: CTO, COO, CFO and CSO.
Project - Key Account Manager (Global)
Rimaster Electrosystem AB Group
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Strategic development, sales planning, and acquisition of new clients. Market competitor analysis. Forecasting and sales analyzing.
- Managing more than 50 clients, I delivered revenue growth from €2 million to €10.4 million.
- Developing and fostering loyal, long-lasting relationships with key customers, continuously proposing solutions that meet the objectives of these clients.
- Leading the RFQ department and a team of approximately 30 engineers and specialists for implementation, high-quality product development according to customer requests.
- Increased market share by 15% in 2 years and increased profits by 40%.
- Reporting to CEO - Board Manager.
- Acting Managing Director for plant in Serbia from March 2019 till September 2019.
Project Operations Management
Geox SpA
01.2017 - 10.2018
- In charge for operational insights and strategic decision-making. Ensuring the implementation of the business strategy.
- Development, implementation and monitoring operational processes to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Forecasting customer demand to set prices, or credit terms, for goods or services.
- Supervision of production and sales. Process optimization, identification, and implementation of process improvements to ensure productivity and reduce costs.
- Representing the company's interests in negotiations with partners and suppliers.
- Strategic project management for 113 key customers.
- Reporting to the Executive Board team: the CTO and COO.
- Deputy Managing Director for the plant in Serbia from October 2017 till October 2018.
Senior Industrial Engineer
Geox SpA
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed end-to-end high-profile projects, including new development and optimization of existing models, while resolving major technical issues.
- Improvement in the manufacturing process by lowering waste within the manufacturing system, reducing manufacturing time, and ultimately decreasing material costs by 10%.
- Designed and developed components and assemblies, cost-optimized component design with a specified price target, and assumed responsibility for control and overview of technical documentation.
- Performing the revision and control of projects, and monitoring the production process, assuming responsibility for the control and analysis of production costs, and ensuring delivery within the set timeline and budget.
Operations Management Specialist
BMW Group AG
Munich
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
- Supporting operational insights and strategic decision-making. Drove performance measures for the operation, including a focus on continuous improvement.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Developed and refined short- and long-term strategies to drive growth and profitability.
- Assisting in the design and implementation of business strategies, plans, and procedures.
Operations Management Intern
BMW Group AG
Munich
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Program of working practice for 30 top students of technical sciences from Europe.
- Assisted in developing strategic business plans under supervision of senior managers.
- Developing and implementing operational procedures for improved efficiency.
- Participated in risk management assessments and mitigation planning. Participated in cross-functional training programs to understand various business operations.
- Assisting and supporting during the budgeting process by monitoring expenses against budget projections.
- Assisting and supporting project management tasks, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
Project Management Intern
JP KomRad
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Working Practice Program.
- Participation in the development of the project for the only sanitary landfill in Europe.
Mission Support Specialist
OSCE - Mission in Kosovo
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - Mission in Kosovo.
- Human rights department.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Faculty of Technical Sciences
Serbia01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Technical Sciences
Serbia01-2009
Skills
- Project and change management
- Key account management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning and startup strategies
- Business strategies and development
- Client relationship building
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Multitasking capacity and self-motivation
- Inspirational team leadership and mentorship
- Cross-functional communications
- Teamwork and collaboration, problem solving
Languages
Serbian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Beginner
A1
ERP Skills
- SAP expertise
- MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet).
- Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, CAD, and CATIA.
- SQI, XML, HTML, CSS.
Certification
- IATF 16949, Q-System, 2023
- VDA 6.3, Q-System, 2023.
- VDA 6.2, Q-System, 2023.
- Prince II Project Management, 2022.
- Leading and Coaching Problem Solving, Best Practice Network, 2021.
- New Leaders Course, Toyota Institute of Management, 2021.
Timeline
Project and Change Management
Fischer Automotive Group / Matikon KD
11.2022 - Current
Project Operations Management
Wacker Neuson Group
05.2022 - 11.2022
Project - Key Account Manager (Global)
Rimaster Electrosystem AB Group
10.2018 - 05.2022
Project Operations Management
Geox SpA
01.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Industrial Engineer
Geox SpA
06.2015 - 01.2017
Operations Management Specialist
BMW Group AG
09.2013 - 05.2015
Operations Management Intern
BMW Group AG
09.2012 - 09.2013
Project Management Intern
JP KomRad
05.2011 - 05.2012
Mission Support Specialist
OSCE - Mission in Kosovo
09.2009 - 10.2011
- IATF 16949, Q-System, 2023
- VDA 6.3, Q-System, 2023.
- VDA 6.2, Q-System, 2023.
- Prince II Project Management, 2022.
- Leading and Coaching Problem Solving, Best Practice Network, 2021.
- New Leaders Course, Toyota Institute of Management, 2021.
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Faculty of Technical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Technical Sciences
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