Cyril Ducrocq
Project Manager Senior Gobal New Product Development and Launch @Steelcase
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager Senior Gobal New Product Development and Launch @Steelcase
Senior Project Leader – New Product DevelopmentSTEELCASE AG (Munich, Germany)Aug 2016 – PresentPreviously at STEELCASE (Schiltigheim, France)Jul 2009 – Jul 2016Global leader in product development initiatives with a progressive track record across various product categories:Desking, Storage & Task Seating (2009–2016)Design & Soft Seating (2017–2024)Task Seating (since Aug 2024)Successfully led cross-regional, multicultural teams (EMEA & AMER) through all phases of the product lifecycle — from opportunity framing and concept development to industrialization and market launch.Strong experience managing global programs involving diverse stakeholders, complex technical scopes, and high business impact.Recognized expert in product development methodologies, with a dual mastery of Agile frameworks and LEAN principles to drive time-to-market, quality, and team performance.Skilled in adapting global processes to project-specific challenges, combining structured governance with agility through tailored stage-gate approaches.Acted as a key interface with business leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment, secure resources, and facilitate rapid, informed decision-making.Fostered a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering teams and driving accountability.Engineering-trained, with a strong foundation in quality systems, process thinking, and systems-based development.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Lean Manufacturing
University Paul Sabatier Toulouse, France
Master en ingénierie, Ingénierie mécanique
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT CYRIL DUCROCQ
Senior Project Manager – New Product Development & OperationsWith a background in Mechanical Engineering and over 15 years of experience in New Product Development at Steelcase PMO — plus 10 years in Operations & Process Improvement projects I am passionate about product innovation, systemic thinking, and continuous improvement. I enjoy building bridges across teams and functions, creating alignment, and turning complexity into clear, actionable paths forward. Over the years, I’ve led:17 product development projects (from concept to market),4 successful ISO / QSE certification programs,Numerous global initiatives involving multicultural teams and international stakeholders (EMEA / AMER). I leverage a solid foundation in PMI project management fundamentals and LEAN principles to drive structured execution, foster team engagement, and deliver measurable value. I’m always eager to learn, grow, and share. I see feedback as fuel and challenges as opportunities to improve — both individually and collectively. Deeply interested in the digital evolution of our world, I actively train myself in digital tools and methodologies such as AI, Scrum, DevOps, ERP, CRM, and Cloud technologies. My goal is to enrich my profile and contribute to hybrid projects at the intersection of industry and digital innovation.
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