Gerriet Leupold

Director Global Project Management Product Management Technical Sales @Knorr-Bremse Systeme Für Nutzfahrzeuge Gmbh

Munich, DE

Global responsibility for Project Management / Product Management/ Technical Sales Transmission, for gearbox- and clutch actuation components in heavy duty truck industry:Global Project Leadership: Manage and direct global cross-functional teams to execute large-scale transmission projects, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and timing objectives.Product Strategy & Portfolio Management: Oversee the product portfolio across multiple markets, driving strategic decisions for new product development, lifecycle management, and product innovation to stay ahead of industry trends.Stakeholder Management: Lead collaboration between internal departments (engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, etc.) and external partners (OEMs, suppliers, and customers), ensuring alignment across the entire project lifecycle.Process Optimization: Continuously improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and enhance product quality.Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Identify potential project risks early and implement mitigation strategies. Proactively resolve issues to ensure project milestones and customer commitments are met.Customer Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key customers, ensuring their requirements are understood and met, and that project progress aligns with their expectations.Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

Graduate Business Economics (Dipl. Betriebswirt), Business Economics