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Lucas Saraiva Castaño
Global Program Manager @ZF Group
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WORK HISTORY
Global Program Manager @ZF Group
Newton, NC, US
RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead and manage the Project Portfolio for Newton, NC, Lapeer, MI and Toluca (Mexico) Plants interfacing with global teams• Manage, prioritize, and communicate the local/regional project portfolios to all stakeholders• Developing the location in Project Management methods and skills• Responsible for the interface between internal and external customers, suppliers, partners and adjacent departmentsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Successfully transformed a non-profitable program with a negative factory contribution margin into a healthy, profitable business, consistently meeting company targets• Launched two projects that exceeded key performance indicators (KPIs), surpassing nominated values and contributing significantly to the plant and company growth• Currently leading a program that demonstrates improved financial performance compared to baseline metrics, showcasing effective management and strategic planning skillsSKILLSPresentations • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies • Customer Satisfaction • Knowledge Sharing • Build Strong Relationships • IT Program and Project Management • Executive-level Communication • SAFe DevOps • Program Management • Business Process Improvement
EDUCATION
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Management
Centro Universitário Facens
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate of Specialization in Finance & Accounting
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Specialization, Strategic Operations Management
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ABOUT LUCAS SARAIVA CASTAÑO
As a Global Program Manager at ZF Group, I am responsible for leading and managing the project portfolio for plants situated in the United States, Mexico and/or Germany. In this role, I am involved in collaborating with global teams and customers. With more than 15 years of experience in project and program management, I have successfully overseen quality assurance initiatives and delivered innovative solutions within the automotive industry. Additionally, I hold a PMP certification and I am actively developing my knowledge in Scrum and Agile methodologies.My primary areas of expertise lie in program management, team building, customer relationship building, people leadership, change management, continuous improvement, analytical thinking, persistence, and autonomy. I possess a strong proficiency in data analysis and effectively interpret client requirements to achieve product excellence. Moreover, I have a proven track record in strategic planning, risk management, change management, and workflow optimization. Throughout the project lifecycle, I consistently adhere to QC guidelines and introduce innovative approaches and process improvements. As a proactive team leader, I excel in fostering cross-functional and stakeholder collaborations. Furthermore, I have gained valuable experience in metal forming, machining, and assembly across various applications. My ultimate goal is to drive customer satisfaction and ensure quality excellence at ZF Group and beyond.Key Competencies: Program Management, Team Building, Customer Relationship Building, People Leader, Driving Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Thinking, Persistence, and Autonomy.Contact: l••••••••@hotmail.com
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