Phillip Rowlands

About Phillip Rowlands

Enthusiasm, passion, experience and tact. Global professional with 25 years in the automotive industry, I feature a diverse portfolio consisting of commercial/sales, engineering, project/program & product management experience. Having spent time in each of these disciplines supports my interaction with cross functional team members to complete deliverables with high quality and in a timely manner.My firm understanding of each role within a cross functional team provides me an edge over other candidates because I am able to comprehend in detail each individual functional groups task to achieve a common goal. Technical communication, commercial management/strategizing, scope/integration management, risk and quality/APQP management are all disciplines in which I have experience.Aside from accomplished traits, I have a passion for customer interaction and drive to not only win business but maintain customer relationships. I believe my best feature is the ability to understand and motivate various types of personalities in a fast paced environment, collectively these traits make me best fit for a role in your organization.• Multifaceted in Internal Combustion Engine Components, Powertrain Modules as well as Engine Peripherals (Gasoline & Diesel), Chassis System Controls, Active Safety Systems, Brake Actuation/Apply, Driveline/Torque Transfer Systems, Mechatronic Sub-Systems & various Electrical HW (Sensors / ECU’s).• Global Professional with demonstrated success growing revenue and margin for legacy and new projects.• Substantial experience in Commercial Management, Product Management, Project and Program Management.• Also experienced in conceiving, designing and engineering new products.• Business-to-Business, Tiered Business and Business-to-Consumer.

Experience

1. Business Area Global Key Account Management - Original Equipment Solutions (Oesl)

   Continental

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Arkansas Grantham

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

• Redford Union High School

  High School Diploma, General Curriculum

• Penn Foster College

  Associate's Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Penn Foster College

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Management