Raffaele Amato
Engineering Project Manager @Italdesign
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Project Manager @Italdesign
Spearheading the delivery of complex engineering systems for a major Audi project (Jan 2023-Present), ensuring alignment between design, testing, and production department- Developed technical Business Cases to evaluate the feasibility and economic impact of proposed solutions, supporting senior management decision-making- Achieved a 10% reduction in Engineering Costs (COE) through strategic initiatives and technical negotiations with key partners- Managed end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from concept to SOP, guaranteeing compliance with quality standards and meeting cost and timing objectives- Led stakeholder management activities, chaired weekly alignment meetings, and coordinated department leads to secure on-time project execution- Led an on-site assignment (Jan-Dec 2022) in Silicon Valley for a major U.S. EV OEM, directly leading a team of 25 engineers to secure the ontime delivery of interior systems - Monitoring project KPIs, performing risk assessment, and providing direct reporting to senior management and external stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
PE, State Exam for Section A and Industrial Sector (II Sess. 2021), Ingegneria meccanica
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering , Design and Production
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT RAFFAELE AMATO
I am a Senior Engineering Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in the automotive industry, working on high-complexity programs for global OEMs like Audi and US-based EV startups. My career has evolved from technical design to leading cross-functional teams, with a constant focus on process efficiency and project profitability.Throughout my journey, I have managed the full End-to-End Project Life Cycle, from early concept to Start of Production (SOP), handling budget management and stakeholder alignment. I am passionate about continuous improvement and I enjoy solving complex problems where technology meets business strategy.My aspiration is to continue working on challenging projects and further develop my data-driven decision-making skills. I am always ready to learn, prove myself, and collaborate with professional and exciting people to drive organizational success.
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