Work Experience

DataGuard GmbH

Product Delivery Portfolio Manager

April 2024 - Now

  • Unified discovery and delivery processes for consistent workflows.
  • Standardised Jira for backlog management and SCRUM delivery, integrated with Asana for project management.
  • Automated metrics collection with BI tools for real-time data and performance tracking to monitor KPIs and project status.
  • Led the adoption of agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and flexibility.
  • Provided insights to senior management on project performance and improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure product delivery timelines and customer satisfaction

Key Achievements:

  • Increased productivity and predictability through standardized SDLC processes.
  • Improved decision-making with automated, real-time performance data.
  • Achieved fast adoption of new SDLC processes and ensured overall smooth change management.

Raisin GmbH

Team Lead Product and Engineering Portfolio Manager

October 2021 - December 2023

  • Provided project management for major and strategic projects, encompassing project life cycle management, planning, dependency management, risk management, time and cost control, and stakeholder management.
  • Implemented industry-standard methodologies, tactics, tools, processes, and best practices, including managing a lessons-learned knowledge base and change management.
  • Defined, established, and enhanced a data framework to provide information on output KPIs, OKR deliveries, and other critical metrics required by stakeholders.
  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration, transparency, and effective communication, contributing to shaping the desired organisational culture.
  • Ensured timely financial and project reporting, along with audit compliance, in alignment with industry standards, providing strategic support to upper management decisions.
  • Delivered training and mentorship within the organization on project management practices tailored to the company.

Key Achievements:

  • Orchestrated strategic programs across diverse product and engineering teams, including platform replatforming and consolidation, driving efficiency and compliance.
  • Successfully streamlined operations during a merger, establishing robust processes, standards, and a data framework while retaining team stability.
  • Finalist in the 2022 PMO Global Awards, securing a top-four ranking for the best PMO in Europe.
  • Implemented Looker for automating a data framework, enabling real-time tracking of team performance.

Deposit Solution

Lead Projects Portfolio Manager

August 2019 - October 2021

  • Defined and established an automated data framework for performance KPIs for product and tech teams.
  • Provided data and information to upper management to assist strategic decision-making.
  • Governed portfolio and program activities to align with strategies, adopting and implementing OKRs cycles, and driving best practices and process improvements.
  • Supported project management by facilitating prioritization, planning, reporting, and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Acted as a scrum master, facilitating tech team deliveries in a manner tailored to the company.
  • Managed vendor relationships and controlled costs across teams and projects, adhering to industry specific guidelines.
  • Served as a culture ambassador, fostering transparency, communication, motivation, and individual commitment across teams.

Key Achievements:

  • Supported the successful digital transformation of the tech and product department.
  • Pioneered the adoption of SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) to enhance agility.
  • Supported the successful launch of the Neo Platform in the US market

Skills

  • Microsoft Office

    Power BI

    Looker

    Jupyter Notebook

    Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)

    Asana

Education

The University of Manchester

Operations, Project, and Supply Chain Management - Master of Science (MSc)

2016 - 2017

Specialised in global production and service optimization, focusing on supply chain management, operational excellence, project and program management.

Languages

Language

Chinese

Mother Tongue

Language

English

Professional

Language

German

Good

Core Competencies

  • Proactive ownership, accountability, and on-time high-quality delivery.
  • Strong process improvement and lean mindset.
  • Collaborative team player with a commitment to diversity and constructive feedback.
  • Enthusiastic learner, adaptable to new challenges, and customer-focused.