Lucia Miess

Experience

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  Schaeffler

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2019

  As a PMO Specialist and Project Manager within the Project Management Office, I played a key role in driving project governance, optimizing resource management, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards.In my PMO Specialist capacity, I provided dotted-line project leadership, offering oversight to all project managers within the area to ensure the effective application of project management processes, methodologies, and tools. I supported resource managers in capacity planning and resource allocation, conducted portfolio tracking and risk analysis, and identified potential conflicts or deviations. Through proactive problem-solving, I initiated corrective measures to maintain project alignment. Additionally, I supported Project Managers in defining objectives, preparing key project deliverables, and facilitating Gateway reviews and status reporting, ensuring transparency and structured execution.As a Project Manager, I was responsible for leading the Investment Portfolio, managing investment projects from inception to completion. I oversaw all project activities, content, and milestones, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. I successfully implemented action plans within established standards and deadlines, facilitated the effective execution of project events and meetings, and ensured all necessary documentation was delivered efficiently. A key aspect of my role was maintaining seamless communication across project stakeholders, providing regular progress reports to leadership, and ensuring that all project objectives were met on time, within scope, and within budget. Ultimately, I ensured the successful delivery of final project outcomes, meeting business expectations and driving value.This experience reinforced my ability to streamline project execution, optimize resource utilization, and drive successful project outcomes, positioning me as a strong Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master in dynamic environments. Show less Member of roll out team specialized on payable and receivable accounting, responsible for:- Assisting in SAP implementation, international roll out projects, go-live and further in daily operations.- Identifying problem areas, define action plans, provide recommendations for improvement and give advice.- Training people and providing support related with SAP workflow processe.- Improving system in order to standardise all processes in Group Companies.Member of F.S.S.C. Financially responsible for Schaeffler subsidiaries and for their suppliers, responsible for:- Reviewing all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment and prioritize them according to cash discount potential and payment terms.- Supplier statement reconciliations for Group Companies.- Having regular interactions with senior financial officers across Group Companies.- Maintaining and producing various analytical reports required by management. Show less Member of Accountin Department, responsible for: - Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment and prioritize them according to cash discount potential and payment terms.- Supplier statement reconciliations.- Investigate and resolve vendors queries.- Ensuring that all accounting records comply with company and statutory requirements.- Maintaining balance sheet and performing any monthly reconciliation.- Maintain up-to-date billing system.- Generate and send out invoices.- Follow up on, collect and allocate payments.- Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.- Perform account reconciliations.- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.- Research and resolve payment discrepancies.- Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.- Investigate and resolve customer queries.- Assist with month-end closing.- Assist during Fiscal audit and dealing with any queries from the auditors. Show less

  • Project Management Specialist & Plant Investment Specialist

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Economist

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Economist

    Mar 2007 - Jun 2013
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  Autoliv

  Apr 2019 - May 2022

  Advanced Project Leader

  As a Project Leader in the Engineering Change Serial team, I played a critical role in ensuring the seamless implementation of product and process changes across multiple sites and customers. My expertise in project coordination, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation enabled successful execution within Enterprise Change Request PLM processes, adhering to Autoliv Standards (AS007/AS100).In this role, I:- Led cross-functional teams to drive engineering changes from initiation to implementation, ensuring alignment across departments.- Managed Change Control Board (CCB) activities, including scheduling, escalation, and clear communication with customer support groups and internal stakeholders.- Provided change status updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.- Coordinated multi-customer and multi-site changes at both Divisional and Global levels, fostering a strong internal network and driving strategic alignment.- Identified and managed dependencies across sites, reporting progress, and ensuring global stakeholder engagement.Additionally, I:- Developed business cases, project schedules, and risk assessments to support decision-making.- Defined and prioritized change scopes, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and implementation strategies.- Managed Product Validation Plans, supplier PPAP approvals, and Part Submission Warranties.- Ensured efficient implementation, process compliance, and proactive communication across teams.This experience has strengthened my ability to drive complex projects, manage stakeholders globally, and ensure structured execution of technical changes, making me a highly effective Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master in dynamic environments. Show less

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  Endava

  May 2022 - now

  Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

  As a Project Manager and Scrum Master, I am leading diverse, cross-functional, and highly distributed teams for clients in the Payments industry, successfully delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions that meet industry standards.Beyond project execution, I am actively contributing to cross-discipline initiatives, including coordinating internal projects, mentoring students, leading internal presentations, and fostering knowledge-sharing initiatives. My ability to balance delivery execution with broader organizational contributions reflects my commitment to continuous improvement, mentorship, and driving Agile excellence across teams.Key Competencies & Expertise- Agile Leadership & Team Development: Foster high-performing, self-organizing teams by instilling Agile principles, coaching teams on Scrum, and promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.- Scrum & Backlog Management: Lead refinement and prioritization of the product backlog, ensuring clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and alignment with business objectives.- Project Planning & Execution: Drive Agile project planning, ensuring clear roadmaps, sprint goals, and on-time, high-quality delivery within defined deadlines.- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridge communication between engineering, product, and business teams, managing dependencies, scope changes, and stakeholder expectations to optimize project success.- Change Management & Problem Solving: Navigate evolving business needs by re-prioritizing features, mitigating risks, and resolving roadblocks efficiently.- Go-Live & Deployment Management: Oversee end-to-end release management, risk assessment, and production rollouts, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal business disruption.- Process Optimization & Agile Scaling: Implement continuous improvement initiatives, eliminating inefficiencies and refining Agile workflows to maximize business value and adaptability. Show less