Sergiu Darescu

Experience

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  ATEXIS GmbH

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2019

  Leadership▪ Led transnational teams across Germany, France, Spain, Romania, and India, ensuring smooth operations, project profitability, and customer satisfaction.Compliance & Governance▪ Ensured adherence to legal regulations and internal policies across all operations.▪ Implemented and monitored quality and safety standards, including internal audits and periodic checks.▪ Collaborated with compliance teams to prevent non-compliance risks and promptly report any deviations.Planning & Delivery Management▪ Developed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource plans across multiple locations.▪ Managed delivery timelines, ensuring alignment with customer priorities and contract requirements.▪ Oversaw end-to-end delivery, optimizing workflows, tracking KPIs, and resolving bottlenecks.▪ Ensured compliance, documentation accuracy, and subcontractor performance.Customer Relationship Management▪ Acted as Voice of the Customer (VoC), fostering trust and addressing escalations.▪ Conducted regular meetings to review project status and ensure alignment with customer goals.Controlling & Risk Management▪ Monitored costs, conducted internal audits, and ensured adherence to approved budgets.▪ Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies, and led corrective actions.Continuous Improvement▪ Led lessons learned sessions to enhance efficiency, quality, and lead times.▪ Applied best practices, including 5Why and PDCA, to drive ongoing improvements. Show less Results-driven Project Manager and Team Leader with a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring team motivation and high performance.Project Management & Execution▪ Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and timelines to ensure successful execution.▪ Allocate tasks strategically, delegate responsibilities, and maintain clear communication between teams and management.▪ Identify risks, create mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track.▪ Monitor budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial control.Team Leadership & Performance Management▪ Motivate and empower teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.▪ Track performance using KPIs, providing feedback and adjustments to drive continuous improvement.▪ Recognize achievements and resolve conflicts to maintain a productive and engaged workforce.Stakeholder & Quality Management▪ Provide regular project updates, manage expectations, and align strategies with business goals.▪ Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and conduct post-project reviews for ongoing process improvements.▪ Make data-driven decisions to enhance efficiency and project outcomes. Show less

  • Planning and Delivery Manager

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Project Manager and Team Leader

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Quality Consultant

    Oct 2009 - Dec 2013

  • Technical Writer

    Feb 2008 - Sept 2009
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  Xperi Corporation

  Feb 2020 - now

  Senior Release Manager & TeamLead

  Senior Release Manager for Europe, I lead international teams to deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple platforms — including Mobile, STB, TV, and Web. I ensure that product releases comply with internal security standards aligned with the ISO/IEC 27000 family, integrating secure authentication, data protection, and patch management into the release process. I also collaborate closely with DevOps and QA teams to validate security and performance aspects of UI/UX updates, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 controls and a consistent user experience across platforms.In my role, I manage complex release timelines, drive seamless coordination across distributed teams, and guarantee accurate implementation within diverse ecosystems. Acting as the primary liaison between product, engineering, design, and compliance teams, I provide clear communication, proactively mitigate risks, and ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.Leveraging Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, I optimize workflows, manage sprints efficiently, and maintain delivery precision using tools like Jira. Through process optimization and continuous improvement, I enhance operational efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and maintain a strong focus on security, quality, and delivery excellence. Show less