Catalin Barbu

Background

About Catalin Barbu

Experienced and results-oriented Project Manager with over 5 years of proven success delivering cross-functional projects in industrial sectors such as automotive, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Skilled in leading teams, managing end-to-end project lifecycles, and driving strategic initiatives from concept to execution. I’ve consistently improved operational performance by reducing delays, optimizing budgets, and streamlining plant and process start-ups. Key achievements include: • 25% increase in on-time project delivery through better planning and risk management • 20% reduction in implementation costs for new production lines • 15% decrease in project execution time by optimizing resource coordination I bring strong competencies in project planning, CAPEX management, SAP, Salesforce, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about building high-performance teams, delivering results under pressure, and continuously improving processes. I am currently open to new opportunities as a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Plant Manager where I can contribute to operational excellence and strategic growth.