Francesca Colombini

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About Francesca Colombini

PROVED EXPERIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Senior Project Manager/Program Manager Seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in managing complex Projects within multinational Companies across Automotive, Off-Highway, e-Mobility and Energy Cogeneration sectors. Leading cross-functional and international Teams in Product Development and Projects optimization, achieving tangible and innovative outcomes. Responsibilities across all Project Phases, from Planning to Production. Applying Project Management methodologies according to PMI, like Stage Gate Process, Waterfall, ensuring compliance with timelines, Budget management and Resource optimization. ​PLANTS QUALITY MANAGER AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT –16 European Facilities and $180M Budget In the career Portfolio, developing strong expertise in Plant Quality and Global Budget management. Among the key Projects managed, coordinating activities across 16 European facilities for Dana Incorporated as European Plants Quality Manager, implementing Cost Reduction strategies, Operational Risk mitigation and sharing of Quality Best Practices, standardizing processes according to ISO and IATF frameworks to ensure outstanding performances and to reduce inefficiencies. Additionally, Internal Audits and resolution of non-conformities to enhance operational efficiency, performance evaluation through KPI, data analysis and consistent Project documentation and reporting. Supervising Budget of up to $180 million. 🥇​AWARDS FOR INNOVATION AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY Throughout my career, I have received multiple international Awards recognizing excellence in production and ambitious goals achievement. Key accomplishments include- 2021 – “PACE” Award – Awarded for Innovation in the transition to sustainable mobility and the development of multi-mode electric transmission systems for Off-Highway vehicles. Assigned Program Manager across multiple locations on the development of eTransmission solutions that enhance energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of industrial vehicles, aligning with the industry's shift toward greener technologies- 2020 – "Drivetrain Component of the Year” – Awarded for Transmission Project. Assigned Program Manager to optimized production timelines and reduced operational costs, positioning the company as an industry Leader- ​I am always open to connect with Professionals and Organizations that value expertise in project and program management to create impactful solutions and drive to meaningful results. Connect with me to start a conversation!