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Energy, Infrastructure & E-Mobility | Senior project & innovations manager

With several years of experience in e-mobility, electrical energy systems, and project management, I bring an engineering foundation combined with strong business acumen. My work focuses on business model innovation, operational delivery, and leading cross-functional. I’ve successfully led large projects and project teams, managed external partners, and delivered results in complex and fast-moving environments. My approach is grounded in technical expertise and strategic thinking, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. I believe great results come from strong teams. As a leader, my goal is to inspire, align, and empower diverse teams to achieve success through shared vision, trust, and collaboration.

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Skills

Agile Leadership

Agile Project Management

Automotive Engineering

B2B

Charging Systems

Coaching & Mentoring

Contract Negotiation

Crisis Management

Cross Functional Team Building

Financial Planning

Grid Connection

Innovation Management

Leadership + Management

Market Development

Mobility Strategy

Smart Grid

Smart Home

Open for

fulltime

parttime

Work Experience

Porsche Slovenija, MOON POWER GmbH

2024-01 -

Workplace
Project and product management & KAM
Location

Other

Employement type

fulltime

• Planning and leading e-mobility projects and managing product portfolios, managing both technical and commercial delivery for B2B clients in regulated environments. • Leading cross-functional teams within a matrix organization (up to 15 members) to successfully deliver projects on schedule, achieving performance and quality targets while maintaining a customer satisfaction rate above 90%. • Managing financial planning P&L, cost models, and risk assessments, including forecasting and margin control. • Ensure consistent contract, claims, and HSE compliance in line with company policies and agreements. • Acting as a key interface and escalation point between technical teams, sales, and customers, delivering structured updates and presentations to senior management. • Co-developing products and solutions with different stakeholders, defining crucial technical parameters, testing, and adapting products to market requirements (EMS, PV systems, battery storage, and charging infrastructure). • Coaching and developing internal teams and contributing to improvement activities by implementing best practices and operational experiences across teams. • Manage key B2B accounts, with customer-facing communication from feasibility to commissioning phases, drive sales, and ensure tailored energy infrastructure solutions in competitive and fast-evolving market conditions. • Successfully managing escalation scenarios including critical supplier liquidation, implementing a substitute product strategy and maintaining service continuity, resulting in minimal customer disruption and zero project delays.

Porsche Slovenija, MOON POWER GmbH

2019-04 - 2024-01

Workplace
E-mobility project coordinator
Location

Other

Employement type

fulltime

•Managed over 600 projects in photovoltaic systems, battery storage, charging infrastructure, and smart grid solutions (project values from 20K € to 1M €, durations ranging from several months to over one year), delivered on time and within budget through structured planning and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. • Built the e-mobility department from the ground up, growing it from a one-person operation into a full team and positioning the brand as a key player in the Slovenian market. •Increased annual revenue from 300K € to 5.1M € through strategic planning, scalable processes and business models like “Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)” with a digital-first mindset. • Acted as the main commercial and technical contact for key stakeholders, including suppliers and internal departments (ongoing activity). • Resolved critical project delays by implementing contingency plans and leveraging stakeholder expertise to deliver projects on schedule (ongoing activity). • Managed financial planning P&L, cost models, and risk assessments for the e-mobility portfolio, including forecasting and margin control (ongoing activity). • Trained internal teams, subcontractors, and dealerships in technical and sales skills to effectively engage with B2C and B2B customers, boosting sales conversions and building customer trust through expert consultation. • Managed B2B accounts and built strategic partnerships with key industry players, including IONITY as the exclusive Slovenian contractor for High-Performance Charging Infrastructure contributing to sales growth and market expansion. •Part of local PHS Sustainability Strategy team in the focus field green buildings and operation (ongoing activity).

LTH Castings

2018-12 - 2019-04

Workplace
Development Engineer
Location

Other

Employement type

fulltime

• Development of new and modification of existing 3D models and technical documentation for automotive die-casting components, optimizing structural integrity and manufacturability. • Implemented product designs into serial production processes. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including the commercial department, customers, and suppliers.

ELAPHE Propulsion Technologies

2016-06 - 2018-12

Workplace
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location

Other

Employement type

fulltime

Design and development of in-wheel electric motors, measuring stations, and production tools. Worked on the development of automated production lines. • Worked on 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks and CATIA V5. • Prototyping and testing. • Led smaller-scale projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams. • Collaborated with clients and R&D teams, providing technical support for prototype integration and real-world application

Academic Experience

WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business) -

 

2022.09 - 2024.08

Master of Business Administration, MBA in Professional MBA

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of mechanical engineering -

 

2014.09 - 2018.05

Master of Science, MSc in Machine Design and Mechanics

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of mechanical engineering -

 

2009.09 - 2014.07

Bachelor of Science, BSc in Research and development program