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Witold Jankowski

Witold Jankowski

Gdańsk

Summary

Focused Project Manager capable of overseeing large scale projects.

I have built my project management experience first in UK automotive industry working for over 3 years on complex projects at Bentley Motors limited, where I participated in development and commercialization of New Continental GT and Mulsanne Speed projects. Followed by 8 years of managing projects in Poland in bicycle industry, with latest achievement being successful launch of a new gravel bike brand Rondo.


I have a proven track record of successful delivery of projects, strong people skills such as empathy, trust and honesty. I communicate in respectful, non-conflict way. I support project teams delivery during each phase of the project, making sure timing plans are realistic and risks identified with contingency plans in place providing support to employees and help senior management constantly see true condition of the projects.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

7Anna Group Sp.z O.o. (NSbikes/Rondo/O1/Cremecycles)
04.2016 - 10.2024
  • Setting up project meetings aiming to agree project content for every model year.
  • Support of project budgeting making sure all planned costs are captured and budget is agreed by senior management.
  • Planned, designed and scheduled phases of larger projects followed by critical review of project timing plans, identification of risks and risk management.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing work making sure the order is aligned with big picture.
  • Run weekly cross departmental production plan reviews aiming to minimize delay, identify trends in delay reasons, initiate improvement plans both at suppliers and internal.
  • Facilitate weekly spare parts meetings, to ensure that series production is supported with availability of spare parts at the right time.


Main achievements:

  • Successfully project managed introduction of new gravel bike brand Rondo to the market. From early concept phase down to post series production quality improvement plans. In 6 years of overseeing operations and projects the company grew from 14 members of staff to 60 members of staff and annual production quantity rising from 9K to 25K.
  • In 2020 led efficiently voluntary product recall of Rondo Mutt models ensuring minimal damage to brand, no exposure to business from legal point of view and keeping end customer safety always as most important. Personally responsible for daily communication with affected customers (international distributors of Rondo) until case was resolved.


Functional Project Manager- Powertrain & Chassis

Bentley Motors Limited
05.2012 - 09.2015

Acted as main point of contact between the Project Team and Powertrain & Chassis teams. Responsible for Bentley Mulsanne and Bentley Continental projects.

  • Supporting project budgeting at start of the project making sure all costs are captured and communicated to project team including risks.
  • Representing Powertrain & Chassis department at weekly Project meetings, Module meetings, meetings with Logistics and Purchasing.
  • Communication of project requirements internally via weekly project meetings ensuring resources are allocated to allow completion in required time.
  • Supported resolution of quality problems with cars on the market by creating contingency plans, securing budgeting and resources and ensuring work is prioritized over future projects.

Technical Support Engineer- Electrical Engineering

Bentley Motors Limited
02.2010 - 05.2012
  • Collecting status from team members and presenting it weekly in form of a brochure.
  • Collecting updates on completed tests and updating testing reports.
  • Preparing Engineering Change Notification documentation and collecting signatures from all required departments.

Team Leader- Customer Service Centre

The Royal Bank Of Scotland, RBS
03.2007 - 02.2010
  • Managing team of 10 members of staff, offering bank account to Polish speakers.
  • Ensuring all bank norms and standards are met, which required keeping log of training dates, performing monthly 1:1 meetings and side by side coaching.
  • Dealt with dissatisfied customers always aiming to save relationship and retain them.

Education

MBA (with Merit) - Business Administration

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
02.2012

BBA - International Business

Haaga - Helsinki School of Business
Helsinki
06.2004

Skills

  • MBA, BBA, Prince2 practitioner
  • Project Management skills
  • Project planning skills
  • Strong people skills
  • Experience with tracking and reporting tools (MS Project, Teamwork, Sharepoint, Monday, Trello)
  • Excel, word, powerpoint - main everyday tools
  • Experience with SAP
  • Excellent English skills both written and verbal

Timeline

Project Manager

7Anna Group Sp.z O.o. (NSbikes/Rondo/O1/Cremecycles)
04.2016 - 10.2024

Functional Project Manager- Powertrain & Chassis

Bentley Motors Limited
05.2012 - 09.2015

Technical Support Engineer- Electrical Engineering

Bentley Motors Limited
02.2010 - 05.2012

Team Leader- Customer Service Centre

The Royal Bank Of Scotland, RBS
03.2007 - 02.2010

MBA (with Merit) - Business Administration

Manchester Metropolitan University

BBA - International Business

Haaga - Helsinki School of Business
Witold Jankowski