Jean-Etienne Pousse
Project Manager / Team Lead
Ried
Summary
Experienced, reliable, and results-oriented project manager with a passion for innovative products. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Manager /Operations Team Leader
Lilium
Ried
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored Battery Project Launch performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Project Manager HV Battery
Webasto SE
11.2017 - 4 2022
- Between Nov
- 2017 and August 2018, I was the project manager responsible for acquiring the first OE Battery Project with a bus manufacturer, which was won in March 2018
- From Sept
- 2018 to March 2019, I was responsible for the BMS development of the Webasto Standard HV Battery
- Between Sept
- 2019 and March 2022, I was in charge of all application projects (bus, mining vehicles, agricultural vehicles, etc.) for the Webasto Standard HV Battery
- Since April 2022, I have been responsible for OEM HV Battery development and industrialization projects: Planning, monitoring, and controlling the project from acquisition to successful production start
- Creating project, schedule, and resource plans
- Responsibility for budget and resource planning
- Technical leadership of the cross-functional project team
- Steering activities and achieving project goals related to aspects such as project scope, schedule, costs, and quality
- Coordinating communication and collaboration with project teams, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
- Identifying and resolving issues and risks during the project
- Determining the need for action at the strategic and operational levels
- Independent preparation of gateway and steering committee meetings
Project Manager Parking Heater
Webasto SE
12.2010 - 10.2017
- Responsible for new application projects for a renowned OEM truck manufacturer in the EU
- In charge of series support for parking heater applications with these customers
- Independent customer support in collaboration with the Key Account
- Including Management of the prototype phase
Development Engineer Cooling System
Valeo
07.2006 - 11.2010
- Technical coordination with renowned German OE customers
- Resided as a Resident Engineer in Gothenburg, Sweden, from January 2008 to March 2009
- Internal coordination with departments in France, Germany, and production facilities in the EU and NAFTA regions
- Specification management
- Change management
- Preparation for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
Development Engineer
Alten for La Francaise de Mécanique
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Identification and implementation of technical cost-saving measures on combustion engines in production
Education
Master of Science - mechanical Engineering
Supmeca
Paris 09.2002 - 09.2005
Classes Préparatoires Scientifiques - PCSI
Lycée Pothier
Orléans 09.2000 - 06.2002
high school diploma - General
Lycée Dessaignes
Blois 09.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
Leading a cross functional Team
Product Development Process
Production Processes
EE & HV Engineering
Safety Mindset (eg ISO26262)
Placeofbirth
Orléans, France
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/05/82
- Marital Status: married
Citizenship
French
Timeline
Project Manager /Operations Team Leader
Lilium
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager HV Battery
Webasto SE
11.2017 - 4 2022
Project Manager Parking Heater
Webasto SE
12.2010 - 10.2017
Development Engineer Cooling System
Valeo
07.2006 - 11.2010
Development Engineer
Alten for La Francaise de Mécanique
01.2006 - 04.2006
Master of Science - mechanical Engineering
Supmeca
09.2002 - 09.2005
Classes Préparatoires Scientifiques - PCSI
Lycée Pothier
09.2000 - 06.2002
high school diploma - General
Lycée Dessaignes
09.1997 - 06.2000
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