Adina Panait
Unterhaching
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager specializing in Platform Architecture and Innovation for Automotive Microcontroller Development at Infineon Technologies AG. Possessing over a decade of multifaceted leadership experience spanning front-end and back-end operations, supply chain management across multiple global sites. Expertise includes comprehensive project management, executive stakeholder engagement, advanced risk analysis, and end-to-end supply chain optimization. Proven success in executing business-process transformation and automation, and cost reduction initiatives within dynamic, high-tech environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager Platform, Architecture and Innovation
Infineon Technologies
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager CE Product Development
Infineon Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2022
Project Management Analyst & HW PJM Support
Infineon Technologies
06.2018 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Manager DEVP & HW PJM Support
Infineon Technologies
04.2016 - 05.2018
Executive Assistant to Vice President and Managing Director (+Corporate Travel Mgmt. Representative)
Infineon Technologies
04.2010 - 03.2016
Consular Affairs Representative and PA for His Excellency Ambassador
Vietnam Embassy
07.2005 - 03.2010
Education
Manager Brevet - Magna cum Laude - Hospitality Manager Brevet
Romanian-American University
Bucharest12.2010
Master of Business Administration - Business Economy & Affairs Administration
Romanian-American University
Bucharest12.2010
Bachelor degree / Licence Diploma - Business Administration, Services & Economy
Romanian-American University
Bucharest12.2008
Certificates of Advanced English & French - undefined
Ministry of Education
Bucharest12.2005
High School - Human Profile - Advanced English, French, Latin
Tudor Vladimirescu High School
Bucharest12.2005
High School - Romanticism & English Poetry - Generalities
High School Summer Studies USA
San Jose12.2002
Skills
- Project Leadership: Project Management in directing hardware platform and microcontroller innovation projects from initiation to delivery, utilizing standard / agile methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks
- Coaching and mentoring
- Risk & Change Management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, executing disciplined change management, and coordinating configuration, scope, and budget controls
- Business Analysis & Excellence: Demonstrated ability in financial KPI oversight, operational tracking, and strategic portfolio planning to support informed project decisions
- Project Management & Process Optimization: Advocate for automation and standardization of reporting tools, driving transparency and efficiency in project and portfolio performance reviews
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Central interface between senior management, Centers of Competence (CoC), project teams, and global technical experts; recognized for mentoring talent and promoting effective interdisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Directed planning and progress tracking for multi-million-euro R&D and CoS hardware projects, achieving strategic milestones and maximizing resource efficiency.
- Delivered sustained cost trend improvements and managed high-impact change requests to maintain competitive project outcomes.
- Pioneered the development and implementation of standardized automated templates, streamlining reporting for management reviews at all levels.
- Facilitated onboarding and mentoring programs that strengthened project teams through knowledge transfer and targeted development.
Certification
- PMD - Project Management
- PME - Project Management
- CPR/AED First Aid Certification
- Excel - Advanced: Infineon Munich Consultancy Company
- Risk Management Training - Infineon Consultancy Company
- Business Attire & Behavioral Model
- Business Language Vocabulary
- Foreign Affairs & Bilateral Relations
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Vietnamese
Beginner (A1)
Latin
Beginner (A1)
Disclaimer
Unterhaching, November 3, 2025
Collaboration & Leadership
Strong record of building collaborative networks across business lines, PJM teams, CoC leaders, technical specialists, and cross-functional global teams. Recognized as a key interface harmonizing technical and business objectives to achieve integrated project delivery and continuous organizational innovation.
References
- Michael, Neuhaeuser, Chief Product Officer (Past Vice-President IFX), michael_neuhaeuser@yahoo.com, +4915161344848, Elmos Semiconductor SE, Munich
- Matthias, Bauer, Senior Director Product Architecture Components, matthias.bauer@infineon.com, +4916090623666, Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg
- Arndt, Voigtlaender, Senior Project Director Technical Marketing AE, arndt.voigtlaender@gmx.de, +49 (160) 93954392, Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg
- Martin, Mohr, Director Development Processes, martin.mohr@infineon.com, +49 175 5817334, Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg
- Yasir, Umar, Product Definition Concept Engineer, umar.external3@infineon.com, +49 89 234 43989, Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg
- Traian Laurentiu, Visan, R & D Manager, traian.visan@infineon.com, +40 (31) 860 7775, Infineon Technologies SCS, Bucharest
- Cosmin, Chira, Program Manager, Cosmin.Chira@infineon.com, +40728881833, Infineon Technologies SCS, Bucharest
Hobbies
Travelling, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis
Timeline
Project Manager Platform, Architecture and Innovation
Infineon Technologies
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager CE Product Development
Infineon Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2022
Project Management Analyst & HW PJM Support
Infineon Technologies
06.2018 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Manager DEVP & HW PJM Support
Infineon Technologies
04.2016 - 05.2018
Executive Assistant to Vice President and Managing Director (+Corporate Travel Mgmt. Representative)
Infineon Technologies
04.2010 - 03.2016
Consular Affairs Representative and PA for His Excellency Ambassador
Vietnam Embassy
07.2005 - 03.2010
Master of Business Administration - Business Economy & Affairs Administration
Romanian-American University
Bachelor degree / Licence Diploma - Business Administration, Services & Economy
Romanian-American University
Certificates of Advanced English & French - undefined
Ministry of Education
High School - Human Profile - Advanced English, French, Latin
Tudor Vladimirescu High School
Manager Brevet - Magna cum Laude - Hospitality Manager Brevet
Romanian-American University
High School - Romanticism & English Poetry - Generalities
High School Summer Studies USA