Jana Janžek
Berlin
Summary
Dynamic Product Leader with >12 years experience in customer-centric and AI-driven innovation and product development. Spearheaded initiatives, leading to the online sale of over 150 cars and boosting project delivery speed by 100% through effective management of 52 projects and a €6Mn budget.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Innovation Portfolio Manager
Porsche Digital
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded AI-driven innovations employing data-driven insights (e.g. implementing omnichannel with 3 new touchpoints).
- Hands-on global product management for 5 cross-functional teams (headcount 20) & orchestrated €6Mn € of innovation budget & 52 projects.
- Directed digital business transformation, implementing AI-driven platforms that increased online customer engagement by 60% in 4 months.
Advisor Sustainable Technology
Venture Capital
01.2021 - Current
- Forged strategic partnerships with emerging sustainable startups, facilitating additional funding through 10 targeted introductions.
- Scouting and evaluation of over 100 early-stage startups in sustainable technology for implementation of eco-friendly solutions.
- Advised on the integration of sustainable technologies of portfolio companies through strategic resource allocation and technological upgrades.
Founder & CEO in Sustainable Urban Farming
Botanist One
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed a phygital, premium urban farming product with award winning system from Australia & unique formula for soil and plants.
- Created strong branding, developed & launched product, marketing & sales successfully within 1 year.
- Forged strategic partnerships with local governments and educational institutions (3 school farms) as well as private gardens (10).
Global Business Development & Partnering
Porsche Digital
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Cultivated robust team building skills for cross-functional collaboration across 3 regions, enhancing project delivery efficiency by 40%.
- Secured strategic partnerships and funding for two live products, B2B and B2B2C, resulting in both products spinning off successfully.
- Negotiation of the Apple X Porsche Car Play deal with XMn € to other brands.
Product Owner Customer Innovation
Porsche Digital
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Built & tested > 30 customer centric innovations (AI, XR, SaaS, marketplace...), enhancing customer engagement & digital business scope.
- Directed development of E-Commerce product and Go Live with scalable, digital event booking format E-Commerce Startup X.
- Managed live operations of mobility apps “Porsche Road Trip” & “Porsche GO/Nuvoy”.
Manager & Sen. Product Owner of OTA Updates & Realtime Data
MHP
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Spearheaded organisational development initiatives applying agile methodologies as a product to external clients like Weleda (15 headcount).
- Sales responsibility for Porsche After Sales consulting 2Mn € / year; Global & Porsche-wide product ownership for 2 digital product Go Lives.
Senior Strategy Consultant Mobility & Defense Portfolio
Detecon
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Spearheaded a cross-functional team to develop a strategic roadmap for the defense portfolio and securing $2M in additional funding.
- Won relevant client and generated financial model for 5 mobility products.
Education
BSc Management -
University of Regensburg & Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE)
MSc International Management - undefined
University of Duisburg & Essen
01.2013
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Artificial intelligence expertise
- Product development
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Agile methodology
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Data-driven decision making
- Active listening
- Visionary leadership
Timeline
Customer Innovation Portfolio Manager
Porsche Digital
01.2024 - Current
Founder & CEO in Sustainable Urban Farming
Botanist One
01.2022 - 12.2024
Advisor Sustainable Technology
Venture Capital
01.2021 - Current
Global Business Development & Partnering
Porsche Digital
09.2020 - 01.2024
Product Owner Customer Innovation
Porsche Digital
01.2017 - 01.2020
Manager & Sen. Product Owner of OTA Updates & Realtime Data
MHP
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Strategy Consultant Mobility & Defense Portfolio
Detecon
09.2013 - 07.2015
MSc International Management - undefined
University of Duisburg & Essen
BSc Management -
University of Regensburg & Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE)
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