Jana Madler Kron
Regensburg,Germany
Summary
Accomplished Quality Management Professional with expertise in full lifecycle oversight and risk management leadership. Demonstrates authority in review gates and excels in gap analysis, independent decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for accountability and resilience, with a commitment to driving organisational success through strategic initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Learning Program
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
Ingolstadt, Bavaria
2025.12 - Current
- Engage in training programmes focusing on cybersecurity engineering and information security management to strengthen defence mechanisms against cyber threats.
- Participation in ISMS (Information Security Managemet System) Audits to prepare for the future path of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
SENIOR PROCESS QUALITY MANAGEMENT EXPERT
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
Ingolstadt, Germany
2024.03 - 2025.11
- Definition and implementation of a Project Quality Gate framework that helped the High Computing Platform Projects ensure milestones, guarantee expected quality of the SW delivery from the suppliers to integration teams, identify product risks and establish product maturity standards by tracking the key figures and processes
- Served as the primary expert and contact for process and quality management in advanced driver assistance systems development, responsible for establishing compliance processes, optimizing quality strategies with the quality department, and elevating in-house development to Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination Standard (ASPICE)
PROJECT QUALITY COORDINATOR
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
Ingolstadt
2022.11 - 2024.02
- Analyzed development of the High Computing Platform, identified gaps in quality and project management practices and proposed improvements to mitigate late production readiness. Established a SCRUM/SAFe based Quality Gate framework to ensure quality standards across HCP projects.
QM COORDINATOR FOR ICB PLATFORM MANAGEMENT
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
Ingolstadt
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Coordinated and promoted the operational implementation of the Quality Management (QM) system, tracking progress, and reporting to the QM leadership while providing support for audits and creating unit-specific regulations. I also communicated QM knowledge across the organization and ensured compliance through technical instruction and escalation of non-compliance issues.
QUALITY MANAGER IN PROJECT (QMP)
Continental Automotive GmbH
Regensburg
2020.11 - 2021.12
- Tracked the global status of Wheel Speed Sensor Projects and reported risks to Business Unit Management while proposing a new QMP Tracking & Reporting Concept, including developing corrective actions to enhance QMP performance, analyzing projects for systematic root causes, supporting leaders and PCC activities to achieve ASPICE Level 3 targets, and documenting lessons learned.
- Maternity Leave March 2016 - October 2020
Career Break - Full Time Parenting
Continental Automotive GmbH
Regensburg, Germany
2016.03 - 2020.10
QUALITY MANAGER IN PROJECT (QMP)
Continental Automotive GmbH
Regensburg
2012.09 - 2016.02
- Ensured quality for customers like BMW and VW/Audi by checking quality targets, creating control plans, defining assurance measures, tracking and reporting on design and product validation, managing customer complaints, conducting reliability estimations, and preparing necessary documentation for customer release and annual requalification.
Quality Manager in Project (QMP)
Continental Automotive GmbH
Wetzlar
2011.07 - 2012.08
- Ensured the implementation and monitoring of quality and safety measures throughout the project lifecycle, including developing the Project Quality Plan, tracking compliance, supervising prototype releases, and documenting issues, while also leading software quality engineers and participating in customer audits.
New Product Launch manager (NPL)
Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o.
Brandys nad Labem
2009.08 - 2011.06
- Led and managed development projects within operations to ensure they meet time, budget, and functionality targets for Bentley and Volkswagen customers, including planning, coordination, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle from initiation to phase-out.
- Key responsibilities included defining project objectives, establishing a supportive team culture, performing risk management, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Customer Quality Planning (QP)/ Quality assurance (QA)
Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o.
Brandys nad Labem
2006.10 - 2009.07
- Oversaw project planning and controlling, ensured effective communication within the project team and with customers, by actively managing customer requirements, and identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Led change management processes, addressing claims, and ensuring that financial management aligns with defined time, budget, and quality standards to achieve customer satisfaction and business success.
Customer Quality Engineer (CQ)
Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o.
Brandys nad Labem
2006.10 - 2009.07
- Ensured customer satisfaction by translating quality requests to Continental Brandys, monitored satisfaction levels, led customer discussions and audits, drove root cause analysis for claims, and collaborated with customer service.
Consultant to Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
GET s.r.o.
Prague
2005.01 - 2006.01
- Evaluated feasibility studies of investment projects and performed consulting activities.
Education
Secondary School (Vocational School) - Telecommunication and Electro technology
Kolin, Czech Republic 1995.01 - 1999.01
Engineer in Economics - Management in Raw Materials treatment Industry
VŠB – Technical University Ostrava
Ostrava, Czech Republic 2000.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Quality and process management
- Risk management
- Leadership and project steering
- Stakeholder engagement
- Full lifecycle oversight
- Compliance oversight
- Review board leadership
- Methodologies: gap analysis and root cause analysis
- Independent decision-making
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Accountability and resilience
Languages
Czech
Native
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Accomplishments
- 2011 –2012: Continental Automotive Up-leveled Continental’s supplier rating from C to B after 3 months.
- 2009 – 2011: Continental Automotive Obtained Green Traffic Light for Run@Rate @ Bentley.
- 2022 – 2024: CARIAD SE – VW Mitigated brand and financial risk to company through improvements to the Free Open Source SW (FOSS) processes.
- 2026 - Successfully verified skills in Project Management Professional - Expert Level
- 2026 - Sucessfully verified skills in Agile Project Management - Accomplished
Certification
- ASPICE provisional assessor
- Google Cloud (Coursera) - Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Coursera) - Connect and Protect: Networks and Networks Security
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Coursera) - Play it Safe - Manage Security Risks
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Coursera) - Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Google (Coursera) Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Timeline
Learning Program
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
2025.12 - Current
SENIOR PROCESS QUALITY MANAGEMENT EXPERT
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
2024.03 - 2025.11
PROJECT QUALITY COORDINATOR
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
2022.11 - 2024.02
QM COORDINATOR FOR ICB PLATFORM MANAGEMENT
CARIAD SE - VW Automotive Group
2022.01 - 2022.11
QUALITY MANAGER IN PROJECT (QMP)
Continental Automotive GmbH
2020.11 - 2021.12
Career Break - Full Time Parenting
Continental Automotive GmbH
2016.03 - 2020.10
QUALITY MANAGER IN PROJECT (QMP)
Continental Automotive GmbH
2012.09 - 2016.02
Quality Manager in Project (QMP)
Continental Automotive GmbH
2011.07 - 2012.08
New Product Launch manager (NPL)
Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o.
2009.08 - 2011.06
Customer Quality Planning (QP)/ Quality assurance (QA)
Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o.
2006.10 - 2009.07
Customer Quality Engineer (CQ)
Continental Automotive Czech Republic s.r.o.
2006.10 - 2009.07
Consultant to Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
GET s.r.o.
2005.01 - 2006.01
Engineer in Economics - Management in Raw Materials treatment Industry
VŠB – Technical University Ostrava
2000.01 - 2005.01
Secondary School (Vocational School) - Telecommunication and Electro technology
1995.01 - 1999.01