Project Manager Customer Relations

Valentin Morar

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Experienced Project Manager with over 15 years of expertise in design, development, and manufacturing across multiple industries including technology, semiconductor, infrastructure, chemical, and industrial manufacturing. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion. Proven track record in driving project timelines, optimizing processes, and achieving high-quality results. A collaborative leader motivated by the challenge of taking ownership of projects, with a commitment to delivering excellence and exceeding client expectations.

Skills:

Project Lifecycle Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Risk Midigation

Customer relations management

Machining and fabrication process optimization

Scheduling and demand forecasting

budgeting and resource management

Estimation and Quotation Preparation

Agile and Waterfall Methodologies

Lean 5S Methodologies Training

Understanding of Technical Manufacturing and Engineering Drawings

Professional Experience:

Project Manager - Sigma Design March 2021 – October 2024 Vancouver, WA.

Production development & engineering consulting firm.

•Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Led diverse engineering teams across multiple disciplines (software, hardware, design, etc.) to successfully research, design, and develop cutting-edge Augmented Reality (A/R) and Virtual Reality (V/R) products.

•Customer Liaison, bridging the gap between internal engineering teams and customer technical project managers/engineering teams to ensure project alignment and successful execution.

•Pivotal role in dindefining the scope of production projects, identifying key resources, and managing timelines to ensure smooth and successful execution.

•Managed the planning and scheduling of engineering resouces.

•Developed comprehensive progress reports tailored for senior-level cusomter stakeholders to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.

•Designed and implemented process improvement initiatives to enhance line bring up and efficiency.

Project Manager - Sulzer Pumping Equipment March 2019 – Jan 2021 Portland, OR.

Industrial Pump and Flow Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Company.

•Directed the manufacturing and installation of large-scale industrial pumping system projects with budgets exceeding $10 million, ensuring successful execution and on-time delivery.

•Served as the primary customer liaison for leading energy sector companies, including BP Oil, Shell, and Pembina Pipeline, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication.

•Worked closely with procurement and planning teams to mitigate scheduling risks and ensure on-time delivery.

•Collaborated with the Engineering Design, Machining and Fabrication, and Testing departments to ensure seamless product development from concept to completion.

Project Estimator - Flowserve Corporation June 2016 – March 2019 Vancouver, WA.

Pumps, Valves, and Mechanical Seals manufacturer and repair.

•Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance manufacturing technology, driving significant improvements in product efficiency and operational performance.

•Oversaw production planning, scheduling, and resource management, ensuring optimal utilization of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production goals efficiently.

•Developed detailed estimations and engineering upgrade portfolios for the repair and retrofitting of industrial flow equipment, ensuring cost-effective solutions and extended equipment lifecycle.

Education:

•Bachelors of Science in Finance and Business Administraion

•Completed Lean Manufacturing and S5 Boot Camp Training

Operating Systems and Software Knowledge:

SAP, Microsoft Applications, QuickBooks, IQMS (Oracle), Job Boss, Google Applications.

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