Nicolas Hovnanian
International Manager with comprehensive experience on the Asian market (>10 years) - Desired position: Branch Manager
37 years old
Driving License
Paris (75011) France
Professional Status
Available soon
Available
About Me
WHAT WILL I BRING TO YOUR TEAM?
ABOUT ME
International agile manager with the capability of interacting, federating and influencing decision-makers at all levels of a matrix organization to contribute to the success of your transformation projects. I chose project management field from 2010 as it structures business cases and improves the outcome quality within time and budget while building strong relationship (a family growing over the project) with your colleagues. Over the years, I managed large-scale project (3 to 72M€) from initiating to closing process group and honed my skills in production / continuous improvement while driving a transformation program.
Looking forward into my career, my goal is to spearhead the development of an organisation in competitive and challenging markets.
Core proficiencies in business planning, project management (incl. construction), risk management, cross-cultural management
- Over 10 years’ proven leadership experience in Asia working in manufacturing
- Over 7 years’ experience in tire industry – Greenfield and Brownfield Project
- Sound understanding of cross-cultural and cross-functional management (> 50 stakeholders)
ABOUT ME
International agile manager with the capability of interacting, federating and influencing decision-makers at all levels of a matrix organization to contribute to the success of your transformation projects. I chose project management field from 2010 as it structures business cases and improves the outcome quality within time and budget while building strong relationship (a family growing over the project) with your colleagues. Over the years, I managed large-scale project (3 to 72M€) from initiating to closing process group and honed my skills in production / continuous improvement while driving a transformation program.
Looking forward into my career, my goal is to spearhead the development of an organisation in competitive and challenging markets.
Core proficiencies in business planning, project management (incl. construction), risk management, cross-cultural management
Head of Project Department
Continental AG
January 2018
to September 2019
Full-time
Alor Setar
Malaysia
- Responsibilities
► Responsible for the plant investments (Brownfield Project: building & utilities, mixing, extrusion, tire building, curing, conveying system) – Portfolio [<50K€ to 14.95M€ – 3600 SQM] – 3 direct & 30 transverse headcount
Achievements
► Implemented a project organisation and defined project roles and responsibilities
► Collected project requirements (time, cost, performance) and drew up business case for management decision
► Determined project program (key & intermediate milestones, important sequence of the project, critical path)
► Organised regular milestones presentations to steering committee to validate the project status
► Managed EPCM-consultant during the design, tendering process and construction [10 headcount]
► Coordinated Value Engineering between EPCM-consultant (Vietnam / Philippines), Central (Germany) and Local (Malaysia) engineering team to achieve cost and performance objectives [-250K€ on civil and utility]
► Defined the procurement strategy. Coordinated the tendering process of 7 work packages from pre-qualification to contract award (technical clarifications & negotiations up to 8 rounds) [-165K€ on civil and utility]
► 46 lessons learned collected over three industrial projects - Shared in a structured and systematic approach with 12 Project Leaders
► Results: 2017: 96% spending achievement – 95% OTD over 21 projects; 2018: 1% below budget for one strategic project
Scrap Attack Coordinator
Continental AG
Since October 2019
Full-time
Alor Setar
Malaysia
- Responsibilities
Spearhead a transformation program to shift the local organisation towards a Quality-Driven Culture [Core team: 4 headcount & Extended Core team: 20 headcount]
► Empower first line management to be a change agent
► Establish a self-driven culture in shop floor
► Deploy data-driven Structured Problem Solving approach (Quick Standard Check Sheet, A3, 8D) across the plant [1000+ headcount]
Deputy Project Manager
Michelin
October 2011
to August 2015
Full-time
Shenyang
China
- Responsibilities
► Member of the project team responsible for the setting-up of the Greenfield Factory
► Managed and coordinated the activities of the project team in charge of building-up additional mixing capacity to support truck and tourism tire production ramp-up
Achievements
► Organised the decision-making with the business partners to achieve the quality, cost, time and performance objectives from the launch to the closure of 5 overlapping multi-millions euros projects
► Managed and coordinated cross-functional and cross-cultural team (> 50 persons / ~80% Chinese)
► Validation protocols: regulatory compliance, functional and contractual commissioning during the installation, start-up, ramp-up and mass-production operation of the production facilities
► Animated and monitored continuous improvement workshops: SDCA, PDCA, QRQC (5Ws, 8D, Pareto), Obeya, 5S
► Attended Michelin Worldwide Project Management seminar – 230 attendees out of 111,000 employees (reference: June 2013)
Acquired Skills
► Cross-cultural, functional and project management (WBS, CBS, risks management, quality planning: PFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instruction), ATEX Directive, business continuity management, change management
Project Manager
Betafence
February 2011
to August 2011
Internship
Tianjin
China
- Responsibilities
► Set-up an installation company to provide the Chinese market with professional turnkey security solutions
Achievements
► Carried-out a survey to split the activity of the company to optimize taxes (VAT, Business tax, Income tax)
► Defined, assessed and selected the agents and installers network
► Organized a seminar to promote the products and certify the network [Budget: 50K€ / ~60 agents and installers certified]
► Structured the operations of the installation company (Scope of responsibilities, Flows, Procedures, Commissioning)
Acquired Skills
► Cross-functional management, cross-cultural problems solving, multi-tasking
Advanced Master - International Project Management
ESCP Europe - Paris
September 2015
to December 2016
Programme Objectives
To prepare students to manage international projects and businesses, with a focus on emerging countries. Special attention is given to developing negotiation and team management skills in an international context.
Courses
► International Project Management
► International Business Strategies
► Accounting and Finance for Multinationals
► Marketing and International Negotiations
► Leadership and Multicultural Management
To prepare students to manage international projects and businesses, with a focus on emerging countries. Special attention is given to developing negotiation and team management skills in an international context.
Courses
► International Project Management
► International Business Strategies
► Accounting and Finance for Multinationals
► Marketing and International Negotiations
► Leadership and Multicultural Management
Master 2 (M2) - International business development
ESC Clermont-Ferrand
September 2010
to September 2011
The cursus has been tailored to the expectations of the school’s founders, focusing on four educational pillars and satisfying the requirements of the Academic Association of Sales Engineering AASE. The studies are characterised by a multidisciplinary programme:
► B2B Marketing and Sales
► Technology
► International Business and Culture
► Management
The education is enriched by intensive language training and by nearly two years of professional experience through five placements in companies, including one six-month overseas placement.
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► B2B Marketing and Sales
► Technology
► International Business and Culture
► Management
The education is enriched by intensive language training and by nearly two years of professional experience through five placements in companies, including one six-month overseas placement.
High School Diploma - Chinese Language and Literature
Baoji Vocational Technology College
January 2009
to August 2009
International exchange in China, Baoji
University: Baoji Vocational Technology College
Company: Bochi – Sector: Machine tool
Achievements
► Attended lessons about grammar, culture and calligraphy
► Built-up potential customers’ database – Mailing of sales proposals
Acquired Skills
► Adaptability, Chinese language and culture
University: Baoji Vocational Technology College
Company: Bochi – Sector: Machine tool
Achievements
► Attended lessons about grammar, culture and calligraphy
► Built-up potential customers’ database – Mailing of sales proposals
Acquired Skills
► Adaptability, Chinese language and culture
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Cross-functional Team Leadership
Advanced
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Conflict Resolution
Good
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Team Leadership
Advanced
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Team management
Good
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Teamwork
Advanced
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Team Building
Good
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French
Expert
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English
Advanced
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Chinese
Advanced
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Spanish
Intermediate