Simon Wang

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Senior Program Manager, Senior Manager of PMO @ Lenovo
peking, beijing, china
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Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, China
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About Simon Wang

• 15+ years of international experience leading cross-cultural project / program teams in Creative Design environment, portfolio planning, product management, product development, Supply Chain & Operations, of telecommuication device related products and solutions.• Forward-thinking visionary with strong capabilities in managing ideas from concept through to successful commercial launch and growth.• Strong team leader and excellent team player.• Excellent Communicator, with strong experience to engage with Senior Executives. ( For Example, Regular project status report to Lenovo Cooperate Present & COO, and Lenovo Cooperate CFO.)

Simon Wang's Current Company Details
Lenovo

Lenovo

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Senior Program Manager, Senior Manager of PMO
peking, beijing, china
Website:
lenovo.com
Employees:
38044
Simon Wang Work Experience Details
  • Lenovo
    Senior Program Manager
    Lenovo May 2016 - Present
    Beijing City, China
    Lenovo’s PC Group (PCG) Strategic Projects Team is part of Lenovo PC and Enterprise Business Groups Strategy & Transformation Organization. The team has responsibility for leading and delivering the PC Group strategic projects designed to transform Lenovo’s PC Group into a best in class organization.  Projects deliver major efficiencies and customer experiences improvement.
  • Microsoft
    Senior Program Manager, (Manager Of Phone Design China Pmo)
    Microsoft May 2014 - Nov 2015
    Beijing City, China
    Project Management ChinaDesign PerformancePhone DesignMDGJob Responsibilities:• Build up and lead the project management team in mobile phone design in China, provide leadership and coaching to the team when needed.• As team manager, take responsibility for all Phone design projects portfolio, in relation with Design product project, Design Vision Work, CMD Craftmanship Project, Asset Creation Project, Integrated design ( Wall paper, Themes, Technical Graphics, UX… Show more Project Management ChinaDesign PerformancePhone DesignMDGJob Responsibilities:• Build up and lead the project management team in mobile phone design in China, provide leadership and coaching to the team when needed.• As team manager, take responsibility for all Phone design projects portfolio, in relation with Design product project, Design Vision Work, CMD Craftmanship Project, Asset Creation Project, Integrated design ( Wall paper, Themes, Technical Graphics, UX, etc). Provide portfolio management POV and support Head of Design in managing the operation.• Optimize and implement way of working based on the best practices, improve the constructive engagement with key stakeholders (i.e., Engineering, Business Unit, Suppliers), to deliver on our commitments according to Design priorities.• Provide project management leadership into design vision work, to secure upfront design asset verification and seamlessly design asset implementation into product concepting.• In Product Design Conepting project, work with designers to implement the design strategy into the product concepting, so as to deliver a competitive product to the market, as per the phone portfolio roadmap.Job Achievements:• Implement the approved Phone Governance model into Design project, improve collaboration and the clarity, speed, quality and impact of Design work.• Successfully manage 15 products concepting design project delivery annually.• Support in project managing the vision and asset creation projects, achieving design aspirational target. I.e, thickness, Low cost metal, etc.• Set up the project management team from start to 5 headcount.• Build up the high team spirit and working culture, taking accountability and sense of urgency are being well adopted to the team.• The team is evaluated as high performing team by key stakeholders via Nokia/Microsoft official internal survey. Show less
  • Nokia
    Program Manager, Manager Of Design China Pmo
    Nokia Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
    Beijing City, China
    Project Management ChinaDesign PerformanceDesign and User Experience(Responsibility is same as above)
  • Nokia
    Senior Project Manager
    Nokia Feb 2010 - Sep 2012
    Beijing City, China
    Project ManagementDesign PerformanceDesign and User ExperienceJob Responsibilities: • Adopts project management approach into design execution practice. Supports design team in project scope, resource, risk, communication and budget management, etc.• Applies project management methodology into multidisciplinary concepting projects and product programs, provides leadership for design teams, and drives collaboration with stakeholders. Works to reach milestones on schedule… Show more Project ManagementDesign PerformanceDesign and User ExperienceJob Responsibilities: • Adopts project management approach into design execution practice. Supports design team in project scope, resource, risk, communication and budget management, etc.• Applies project management methodology into multidisciplinary concepting projects and product programs, provides leadership for design teams, and drives collaboration with stakeholders. Works to reach milestones on schedule and according to budget.• Facilitates the expectation from portfolio and product program team and work out a feasible design project plan, which covers the Industrial Design, CMD, Packaging Design, Visualization Design, Graphics Design, UX design (motion, interaction and UI) etc.• Supports and leads design project team in planning the design exploration, critical events, and on-time decision making.• Plans all the design project key deliverables, and follows up the execution.• Supports design team in outsourcing management, like model making, pattern outsourcing, etc.Job Achievements:• Started as the first project manager in Beijing, give support to build up team in Beijing.• Led different Nokia Design projects, like S30/40 product projects, Smart Device projects including Symbian and Windows Phone projects, Design forward/exploration projects.• Managed global suppliers like Image, E-hand, FIH, BYD, LOM, CCI, etc. • Supported the local team setup, provided necessary induction and mentoring to new PMs and newly joined Designers Show less
  • Nokia
    Project Manager
    Nokia Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
    Beijing City, China
    Global Manufacturing Solution, Supply Chain,MarketsJob Responsibilities: • Lead new technology / solution verification, development and deployment programs through coordination of multiple projects across multiple disciplines including R&D, products, verification, factory, sourcing, quality, logistic, sales, security, supplier and etc. • Develop business case and get steering group commitment • Develop program plan• Set up program team• Manage life cycle of… Show more Global Manufacturing Solution, Supply Chain,MarketsJob Responsibilities: • Lead new technology / solution verification, development and deployment programs through coordination of multiple projects across multiple disciplines including R&D, products, verification, factory, sourcing, quality, logistic, sales, security, supplier and etc. • Develop business case and get steering group commitment • Develop program plan• Set up program team• Manage life cycle of the program ensuring set objectives are met• Works on complex problems/projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors• Provides mentoring and guidance to team members• Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies• Plan budget and control cost• Manage risksJob Achievements:• Lead the “SMT in Cavity” program, with target to achieve a “thin” architecture. The project enables the thickness reduction by 0.5mm with new manufacturing process. The manufacturability and product reliability had been verified and accepted by the stakeholders.• Lead the “Laser keymat opening” project, which enables the in-house keymat laser opening and accuracy checking. The overall saving during one product program lifecycle is 1 M Euros. Show less
  • Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
    Product Project Manager
    Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications 2007 - Aug 2008
    Beijing City, China
    • Led the APAC product project managers in supply chain, and coordinated the supply chain operation projects in APAC.• Took the responsibility of new EMS factories on boarding from supply chain perspective. In the project scope covers, the setup for planning, EDI, business management, claim and business return, KPI management, supply quality, etc. The objective was to ensure the factory was ready to produce and deliver handset for SEMC.• Worked with product project development team, as… Show more • Led the APAC product project managers in supply chain, and coordinated the supply chain operation projects in APAC.• Took the responsibility of new EMS factories on boarding from supply chain perspective. In the project scope covers, the setup for planning, EDI, business management, claim and business return, KPI management, supply quality, etc. The objective was to ensure the factory was ready to produce and deliver handset for SEMC.• Worked with product project development team, as project manager of supply chain operation, took care of supply chain operation setup for the product project. Show less
  • Benq Mobile
    Category Product Manager
    Benq Mobile Jan 2006 - Feb 2007
    Beijing City, China
    Category Product ManaerAffordable QualityResponsibilities: • Acted as global entrepreneur on product level and managers the entire lifecycle process by monitoring and steering according business target.• Overall ownership responsibility during the whole product life cycle, manage closely the project team, including Engineering, commercialization.• Collaborated sales and marketing activities.• Definition of profit products according to category/roadmap strategy, drive… Show more Category Product ManaerAffordable QualityResponsibilities: • Acted as global entrepreneur on product level and managers the entire lifecycle process by monitoring and steering according business target.• Overall ownership responsibility during the whole product life cycle, manage closely the project team, including Engineering, commercialization.• Collaborated sales and marketing activities.• Definition of profit products according to category/roadmap strategy, drive the time to market.• Accountable for volumes, turn over, contribution margin. • Worked with lifecycle design center to create and implement attractive and fashionable product ID.• Kept within CR budget (Market related).Achievements:• Successfully Led the Pearl product project definition, with 5M as agreed sell in target.• Agreed with key countries and globally accounts on sales/channel strategy and monitor execution, ensure the expected market share.• Drove to lower the BOM cost and manufacturing cost, and ensure the planned gross margin.• Followed market introduction and demand generation.• Provided ramp-up and ramp-down framework. Show less
  • Perlos
    Project Manager
    Perlos Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
    Beijing City, China
    Project ManagerCustomer Account APAC,PerlosAchievements:• Defined project targets, budget, milestones, and sub-projects, responsible for achieving the defined goals.• Provided quotations to customers.• Implemented effective communications and co-ordinate the activities within the project team. • Responsible for project follow ups, reporting and budget update.
  • Elcoteq
    Project Manager
    Elcoteq Jun 2003 - Jun 2005
    Beijing City, China
    NPI & PTT Project ManagerEngineering Centor APACElcoteq BeijingResponsibilities: • As a project manager, lead sub-assembly, RF board and Engine project as NPI (New Product Introduction) or PTT (Product and Technology Transfer) project manager, with responsibility to lead the project to get mass production approval from Nokia. Achievements:• Several Nokia Engine projects (including N1100, N2300, N3220, N3120,) line setup up and production ramp up in Elcoteq Beijing… Show more NPI & PTT Project ManagerEngineering Centor APACElcoteq BeijingResponsibilities: • As a project manager, lead sub-assembly, RF board and Engine project as NPI (New Product Introduction) or PTT (Product and Technology Transfer) project manager, with responsibility to lead the project to get mass production approval from Nokia. Achievements:• Several Nokia Engine projects (including N1100, N2300, N3220, N3120,) line setup up and production ramp up in Elcoteq Beijing. The Engine product covered RF board SMD, sub-assembly, board testing, final assembly and functional testing. Four Engine lines had been established in Elcoteq Beijing, with capacity of 1.2 M per month.• Several Nokia Sub-Assembly and RF projects transfer from Customer or Engineering Service (Finland) to Elcoteq Beijing. I worked closely with Customer, Elcoteq Engineering Service, Product line and concerned support function, in order to ensure the project on time delivery with good quality and reasonable product profitability.• One of the big customer volumes Ramp Down in Elcoteq Beijing. The target of this project was to ensure the successful volume ramp down, and settlement of all related technology, facility and Finance issues. A hundred million RMB open finance issue had been solved.• Be responsible for product line A moving into Nokia XW Park. Show less
  • Elcoteq
    Production Planner
    Elcoteq Sep 2001 - May 2003
    Beijing City, China
    Product Line AElcoteq BeijingResponsibilities: • As a production planner, took charge of production planning of Sub-assembly and RF module production, to make sure production runs smoothly and fulfill customers’ requirements. Took responsible of the material availability checking, improvement of ITO and control of WIP.
  • Beijing Light Automobile Co., Ltd
    Engineer, Assisstant Project Manager
    Beijing Light Automobile Co., Ltd Sep 1998 - Jul 2001
    Beijing City, China
    • Participate the factory setup, and work as interpreter for the German Experts. • Take part in the facility setup and equipment fine tuning of the whole factory, including the pre-treatment system, Cathode electrophoresis, Auto coating system, Oven system, etc.• Take overall technical responsibility of coating factory.• Assist Factiory Project Manager in managing the Factory setup project.

Simon Wang Education Details

  • Renmin University Of China
    Business Administration And Management, General
  • Beijing Institute Of Petrochemical Technology
    Beijing Institute Of Petrochemical Technology
    Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

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Simon Wang works for Lenovo

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Simon Wang's current role is Senior Program Manager, Senior Manager of PMO.

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Simon Wang attended Renmin University Of China, Beijing Institute Of Petrochemical Technology.

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