Multifunctional Leadership | Improved Profitabilityvirgildarga@att.netAutomotive • Industrial • Licensing • Voice of Customer (VOC) • Medical SciencesAs a Global Product Manager, I optimize organizational profit and performance by enhancing revenue growth and capturing market share in competitive markets worldwide. Numerous leadership successes across world-class companies including Delphi Automotive Systems and Apex Tool Group.I engage key stakeholders in navigating value propositions and executing strategic roadmaps that drive new business objectives, introduce new products and implement collaborative solutions. Extensive global experience with Fortune 500 clients, supporting launch, licensing and delivery of new products globally (Asia Pacific, Europe, NA, Mexico) and instilling a culture of “Voice of the Customer”.Respected for unique blend of sales, marketing, account management and large scale enterprise solution delivery, along with an engineering background, that builds and motivates cross-functional teams to consistently improve market position. Strong expertise in general management, P&L, IP licensing agreements, customer satisfaction and process analysis.Key Accomplishments…→ Achieved first ever “World Excellence Award” from Ford for developing complete climate control system for CD3 platform. Earned “Supplier of the Year”. (Delphi).→ Closed critical agreement for patent rights and licensing of analogs and software with European mobile communications/entertainment provider (Delphi).→ Recovered millions of dollars from auto manufacturer for costs and debt incurred following cancellation of small car program.EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES FOR VALUEStrategic Planning / ExecutionOperational ExcellenceQuality MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementsP&L / BudgetingProfit / Growth OptimizationCustomer SatisfactionLicensing Productivity SolutionsMarket DevelopmentBusiness DriverProduct PortfoliosInternational BusinessIntellectual Property
Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Apqp, Six Sigma, and 46 others.