Jelena Manojlovic - PMP, MBA, Lean Expert
Senior Director, Program Management - North America @ Gentherm
About
I’m a strategic and results-driven global transformation and program management executive with a record of driving growth, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide change across North America, Asia, and Europe. I lead complex, multi-billion-dollar portfolios with full program P&L accountability, delivering measurable impact through Lean, Agile, and digital governance frameworks. My experience spans automotive, electronics, and technology sectors - where I’ve built and scaled global PMOs, led cross-border M&A integrations, and executed large-scale transformations that improve execution speed, cost efficiency, and team performance. Having studied, lived, and led teams on three continents, I specialize in cross-cultural leadership, creating empowered, high-performing organizations that thrive in dynamic, fast-paced global environments. My focus is on aligning people, process, and technology to deliver lasting results and sustainable growth. Career Highlights • Directed a $1.6B global portfolio, delivering 20% revenue growth through OEM wins. • Expanded gross margins by 6 percentage points through embedded P&L ownership. • Spearheaded three multimillion-dollar M&A integrations, achieving full operational alignment. • Built and scaled program management organizations across the U.S., Mexico, Germany, Japan, and China. • Led the launch of manufacturing plants and tech centers in China, Japan, and North America. • Delivered integrated hardware-software programs, enabling next-generation vehicle technologies. Core Competencies Program Management | Business Transformation | P&L Leadership | Operational Excellence | M&A Integration | Lean / Agile Execution | Global Leadership | Cross-Cultural Team Development | Portfolio Governance | Change Management
United States
Northville
Automotive
Lean Management, P&L, Cost Reduction, Cross-Cultural Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Revenue & Profit Growth, Hardware & Software Program Integration , Lean Execution, Agile Methodologies, PMO Transformation, M&A Integration, Program & Portfolio Management, P&L Management, Global Executive Leadership, Program Management, Automotive, Electronics Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Management
Experience

Senior Director, Program Management - North America
Northville, Michigan, United States
• Directed a $1.6B North American portfolio with over 200 active programs, achieving 20% revenue growth. • Spearheaded a comprehensive PMO transformation, creating and digitizing a new operating model. • Improved gross margin by 6 percentage points through strategic pricing discipline and scope control.

Global Director, Program Management Electronics
Northville, Michigan, United States
• Built and led a global electronics department across three continents, consolidating technical expertise and portfolio. • Chaired a global supply chain crisis task force, ensuring uninterrupted customer deliveries and zero OEM production stoppages. • Directed the launch of the company’s first advanced electronics modules and standalone algorithms, establishing new revenue streams.

Director Program & Product Management - Global Japanese Customers
Tokyo, Japan
• Executed a strategic turnaround of Japanese operations, enhancing talent and operational excellence. • Drove five consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth (~15% YoY) through customer-focused innovation. • Developed a global execution framework, standardizing practices and achieving measurable cost savings.

Director Program Management
Shanghai City, China
• Launched a greenfield electronics manufacturing plant, achieving TS16949 certification within 2 years. • Scaled operations with a 50+ cross-functional team, driving significant revenue growth. • Founded the first electronics Program Management and NPI function, maintaining zero turnover in a high-churn market.
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