Lucijano Horvat - Project Manager PLM

Q: Where is Lucijano based?

Lucijano is based in Emmen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Lucijano speak?

Lucijano speaks the following languages: German (Native), Croatian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lucijano have?

Lucijano has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Lucijano has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Lucijano may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lucijano's latest experience?

Lucijano's most recent position is Project Manager PLM – Freelancer at VARTA AG Group .

Q: What companies has Lucijano worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lucijano has worked for VARTA AG Group , SCHURTER AG , and BALLUFF GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Lucijano most experienced in?

Lucijano is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Manufacturing , and Automotive . Lucijano also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Lucijano most experienced in?

Lucijano is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management . Lucijano also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Lucijano worked in recently?

Lucijano has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Lucijano worked in recently?

Lucijano has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Emmen, Switzerland

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

7 months

Germany

Project Manager PLM – Freelancer

VARTA AG Group

Consulting and project management for the CIM DATABASE PLM upgrade to the latest release
Coordinate internal IT/Engineering teams and external service providers
Develop migration process model with timeline and resource planning
Requirements engineering for new functionalities including SAP integration

Nov 2023 - Jul 2025

1 year 9 months

Switzerland

Application Manager Systems

SCHURTER AG

Upgrade of Siemens Teamcenter PLM to version 14.3.
Optimize PLM/ERP workflows
Develop Python-based monitoring tools for Teamcenter processes
Extracted and processed Teamcenter data using SQL/Python automation

Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 4 months

Germany

Career break for family reasons

Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

3 years 3 months

Germany

Head of PLM Services

BALLUFF GmbH

Management of 10 employees (PLM consultants & ECAD designers)
Project Manager & Product Owner PLM
Directed a comprehensive PLM benchmark and negotiated vendor contracts, achieving 79% reduction on PLM license costs
Introduction of the PLM system PTC Windchill and ECAD system Altium Designer
Development of a PLM vision / roadmap taking into account the corporate strategy
Definition of an agile process model for the introduction of the PLM system
Select strategic PLM/ECAD partners and establish cross-departmental collaboration frameworks
Implementation enterprise-wide change and requirements management processes

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year

Germany

Head of Engineering Application Management

RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH

Managed 5 employees (PLM consultants)
Project Manager & Product Owner PLM
Directed a comprehensive PLM benchmark and negotiated vendor contracts, achieving 75% reduction on PLM license fees
Introduction of the PLM system SIEMENS Teamcenter
Development of a PLM vision / roadmap taking into account the corporate strategy
Definition of a process model for the migration of the existing PDM system CDB to SIEMENS Teamcenter
Consulting of process owners / stakeholders
Selection, coordination and management of external CAD and PLM consulting services

Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

1 year 8 months

Germany

Head of Enterprise Applications

RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH

Managed 18 employees (3 teams, 2 direct reports)
Budget responsibility 3.7 million EUR per year
Project Manager & Product Owner PLM / ERP
Management of a benchmark project to evaluate the PLM system landscape
Service Management according to ITIL
Support of 1600 users in Germany, Poland, China and USA according to SLA
Ensure availability of PLM/CAD/ERP systems
Responsible for PLM & ERP Application Development and Consulting
Introduction of JIRA in application development for the digitalization of the Kanban IT method
Implementation of in-house training courses (CAD and PLM) with 120 training days per year
Close cooperation with global departments and key users in the PLM and ERP area
Definition of guidelines and standards in the area of application development, IT project management
Selection and control of external service providers, contract negotiations

Sep 2009 - Jul 2016

6 years 11 months

Germany

Head of PLM Competence Center

RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH

Managed 10 employees (2 teams, 2 direct reports)
Budget responsibility 2 million EUR per year
Management of projects
Introduction of PLM & CAD system at Qingdao/China
Introduction of the PLM system CIM DATABASE at RECARO Child Safety as part of the carve-out project from the automotive division of the KEIPER RECARO Group
Digitized the engineering change process, resulting in a significant reduction of lead time
Integration of a product data exchange solution within the PLM environment
Virtualization of CATIA V4 and CATIA V5 CAD workstations improving cost saving & ergonomics
Service Management according to ITIL
Support of 1300 users in Germany, Poland, China and USA according to SLA
Ensure availability of all PLM/CAD systems and services
Responsible for PLM application development and in-house trainings (CAD and PLM)
Introduction of the Kanban IT method in PLM application development, lead time reduction 70%
Close cooperation with departments in the global company network

Apr 2008 - Aug 2009

1 year 5 months

Germany

PDM / CAD Administrator

RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG

Introduction of the PLM system CIM DATABASE at the locations in Germany, Poland and USA
Data migration of Office documents, CAD documents and CAD structures
Change management, PLM application development, UNIX system administration

Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

2 years 10 months

Germany

PLM Consultant

Freelancer

PLM application development and customizing CIM DATABASE
Data migration

Jan 2000 - May 2005

5 years 5 months

Germany

IT Coordinator / Project Manager

PDM Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH

Introduction of the PLM system CIM DATABASE at the locations in Germany and Czech Republic
Establish an interface from PLM to ERP (SAP), CATIA V4, CATIA V5 and EUCLID

May 1997 - Dec 1999

2 years 8 months

Germany

CAD System Administrator

RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH

System administration CAD system CATIA V4 and AIX

Jun 1996 - Apr 1997

11 months

Germany

Mechanical Design Engineer

FERCHAU Konstruktion

Development of aircraft seats

Feb 1988 - Jun 1988

5 months

Germany

Toolmaker

Siemens AG

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (14.5 years), Manufacturing (9.5 years), Automotive (5.5 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Automotive

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (27.5 years), Product Development (24 years), Project Management (18.5 years), and Production (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Production

Summary

Results-driven IT and PLM leader with over 30 years of experience in digital transformation, engineering systems, and product lifecycle management across aerospace, automotive, electronics and industrial automation. Expert in PLM/ERP integration, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership. Proven success implementing global systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP, CIM DATABASE) and aligning technical solutions with corporate digital strategies.

Skills

Plm Strategy, Benchmark & Implementation (Teamcenter, Windchill, Cim Database, 3d Experience)
Plm/erp Integration (Sap)
Digital Transformation & Engineering It
Project & Portfolio Management (Itil, Kanban, Agile)
Leadership & Team Development
Requirements & Process Management
Cad/ecad Systems (Catia, Solidworks, Altium, Zuken)
Python & Sql For Data Automation

Languages

German

Native

Croatian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Dipl.Ing. (FH) · Computer Science specializing in Mechanical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

ITIL v3 Foundation Certification

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Lucijano based?

Lucijano is based in Emmen, Switzerland.

What languages does Lucijano speak?

Lucijano speaks the following languages: German (Native), Croatian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Lucijano have?

Lucijano has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Lucijano has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Lucijano may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lucijano be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lucijano would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager PLM – Freelancer, Application Manager Systems, Career break for family reasons.

What is Lucijano's latest experience?

Lucijano's most recent position is Project Manager PLM – Freelancer at VARTA AG Group.

What companies has Lucijano worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lucijano has worked for VARTA AG Group, SCHURTER AG, and BALLUFF GmbH.

Which industries is Lucijano most experienced in?

Lucijano is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Automotive. Lucijano also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Lucijano most experienced in?

Lucijano is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Lucijano also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Lucijano worked in recently?

Lucijano has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Lucijano worked in recently?

Lucijano has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Lucijano's education?

Lucijano holds a Bachelor in Computer Science specializing in Mechanical Engineering.

Does Lucijano have any certificates?

Lucijano has 1 certificate: ITIL v3 Foundation Certification.

What is the availability of Lucijano?

Lucijano is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lucijano?

Lucijano's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.