Margarita Ramirez Cruz

Project Management Lead – 9 Years of Experience

Led the coordination of vehicle control components—including modules, sensors, and brackets—across key global vehicle platforms. Responsible for end-to-end project management activities such as market testing, supplier selection, cost target definition, sourcing strategy, and the release of quotations and contractual agreements. Ensured alignment with corporate objectives while managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact results in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead and facilitate Team of Four (To4) leadership reviews for high-profile global vehicle programs, including F-150, Super Duty, F-Series, Ranger, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, and Mustang, ensuring alignment across engineering, finance, cost estimation, and purchasing functions.
• Lead weekly cross-functional program governance meetings, providing executive-level reporting to Vehicle Controls senior leadership on project health, risks, and milestones.
• Act as a strategic coach and subject-matter expert to To4 Commodity Teams, driving execution of key cost delivery activities such as Market Testing, Design Efficiency Analysis (DEA), Attribute Engineering (ATT), and sourcing strategy development.
• Oversee the execution of critical sourcing deliverables, ensuring compliance with global sourcing processes through follow up tools with Critical Path Methodology.
• Collaborate with senior program management to secure alignment, validate program data, and ensure deliverables are accurately completed and submitted in accordance with program timelines and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage the lifecycle status of all Vehicle Controls components across assigned programs, providing continuous visibility to stakeholders and executive teams.
• Support the preparation and release of comprehensive sourcing packages, ensuring completeness, cost accuracy, and timing in line with global vehicle launch schedules.
• Proactively identify roadblocks and lead resolution strategies, escalating critical issues to executive leadership and driving accountability for corrective actions through structured follow-up.

Directed the end-to-end development and management of critical new product initiatives, including Engine Cooling Fans, HVAC systems, and Auxiliary Water Pumps, in direct partnership with leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers such as FORD, VW, HONDA, VALEO, HANON, and DTS. Orchestrated the successful launch of new production lines, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with stringent quality, cost, and timeline objectives. Proven track record of driving projects to on-time delivery and budget adherence, while achieving or surpassing organizational targets. Maintained executive-level stakeholder engagement and rigorous follow-up processes to secure seamless project implementation and sustained customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver weekly project status reports to the North America Steering Committee, including regional business unit presidents, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and milestones.
• Oversee comprehensive budget administration and financial control, monitoring project costs against targets and coordinating customer quotation requests for all new acquisition initiatives.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans to effectively guide, organize, and track team performance throughout critical project milestones.
• Lead the coordination and successful launch of new production lines, guaranteeing robust manufacturing processes for new product introductions.
• Manage cross-regional, interdisciplinary teams across the USA, Germany, China, and Mexico to drive alignment and deliver project objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration among diverse functional areas—including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, and Finance—to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Foster a positive team culture by promoting team building, recognizing achievements, and motivating members towards high performance.
• Formulate and implement project strategies, manage timelines rigorously, and identify critical path activities to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor and track engineering change orders, ensuring accurate and timely implementation throughout the product lifecycle.

Provided comprehensive project management support and oversight for all Bosch supplier development initiatives within the supplier base. Key responsibilities included evaluating supplier cost structures and financial targets to identify and select the most competitive suppliers. Developed and delivered training materials focused on Supplier Development, grounded in the principles of the Bosch Production System (BPS). Monitored and ensured the successful implementation of all projects related to stamped parts, leveraging BPS methodologies to drive process improvements and operational excellence.

Full support in the packaging area of soluble coffee. My main tasks were to develop and implement methods & systems to have a more efficient & effective production in order to win a competitive advantage in the final product. I developed and fully implemented the 5S's Methodology in the Flexible Manufacturing area as improvement project during my stay.