Jian Yuan
About Jian Yuan
Jian Yuan is the Project Manager Asia at TomTom, with extensive experience in project management and autonomous driving in Shanghai.
Job at TomTom
Jian Yuan currently holds the position of Project Manager Asia at TomTom. He has been with the company since 2019 and is based in Shanghai. In this role, Jian oversees various projects across the Asian market, ensuring effective execution and management aligned with company strategies.
Experience at Aptiv
Before joining TomTom, Jian Yuan worked at Aptiv as an Autonomous Driving Manager from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he managed initiatives related to the advancement of autonomous driving technologies. His responsibilities included managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Role at thyssenkrupp Presta AG
From 2012 to 2018, Jian Yuan was employed at thyssenkrupp Presta AG as the PMO Asia Pacific. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing project management office activities in the Asia Pacific region. His role involved strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring that projects met organizational objectives and timelines.
Education and Certifications
Jian Yuan has a robust educational background in business and project management. He earned an MBA from Fudan University between 2012 and 2015 and a degree in Global Marketing from Thunderbird School of Global Management from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, Jian holds certifications from the Institute of Project Management, where he studied PMP-ACP in 2018 and Project Management Professional in 2017.
Early Career in Shanghai
Jian Yuan started his professional journey with HP Pelzer AG as a Project Manager from 2006 to 2007. He then worked at Magna International as an Assistant Engineering Manager from 2007 to 2011. Following that, he served as a Customer Platform Manager at TRW Asia Pacific Co., Ltd from 2011 to 2012. These roles, all based in Shanghai, allowed Jian to gain substantial experience in project and customer management.