Magdalena West Talarek
About Magdalena West Talarek
Magdalena West Talarek is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in managing international project teams and multimillion euro budgets. She has worked for notable companies such as adidas and Uberall, specializing in product development and process optimization.
Work at Uberall
Magdalena West Talarek has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at Uberall since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring their successful execution. Her position is based in Nuremberg, where she applies her extensive project management experience to drive initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at adidas
Prior to her current role, Magdalena worked at adidas for four years, holding the position of Senior Project Manager for Originals Footwear from 2018 to 2022 in Herzogenaurach, Germany. She also served as Project Manager Concept to Consumer for one year from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at adidas involved managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Career Background in Project Management
Magdalena's career includes significant roles in project management across various organizations. She worked at TomTom as a Project Coordinator from 2012 to 2014 and at ReachLocal as Project Manager Europe from 2014 to 2016, both in the Amsterdam Area. Additionally, she held positions at ITpreneurs, where she was involved in product development and management from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Certifications
Magdalena holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, completed between 2005 and 2007. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu - National Louis University w Nowym Sączu from 2002 to 2005. She is certified in Six Sigma Green Belt and PRINCE 2, which enhances her expertise in process improvement and project management methodologies.
Skills and Specializations
Magdalena specializes in product development, product introduction, and process optimization. She has demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills by managing international project teams of up to 50 members. Her ability to excel in both tactical and strategic planning highlights her adaptability and strategic thinking in complex matrix organizations.