Alejandro Román Camarena
About Alejandro Román Camarena
Alejandro Román Camarena is a Project Manager in Production Technology at Northvolt, where he has worked since 2021. With over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry, he has held various roles at Continental and has a strong background in project management, operations, and product industrialization.
Work at Northvolt
Alejandro Román Camarena has been serving as Project Manager - Production Technology at Northvolt since 2021. In this role, he focuses on overseeing production technology projects, leveraging his extensive experience in project management and operations within the automotive industry. His tenure at Northvolt marks a significant phase in his career, contributing to the company's mission of advancing sustainable battery production.
Previous Experience at Continental
Before joining Northvolt, Alejandro held multiple positions at Continental. He worked as a Local Project Leader from 2016 to 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico, and later as a Quality Manager for 11 months in Kaunas, Lithuania, in 2021. Additionally, he was the Head of New Product Launch Management from 2018 to 2020 in Kaunas, where he focused on the industrialization of new products and manufacturing concepts. His career at Continental began as a Maintenance Engineer from 2007 to 2010, followed by a role as New Product Launch Manager from 2010 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Alejandro holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad La Salle de Cuernavaca, A.C., which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2001 to 2005. His educational background complements his over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry, focusing on project management, operations, and risk management.
International Experience and Team Building
Alejandro has significant international experience, having worked in both Mexico and Lithuania. This exposure has contributed to his intercultural sensitivity, allowing him to effectively build and lead teams comprising members from more than five different nationalities. His collaborative approach has enabled him to work extensively with equipment manufacturers to define mass production equipment.
Skills in Risk Management and Decision-Making
Alejandro possesses a risk management mindset that enhances his decision-making capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of involving the right interfaces to assess potential impacts, which is crucial in project management. His ability to navigate complex project landscapes is supported by his extensive experience in the automotive sector.