Salma Souktani
@salmasouktani
Dynamic executive driving sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic executive with a proven track record in driving sustainable business growth and operational excellence across international markets. My expertise lies in strategic planning, financial management, and talent development, with a strong focus on fostering agile and multicultural leadership. I am known for setting up successful operations and leading large cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious targets.
Throughout my career, I have introduced comprehensive Business Performance Management Systems and designed Project Management Offices to enhance risk management methodologies. My leadership in digital transformation strategies has not only improved operational efficiency but also fostered transparency and business agility. I have successfully built and led branches from the ground up, managing significant turnovers and exceeding P&L forecasts while maintaining compliance with regulatory parameters.
With a strong background in stakeholder engagement and business development, I have secured multimillion-dollar projects and implemented quality standards that have significantly reduced costs. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive innovation and operational excellence in any organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Submanager - Business Transformation Consultant
Mühlbauer IdServices GmbH
Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Introduced a comprehensive Business Performance Management System (BPM), culminating in introducing KPI plans for multi-disciplinary departments and a derived set of Objectives and Key Results (OKR). Designed a Project Management Office (PMO) and framework for managing risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID) as part of the risk management methodology for projects and programs. Introduc
General Manager & Senior Project Manager
Mühlbauer IdServices GmbH
Apr 2011 - May 2023 (12 years 1 month)
Built and led a branch in El Salvador from the ground up, focusing on operational excellence, with a total turnover of $100 million. Managed 240+ employees across 20x locations and 7x departments, exceeding P&L forecasts. Implemented a comprehensive Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and led digital transformation of the performance management system.
Senior Project Manager
Mühlbauer AG
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 (4 months)
Managed large-scale, cross-functional turnkey projects exceeding $60 million. Oversaw project execution from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Product Owner
Dallmeier Electronic GmbH & CO. KG
May 2007 - Oct 2010 (3 years 5 months)
Improved business value by implementing standardization measures to align products with diverse customer needs. Focused on product strategy and backlog management to enhance product market fit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management (FOM)
Master of Business & Administration (MBA), Business & Administration
University of Applied Sciences Dortmund
Graduate Engineer, Information & Communication Technology
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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