Jonas Krebs, PhD, PMP, CSM
Barcelona
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Scrum Master (CSM) with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale, multi-partner projects across technology, biomedical research, and digital transformation sectors. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, integrating agile methodologies and advanced digital tools (MS Project, Power Automate, Miro, Python, AI-driven analytics) to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Proven experience as a PMO team leader with strong skills in strategic planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and financial oversight. Fluent in German, proficient in English and Spanish, with advanced skills in Portuguese.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Projects Program Manager
Centre for Genomic Regulation
Barcelona
08.2015 - Current
- Lead the execution and governance of large-scale, complex projects (EUR 35M+) involving diverse stakeholders from technology, biomedical sectors, hospitals, and industry.
- Supervise and mentor a PMO team, standardizing PM practices and integrating digital tools to improve productivity and strategic alignment.
- Implement agile and hybrid methodologies, digital transformation initiatives, and AI-driven automation, significantly reducing administrative workload.
- Coordinate strategic grant proposals, resource allocation, and budget optimization, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.
- Facilitate workshops on agile practices, digital tools, and innovation methodologies, enhancing organizational capabilities.
Co-Founder and Chair of the Research Management Working Group
Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA)
Remote
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Led a Pan-European working group of 230+ research and project managers within an association of 22,000+ members.
- Facilitated knowledge exchange on innovative approaches to research and project management, fostering a community of shared learning and continuous improvement.
- Established and strengthened connections with global research management networks and initiatives, promoting strategic partnerships and cross-border collaboration.
EU Research Liaison Officer Life Sciences
University of Potsdam
Potsdam
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed a multi-million-euro portfolio of EU-funded projects, tracking milestones, risks, and budgets in MS Project and Clarity PPM; ensured audit-ready compliance.
- Acted as the single point of contact to regional ministries, the European Commission, clusters, and biotech SMEs—building stakeholder maps and escalation paths that cut issue-resolution time by 30%.
- Drafted and rolled-out the university’s first EU Life-Science Research Strategy, aligning faculty roadmaps with regional smart-specialisation priorities.
Project Developer/ Project Manager
pearls Potsdam Research Network
Potsdam
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Co-managed national R&D grants, orchestrating resources, sprint plans, and KPIs across 21 institutions.
- Hosted 20 + international delegations, converting visits into joint project pipelines worth €5 M; leveraged intercultural facilitation to seed long-term collaborations.
- Designed and ran targeted marketing & thought-leadership campaigns that sharply raised the network’s scientific profile.
Education
PhD - Molecular Genetics
University of Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany03.2010
Diploma - Biochemistry
University of Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany10.2005
Skills
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
- PMI methodologies
- Resource management
- Digital Tools & Transformation
- AI-driven automation
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Mentoring and Training
Certification
- CSM certification (2025)
- PMP certification (2024)
- Certificate EU Liaison officer Research (2014)
Websites
Languages
German
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
A2
Additional information
- Evaluator for the European Commission for research and innovation grants in various funding schemes
- First oboist in the university of the orchestra of the university of Barcelona
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Founder and Chair of the Research Management Working Group
Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA)
01.2021 - 09.2024
Strategic Projects Program Manager
Centre for Genomic Regulation
08.2015 - Current
EU Research Liaison Officer Life Sciences
University of Potsdam
07.2013 - 07.2015
Project Developer/ Project Manager
pearls Potsdam Research Network
04.2010 - 07.2013
PhD - Molecular Genetics
University of Potsdam
Diploma - Biochemistry
University of Potsdam
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