Matteo Moscatelli

I strongly believe leadership is more than drawing a compelling vision or executing an aligned strategy. It’s about fostering trust, guiding teams through challenges, and enabling individuals to reach their fullest potential. By setting measurable KPIs and aligning them with personal aspirations.

Dynamic and accomplished engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering complex programs on time and under budget while driving organizational transformation.

Adept at leading cross-functional teams of 40+ professionals, implementing Agile frameworks to optimize workflows, and achieving measurable cost savings (e.g., £6M in investment savings).

Recognized for streamlining operations through roadmaps and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in a 30% boost in team productivity (measured through hard outcomes-based KPIs).

Known to be a strategic partner to stakeholders, with expertise in risk management, technical delivery, and building high-performing, scalable teams to achieve business objectives.

Chief Engineer | ARRIVAL Ltd, London UK Oct. 2021 - Present

(Promoted from Head of Department to Chief Engineer) 

• Directed a global team of 40+ professionals, leveraging Agile frameworks and Kanban tools to successfully deliver a full vehicle program into customer trials within a 6-month timeline.
• Managed a core team of 25 engineers across multiple reporting levels, achieving a 30% boost in team productivity through strategic oversight and targeted interventions, reflected in KPIs issue-resolution speed, releases and $-saving).
• Led and delivered Software milestones, integrating Agile and Waterfall methodologies (highlighting interdependencies and feature planning) and fostering bi-lateral collaboration between Software development and system Engineering, improving the usage of internals tools like Jira and Wiki to enhance cross-departmental alignment and efficiency.

Engineering Manager Interior | McLaren Automotive Ltd, Woking, UK Oct.2015 – Sept. 2021

(Promoted from Senior Engineer to Principal to Eng. Manager)

• Led and mentored a team of 10 engineers, implementing Honey and Mumford learning models, resulting in improved team retention and satisfaction scores above company averages. 
• Managed a £12M budget during the advanced engineering phase, balancing financial oversight with program efficiency to meet organizational goals. 
• Directed seven concurrent programs across Europe, coordinating 20+ cross-functional teams through Agile and Kanban methodologies to ensure on-time, within-budget deliveries 
• Led the development and execution of an engineering outsourcing strategy, integrating external resources using strategic planning frameworks and ensuring alignment with internal teams.
• Delivered £1.2M investment savings and £12K BoM cost reduction through the development and implementation of a new interior strategy and roadmap using Lean methodologies and planning framework.

Technical Project Lead | Volkswagen group @ Italdesign, Wolfsburg, Turin, Oxford Mar.2006 – Sept. 2015

(Promoted from Junior to Senior to Team leader)

• Managed complex, customer-facing automotive projects, meeting timing, budget, and weight targets through meticulous planning tools like Critical Path Method and Risk Assessments.
• Provided strategic updates and insights to internal Board members, ensuring alignment with program milestones and corporate objectives.
• Directed a team of 7+ engineers, fostering collaboration and productivity through cross-functional coordination to deliver key project milestones.
• Led concept development and technical feasibility analyses, employing advanced simulation tools to validate innovative design proposals.

M-Eng equivalent Aerospace Engineering | Politecnico, Torino 

Engineering professional qualification (USA-SE Equivalent) Master of Aeronautical and aerospace engineering