Kim Bitner

Kim Bitner has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Kim is currently working as the Director of Product Management at Advanced Energy since March 2022. Prior to this, they were a Senior Product Manager at Advanced Energy, starting in July 2021.

Before joining Advanced Energy, Kim held various positions at Woodward, Inc. from 2010 to 2021. Kim was a Senior Program Manager - Aerospace Segment and the Creator of Corporate Global Product Development Processes - PLC Leader Standard Work. Kim also served as the Global Leader for Industrial Large Engine PMO, where they led the Global Large Engine Program Management team and implemented a new Project Management system. Additionally, as a Project Manager, Kim worked with worldwide customers and suppliers to bring quality products to market.

Kim also has experience at PureEnergy Solutions as a Senior Product Manager, where they created new requirement specifications for wire-free charging solutions and developed a product lifecycle management process. At HP, they held multiple roles, including Senior Product/Project Manager, Product Manager, and Alliance Management. Kim translated customer needs into product offerings, led market research projects, and drove profitable customization strategies.

In their earlier career, Kim founded and managed a mobile auto servicing business called Mobile Auto Lube. Kim also worked as a Software Engineer at Trawick and Associates, where they managed an engineering project in partnership with Digital Equipment Corporation.

Overall, Kim Bitner has a wealth of experience in product management, program management, and project management, with a focus on customer needs and successful product launches.

Kim Bitner obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs from 1981 to 1986. Later, they pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, which they completed from 1992 to 1993.