Alexander Mitsche - Senior Project Manager and Program Manager

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Senior Project Manager (Interim) at KPMG .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for KPMG , ABB , SwissOptic , Valantic , and ZKW Group GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Automotive . Alexander also has some experience in Chemical , Metals and Mining , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Accounting . Alexander also has some experience in Information Technology , Operations , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Doctorate in Civil service career, equivalent diploma in tax and controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) from North Rhine-Westphalia Tax Administration and a Master in Global Manager Development, Corporate Strategy, Finance from Babson College .

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 6 months

Senior Project Manager (Interim)

KPMG

Implementation and optimization of corporate structures
S4 transformation for a manufacturing company
Optimization of financial structures
Establishing IFRS and US GAAP reporting structures
Restructuring and change/integration management

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 4 months

Head of IT Application and Transformation

ABB

Leading international S4 HANA projects
Transformation in operations and finance
Integration management for the parent company
Establishing forecast and demand planning
Aligning new IT structure
Replacement and harmonization of applications

Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

9 months

IT Project Manager (Interim)

SwissOptic

Project management of S4 HANA project in China (was stopped)
Creating custom reports for production
Handling M&A

Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

2 years 1 month

Project Manager/Head of Finance, IT & Audit (Interim)

Valantic

Partial and overall project management of international S4 HANA projects (focus: finance, controlling & production)
Harmonization and restructuring of legacy systems with migration
Turnaround management and realignment of units and locations
Cutover/migration/rollout/transformation project management
Building and realigning finance & IT structures
Management of controlling and finance departments

May 2017 - Jun 2021

4 years 2 months

Director IT & Business Development; S4 HANA program manager, head of integration, demand, and licensing

ZKW Group GmbH

Global implementation of the S4 HANA project (budget responsibility 65 million)
Rollout and project management in HQ, Mexico, Russia, Asia, CZ, and SK
Harmonization and restructuring of legacy systems
Leading M&A transactions worldwide
Value chain transformation (SCM) and hard closing optimization

Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

1 year 5 months

Director Business and Planning Analyst (Interim)

Siemens AG

Conducting global profitability studies of acquired projects and site analyses
Global budget planning and coordination including forecast after spin-off
Simplifying and coordinating global production planning in relation to sales planning
Implementing a global planning/forecast tool on S4 HANA
Responsible for forecast, budget, and closing processes
Point of contact for project accountants for large projects
Financial plant responsibility for sites in the USA, Hong Kong, and Dubai

Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

1 year 10 months

Head of Controlling and Business Development Germany

Korian AG

Implementing SAP BW as well as ERP (FI/CO/New Ledger)
Establishing operational controlling
Optimizing shift and duty schedules
Optimizing meal allowances in nutrition and care rates for medical services
Executing a squeeze-out
Leading M&A transactions

Apr 2010 - Oct 2013

3 years 7 months

CEO of Rohstoffmarket AG and Managing Director of Non Ferrum GmbH

Rohstoffmarket AG / Non Ferrum GmbH

Restructuring and turning around production sites of Non Ferrum GmbH in Austria, Slovenia, and the USA
Responsible for sales, purchasing, and production
Developing a new, direct raw material procurement process
Optimizing production processes

Jul 2008 - Apr 2010

1 year 10 months

Head of M&A and International Head of Finance (Freelance Consultant)

XMEDIA AG / Scout24 AG

Leading and executing M&A projects (T-Mobile Serbia)
Establishing a participation management
Managing and integrating international locations in Serbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Vietnam
Worldwide SAP implementations

Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years

Freelance M&A Consultant, Founding

Rohstoffmarket GmbH

Founding a new Rohstoffmarket AG (04/2010)
Independently acquiring the insolvent Non Ferrum GmbH

Nov 2005 - Jun 2008

2 years 8 months

Austria

Head of Finance and IT with joint signing authority

Lenzing AG

Commercial project management for the new production site and business in Nanjing, China
Worldwide commercial responsibility for Lenzing production sites
M&A activities (tax optimization, business expansion, integration)
Development and implementation of group policies as well as conducting audits
Treasury and tax responsibility for the group, including implementing a cash pooling system
IT responsibility: development and implementation of new global IT structures
Implementation of SAP in acquired companies, harmonization
License database and paperless automated incoming invoice process

Jan 2001 - Dec 2007

7 years

Germany

Financial Director

Infineon Technologies AG

Commercial management of the chip card segment
Sales and production controlling
Profit responsibility for the segment
Management of under- and over-capacity in chip card production
Optimization of setup times through targeted sales and inventory planning
Implementation of a global forecasting process
Execution of special projects
Execution of M&A projects and integration of acquired companies
Introduction of inventory valuation worldwide
Restructuring projects in manufacturing companies
Sales channel analysis (EBIT improvement of 6%)

Apr 1995 - Dec 2000

5 years 9 months

Finance and Controlling Manager

Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG

Implementation of standard finance processes such as financial and planning processes (including sales and production planning)
Profitability analysis and concept development in site and production projects
Preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements according to IAS/US GAAP/HGB/StGB
Recruitment and structural setup of the finance department
Project management for SAP implementation and reengineering
Deployment of SAP modules FI/CO/AM/PP

Jan 1989 - Mar 1995

6 years 3 months

Germany

Head of Accounting for one of the TNT profit centers

TNT Express GmbH

Deputy finance manager taking over from Harry W. H.
Partial project lead for SAP modules FI/CO/AM and consolidation
Preparation of annual and monthly financial statements (HGB/US GAAP/StGB)
Controlling: profit, cash, liquidity and balance planning
Clarification of customs and tax issues

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation, Metals and Mining, Chemical, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Transportation

Metals and Mining

Chemical

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Operations, and Production.

Finance

Project Management

Accounting

Information Technology

Operations

Production

Skills

Core Competencies: Strategic And Operational Leadership Of Complex Transformation And Integration Projects (Cfo/Ceo/Executive Roles) Expert Knowledge In Finance, Controlling, It Management, And Sap S/4hana Transformations Management Of International M&A, Carve-Out, And Post-Merger Integration Projects Ensuring Efficiency Through Process Harmonization, Digitization, And Public Cloud Migration Strong Ability To Successfully Implement Turnaround, Restructuring, And Cost Optimization Programs Qualifications: Extensive Experience As An Interim Manager, Program Manager, And Cfo/Ceo In International Corporations Deep Expertise In Sap S/4hana (Greenfield, Rollout, Migration, Cutover, Basic Optimization) Strong Methodology Skills In Change, Stakeholder, And Risk Management Successful Implementation Of Global Finance, It, And M&A Initiatives With Significant Ebit Improvements Fluent Communication At Management And C-Level Professional And Project Experience (Selected): Global Program Management Of Sap S/4hana Implementations With Budget And Results Accountability Introduction Of Global Transfer Pricing And Reporting Systems According To International Standards (Oecd Beps) Realignment Of It And Controlling Structures In M&A And Spin-Off Projects Integration Of International Business Units Focusing On Finance, Controlling, And Reporting Leading Transformation And Rollout Projects Including Migration, Cutover, And Change Management Optimization Of Value Chains, Production Processes, And Global Sap System Landscapes Successful Implementation Of International Post-Merger Integrations And Digitization Initiatives Industry Expertise: Banking & Financial Services: Finance Transformation, Compliance, Reporting & Controlling Industrial & Plant Engineering: Sap System Harmonization, Production Control, Process Integration Automotive: M&A Integration, Digitization, Value Chain Optimization Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals: Global Sap Implementation, Tax And Transfer Pricing Systems Healthcare: Restructuring, It And Controlling Realignment, Efficiency Programs Telecommunications & Software: Post-Merger Integration, International Sap Rollouts

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Czech

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

Babson College

MBA, Global Manager Development Programme, Corporate Strategy, Finance · Global Manager Development, Corporate Strategy, Finance · Wellesley, United States

Aug 1987 - Aug 1989

North Rhine-Westphalia Tax Administration

Civil service career, equivalent diploma in tax and controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) · Germany

Oct 1978 - Jun 1987

AMG Community School, Vienna

High school diploma · Vienna, Austria

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Manufacturing 10.5 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Project Manager (Interim), Head of IT Application and Transformation, IT Project Manager (Interim)

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation

Main business areas Finance, Project Management, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

June 2026

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What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager (Interim), Head of IT Application and Transformation, IT Project Manager (Interim).

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Senior Project Manager (Interim) at KPMG.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for KPMG, ABB, SwissOptic, Valantic, and ZKW Group GmbH.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Automotive. Alexander also has some experience in Chemical, Metals and Mining, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Accounting. Alexander also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Production.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Doctorate in Civil service career, equivalent diploma in tax and controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) from North Rhine-Westphalia Tax Administration and a Master in Global Manager Development, Corporate Strategy, Finance from Babson College.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Alexander?

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XMEDIA AG / Scout24 AG

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Rohstoffmarket GmbH

Head of Finance and IT with joint signing authority

Lenzing AG

Financial Director

Infineon Technologies AG

Finance and Controlling Manager

Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG

Head of Accounting for one of the TNT profit centers

TNT Express GmbH

Industry Experience

Business Area Experience

Skills

Languages

Education

Babson College

MBA, Global Manager Development Programme, Corporate Strategy, Finance · Global Manager Development, Corporate Strategy, Finance · Wellesley, United States

North Rhine-Westphalia Tax Administration

Civil service career, equivalent diploma in tax and controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) · Germany

AMG Community School, Vienna

High school diploma · Vienna, Austria

Statistics

Experience

Global Experience

Expertise

Qualifications

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How many years of experience does Alexander have?

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What is Alexander's latest experience?

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

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