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 , and Valantic .

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 Professional Services , Information Technology , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

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

Q: What is Alexander's education?

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

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 7 months

Senior Project Manager (Interim)

KPMG

Implementation and optimization of group structures
S4 transformation for a manufacturing company
Optimization of financial structures
Establishment of 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

Project management of international S4 Hana projects
Transformation in operations/finance
Integration management for the parent company
Establishment of forecast and demand
Alignment of 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)
Creation of special reports in 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
Project manager for cutover, migration, rollout and transformation
Development and realignment of finance and IT structures
Management of controlling and finance departments

May 2017 - Jun 2021

4 years 2 months

Director IT & Business Development; S4HANA PGM, Head of Integration, Demand and Licensing

ZKW Group GmbH

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

Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

1 year 5 months

Director Business and Planning Analyst (Interim)

Siemens AG

Conducted worldwide profitability assessments for acquired projects and site analyses
Managed global budget planning and coordination including forecasts after spin-off
Simplified and coordinated global production planning in relation to sales planning
Implemented a global planning/forecast tool on S4 HANA
Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and closing processes
Served as contact for project accountants on major projects
Held financial site responsibility for locations in the USA, Hong Kong, and Dubai

Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

1 year 10 months

Head of Controlling and Business Development for Germany

Korian AG

Implemented SAP BW and ERP (FI/CO/New Ledger)
Built operational controlling
Optimized shift and duty schedules
Optimized daily meal allowances and medical care rates
Carried out a squeeze-out
Led 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

Restructured and turned around Non Ferrum GmbH's production sites in Austria, Slovenia, and the USA
Responsible for sales, procurement, and production
Developed a new direct raw material procurement process
Optimized 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

Led and executed M&A projects (T-Mobile Serbia)
Established equity management
Managed and integrated international sites in Serbia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Vietnam
Executed SAP implementations worldwide

Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years

Freelance M&A Consultant and Founder

Rohstoffmarket GmbH

Founded a new Rohstoffmarket AG (04/2010)
Independently acquired the insolvent Non Ferrum GmbH

Nov 2005 - Jun 2008

2 years 8 months

Austria

Head of Finance and IT with Joint Power of Attorney

Lenzing AG

Commercial project management of the new production site and business in Nanjing, China
Global 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 implementation of cash pooling
IT responsibility area: development/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 ChipCard segment
Sales and production controlling
P&L responsibility for the segment
Management of under- and over-utilization of ChipCard production
Optimization of setup times through targeted sales and inventory planning
Implementation of a global forecast process
Execution of special projects
Execution of M&A projects and integration of acquired companies
Introduction of global inventory valuation
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 finance standard processes such as finance and planning processes (including sales and production planning)
Profitability analysis and design in site and production projects
Preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements according to IAS/US GAAP/HGB/StGB
Personnel and structural development of the finance department
Project management for SAP implementation and reengineering
Introduction 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 by taking over from Harry W. H.
Sub-project management of SAP modules FI/CO/AM and consolidation
Preparation of annual and monthly financial statements (HGB/US GAAP/StGB)
Controlling: P&L, cash, liquidity, and balance sheet planning
Clarification of customs and tax law 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: Many Years Of Experience As An Interim Manager, Program Manager And Cfo/Ceo In International Corporations In-Depth Know-How In Sap S/4hana (Greenfield, Rollout, Migration, Cutover, Basic Optimization) High Methodological 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 (Selection): Global Program Management Of Sap S/4hana Implementations With Budget And Results Responsibility Implementation Of Global Transfer Pricing And Reporting Systems 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 Management Of Transformation And Rollout Projects Including Migration, Cutover And Change Management Optimization Of Value Chains, Production Processes And Global Sap Landscapes Successful Implementation Of International Post-Merger Integrations And Digitization Initiatives Industry Expertise: Banking & Financial Services: Finance Transformation, Compliance, Reporting & Controlling Industrial & Capital Goods: Sap System Harmonization, Production Control, Process Integration Automotive: M&A Integration, Digitization, Value Chain Optimization Chemicals & Pharma: 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

Financial Administration of North Rhine-Westphalia

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

Oct 1978 - Jun 1987

AMG Vienna Community School

Matura · 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

Last Update

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, and Valantic.

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 Professional Services, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

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

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Doctorate in Civil service career, equivalent diploma in tax and controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) from Financial Administration of North Rhine-Westphalia 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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IT Project Manager (Interim)

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

Valantic

Director IT & Business Development; S4HANA PGM, Head of Integration, Demand and Licensing

ZKW Group GmbH

Director Business and Planning Analyst (Interim)

Siemens AG

Head of Controlling and Business Development for Germany

Korian AG

CEO of Rohstoffmarket AG and Managing Director of Non Ferrum GmbH

Rohstoffmarket AG / Non Ferrum GmbH

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

XMEDIA AG / Scout24 AG

Freelance M&A Consultant and Founder

Rohstoffmarket GmbH

Head of Finance and IT with Joint Power of Attorney

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

Financial Administration of North Rhine-Westphalia

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

AMG Vienna Community School

Matura · Vienna, Austria

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Experience

Global Experience

Expertise

Qualifications

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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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