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Alexander M.-Senior Project Manager and Program Manager

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

Senior Project Manager (Interim)

KPMG

Position summary
Senior Project Manager (Interim) at KPMG
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
Project Management
  • Implementation and optimization of corporate structures
  • S4 transformation in manufacturing companies
  • Optimization of financial structures
  • Establishment of IFRS, USGAAP reporting structures
  • Restructuring and change/integration management
Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

Head of IT Application and Transformation

ABB

Position summary
Head of IT Application and Transformation at ABB
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Management of international S4 Hana projects
  • Transformation in Operations/Finance
  • Integration management for the parent company
  • Establishment of forecasting and demand management
  • Alignment of new IT structures
  • Replacement and harmonization of applications
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

IT Project Manager (Interim)

SwissOptic

Position summary
IT Project Manager (Interim) at SwissOptic
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Production
Project Management
  • Management of S4 Hana project in China (was stopped)
  • Creation of special analyses in the area of production
  • Execution of M&A
Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

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

Valantic

Position summary
Project Manager/Head of Finance/IT/Audit (Interim) at Valantic
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business areas
Finance
Information Technology
Project Management
  • 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 sites
  • Project Manager for cutover/migration/rollout/transformation
  • Establishment and realignment of Finance & IT structures
  • Management of Controlling and Finance departments
May 2017 - Jun 2021

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

ZKW Group GmbH

Position summary
Director IT & Business Development; S4HANA PGM, Head of Integration, Demand and License at ZKW Group GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Worldwide implementation of the S4 HANA project (budget responsibility 65 Mio)
  • 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 transformation (SCM) and optimization of hard closing
Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

Director Business and Planning Analyst (Interim)

Siemens AG

Position summary
Director Business and Planning Analyst (Interim) at Siemens AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Finance
Operations
  • Conducting global profitability analyses of acquired projects and site analyses
  • Global budget planning and coordination including forecast after spin-off
  • Simplification and coordination of global production planning in relation to sales planning
  • Implementation of a global planning/forecast tool on S4 HANA
  • Responsible for the forecast, budget, and closing process
  • Contact person for project commercial managers for major projects
  • Financial plant responsibility for the sites in the USA, Hong Kong, and Dubai
Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

Head of Controlling and Business Development Germany

Korian AG

Position summary
Head of Controlling and Business Development Germany at Korian AG
Industries
Healthcare
Business areas
Finance
Investments and M&A
Project Management
  • Implementation of SAP BW and ERP (FI/CO/New Ledger)
  • Establishment of operational controlling
  • Optimization of shift and duty schedules
  • Optimization of daily catering rates in nutrition and care rates for medical services
  • Execution of a squeeze-out
  • Management of M&A transactions
Apr 2010 - Oct 2013

CEO of Rohstoffmarket AG and Managing Director of Non Ferrum GmbH

Rohstoffmarket AG / Non Ferrum GmbH

Position summary
CEO of Rohstoffmarket AG and Managing Director of Non Ferrum GmbH at Rohstoffmarket AG / Non Ferrum GmbH
Industries
Metals and Mining
Business areas
Procurement
Production
Sales
  • Restructuring and turnaround of Non Ferrum GmbH's production sites in AT/SLO/USA
  • Responsibility for sales, purchasing, and production
  • Development of a new direct raw material procurement process
  • Optimization of production processes
Jul 2008 - Apr 2010

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

XMEDIA AG / Scout24 AG

Position summary
Head of M&A and International Head of Finance (Freelance Consultant) at XMEDIA AG / Scout24 AG
Industries
Automotive
Real Estate
Business areas
Finance
Investments and M&A
Project Management
  • Management and execution of M&A projects (T-Mobile Serbia)
  • Establishment of investment management
  • Management and integration of the international sites in Serbia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Vietnam
  • SAP implementations worldwide
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

Freelance M&A Consultant, Founding

Rohstoffmarket GmbH

Position summary
Freelance M&A Consultant, Founding at Rohstoffmarket GmbH
Industries
Metals and Mining
Business areas
Finance
Strategy
  • Founding of a new Rohstoffmarket AG (04/2010)
  • Independent acquisition of the insolvent Non Ferrum GmbH
Nov 2005 - Jun 2008
Austria

Head of Finance and IT with joint power of attorney

Lenzing AG

Position summary
Head of Finance and IT with joint power of attorney at Lenzing AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Finance
Information Technology
Project Management
  • 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 and conducting audits
  • Group treasury and tax responsibility, including implementation of cash pooling
  • IT responsibility: development/implementation of new global IT structures
  • SAP implementation in acquired companies and harmonization
  • License database and paperless automated incoming invoice process
Jan 2001 - Dec 2007
Germany

Financial Director

Infineon Technologies AG

Position summary
Financial Director at Infineon Technologies AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
Operations
  • Commercial management of a segment in the ChipCard division
  • Sales and production controlling
  • P&L responsibility for the segment
  • Management of under-/over-capacity in ChipCard production
  • Optimization of setup times through targeted sales/inventory planning
  • Implementation of a global forecasting process
  • Execution of special projects
  • Execution of M&A projects and integration of acquired companies
  • Introduction of worldwide inventory valuation
  • Restructuring projects in production companies
  • Sales channel analysis (EBIT improvement of 6%)
Apr 1995 - Dec 2000

Finance and Controlling Manager

Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG

Position summary
Finance and Controlling Manager at Henkel-Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG
Industries
Chemical
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Implementation of standard financial processes such as financial and planning processes (including sales and production planning)
  • Feasibility analysis and design for site and production projects
  • Preparation of separate and consolidated financial statements according to IAS/US GAAP/HGB/StGB
  • Staffing and structural development of the Finance department
  • Project management for SAP implementation and reengineering
  • Implementation of SAP modules FI/CO/AM/PP
Jan 1989 - Mar 1995
Germany

Head of Accounting for one of TNT's Profit Centers

TNT Express GmbH

Position summary
Head of Accounting for one of TNT's Profit Centers at TNT Express GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
Project Management
  • Deputy Finance Manager after taking over from Harry W. H.
  • Sub-project management 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 sheet planning
  • Clarification of customs and tax matters

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
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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
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Skills

Core Competencies: Strategic And Operational Management Of Complex Transformation And Integration Projects (Cfo/Ceo/Management Functions) 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, Digitalization 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, Basis Optimization) Strong Expertise 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): Worldwide Program Management Of Sap S/4hana Implementations With Budget And Results Responsibility Introduction Of Global Transfer Pricing And Reporting Systems In Accordance With International Standards (Oecd-Beps) Realignment Of It And Controlling Structures As Part Of M&A And Spin-Off Projects Integration Of International Business Units With A Focus 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 System Landscapes Successful Implementation Of International Post-Merger Integrations And Digitalization Initiatives Industry Knowledge: Banks & Financial Services: Finance Transformation, Compliance, Reporting & Controlling Industry & Plant Engineering: Sap System Harmonization, Production Control, Process Integration Automotive: M&A Integration, Digitalization, 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

Finanzverwaltung Nordrhein-Westfalen

Civil service career, Equivalent Diploma Tax and Controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) · Germany

Oct 1978 - Jun 1987

Gemeinschaftsschule AMG Wien

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexander holds a Doctorate in Civil service career, Equivalent Diploma Tax and Controlling (Dipl. Finanzwirt) from Finanzverwaltung Nordrhein-Westfalen and a Master in Global Manager Development, Corporate Strategy, Finance from Babson College.

Alexander is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.