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Andreas Lorich

Senior Consultant

Andreas Lorich
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Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Apr 2025
1 year 4 months

Senior Consultant

Diconium Strategy / CARIAD

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Consultant at Diconium Strategy / CARIAD
Industries
Automotive
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Built the reporting structure for group brands, considered development platforms and global requirements; stakeholder management
  • Identified required metrics, data sources and user requirements
  • Developed, aligned and implemented KPIs and coordinated milestone plans
  • Collected requirements for a diverse tool landscape, interviewed stakeholders
  • Managed the rollout of Power BI dashboards and ensured technical operations
  • Presented results at board level, moderated workshops, mitigated project risks
Oct 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 3 months

Senior Consultant

Diconium / CARIAD

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Consultant at Diconium / CARIAD
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
Project Management
  • Set up and moderated report cascade across development areas up to the board
  • Business process management – cross-functional process alignment
  • Developed organizational concepts and implemented them with relevant departments
  • Prepared and moderated virtual and in-person events with up to 250 participants
  • SAFe SCRUM Master – hardware development for the Volkswagen Group
Jun 2016 - Oct 2020
4 years 5 months

SCRUM Master

Volkswagen Group Components, Business Unit Transmission & E-Drive

Expertise details
Position Summary
SCRUM Master at Volkswagen Group Components, Business Unit Transmission & E-Drive
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • SCRUM Master for software development and future e-drive platforms
  • Applied Automotive SPICE, requirements management for e-drives including power electronics
  • Further developed and anchored QM system (ISO 9001) sustainably (multiple audits)
  • Prepared, moderated and supported change projects in organizational development
  • Established project status reports based on uniform criteria, moderated reviews
  • Organized and facilitated continuous improvement workshops and cost review workshops
Jun 2011 - Jun 2016
5 years 1 month

Consultant

SOLCOM Consulting / VW AG Transmission Business Unit

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant at SOLCOM Consulting / VW AG Transmission Business Unit
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Business process optimization and quality management (ISO 9001)
  • Developed product strategies for division management
  • Implemented project management methodology and the supporting software solution PRIME
  • Led project for a transmission concept, managed suppliers in an e-bike innovation project
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
6 months

International Customer Service Representative

Dichtungstechnik Habermann

Expertise details
Position Summary
International Customer Service Representative at Dichtungstechnik Habermann
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Customer Service
Operations
  • Supported international customers
  • Managed order processing and communication
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 6 months

Founder and Consultant

Lorich-Career

Expertise details
Position Summary
Founder and Consultant at Lorich-Career
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Built a recruitment consultancy for specialists and executives
Jan 2008 - Apr 2010
2 years 4 months

Managing Director HR and Sales

CAR Technology GmbH, Engines and Interior Development

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Position Summary
Managing Director HR and Sales at CAR Technology GmbH, Engines and Interior Development
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Human Resources
Sales
Strategy
  • Implemented reporting and KPI systems to manage company processes
  • Defined strategic plans with targets for expanding capabilities and locations
  • Acquired new clients, built new divisions, and identified strategic partners
  • Established personnel processes, implemented development plans and a work time model
  • Managed liquidity planning, adjusted resources, and introduced short-time work
Jul 2006 - Dec 2007
1 year 6 months

Manager Powertrain Engineering

RLE INTERNATIONAL Product Development Ltd.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Manager Powertrain Engineering at RLE INTERNATIONAL Product Development Ltd.
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Sales
Strategy
  • Full responsibility for powertrain engineering, strategic planning and implementation
  • Expanded powertrain activities (transmission development), clients: Opel and Mercedes-Benz
  • Won new business with Magna, developed a power take-off unit
  • Developed growth strategy for the powertrain division in Germany
  • Successfully supported the global RLE growth strategy for powertrain
Aug 2002 - Jun 2006
3 years 11 months

General Manager Product Development and Dimensional Engineering

Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America

Expertise details
Position Summary
General Manager Product Development and Dimensional Engineering at Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Operations
Product Development
  • Post-merger integration of Craft Line competencies into the RLE International Group
  • Introduced planning tools and performance monitoring – contribution margins up by 9%
  • Conducted a profitability analysis of a branch
Aug 2002 - Jun 2006
3 years 11 months

Vice President of Operations

Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America

Expertise details
Position Summary
Vice President of Operations at Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Member of executive management, overall responsibility for operations including tool design, production control, tolerance analysis, product development, and temporary staffing
  • Strategically realigned the branch, established new business areas: seat development (Daimler/Chrysler) and production lines for roof systems (Karmann US)
  • Management representative for quality (DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, 14001:1996)
Dec 1999 - Jul 2002
2 years 8 months

Head of Vehicle Development

RLE INTERNATIONAL Produktentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Vehicle Development at RLE INTERNATIONAL Produktentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
  • Overall responsibility including the design and implementation of flexible working time accounts
  • Introduced operational and strategic planning
  • Expanded the department's expertise to include chassis engineering
  • Strengthened customer relationships – largest engineering service supplier for Ford of Europe
  • Introduced a group leader level, expanding staff from 110 to over 170 employees
  • Built a freelancer network with over 100 engineers and service providers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Automotive
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Operations
Business Intelligence
Sales
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Skills

  • Strategic Consulting: Strategy Conception / Implementation, Goal Setting, Swot Analysis, Market And Competitor Analysis, Innovation Management, Core Competencies, Strategic Alliances, M&a Strategies, Business Model Adaptation, Portfolio Management, Organizational Development

  • Strategic Project Management Office: Project Portfolio Management, Project Structures E.g., According To Safe Or Prince2, Reporting & Decision Cascade, Kpi Tracking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Alignment, Business Case Management, Resource Planning

  • Change Management: Current Vs. Target Analysis, Change Vision, Measurable (Phase) Goals, Change Strategy, Escalation & Communication Plan, Conflict & Stakeholder Management, Status Review, Training Concept, Lessons Learned, Implementation Support, Ensuring Sustainability

  • Digital Transformation: Digital Strategy, Customer Focus, Technology Infrastructure, Scrum, Process Digitization, Data Strategy, Organizational Structure, Corporate Culture, Compliance

  • Post-merger Integration: Integration Strategy, Communication, Cultural Integration, Organizational And Management Structure, Hr Integration, It Systems & Infrastructure, Finance & Controlling, Customer & Market Strategy, Success Measurement

  • Program & Project Control: Project Structuring & Planning, Schedule & Progress Control, Cost & Budget Control, Resource Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Change Management, Communication, Motivation

  • Planning Instruments: Strategic Kpis, Planning Tools At Group, Program And Project Level, Requirement Definition, Software Rollout, Continuous Business Process Improvement, Training Sessions

  • Coaching And Facilitation: Coaching Of Specialists And Managers, Supporting Change Processes, Conflict Management Also In An International Environment, Clarifying Tasks & Responsibilities, Knowledge Transfer, Workshops And Cost Review Workshops

  • Project Roles And Industries: Strategic Pmo, Business Analyst, Scrum Master & Project Management, Quality Management Officer, Managing Director Hr & Sales, Head Of Powertrain Department, Vice President Of Operations, Head Of Vehicle Development, Group Leader Body Development, Automotive Industry, Consulting, Software Development, Hr Consulting, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Trade, Services, E-bike Start-up

  • Clients: Cariad, Volkswagen, Diconium, Ford, Stellantis / Opel, Mercedes-benz, General Motors, Getrag / Magna, Various Suppliers

  • Tools: Office, Ms Project, Jira, Confluence, Prime

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Diploma in Engineering · Automotive Engineering

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering

Certifications & licenses

Leading SaFe

Scaled Agile

Scrum Master

Scrum.org

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11
Experience in Automotive 24 y
Avg length 2 y 8 m
Longest experience 5 y

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Consultant, SCRUM Master, Consultant
Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant, SCRUM Master, Consultant.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Senior Consultant at Diconium Strategy / CARIAD.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Diconium Strategy / CARIAD and Diconium / CARIAD.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Andreas also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Product Development.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Automotive Engineering and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 2 certificates. These include: Leading SaFe and Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available for suitable projects.

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