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Andreas Menzel

Project Management (freelance)

Andreas Menzel
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Wachtberg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2020 - Present
6 years 1 month

Project Management (freelance)

Spice Manufacturer

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Management (freelance) at Spice Manufacturer
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Responsibility for the Product Owner role
  • Introduction of agile project methodology
  • System integration App <-> AWS backend database <-> vending machine based on algorithms for retail
Sep 2018 - Present
7 years 7 months

Project Management (freelance)

CyBike GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Management (freelance) at CyBike GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
  • Consulting to prepare a startup's market launch
  • Development of the trade show presence
  • Project management of the software project with apps (iOS/Android) and AWS cloud backend in collaboration with a software company
  • Connection to a mobile communications network to transmit data from radio modules to the AWS backend
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 2 months

Senior Expert Pricing & Proposition

Deutsche Telekom European Headquarters

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Expert Pricing & Proposition at Deutsche Telekom European Headquarters
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Strategy
  • Development of strategic pricing concepts for growth strategies
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016
3 years 8 months

Head of Product Management Fixed & Mobile Integrated Products and Pricing (B2C)

Telekom Romania

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Product Management Fixed & Mobile Integrated Products and Pricing (B2C) at Telekom Romania
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • Launch of the MagentaOne brand for Telekom RO
  • Design of the pricing strategy for integrated products (fixed-line and mobile) and their market launch based on in-depth market research for an integrated household approach, including differentiated pricing, smart home concept, and cloud solution
  • Development of the new business area to €25 million annually
  • Development and implementation of one of the top 10 strategic projects at Telekom RO
  • Implementation of the group pricing strategy
Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
8 years

Senior Expert Strategic Pricing (mobile and fixed-line)

Deutsche Telekom European Headquarters

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Expert Strategic Pricing (mobile and fixed-line) at Deutsche Telekom European Headquarters
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Development of a B2B pricing portfolio for Cosmote Romania
  • Development of the new B2B strategy and reorganization of the newly built B2B organization at Cosmote Romania
  • Development and implementation of a new data roaming offer (Travel&Surf) and its market launch as responsible project manager simultaneously in 8 foreign markets of Deutsche Telekom, supported by a marketing campaign in 14 European countries (a double-digit million euro business)
  • Leading a central project team with 6 colleagues from product & innovation, IT, network engineering, market communication and 8 local project managers in the country subsidiaries
  • Consulting projects for the implementation of the pricing strategy in cooperation with Simon & Kucher
  • Value-based pricing projects based on conjoint analyses and corresponding simulation to develop new portfolio structures for different country subsidiaries
  • Management of best practice exchange within the Deutsche Telekom group
Jan 2006 - Dec 2012
7 years

Lecturer in the MBA Program

Fachhochschule Remagen/Koblenz

Expertise details
Position Summary
Lecturer in the MBA Program at Fachhochschule Remagen/Koblenz
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Marketing
Strategy
  • International Business
  • International Marketing
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 years

Senior Project Manager Mobile Payment

T-Mobile International AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Project Manager Mobile Payment at T-Mobile International AG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Implementation and market launch of mobile payment (mobile payment system provider) using a 'mobile wallet' as the program manager
  • Projects: Mobile Parking, Mobile Ticketing
  • Managed partners (merchants/payment providers) to integrate payment products
  • Actively shaped standardization in the Mobile Payment Forum
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003
4 years

Staff Member to the T-Mobile Int’l CEO René Obermann

T-Mobile International AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Staff Member to the T-Mobile Int’l CEO René Obermann at T-Mobile International AG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Strategy
  • Development and implementation of the T-Mobile International governance structure (committees to steer the new group) to support cooperation with/among the group's country subsidiaries and best-practice exchange
Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
5 years

Head of Business Development for Mobile Satellite Communication

T-Mobile GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Business Development for Mobile Satellite Communication at T-Mobile GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
Strategy
  • Developed and built a go-to-market and sales organization (mid double-digit million-euro business)
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
3 years

Expert in Marketing Planning

Deutsche Telekom Mobilnet GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Expert in Marketing Planning at Deutsche Telekom Mobilnet GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Developed and executed marketing planning for mobile services
  • Supported projects to secure licenses for mobile services
Jan 1992 - Dec 1993
2 years

Sales and Marketing Controller

Quante AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Sales and Marketing Controller at Quante AG
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Marketing
  • Analytical derivation and setup of a sales controlling system
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992
3 years

Product Manager for Fiber-Optic Based Communication Systems

Quante AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Manager for Fiber-Optic Based Communication Systems at Quante AG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • Concept and marketing of newly developed products

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Education, Food and Beverage, and Professional Services.

Telecommunication
Information Technology
Education
Food and Beverage
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, Strategy, Information Technology, and Sales.

Marketing
Project Management
Product Development
Strategy
Information Technology
Sales
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Skills

  • Motivating And Inspiring Manager With Strong Social Skills And A Results-driven Approach, Based On Solid Business Knowledge
  • In-demand Coach And Visionary With A Keen Sense For Technical, Organizational, Commercial And Sales Contexts
  • Strategy And Subject Matter Expert In Pricing And Product Management For Mobile And Fixed-line Offerings
  • Experience And Expertise In Project Management (Prince2 And Scrum Master Certified) From Diverse International Projects In Both Corporate And Startup Environments, Including Go-to-market/sales Management And Market Communication
  • Competitive Analysis To Derive Strategic Decisions For Operational Business
  • Development Of Pricing Or Business Models To Maximize Margins Achievable Seasonally (Intraday, Weekly, Monthly)
  • Design And Delivery Of Workshops For Product Development And The Creation/implementation Of Strategic Initiatives
  • Analysis And Development Of Business Requirements Together With Operational Departments For The Enhancement Of Existing Or Conception Of New It Systems/applications As Well As Bi Systems As Product Owner
  • Support For Agile Teams As An Agile Coach, Either For The Introduction Or Further Development Of Agile Project Management Methodology
  • Creative And Innovative, Pragmatic In Implementation
  • Open To New Challenges And Innovations
  • Excellent Communication Skills For Use In A Complex, Intercultural, And International Business Environment

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Romanian
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2000

University of Toronto

MBA · Business Administration · Toronto, Canada

Oct 1988 - Jun 1990

University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein

Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management · Industrial Engineering and Management · Mönchengladbach, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1988

University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf

Diploma in Engineering · Communications Engineering · Düsseldorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Scrum Foundation

ITIL Foundation

Prince2 Foundation

Prince2 Practitioner

Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Telecommunication 34 y
Avg length 4 y 6 m
Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Management (freelance), Senior Expert Pricing & Proposition, Head of Product Management Fixed & Mobile Integrated Products and Pricing (B2C)
Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Education
Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 5

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Wachtberg, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 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: Project Management (freelance), Senior Expert Pricing & Proposition, Head of Product Management Fixed & Mobile Integrated Products and Pricing (B2C).

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Project Management (freelance) at Spice Manufacturer.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Spice Manufacturer and CyBike GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Education. Andreas also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Product Development. Andreas also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Sales.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

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

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Toronto, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management from University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein and a Bachelor in Communications Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Scrum Foundation, ITIL Foundation, and Prince2 Foundation.

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