Andreas Schott - Interim Manager / Consultant

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager / Consultant at BTC AG .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for BTC AG , Colt Technology Services GmbH , Telefonica Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG , and DYNACON GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Professional Services . Andreas also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Sales . Andreas also has some experience in Legal , Strategy , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Strategy .

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Cologne, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Manager / Consultant

BTC AG

Supporting the management of complex projects in agile, traditional, and hybrid environments
Building and implementing governance structures to clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision pathways
Designing and facilitating workshops (e.g., kick-offs, retrospectives, lessons learned)
Developing and rolling out standardized processes and templates for project, portfolio, and change management
Guiding organizations in evolving towards agile or autonomous structures
Analyzing and optimizing collaboration between line organization, project management, and operations
Introducing role profiles and competence models for new ways of working
Creating decision-making frameworks (e.g., based on corporate strategy, cost-effectiveness, customer orientation)
Facilitating conflict discussions and decision-making sessions among stakeholders
Developing and applying communication guidelines for change processes
Supporting leaders in feedback and resonance formats
Visually presenting complex topics for management decisions
Creating use cases for AI-powered automations in project work
Assisting with evaluating and implementing digital tools for process improvement
Taking operational responsibility for Citrix & AD/Access: ensuring stable IT operations, incident management, handovers, and quality assurance in everyday business
Closing operational gaps by clearly defining responsibilities between BTC, BITS, and service providers
Conducting structured gap analyses of existing service statements, make-or-buy decisions, and role clarifications with KPI anchoring
Leading escalations with swift intervention in case of goal conflicts and responsibility diffusion

Jul 2024 - Mar 2025

9 months

Germany

Project Manager, Contact Center Project

Colt Technology Services GmbH

Establishing and leading efficient project structures, defining roles, responsibilities, and communication channels
Creating and tracking precise schedules, identifying and addressing potential delays
Preparing detailed logs, project plans, and reports, ensuring traceability and transparency
Preparing change reports, documenting changes in the scope of work (SOW)
Proactively identifying and analyzing scope deviations, communicating transparently with stakeholders
Providing regular progress reports on milestones, budget status, and risks
Supporting strategic decisions through clear communication
Implementing Cognigy into the existing cloud infrastructure

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project Manager Business / Data Protection B2P

Telefonica Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG

Leading and managing data security processes in the business-to-partner (B2P) sector
Organizing and conducting workshops, team meetings, and decision-making committees
Establishing clear schedules to optimize data protection practices and drive strategic development
Creating and maintaining change reports and documented current-state analyses
Providing regular reports to management and stakeholders for progress tracking and transparency
Identifying and highlighting deviations from the planned scope in collaboration with data protection officers
Communicating with departments, auditors, and service providers to promote constructive collaboration
Actively participating in the BfDi audit and integrating insights into process optimizations
Developing and implementing a clearly structured process for internal assessments
Creating and delivering training concepts to build competencies in data protection and compliance

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

5 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Agile Coach / Consultant

BTC AG

Analyzing the current situation: identifying obstacles and optimization opportunities
Formulating a target vision and developing solution strategies to increase efficiency
Optimizing existing and introducing effective agile methods and processes
Coaching at team and individual levels
Planning and facilitating rituals
Encouraging collaboration and teamwork
Mediating conflicts within the team or at interfaces
Measuring success: developing metrics to evaluate applied methods

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Project support (organizational development)

DYNACON GmbH

Preparing and supporting change communication for management
Leading organizational development workshops
Coordinating across projects

May 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant for Digitalization Projects

DYNACON GmbH

Consolidating requirements from various stakeholders
Designing solution approaches and implementing third-party software
Specifying requirements for integrating the digitalization strategy
Coordinating project phases and reporting to management

May 2021 - Sep 2021

5 months

Munich, Germany

Project Support (SaaS CRM Tool)

DYNACON GmbH

Building and improving the knowledge base for end customers
Training pilot customers for their first login to the SaaS solution
Supporting testing activities

Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Lead Consultant

DYNACON GmbH

Leading complex transformation projects with a focus on change management, change communication, and project management
Supporting strategic change and organizational development processes and ensuring high-quality process guidance
Advising on individual projects and developing concepts for change management, change communication, and digitalization
Facilitating workshops and other event formats
Monitoring market trends and focusing on new insights in change management, digitalization, and project management

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

7 months

Bonn, Germany

Project Manager / Consultant

AOK Systems GmbH

Leading 25 project staff
Leading, managing, and coordinating the further development of the electronic patient record and the digitalization of treatment and cost plans as well as sick leave certificates
Consolidating product requirements and transforming them into services on the platform
Managing external and internal stakeholders
Ensuring all project objectives are met and taking responsibility for success
Implementing process standardizations to improve the product
Launching the ePA on 01/01/2021
Collaborating with international teams in an agile project
Managing requirements with Gematik
Hybrid project management in fixed release cycles

Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Manager Operational Data Protection

Unitymedia GmbH

Responsible for project volumes up to €300k and leading 5 team members
Acting as the liaison between the company and the data protection & legal departments
Ensuring compliance with legal and internal data protection requirements
Supporting the company merger in data transfer
Assisting departments with GDPR compliance and internal audits

Apr 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager Indirect Retail

Unitymedia GmbH

Technical leadership of 15 project team members
Implementation of indirect retail as a sales channel
Co-development of the indirect retail strategy and leadership of the indirect sales program
Managing and controlling the channel budget (€500k)
Managing 12 subprojects in multi-project management
Internal interface to retail and cross-department collaboration
Managing partner relationships by organizing partner events
Restructuring communication processes for more transparency and efficiency
Development of agile sales projects
Introduction of a sales map for revenue visualization and KPI monitoring
Increased revenue through targeted market interventions
Definition and implementation of the "Partner Dialog"

Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 7 months

Ismaning, Germany

Business Consultant Insurance

msg Systems AG

Creation of internal concepts for commission processes
Drafting legal regulations (LVRG) and deriving requirements for insurance companies
Development of a functional concept for sales reporting
Setting up digital use cases and interfaces for sales
Acquiring new projects through PEGA cooperation (LVRG implementation concept)
Expansion of project fields and acquisition of additional projects

Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

IT Sales Support - DVAG

ATLAS Dienstleistungen für Vermögensberatung GmbH

Support during the rollout of the new CRM sales software
Facilitation and delivery of system and user training for financial advisors
Creating concepts and trainer guides for mobile iPad use in field sales
Creating solution portfolios for field sales
Analyzing sales requirements and integrating them into project processes
Co-development, testing, and rollout of a cloud solution supporting sales
Creating usability concepts for the sales cloud system
Contributing expertise to the CRM system expansion
Project management of a web-based training solution for field sales
Strategic direction of the "Lifelong Learning" initiative
Gap analysis of existing knowledge transfer channels and market analysis of platform solutions
Recommendation of cooperation partners and action plan for implementation
Preparation and execution of cross-departmental workshops for realignment

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Healthcare.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Sales, Legal, Strategy, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Information Technology

Sales

Legal

Strategy

Human Resources

Summary

Hands-on innovation driver with 10 years of experience in strategically advancing internal structures for maximum efficiency and value creation.

Proven skills in reliably leading cross-functional, strategic, and complex programs, projects or subprojects.

Appreciative leader who builds strong teams with exceptional dedication and organizational talent and knows how to inspire others for common goals.

Skills

Industries: Healthcare; Telecommunications; Social Insurance; Insurance
Areas: Change Management; Development; It Consulting; Project Management; Sales And Distribution; Freelancer
Agile (Multi-)Project Management
Budget Management & Controlling
Strategy Development
Process Optimization
Sales Management
Crm
Gdpr Compliance
Customer Value Analysis
Kpi Analysis
Monitoring & Reporting
Presentations
Initiating Collaborations Within The Company And With Partners
Creating Transparency
Improving Internal Communication
Digitizing Processes
Implementing Modern It Tools
Project Volume Up To €5m
Technical Leadership Of Up To 15 Project Team Members
Goal-Oriented
Team Player
Resilient
Forward-Thinking
Flexible
Responsible

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

Rheinische University of Applied Sciences Cologne

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Cologne, Germany

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG

Insurance Specialist (IHK) · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CPRE Foundation Level I IREB

Data Protection Specialist

DEKRA

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Telecommunication 6 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 3 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager / Consultant, Project Manager, Contact Center Project, Project Manager Business / Data Protection B2P

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Sales

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

February 2023

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. 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: Interim Manager / Consultant, Project Manager, Contact Center Project, Project Manager Business / Data Protection B2P.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager / Consultant at BTC AG.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for BTC AG, Colt Technology Services GmbH, Telefonica Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG, and DYNACON GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Sales. Andreas also has some experience in Legal, Strategy, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Strategy.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended Rheinische University of Applied Sciences Cologne.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 2 certificates. These include: CPRE Foundation Level I IREB and Data Protection Specialist.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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