Armin Beuth-Wimmer - Interim Manager

Q: Where is Armin based?

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

Q: What languages does Armin speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Armin have?

Armin has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Armin has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Armin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Armin's latest experience?

Armin's most recent position is Interim Manager at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Armin has worked for Self-employed , RCT Power GmbH , ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH , and GOHL-KTK GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Telecommunication . Armin also has some experience in Information Technology and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Customer Service , and Project Management . Armin also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Human Resources , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Armin worked in recently?

Armin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Armin worked in recently?

Armin has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Baden-Baden, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

9 months

Interim Manager

Self-employed

Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

1 year 10 months

Head of Service & Technical Support

RCT Power GmbH

Global service start-ups and maintenance for energy storage systems / backup power supplies for PV systems
Commercial, operational, and strategic alignment
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Ensuring process quality for commissioning, maintenance, repair, and spare parts management
Building and optimizing the service organization
Project management
Acquisition of services, products, and training
Contract drafting and agreements for external service providers and suppliers
Organizing product training for customers and external service providers
Identifying and analyzing customer requirements and market information for after-sales strategies
Compliance with and design of SLA agreements

Apr 2023 - Sep 2023

6 months

Head of International Service

ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH

Global service start-ups and maintenance for refrigeration technology / chillers
Commercial, operational, and strategic alignment
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Ensuring process quality for commissioning, maintenance, repair, and spare parts management
Building and optimizing the service organization
Quote preparation
Technical documentation
Project management
Acquisition of services, products, and training
Contract drafting and agreements for external service providers and suppliers
Organizing product training for customers and external service providers
Identifying and analyzing customer requirements and market information for after-sales strategies
Compliance with and design of SLA agreements

Oct 2019 - Mar 2023

3 years 6 months

Head of After Sales Service in DACH region

GOHL-KTK GmbH

Service startup and maintenance for cooling tower systems
Commercial, operational, and strategic alignment
Ensuring process quality for commissioning, maintenance, repair, and spare parts management
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Building and optimizing the service organization
Quote preparation
Technical documentation
Project management
Acquisition of services, products, and training
Contract drafting and agreements for external service providers and suppliers
Identifying and analyzing customer requirements and market information for after-sales strategies
Compliance with and design of SLA agreements
KPI implementation with appropriate reporting

Nov 2012 - Sep 2019

6 years 11 months

Head of After Sales Service in Substation Automation

ABB AG

Commercial, operational, and strategic alignment
Ensuring process quality for maintenance, repair, and spare parts management
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Building and optimizing the service organization
Quote preparation
Technical documentation
Project management
Acquisition of services, products, and training
Contract drafting and agreements for external service providers and suppliers
Identifying and analyzing customer requirements and market information for after-sales strategies
Compliance with and design of SLA agreements
Participation in national and international trade shows and exhibitions
Special tasks: factory contracts for procurement, HR staffing concept, export control for specific areas, representation of ABB AG in Germany

Oct 2009 - Oct 2012

3 years 1 month

Head of Service and Project Management for Measurement Technology in the Photovoltaic Industry

GP Solar GmbH

Commercial, operational, and strategic management of a global service team
Ensuring process quality for maintenance, repair, spare parts handling, and calibration
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Establishing and optimizing the global service organization
Technical documentation
Project management
Acquisition of services and service training
Contract drafting and agreements for external service providers and suppliers
Attending domestic and international trade shows and exhibitions
Export control

Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

4 months

Interim Manager Service / Customer Service / After Sales

KomSiNet GmbH & Co. KG

Implementation of suitable QM reporting, ticketing system, complaint management, and CRM tool
Improvement of service structure, process design, and reporting
Commercial after-sales, operational, and strategic direction
Creation of a customer satisfaction analysis
Definition of target agreements for employees
Recruitment of specialized personnel according to requirements
Contract drafting and agreements for external service providers and suppliers

Feb 2007 - May 2009

2 years 4 months

Head of Customer Service for Measurement Technology in High Voltage

Baur Prüf- und Messtechnik GmbH

Commercial, operational, and strategic management of a global customer service
Ensuring process quality for maintenance, repair, spare parts handling, and calibration
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Implementation of 1st/2nd/3rd level support and a ticketing system for fault history
Acquisition of services and service training
Contract agreements with suppliers and global trade agencies
Coordination of suppliers
Participation in domestic and international trade shows and exhibitions

Feb 2006 - Jan 2007

1 year

Transfer company for professional reorientation

Siemens AG

Oct 2004 - Jan 2006

1 year 4 months

Head of Service Function in the Banking Environment at the Frankfurt/M. Site

Siemens Telekommunikations Service GmbH & Co. OHG

Responsible for the commissioning department in system and product business
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Involvement in socially responsible restructuring
Acquisition of services
Temporary staffing for assembly and maintenance
Escalation and complaint management
Managing key accounts
Preparation of quotes and monthly forecasts for sales and order intake
Achieving agreed business goals and quality improvements with partners from sales, development, and production

Oct 2003 - Sep 2004

1 year

Head of Order Management and Processes, Central Region

Siemens Telekommunikations Service GmbH & Co. OHG

Responsible for the entire order processing in the systems and product business
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Economic and on-time scheduling
Implementation and optimization of processes
Adaptation of market-oriented processes
Improved results through reduced throughput times
Providing service manuals and documentation
Purchasing services including contract agreements
Drafting internal service policies and communications
Analyzing customer satisfaction and deriving measures

Oct 2001 - Sep 2003

2 years

Assembly Manager Frankfurt/M. and Darmstadt

Siemens Telekommunikations Service GmbH & Co. OHG

Responsible for the commissioning department in the systems and product business
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Building an assembly team for carrier sales
Commissioning and training at customer sites
Qualification of assigned staff
Socially responsible restructuring
Negotiations and development talks with customers, representatives, and distributors

Apr 2000 - Sep 2001

1 year 6 months

Head of Service for Wetzlar and Fulda

Siemens AG

Responsible for all service and maintenance in the systems and product business
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Achieving successful business results during the pilot phase with a responsible manager
Acting as Sales Manager's deputy
Collecting and analyzing market data on competitor activities
Preparing quotations

Jan 2000 - Mar 2000

3 months

Project Manager for Systems Business with Top Banking Clients

Siemens AG

Lead project manager in systems business for key banking clients
Developing an international service master agreement with centralized remote handling involving all Siemens AG country units
Bringing international experience into the project

Sep 1997 - Jan 2000

2 years 5 months

Head of Service, Saxony Region (Chemnitz and Dresden)

Siemens AG

Responsible for service and maintenance in the systems business
Disciplinary and technical personnel and budget responsibility
Socially responsible restructuring
Sustainable customer retention
Acquisition of services
Contract agreements with subcontractors
Asset management
Key account management

Feb 1991 - Aug 1997

6 years 7 months

Project Manager and Product Specialist for Trading / Executive System

Siemens AG

Worldwide deployment in Asia, South America, North America, the Middle East, South Africa, and Europe
Established a service structure and spare parts supply
Built an intercultural network
Prepared service documentation
Conducted user and service trainings
Provided technical support
Crisis management
Ensured sustainable customer loyalty during market launch
Excellent crisis management using global resources

Jan 1982 - Dec 1991

10 years

Systems Specialist and Service Technician

Siemens AG

Inspection and troubleshooting processes for telecommunication systems

Jan 1981 - Dec 1982

2 years

Electrical Fitter in Workshop Operations

Siemens AG

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Manufacturing

Energy

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Customer Service, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Sales.

Operations

Customer Service

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Sales

Skills

Several Years In A Management Role With Technical And Disciplinary Responsibility (Up To 50 Employees, Direct Report And €40m P.a.)
Planning And Organizational Skills
Results-oriented Work Style
Versatile And Adaptable
Quality Management
Certified As An Internal Auditor
Experience In Financial And Investment Planning, Rationalization And Efficiency Improvement, Cost-benefit Analysis
Broad Knowledge In Customer Service, After Sales, Service Processes, And Acquisition Of Services
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Global Service Experience Through Foreign Assignments, E.g., 8 Months In The Usa And Building An International Customer Service And Support Structure In Asia
Experience With Erp Systems (Baan, Sap)
Project Management
Export Control
Contract Drafting, Purchasing With Suppliers And Service Providers
Procurement / Plant Contracts

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1979 - Jun 1981

Siemens AG

Apprenticeship completed as a telecommunications electronics technician · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1977 - Jun 1979

Siemens AG

Apprenticeship completed as a telecommunications installer · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1971 - Jun 1977

Eduard Spranger School

Secondary school diploma · Secondary school (Realschule) · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Legal and content design of maintenance contracts

ERP LN fundamentals

Berlitz Intensive English in Dublin

Audit competency certificate according to DIN ISO 19011

Quality management representative certificate DIN EN ISO 9000:2000 ff.

Leadership Culture, Siemens as Corporate Citizen

Increasing management effectiveness

Business processes

Successful service business management

Business processes and controlling

Project leadership

Internal auditor

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Manufacturing 20 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager, Head of Service & Technical Support, Head of International Service

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Telecommunication

Main business areas Operations, Customer Service, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 12

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Armin based?

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

What languages does Armin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Armin have?

Armin has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Armin has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Armin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Armin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Armin would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Head of Service & Technical Support, Head of International Service.

What is Armin's latest experience?

Armin's most recent position is Interim Manager at Self-employed.

What companies has Armin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Armin has worked for Self-employed, RCT Power GmbH, ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH, and GOHL-KTK GmbH.

Which industries is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Telecommunication. Armin also has some experience in Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Customer Service, and Project Management. Armin also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Sales.

Which industries has Armin worked in recently?

Armin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Energy.

Which business areas has Armin worked in recently?

Armin has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Armin's education?

Armin attended Siemens AG for Apprenticeship completed as a telecommunications electronics technician.

Does Armin have any certificates?

Armin has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Legal and content design of maintenance contracts, ERP LN fundamentals, and Berlitz Intensive English in Dublin.

What is the availability of Armin?

Armin will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Armin?

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