Benjamin G.-Project Lead
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Experience
Project Lead
BKW
- Conducted a comprehensive market analysis of overall market dynamics, procurement processes, and key business metrics of major market makers
- Identified potential acquisition targets in the rail industry in Austria
Project Management Officer & Communication Lead
DB Regio
- Provided PMO services for the key project "Deutschland-S-Bahn" - an innovative platform solution for future local transport in Germany
- Held conceptual project responsibility for stakeholder and client communication, including communication management and marketing materials
Interim Head of PMO & Strategic Advisor
Etihad Rail Mobility
- Designed, set up, and implemented the project management office for Etihad Rail's passenger transport division
- Standardized all project management processes from concept and planning to execution, monitoring, and close-out
- Took over project leadership for the flagship "Passenger 2025" project, the launch of the first intercity service in the UAE
Managing Partner
YOA Management
- Provided strategic and operational consulting to companies in finance, mobility, and energy sectors
- Philosophy: 'Consider it done' - deliver tangible results and work with partners on equal footing
Project Lead
DB Fernverkehr
- Designed the new fleet strategy for the ICE 3, considering all relevant subprojects
- Oversaw fleet movements, necessary resources, process flows, and stakeholders for strategy implementation
Project Stream Lead: Performance Management
DB Vertrieb
- Redesign of the roles and responsibilities of the existing performance management team based on the Agile Development Roadmap
- Definition and implementation of new roles
- Establishment of outcome-oriented communication platforms
- Design and implementation of revised agile performance metrics and indicators
- Planning and rollout of an organizational key objectives cascade
- Communication management across all organizational levels
Project Lead: ERP System
Value AG
- Project management, requirements management, and vendor selection for the implementation of an ERP system in the financial services sector
- Leadership of a project team of seven internal colleagues amid rapid growth and dissatisfaction with the existing system landscape
Project Lead
UTY
- Conceptual design of the new finance department within the framework of the municipality's privatization and transformation plans
- Implementation of IFRS and integration of compliance
- Establishment of investor relations and securing new financing sources (Eurobonds, local stock listings)
- Support for completed investment rounds with private investors
Senior Business Consultant
DB Engineering & Consulting
- Strategic and operational consulting for companies in mobility and transportation
- Consulting focus: performance management, organizational development, and digital transformation
Head of Analysis & Coordination
ING Deutschland
- Functional and disciplinary leadership of an eight-member expert team
- Responsibility for capacity planning, analysis, and reporting for the mortgage financing unit (~500 FTE)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Transportation, Automotive, Energy, and Government and Administration.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Strategy, Finance, Business Intelligence, Operations, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Skills
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Innovation
- Leadership
Languages
Education
Bucharest University
PhD in Business Administration, Strategic Management & Digitalization · Business Administration · Bucharest, Romania
London South Bank
Master of Science in International Business, Strategic Management & Performance Management · International Business · London, United Kingdom
University of Passau
Bachelor of Arts in European Studies, International Business & Intercultural Studies · European Studies · Passau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
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Experience
Global experience
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Benjamin is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Benjamin speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Benjamin has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Benjamin would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Lead, Project Management Officer & Communication Lead, Interim Head of PMO & Strategic Advisor.
Benjamin's most recent position is Project Lead at BKW.
In recent years, Benjamin has worked for BKW, DB Regio, Etihad Rail Mobility, YOA Management, and DB Fernverkehr.
Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Automotive. Benjamin also has some experience in Energy and Government and Administration.
Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Finance, and Business Intelligence. Benjamin also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.
Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Energy.
Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Finance.
Benjamin holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Bucharest University, a Master in International Business from London South Bank and a Bachelor in European Studies from University of Passau.
Benjamin has 3 certificates. These include: PMP Training Certificate, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, and Scrum Master Accredited Certification.
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