Christian Thür - Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Danish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Senior Consultant / ICS at Media-related company .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for Media-related company , Leading energy company / public sector , Public administration , and Semantor GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Government and Administration , and Energy . Christian also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Audit . Christian also has some experience in Information Technology , Finance , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Government and Administration , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Information Technology .

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Vienna, Austria

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026

3 years

Austria

Senior Consultant / ICS

Media-related company

Revised the internal control system following a transformation
Surveyed current processes and analyzed target processes
Adjusted financial controls and conducted design and operational tests
Provided strategic consulting at management level
Outcome: updated ICS approved by audit bodies; follow-up projects resulting from the achieved results
Focus areas: ICS, finance processes, governance, design and operational testing, executive consulting

Jan 2018 - Dec 2026

9 years

Austria

Project Lead / Program Management

Leading energy company / public sector

Led multiple initiatives in the fields of NIS2, digitalization, information security, ISO 9001, and SAP performance
Developed blueprint approaches, methodical management, and coordination across business units, IT, and information security
Achieved completion or progress according to program and project mandate; provided reliable control in a corporate environment with over 1,000 employees
Focus areas: NIS2, project and program management, IT/OT interfaces, vendor management, SAP, maturity and process assessment

Jan 2017 - Dec 2024

8 years

Vienna, Austria

Project Lead

Public administration

Led multiple IT and organizational projects, including specialized information systems, infrastructure replacements, digitalization projects, data protection initiatives, and portal integration topics
Established and managed key interfaces to parallel and SAP-related initiatives
Completed core projects according to mandate
Focus areas: project management, software development, infrastructure, process management, GDPR, public administration

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Austria

Project Lead / GDPR

Fees and services sector

Implemented the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation in a high-volume environment
Outcome: successful project completion in 2018
Focus areas: GDPR, processes, project management

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Austria

SAP Project Consulting

Press and media agency

Provided consulting for an ERP rollout focused on project management and business process analysis
Prepared rollout, test procedures, and IT infrastructure
Managed vendors
Outcome: successfully completed
Focus areas: SAP, rollout, test management, IT processes, vendor management

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Austria

Project Manager

IT service provider for a media group

Managed several Exchange migration projects including Active Directory consolidation
Infrastructure management, training, and service desk improvements
Outcome: Completed; improved control and stable execution of the migrations
Key areas: IT infrastructure, migration projects, service desk, metrics management, vendor management

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Switzerland

Project Manager

International industrial corporation

Office 2010 readiness for 16,000 clients including test management and troubleshooting
Coordination with Microsoft support team and global interfaces in EMEA, NSA and APAC
Outcome: Completed within an international program environment
Key areas: International project management, test management, client rollout, virtual teams

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Austria

ERP Rollout Project Manager

International financial services provider

Managed the project team and defined test cases
Change management and process optimization
Vendor management and leading steering committees
Outcome: Successful replacement of the legacy system and go-live with the new ERP
Key areas: ERP rollout, change management, test methodology, vendor management, steering committees

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Austria

Senior Consultant

Beverage manufacturer

Financial process optimization and issue remediation
Implementation of corporate guidelines
Assessment of control compliance for a new SAP solution
Outcome: Acceptance and confirmation of results by corporate audit; successful SAP go-live the following year
Key areas: financial processes, audit, SAP, control compliance, executive communication

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Austria

Senior Consultant

Industrial company

Development of an internal control and quality management system
Mapping of sales, HR, and financial processes
Alignment with ISO 9001 requirements
Outcome: Pilot processes implemented; basic methodological toolkit handed over for independent further development
Key areas: ISO 9001, internal control system, process design, production environment

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Russian Federation

Consultant / Trainer

Beverage Manufacturer

SOX consulting and training for implementing processes, controls, and corporate requirements
Result: know-how transfer and approval of results by the local CFO
Focus: SOX404, workshops, process and financial know-how

Jan 2007 - Dec 2019

13 years

Austria

Senior Consultant / ICS

Fees and Services Sector

Setup and enhancement of an internal control system including management and audit authority requirements
Implementation of financial controls, including design and operational testing
Integration of QM-related processes
Result: completed ICS approved by audit bodies; follow-up projects due to its impact
Focus: ICS, financial processes, QM integration, audit readiness, governance

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Russian Federation

Project Manager / Audit Manager

Beverage Group

SOX404 roll-out after SAP implementation in Russia
Advice on controls and SAP-related matters
Temporary audit lead with executive reporting to the CFO, Corporate Audit, and CEO
Result: SOX404 outcomes approved by external auditors; audit findings confirmed as good+ by Corporate Audit
Focus: SOX404, audit, SAP, international management, executive reporting

Oct 2006 - Present

19 years 7 months

Senior Consultant / Managing Partner

Semantor GmbH

Self-employed Senior Consultant and managing partner since October 2006
Project and program management, governance and ICS-related mandates
Transformation and digitalization projects
Process and quality management in complex, often remote or hybrid environments

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Austria

SOX404 Project Management / Audit

Beverage Manufacturer

Project management, process analyses, and business process optimization
Final alignment with auditors; parallel audit management
Result: audit findings approved by Corporate Audit and local auditors
Focus: SOX404, audit, business processes, executive management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Government and Administration, Energy, Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Energy

Media and Entertainment

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Audit, Information Technology, Finance, and Operations.

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Audit

Information Technology

Finance

Operations

Summary

Senior consultant with over 28 years of experience leading complex projects, programs, and improvement initiatives in IT, SAP, governance, finance, quality, and organizational environments. Focus is on effective management of transformation, governance, and stabilization mandates that are highly relevant to management, supervisory boards, and business units. Experience in national and international contexts, including remote and hybrid setups, regulated environments, as well as crisis and turnaround situations.

Skills

Project And Program Management In Complex It, Sap, And Transformation Initiatives
Governance, Internal Control System (Ics), Sox, Audit-related Implementation, And Finance Process Improvement
Process Management, Maturity Improvement, And Quality Management According To Iso 9001
Management Of Challenging Projects In Critical Situations, With Vendors And Complex Stakeholder Constellations
Executive Reporting, Preparation Of Decision Materials, And Consulting At Management And Board Level
International Collaboration As Well As Remote, Virtual, Nearshore, And Offshore Project Environments

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Danish

Intermediate

Education

Economics · Vienna, Austria

Doctorate · Social and Economic Sciences · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

IPMA Level B

PROJEKT MANAGEMENT AUSTRIA

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Professional Services 19.5 y

Avg length 4 y 8 m

Longest experience 19 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Austria, Russian Federation, Switzerland)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Consultant / ICS, Project Lead / Program Management, Project Lead

Main industries Professional Services, Government and Administration, Energy

Main business areas Project Management, Quality Assurance, Audit

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Danish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant / ICS, Project Lead / Program Management, Project Lead.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Senior Consultant / ICS at Media-related company.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Media-related company, Leading energy company / public sector, Public administration, and Semantor GmbH.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Energy. Christian also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Audit. Christian also has some experience in Information Technology, Finance, and Operations.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Energy.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Doctorate in Social and Economic Sciences.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 1 certificate: IPMA Level B.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

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