Christian Schock - Automotive Interim Project Manager

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Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 8 months

Taking over parents' care and reorganizing their daily routines

May 2023 - Dec 2023

8 months

Wendlingen, Germany

Interim project manager for VW Group Wall Box development

eSystems GmbH

Coordination of all typical project tasks like industrialization, software, hardware, and mechanical development, software & hardware testing, budget, costs, quality, standards compliance, escalation management, etc.
Supplier selection & tracking
Member of the corporate (Katek) steering committee
Customer communication with VW

Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

ASPICE / process consulting

Cariad SE / Mobica

Discussing customer conditions and classifying them according to ASPICE
Identifying missing artifacts and obtaining them
Supporting the setup of an ASPICE-compliant organization
Pre-audit for ASPICE Level 1 (including functional safety components)

Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

10 months

Lüdenscheid, Germany

Interim project manager for customer quality

Kostal GmbH & Co KG

Global customer quality (VW) for the ID3 & ID4 onboard charger
Coordination of all quality measures with the customer VW

Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

5 months

Velbert, Germany

Interim project manager

Huf, Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG

Escalation management
Overall project management of two international development projects for an electronic steering lock (ASIL D)
Technical leadership of two project teams including, among others, purchasing, sales, industrialization, development (mechanical, hardware & software), prototype construction, quality
Coordination of various intercontinental sites (China, Romania, Germany); development of software, hardware, and mechanical components
Overall project responsibility for budget, maturity, and goal achievement
Regular customer contact to coordinate project activities
Support for software outsourcing activities

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

4 months

Unfit for work due to a sports accident

Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 3 months

Germany

Interim Project Manager

Porsche AG Department EEE4

Examining potential variants of chargers under development and preparing their deployment within the group (Audi, VW, MAN)
Coordinating with corporate contacts
Assessing suppliers and assisting in a comprehensive tender process for an innovative charger
Special tasks

Dec 2016 - Sep 2017

10 months

Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Marquardt GmbH

Overall project management of an international development project for a battery management system (400 V), customer NEVS (formerly SAAB)
Developing three control units for the battery cell, mechanical separation between vehicle and battery, and the system control (ASIL D)
Coordinating multiple intercontinental locations (China, India, Romania, Germany)
Developing software, hardware, and mechanical components (housings, relays, busbars, shunts, etc.)
Overall responsibility for project budget, maturity level, and achievement of objectives
Technical leadership of the project team comprising purchasing, sales, industrialization, development (mechanics, hardware & software), prototyping, and quality
Regular customer contact to coordinate project activities

Jul 2014 - Nov 2016

2 years 5 months

Lüdenscheid, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Kostal GmbH & Co KG

Project management of an international localization and development project involving various intercontinental locations (China, USA, Mexico, Germany)
On-site monitoring and control of the production of over 50 injection molds at Kostal China
Coordinating development between OEM customer Audi (Ingolstadt/Neckarsulm) and Kostal (Shanghai/China, Lüdenscheid/Germany, Kiev/Ukraine)
Supporting procurement at the Kostal site in Troy, USA
Monitoring and setting up assembly lines in Mexico
Coordinating, monitoring, and supporting release tests
Project support for the Mexico site
Overall project responsibility for scheduling and meeting project targets with Audi (various switches such as mirror adjustment, seat adjustment, sliding sunroof, start/stop, rotary light switch, and seat memory switch)
Overall responsibility for project budget, maturity level, and internal target achievement
Regular travel to all locations

Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

6 months

Dortmund, Germany

Interim Project Manager

Wilo SE

Purchasing support in choosing the software supplier (defining interfaces, selection profiles, and criteria)
Purchasing support for selecting the circuit board assembler (visiting production facilities, assessing capacity and quality standards)
Coordinating the development of plastic housings for outsourcing
Supporting supplier selection for plastic injection molding
Leading and coordinating interfaces and internal departments under the single-supplier strategy

Dec 2012 - Oct 2013

11 months

Sersheim, Germany

Key Account Manager, Automotive Sales

Borgardt Technologie AG

Developing concepts and strategies
Acquiring new orders
Initiating contacts with Continental, Bosch, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz
Meeting with Continental's development management

Mar 2008 - Nov 2012

4 years 9 months

Markgröningen, Germany

Project Manager

Bosal-Oris / Oris Fahrzeugteile Hans Riehle GmbH

Managing international OEM customers: GM, Volvo, Saab, Maserati, Opel and Ford (ASIL B)
Setting up and leading the core project team (sales, development, purchasing, quality, industrialization, cost calculation) and everyone involved in the project
Development projects for control units and wiring harnesses
Responsible for meeting all schedule, technical and cost targets and for following internal and external processes
Leading and coordinating all necessary actions internally, with suppliers and the customer in crisis situations
Aligning, managing and supporting international production plants regarding tooling, pre-series and start of production (SOP)
Presenting the company during the acquisition phase
Managing all internal and external project documentation
Acquiring new customers with mid double-digit million revenue

Apr 2006 - Feb 2008

1 year 11 months

Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

Project Manager

Valeo Wischersysteme GmbH

Managing the customer Volkswagen AG
System responsibility for the entire program, made up of several projects under the control of all involved plants
Leading the project team (sales, development, purchasing, quality, industrialization, logistics) across all locations
Crisis management in collaboration with customers, internal departments and external experts
Ongoing risk analysis, initiating and carrying out necessary actions, reporting to management, presenting projects in internal committees

Sep 2003 - Mar 2006

2 years 7 months

Großlangheim, Germany

Production Manager, Logistics Project Manager & Scheduler

F.S. Fehrer Automotive GmbH

Responsible for on-time, cost-effective and quality-compliant production
Operational management of the department (approx. 90 employees) with the aim of reducing customer complaints and scrap
Representing the department internally and externally
Participating in business planning, development, quality and logistics targets in line with the investment plan together with plant management

Jul 2002 - Aug 2003

1 year 2 months

Parental leave

Feb 2000 - Jun 2002

2 years 5 months

Traunstein, Germany

Commercial Managing Director

akzente GmbH

Crisis management, concept development and company strategy
Cost accounting and personnel management
Product strategy, pricing policy and customer meetings

Jan 1992 - Jan 2000

8 years 1 month

Self-employed activity, project organization

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Automotive

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Procurement, Strategy, Customer Service, and Operations.

Project Management

Product Development

Procurement

Strategy

Customer Service

Operations

Summary

Self-employed interim manager
Self-employed senior project manager
Self-employed key account manager in automotive
Long-standing project manager in the automotive industry
Production manager
Managing director

Skills

Good Knowledge Of Office Applications Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Ms Project, And Ms Visio
General Good Understanding Of It And Experienced Pc User Of Various Programs

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

University of Mannheim

Diploma in Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Functional Safety Engineer

TÜV Süd

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Automotive 17.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 8 y

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Taking over parents' care and reorganizing their daily routines, Interim project manager for VW Group Wall Box development, ASPICE / process consulting

Main industries Automotive, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

February 2026

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Christian is based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Christian has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Taking over parents' care and reorganizing their daily routines, Interim project manager for VW Group Wall Box development, ASPICE / process consulting.

Christian's most recent position is Taking over parents' care and reorganizing their daily routines.

In recent years, Christian has worked for eSystems GmbH, Cariad SE / Mobica, and Kostal GmbH & Co KG.

Christian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Christian also has some experience in Healthcare.

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Procurement. Christian also has some experience in Strategy, Customer Service, and Operations.

Christian has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Healthcare.

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Christian holds a Master from University of Mannheim.

Christian has 1 certificate: Functional Safety Engineer.

The availability of Christian needs to be confirmed.

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