Claus E.-Senior IT Project Manager – Digitalization Insurance & Telecommunications
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Experience
Senior Project Manager
Aconext Engineering GmbH
- Management of complex projects in technology-driven and regulated environments
- Overall responsibility for the planning, management and implementation of projects across multiple departments
- Responsibility for budget, resources, timelines, and risk and change management
- Leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams of up to 25 employees
- Central interface between clients, specialist departments, external partners and management
- Establishment of structured project and reporting processes for transparent management
- Ensuring the on-time implementation of projects in demanding and regulated project environments.
Senior IT Project Manager – Digitalization Insurance & Telecommunications
Initiation, planning, management and completion of several digitalization projects
Requirements management including proposal preparation, functional concepts & process analyses
Stakeholder management (internal steering committee, external service providers, specialist departments)
Resource & capacity planning, controlling, budget responsibility
Claim and change management (including escalation handling)
Implementation of project marketing & knowledge management
Quality assurance & risk management in line with PMO standards
Introduction of a cloud-based solution in customer service (insurance)
Harmonization & digitalization of approval and contract processes
Reduction of processing times by >20 % through optimized workflows
Establishment of standardized project controlling with BI dashboard
Jira • Confluence • MS365 (Project, Teams, SharePoint) • ITIL • PRINCE2
Overall Project Lead – IT Transformation Telecommunications
Overall responsibility for project coordination across several streams and sub-projects
Cost-benefit analysis and evaluation of implementation strategies
Close coordination with top management and preparation of decisions at C-level
Management and prioritization of operational measures and resources
Cross-functional coordination between business, IT architecture, operations and external partners
Internal/external stakeholder management in an international project environment
Structured rollout of a company-wide transformation program
Successful alignment between technical implementation and business objectives
Establishment of consistent project controlling including KPI dashboard
Secured management decisions on architecture & process standards
Jira • Confluence • MS365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint) • Power BI • ITIL • PRINCE2 (Governance Framework)
Overall Project Lead / Lead Engineer
Lear Corporation / Audi AG
Management of the entire seat development from the proposal phase through to SOP
Preparation of technical concepts and design approvals (Catia V5, BOM, PLM)
Coordination of up to 25 project participants across specialist areas (electrical systems, structure, airbag, testing, etc.)
Leadership of the technical meetings with Audi (ZSB), active management of all OEM interfaces
Claim and cost management including escalation and contract management
Validation, test support, homologation & production preparation
Documentation, FMEA, quality management & production release
Successful production readiness – on time & within budget
OEM approvals in all technical meetings without escalation
Development and approval of 200+ components (assemblies, foams, covers)
BOM and PLM maintenance with complete traceability
Catia V5 • BOM / PLM systems • FMEA • SAP MM • MS Project • Jira • OEM systems (Audi KVS)
Lead Engineer / Project Manager Front Office Munich
Yanfeng Seating / BMW AG
Responsibility for the technical development of the seat system in a direct OEM environment
Management of all specialist areas (plastics, electrical systems, structure, foam, airbag, covers, testing)
Coordination with BMW and communication between the Front Office (Munich) and Back Office (China)
Support for decision-making processes at top management level
Stakeholder management on the supplier and OEM sides
Moderation of technical team meetings & prototype management
Preparation and maintenance of bills of materials (BOM) including change tracking
On-time implementation through prototype approval
Successful management of intercultural interfaces (DE–CN)
Establishment of a reliable reporting model for project status tracking
Integration of technical requirements from several BMW development locations
Catia V5 • BOM management • MS Project • PLM systems (Teamcenter) • Jira • BMW Engineering Systems (Prisma, Panama)
Technical Project Manager / Lead Engineer Interior
IAC Group / Mercedes-Benz AG
Overall technical responsibility for the development of pillar trims and interior panels for the Mercedes BR206
Concept development, 3D design and engineering in close coordination with SE teams
Coordination of specialist departments including plastics engineering, fastening concepts, acoustics and airbag requirements
Supplier management and active communication with the OEM (Mercedes-Benz)
Cost, schedule and claim management across all development phases
Quality assurance, series approvals, prototype & tooling orders
Conducting and evaluating FMEA, creating bills of materials (BOM)
On-time completion of the industrialization phase with OEM approval
Successful integration of the components into Mercedes' SE team concept
Minimization of rework loops through structured change processes
BOM & PLM system integration with complete documentation
Catia V5 • FMEA • SAP PLM • MS Project • Mercedes-Benz Engineering Tools (Smaragd etc.)
Agile Project Lead / Requirements Engineer / Team Coordinator
Ferchau Austria
Management of an agile development team as part of a technical IT project
Functional and technical analysis of existing systems and processes
Derivation, specification and management of functional requirements
Backlog prioritization and maintenance, sprint planning and review moderation
Regular stakeholder management with internal and external partners
Progress monitoring across all streams, including risk assessment
Establishment of agile processes in a previously classically structured environment
Successful synchronization of several development teams with the specialist departments
On-time delivery of the first releases, including automated tests
Clear requirements structure as a basis for further technical development
Jira • Confluence • Scrum/Kanban • UML • BPMN • MS365 (Teams, Planner, Excel)
Lead Engineer / Technical Project Manager Interior Components
Lear Corporation / BMW AG
Overall technical responsibility for the development and industrialization of the back panel and various interior panels for BMW G01
Concept development, packaging validation and design engineering in Catia V5
Management of validation, testing, homologation and series approval
Management of the interface to BMW Engineering, participation in SE teams
Coordination with suppliers, production and internal specialist departments
Support of prototype production, change management and quality control
Successful start of series production without escalation – including approval of all components on the first attempt
Effective integration of packaging, assembly and acoustic requirements
Early validation through structured FMEA and close stakeholder management
Creation of bills of materials and complete integration into OEM PLM systems
Catia V5 • BOM & PLM systems • BMW Prisma • SE team process • FMEA • MS Project
Interim Manager & Transformation Consultant
Eggersberger Consulting GmbH
Assumption of various interim mandates (operational management, divisional management, project management)
Analysis and evaluation of business processes, value chains and structures
Identification and elimination of process inefficiencies and operational weaknesses
Introduction of KPI systems for targeted management (finance, sales, production)
Development of customer-specific digital strategies and innovation approaches
Introduction of transaction-oriented management models & data-driven decision-making foundations
Training of managers in change and implementation processes
Successful digital transformation in several companies, including the introduction of DMS, ERP & CRM
Productivity increase of up to 25 % through lean process reorganization
Establishment of new management reporting with a monthly decision-making process
Significant reduction of operational risks through structured process standards
MS365 • Power BI • ERP systems (e.g. SAP Business One, BMD) • BPMN process modeling • SWOT analysis • Change management approaches
Overall Project Manager Seating System / Lead Engineer Seating
Lear Corporation / BMW AG
Overall responsibility for the concept, development, testing and industrialization of the sports seat
Management of all technical specialist departments (plastics, structure, airbag, foam, trim, testing, electrical systems)
OEM communication at module meeting & SE team level, including regular coordination with BMW
Conducting package studies, H-point analyses and whiplash assessments
Project management of prototype production, approval management, creation and maintenance of the BOM & PLM
Management of the SE team, series support, change management and FMEA moderation
Successful series approval of the complete seat system for several derivatives, including the Competition model
Development and industrialization of a modular LVK seat frame (F82)
Complete traceability through continuous BOM, PLM and FMEA system maintenance
On-time delivery despite complex OEM requirements, design changes and crash validations
Excellent OEM evaluations of project management and maturity level control
Catia V5 • PLM systems • BMW Prisma • FMEA • BOM management • H-Point analysis tools • MS Project • OEM Engineering Guidelines (BMW)
Managing Partner / Project Manager
Ingenieurbüro ConsArt KG
- Responsibility for and implementation of demanding customer and transformation projects במסגרת own consulting and project mandates
- Management of projects from the proposal phase through successful handover
- Development of efficient project structures and management models
- Budget planning, project controlling, and claim and contract management
- Leadership and development of project teams of up to 30 employees
- Close cooperation with clients, executive management, and external partners
Project Manager Interior Components / OEM Interface
IAC Group
Technical project management for several parallel component developments in the interior and body areas
Concept development, 3D design, and approval processes (Catia V5)
Management of specialist departments: plastics, toolmaking, validation, prototype construction
Coordination with OEM project teams (Daimler, BMW, Porsche) and suppliers
Planning, documentation, change management, and schedule tracking
Implementation of quality management measures including FMEA
Successful series approval for all components at 3 premium OEMs
On-time project completion despite complex OEM-specific requirements
Development and maintenance of comprehensive project and manufacturing documentation
Early prevention of escalations through intensive supplier and OEM communication
Catia V5 • FMEA • MS Project • Bill of materials creation • Daimler & BMW OEM systems • PLM (e.g. Smaragd, Prisma)
Project Manager
Kathrein Werke KG
- Management of development and technology projects from planning through series production readiness
- Coordination of project teams and external partners
- Responsibility for schedule, cost, and quality targets
- Direct leadership of a project team
Project Manager Electronic Component / Development through Series Production
Kathrein Werke KG / Mercedes-Benz AG
Project management for the development of a passive antenna unit for integration into the taxi radio system of the Mercedes E-Class (W212)
Preparation of quotations, technical clarification, and concept development with the OEM
Management of the mechanical and electrical design teams, including development to series production readiness
Responsibility for project planning, documentation, bills of materials, and technical approvals
Direct leadership of a six-person project team and coordination with suppliers
Coordination between internal development, the OEM, and external partners
Series approval by Mercedes after successful functional and EMC verification
Implementation of all requirements relating to vehicle architecture, design, and frequency requirements
Development of an independent assembly process for OEM final integration
Adherence to the project schedule despite short development cycles
RF engineering • EMC test methods • CAD systems • MS Project • Mercedes PEP process
Project Engineer and Designer
KARENT Karosserieentwicklung
- Participation in and responsibility for development and implementation projects
- Technical conception and implementation of complex assemblies
- Collaboration with international project teams and clients
IT Project Manager / Consultant / Systems Integrator
MacTech Systems
Managing and implementing numerous IT projects for SMEs (2–200 employees)
Introducing and customizing ERP and DMS systems, such as SAP Business One, Lexware, BMD
Advising on and implementing IT security concepts, including firewall, backup, and access protection solutions
Planning, building, and modernizing IT infrastructures (servers, storage, virtualization, networks)
Supporting digitalization projects: DMS implementation, process automation, interface development
Conducting training, coaching, and knowledge transfer for IT managers and specialist users
Introducing agile methods for process management (Scrum, Kanban) in development and admin teams
Successfully implementing over 50 IT projects for medium-sized companies
Standardizing system landscapes with up to 30% lower support costs
Setting up backup, recovery, and security systems in accordance with GDPR requirements
Introducing customized reporting solutions (e.g. Crystal Reports, Power BI) for real-time analysis of company data
Developing and implementing numerous customized interfaces (e.g. invoicing <–> financial accounting)
High customer satisfaction and follow-up assignments over many years
Infrastructure & systems: Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, Hyper-V, Exchange, Fortinet
ERP & DMS: SAP Business One, BMD NTCS, Lexware, DocuWare, Easy Archiv
Security: Firewall systems, Bitdefender, Mail Security, network scanners, GDPR compliance
Data & BI: SQL Server, Power BI, Crystal Reports, ODBC, Access
Project methods & tools: PRINCE2, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, MS Teams
Scripting / interfaces: VBA, Batch, XML, CSV sync tools, API integrations
Office & communication: Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint), TeamViewer, VNC
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Information Technology, Telecommunication, Insurance, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
Experienced project and interim manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex projects in automotive, IT, digitalization and management consulting. Thanks to a rare combination of technical expertise, a business background and leadership experience in both corporate and mid-sized company structures, I can manage projects holistically – from requirements management and technical implementation through to production handover or IT rollout.
My particular expertise lies at the interface of technology ↔ organization ↔ business: Whether seat systems for BMW and Audi, IT transformations in the insurance sector, consulting projects for process optimization or ERP/DMS implementations in mid-sized companies – always with a focus on results, a structured approach and communication on equal terms.
Skills
Technical & Operational Project Management (Traditional + Agile)
It Transformation, Process Automation, Digitalization
Oem/Tier-1 Project Management: Automotive Series Development, Plm, Bom, Fmea
Change & Interim Management, Restructuring, Organizational Development
Leadership Of Interdisciplinary Teams (Up To 30 People), Multi-Project Management
Cost, Risk, Claim And Stakeholder Management At C-Level
International Projects (De / At / Cn / Es / Uk)
Prince2 Practitioner
Itil
Sap S/4hana
Salesforce (Crm Integration)
Catia V5
Jira
Confluence
Ms365 (Teams, Project, Sharepoint)
Plm Systems (Bmw Prisma, Daimler Smaragd, Audi Kvs)
Power Bi
Fmea
Bpmn
Vmware
Windows Server
Active Directory
Backup/Security Architectures
Languages
Education
Fachhochschule Kufstein
Master of Arts in Business · Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround Management · Kufstein, Austria
Fachhochschule Kufstein
Bachelor of Arts in Business · International Business & Management · Kufstein, Austria
HTL Innsbruck
Wirtschaftsingenieur · Focus on Computer Science & Mechanical Engineering · Innsbruck, Austria
Certifications & licenses
Generative AI & KI für Führungskräfte
Linux- & IT-Zertifizierungen
Projektmanagement & Mitarbeiterführung
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Claus is based in Kufstein, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Claus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).
Claus has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Claus has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Claus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Claus would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager, Senior IT Project Manager – Digitalization Insurance & Telecommunications, Overall Project Lead – IT Transformation Telecommunications.
Claus's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Aconext Engineering GmbH.
In recent years, Claus has worked for Aconext Engineering GmbH, Lear Corporation / Audi AG, Yanfeng Seating / BMW AG, Eggersberger Consulting GmbH, and Ingenieurbüro ConsArt KG.
Claus is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Information Technology. Claus also has some experience in Telecommunication, Insurance, and Manufacturing.
Claus is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development. Claus also has some experience in Finance, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance.
Claus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Insurance, and Telecommunication.
Claus has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology.
Claus holds a Master in Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround Management from Fachhochschule Kufstein and a Bachelor in International Business & Management from Fachhochschule Kufstein.
Claus has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Generative AI & KI für Führungskräfte, ITIL, and Linux- & IT-Zertifizierungen.
Claus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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