Clemens Eibofner - Industrial Transformation Executive

Q: What languages does Clemens speak?

Clemens speaks the following languages: English (Advanced) .

Q: What is Clemens's latest experience?

Clemens's most recent position is Head of Projects at BORSIG ZM GmbH .

Q: How to hire Clemens?

To hire Clemens, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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Experience

Head of Projects

BORSIG ZM GmbH

Designed and established the Project Management Office as the organization's central delivery function.
Expanded Project Management organization from 3 to 10 Project Managers to support portfolio growth.
Introduced Commercial Project Management and Project Controlling as dedicated governance functions.
Implemented portfolio governance, executive reporting and standardized performance management.
Led an international portfolio of more than 20 EPC projects through execution and contractual delivery.

Head of Purchasing & Sales

BORSIG ZM GmbH

Assumed interim executive responsibility for Purchasing and Sales during critical leadership transitions.
Stabilized operational performance by establishing clear governance, priorities and management routines.
Maintained continuity across customer, supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
Enabled structured knowledge transfer and prepared functions for permanent leadership succession.
Ensured seamless collaboration between commercial and operational business throughout transition.

Head of Supply, Assembly & Service

BORSIG ZM GmbH

Led end-to-end transformation of Supply Chain, Assembly and Service into an integrated operating model.
Executed the transition from in-house manufacturing to a logistics and assembly-focused organization.
Redesigned procurement processes and strengthened SAP-supported operational governance.
Established an international Service & After-Sales organization to support long-term customer operations.
Maintained operational stability and delivery performance throughout the restructuring.

Interim Project Manager

Fraunhofer IGB

Assessed the actual execution status and established full transparency across outstanding work packages, delivery risks and decision-making.
Introduced structured production planning, resource allocation and execution governance for a multidisciplinary project team.
Coordinated engineering, operations and consortium partners to re-establish delivery discipline.
Replaced perception-based reporting with objective project status and performance metrics.
Focused organizational efforts on achieving contractual milestones and operational readiness.

Lean Manager

GOLDBECK Nordost GmbH

Led the implementation of Lean Construction principles across seven regional organizations.
Enabled Project and Site Managers through executive coaching, workshops and on-site leadership support.
Guided the application of Lean methodologies on strategically significant construction projects.
Established practical management routines to strengthen execution and cross-functional collaboration.
Increased organizational acceptance of standardized Lean practices through hands-on leadership and capability development.

Team Lead Planning Management

GOLDBOCK Nordost GmbH

Led the Planning Management organization and expanded the team from 10 to 20 Planning Managers.
Established a unified planning governance model across seven regional offices.
Defined organizational structures supporting major construction projects with values of up to €300M
Strengthened collaboration between Central Planning and regional delivery organizations.
Standardized planning approaches to improve consistency and execution quality across the organization.

Project Manager / Commissioning Manager

International Clients

Led international commissioning and start-up activities across complex EPC environments.
Coordinated engineering teams, suppliers and site organizations during critical execution phases.
Resolved technical and operational issues while maintaining project momentum under live plant conditions.
Managed stakeholder interfaces across clients, contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Ensured structured transition from project execution to stable plant operations.

Summary

Complex industrial organizations rarely fail because of insufficient technical expertise. They fail when execution, leadership and organizational alignment begin to diverge.

This is where I create value.

As an Industrial Transformation Executive, I help organizations regain control of business-critical situations by transforming complexity into structured execution. Whether stabilizing major programs, leading operational transformation, restructuring organizations or supporting executive management during periods of change, my objective remains consistent: creating clarity, enabling leadership and delivering measurable business results.

Over more than 20 years in industrial project environments—including 15+ years in executive leadership roles—I have led transformation initiatives across Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy, Infrastructure and Life Sciences.

My leadership philosophy is based on a simple principle:

Sustainable business performance is achieved when leadership, organization and execution operate as one integrated system.

This philosophy forms the foundation of the WIRKSAMKEIT Leadership Framework.

Skills

Industry Focus

Mechanical Engineering
Plant Engineering
Manufacturing
Energy
Infrastructure
Life Sciences

Core Expertise

Industrial Transformation
Program Leadership
Operational Excellence
Project Recovery
Pmo & Governance
Supply Chain Transformation
Leadership Development
Executive Coaching

Languages

English

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Experience

Total positions 7

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Created

July 2026

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Clemens speaks the following languages: English (Advanced).

Based on recent experience, Clemens would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Projects, Head of Purchasing & Sales, Head of Supply, Assembly & Service.

Clemens's most recent position is Head of Projects at BORSIG ZM GmbH.

Clemens is immediately available for suitable projects.

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

To hire Clemens, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.