Elisabeth S.-Transformation Manager
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Experience
Head Of IT
Schölly Fiberoptic GmbH
- Led IT with 12 employees during a period of group integration, filling 3 new positions
- Analyzed IT maturity and created transparency around risks, resources and project status
- Structured and prioritized the project portfolio (group integration, ERP, NIS2, IT security)
- Engaged external service providers to close capacity gaps and initiated additional projects
- Supported the implementation of Business Central and represented IT on steering committees
Manager IT Organization
Jobrad Leasing GmbH
- Created process documentation for the quality management system, resolving findings raised by the auditor
- Gained a thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements DORA and BAIT
- Further developed the IT organization with a focus on processes, governance and standardization; introduced IT service processes and documentation standards
- Improved collaboration between IT and business units and supported organizational change processes
IT Manager
ECOMAL Europe GmbH
- Led 4 IT teams (19 employees), with IT responsibility for 16 European sales locations and a budget of approx. 1.5 million €
- Developed the IT strategy for operations, ERP, EDI and FLS
- Managed approx. 20 IT projects, including project management for the setup and implementation of an emergency power system
- Reduced IT outages by 30%, shortened lead times by 20% and lowered security risks by 15%
- Set up the Lobster EDI platform for in-house operation
- Established ISO-compliant quality and governance processes as well as KPI-based management dashboards; successfully completed certification
Program Manager
City of Freiburg
- Established and led a new staff unit with an 8-member, interdisciplinary team (IT project management, media consulting, procurement)
- Developed and successfully implemented the “School 4.0” roadmap for digital transformation
- Designed and implemented training and support concepts for teachers
- Designed data protection and data management processes for digital education services and coordinated alignment with education providers and authorities
Overall Project Manager for Digitalization
City of Freiburg
- Digitalization of 65 public schools: developed and managed the large-scale project (estimated investment volume of approx. 200 million € over 10 years, including client lifecycle), together with a second overall project manager
- Coordinated a project team of approx. 30-40 internal employees from various departments and approx. 30 external service providers
- Structured the project into 6 subprojects, including the schools’ structural readiness for digitalization (network infrastructure, electrical installation, and in some cases renovation of cable ducts/ceilings)
- Developed educational digitalization concepts for different types of schools: gathered requirements and balanced standardization with differentiation by school type
IT Process Manager
FSM AG
- Project management for the ARAS PLM implementation (30-40 users) using a greenfield approach: big bang in parallel with proALPHA over 20 months, team of 5 internal stakeholders and 4-5 programmers, budget approx. 200.000 €
- Implementation of an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), data modeling of the interfaces between PLM and ERP
- Deputy project management for the proALPHA ERP implementation (approx. 100 users); created all document forms (delivery notes, invoices, orders) using the system’s own form designer
- SQL database administration and creation of SQL queries
- Second-level support according to ITIL, internal process audits as a second auditor
- Support and further development of the DMS (ELO), key-user organization and training
Executive Assistant
FSM AG
- Support for the technical board member in strategic and operational tasks
- Coordination of projects and events for stakeholders
- Preparation and analysis of key figures and reports for management
- Organization of QM audits and ensuring quality standards
- Increasingly involved in IT-related tasks, including supporting the newly appointed IT manager
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Education, Government and Administration, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.
Summary
IT executive with 14 years of experience in ERP/PLM implementation, program management and organizational development, from process management to overall IT leadership. Combines business thinking with technical understanding.
Skills
- Digitalization & Transformation
- It Strategy & Organizational Development
- Budget & Resource Responsibility
- Process Management & Governance
- Program & Project Management
- Stakeholder Management (Executive Management, Business Units)
- Change & Team Leadership
Languages
Education
Fernuniversität in Hagen
B. Sc. · Business Administration · Hagen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Quality Management Representative & Internal Auditor (DIN EN ISO 9001)
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Elisabeth is based in Kirchzarten, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Elisabeth speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Elisabeth has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Elisabeth has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Elisabeth may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Elisabeth would be well-suited for roles such as: Head Of IT, Manager IT Organization, IT Manager.
Elisabeth's most recent position is Head Of IT at Schölly Fiberoptic GmbH.
In recent years, Elisabeth has worked for Schölly Fiberoptic GmbH, Jobrad Leasing GmbH, ECOMAL Europe GmbH, and City of Freiburg.
Elisabeth is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Government and Administration. Elisabeth also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Healthcare.
Elisabeth is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Elisabeth also has some experience in Strategy.
Elisabeth has recently worked in industries like Education, Government and Administration, and Banking and Finance.
Elisabeth has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Elisabeth holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Fernuniversität in Hagen.
Elisabeth has 2 certificates. These include: Trainer Aptitude Examination and Quality Management Representative & Internal Auditor (DIN EN ISO 9001).
Elisabeth is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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