Frank (Joachim) Schade-Senior Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus
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Senior Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus
IT service provider for public administration
- Development of the product catalog for network strategy 2030 for the public administration of the Federal Ministry of the Interior
- Initiation of the "Network Clusters" program
- Introduction of service strategy and service design
- Introduction of service design management for network services
- Reporting to the CIOs of the sponsoring states
- Definition of the product catalog
Interim Manager Restructuring of the Technical Division
Telecommunications company
- Implement measures in the CTO area decided by management
- Approve staffing plan for 700 employees
- Successfully complete negotiations with department heads and the works council
- Establish reporting from the CTO to the investor
Senior Consultant Restructuring of Operating Sites
Telecommunications company
- Reduce the number of required operating sites
- Decision matrix for sell and lease back for 300 PoP sites
- Decision matrix for close or migrate for 3,000 mobile network sites
- Scenario for integrating a mobile network company
- Scenario for spinning off data centers and core networks
- Build a site database for mobile and fixed-line networks
Interim Manager Restructuring of the Web Solutions Division
Energy supplier
- Transform line organization into matrix organization
- Reduce administrative effort by 50%
- Reduce personnel costs by 30%
- Reduce external staff by 60%
- Reduce purchase prices for external staff by 10%
- Identify nice-to-have services and, after negotiations with internal customers, reduce the monthly flat fee by 15%
- Develop a training plan for employees and anchor it in target agreements
- Coordination with works councils
- Reduce training costs by 25%
Managing Partner
BEsors GmbH
- External manager for restructuring and transformation
- Acquisition of mandates
- Assignment as external manager for clients
- Maintenance of client relationships
Interim Manager, Restructuring of the IT-HR organization
Energy provider
- Restructured the workforce setup
- Reduced number of managers from 7 to 3
- Sponsored One IT for HR
- Reduced operating costs by 50%
- Developed a training plan for employees
- Reduced staff costs by 15%
- Increased external business by 30%
Interim Manager, Restructuring Sales Operations
Photovoltaic systems manufacturer
- Built structure, processes, and tools
- Increased average contribution margin by 70%
- Reduced inventory in the €100 million range by taking KPIs into account
- Increased acceptance within the company through lobbying
- Reduced staffing needs by 40% by bringing all control activities together in one department
- Reduced support effort for sales by 50% through more reliable forecasts
- Handed over the established organizational unit to a new manager
Senior Consultant, Reorganization Project Organization
Energy provider
- Quality assurance for the Project Board
- Increased planning reliability by 20%
- Reduced required staff resources by 15%
- Improved accuracy of statements to customers by 40%
Senior Consultant, Reorganization Project Organization
Telecommunications company
- Implemented the project management organization
- Improved accuracy of statements to senior management by 80%
- Reduced project lead times by 40%
- Improved accuracy of statements to customers by 65%
- Reduced documentation effort by 75%
Managing Partner
HEXADEZIMAL consulting engineers and business economists Frank Joachim Schade & Partners
- Management consulting for projects and processes
- Acquired new assignments
- Managed projects for clients
- Developed clients' employees
- Maintained client relationships
Managing Partner
NCBBS GmbH
- Consulting for network technology
- Winning new projects
- Leading and developing own employees
- Developing operating concepts for customers
- Maintaining customer relationships
Quality Manager
M. Bünger OHG
- Processing and packaging of dried fruit for the food industry
- Development of quality management according to ISO 9002 for five companies in Germany
- Project lead for the accreditation of the Turkish food laboratory according to EN 45001
- Acting managing director
Internship
ORGAPLAN Logistik GmbH
- Consulting for logistics
- On-site study of system design
- Analysis of operating cycles
- Preparation of presentations and offers
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Telecommunication, Information Technology, Energy, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Operations, Sales, Project Management, Strategy, Human Resources, and Product Development.
Summary
My mission is to renew companies. As an interdisciplinary-minded industrial engineer, I understand structures and processes, continuously spot opportunities, and develop concepts to drive progress and growth. I lead with a focus on employees and their potential. When hired as an interim manager, I drive the transformation of companies forward.
Skills
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Energy Industry
- Logistics
- Tourism
- Plant Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Languages
Education
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Dipl.-Ing. · Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering) · Hamburg, Germany
Luisen-Gymnasium Bergedorf
Abitur · Hamburg, Germany
Primary School
Berlin, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
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Profile
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Frank is based in Bremen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Frank has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus, Interim Manager Restructuring of the Technical Division, Senior Consultant Restructuring of Operating Sites.
Frank's most recent position is Senior Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus at IT service provider for public administration.
In recent years, Frank has worked for IT service provider for public administration, Telecommunications company, and BEsors GmbH.
Frank is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Information Technology. Frank also has some experience in Energy, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.
Frank is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Project Management. Frank also has some experience in Strategy, Human Resources, and Product Development.
Frank has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Information Technology.
Frank has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Sales.
Frank holds a Bachelor in Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering) from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences.
The availability of Frank needs to be confirmed.
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