Fred Schröder - Partner Management; Project Manager

Q: Where is Fred based?

Fred is based in Gilching, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Fred speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Fred have?

Fred has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Fred has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Fred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Fred's latest experience?

Fred's most recent position is Partner Management; Project Manager at Schröder Consultants UG .

Q: What companies has Fred worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fred has worked for Schröder Consultants UG , Telekom Deutschland GmbH , LG Energy Solutions Europe GmbH , and Uniper AG .

Q: Which industries is Fred most experienced in?

Fred is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Transportation , and Manufacturing . Fred also has some experience in Telecommunication , Government and Administration , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Fred most experienced in?

Fred is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Operations . Fred also has some experience in Research and Development , Audit , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Fred worked in recently?

Fred has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Telecommunication , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Fred worked in recently?

Fred has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Gilching, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Partner Management; Project Manager

Schröder Consultants UG

Finalized partnership contracts with application providers for portfolio management (OnePlanTM) and project controlling (ForProjectTM), ongoing online training in tool use and implementation
Led the project for relaunching the company's website with a focus on these applications
Developed and implemented about 60 PM standard methods according to ICB4 and PMBOK8 in the Microsoft scenario as CLAUDE AI agents (Agentic AI) and database application, integrated into M365 and MS Project on CLAUDE.
Defined the PMSP (Project Management Standard Process), CMSP (Change Management Standard Process) and QMSB (Quality Management Process) to automate PM processes, aiming for a cloud launch.
Developed an application for an organization system (Table of Contents TOC) for ChatGPT chats and projects.
Tools: LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Gemini, Infinity, MS CoPilot, OnePlan, EVMS, Power Automate, SQLDB, O365, MS Project, MS Cloud, ICB4, PMBOK7, CLAUDE, GEMINI, CHATGPT

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024

1 year 6 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (hybrid)

Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Managed change and rollout in about 500 government agencies under SÜ2, upgrading and replacing communication infrastructure
Created process models for change and rollout as work instructions from Request for Change to review report, with detailed task lists
Implemented and operationalized with two teams and tracking systems to sync, coordinate and communicate all stakeholders, tasks, instances and subcontractors
Achieved quantitative and qualitative improvements in digital technology in about 500 agencies, e.g. real-time image processing
Daily reporting to ensure maximum availability of communication systems
Progressive detailed project lifecycle management with fine task control and progress tracking in a regulated environment
Tools: MS Teams, O365, OTRS, ROT, Webex

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

8 months

Project Manager (traditional)

LG Energy Solutions Europe GmbH

Rollout manager for approximately 3,000 clients, handling battery software updates and hardware replacements across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France
Developed a change management approach including contract and claim management, GDPR compliance, supply chain law, liability regulation and dangerous goods logistics
Ensured legal security without recourse claims from end customers
Coordinated technical and organizational capabilities to minimize incidents and ensure battery performance benefits
Collaborated efficiently with international service providers and developed a centralized reporting system
Implemented a Zendesk ticketing system and synchronized it with CRM
Tools: MS Teams, O365, MS Project, Visio, Zendesk, GPortal, Webex, SQL Database

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (hybrid)

Uniper AG

Managed IT portfolio for a multi-million euro CAPEX budget
Developed an IT portfolio and project cost model for structured planning and control
Ensured continuous investment security and focus on business-relevant IT initiatives
Continuous reporting and process harmonization along the customer journey
Reconciled cost overruns and underruns of IT applications for business process digitalization
Tools: SharePoint, MS Teams, O365, DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, OKR

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (hybrid)

Thyssen Krupp Elevator AG

Optimized project management processes in the TKE group
Agreed on a 3P3M approach model and defined and implemented an IT project management process with quality gates
Aimed to increase efficiency through method standardization and quality management systems using agile and traditional methods
Identified action potentials for OPEX and CAPEX budgets
Introduced 15 EVM KPIs at quality gates, supported by UAT and OAT end-to-end
Trained the team through a phased plan and communicated within the PM community
Reported progress including mock-ups
Tools: P3M3, PMBOK Guide, EVM Project Controlling, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

6 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid)

E. ON

Leading the Digital Attacker portfolio for modern access to B2C and B2B customer applications
Defining and aligning the project goals with business processes and objectives
Documenting the legacy platform scope with business, product, and epic owners (CJ, UX)
Setting up the roadmap and establishing instances and teams according to SCRUM/SAFe
Fine-tuning development in coordination with regions and business units (UAT, OAT)
Aligning the roadmap with market and business development
Change and risk management impacting business results
Scaling and specifying budgets in cooperation with finance and business
Portfolio reporting up to board level
Tools: SCRUM, SAFe, DevOps, MS Project, O365

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

9 months

Project Manager (Agile)

DB Netz AG

Digitalizing and operationalizing transportation and logistics infrastructure
Preventing the shutdown of 30,000 track kilometers of rail lines through digital maintenance
Implementing a SCRUM-based operational process model using SQL on SAP R3 DVS in collaboration between two teams (BA + DevOps)
Georeferencing around 150 million infrastructure data points on 12" tablets for 10,000 DB employees
Developing and implementing a curriculum for DB staff in track and SAP DVS specialist support helpdesk
Serving as Product Owner & SCRUM Master for programming and testing of the maintenance model in the DB cloud
Reporting at Senior VP level
Tools: SCRUM, MS Project, Oracle, SQL, Trello, O365

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

2 months

Project Manager (Traditional)

BAMF - Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

Submitting a request to identify and implement standardized IT project management
Creating a project charter with clear objectives and risks
Integrating a change management concept for organizational transformation
Performing economic feasibility calculations (WIBE, CAPEX, OPEX) using V-Model XT and ICB4/IPMA
Identifying goals, risks, stakeholders, and constraints
Preparing workshops, curricula, and didactic materials, and reporting at CIO level
Tools: PMBoK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3, EVM project controlling, risk management, MS Project, O365

Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 1 month

Program Manager (Agile), Business Intelligence

Vodafone

Leading three interim priorities: VGE CLR statutory reporting, IFRS 15 group accounting, and DWH consolidation & integration
Completing all subprojects on time and within budget without data loss
Monitoring project KPIs from EVM with SCRUM, JIRA, Confluence, and Kanban
Research and transmission of data, GUI using Tableau, MDM master data management
Test management with offshore team in India and IT security control for data integrity
Agile BI project initiation, phase and WBS planning
Transferring big data from Otelo DWH by Arvato to Vodafone in real-time
Tools: IFRS15, SDLC, SCRUM, JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, DevOps, O365

Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

2 years 4 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid), IT Court Expert

Munich District Court

Publicly appointed and sworn IT court expert since 1997, example project at Munich District Court
Reviewing technical systems and processes of a prison according to mandate and regulations
Assessing contractual obligations of the landlord and general contractor for all trades
Detailed documentation of several specifications: communication, video, audio, locking, and sensor systems
Checking compliance with BSI and GDPR guidelines as well as the supply chain law
Taking inventory and evaluating functionality of all systems, leading to improved operational safety
Mediating and facilitating workshops with up to 25 stakeholders
Crisis management during control center outages in the prison
Reporting to the court
Tools: construction & safety standards, GDPR & BSI standards, EVM, risk management, MS Project, O365

Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

8 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid), Interim Service Manager

MediaCom GmbH

Stabilized the ITSM helpdesk (1st–3rd level support) for 600 users
Onshore/offshore software customization for a centralized planning, purchasing, and billing system
Reduced open tickets from 900 to a sustainable level
Reorganized according to ITIL and trained the team to improve service quality
Introduced SCRUM processes in the helpdesk (daily stand-ups, burndown charts, backlog)
Implemented an agile SDLC for software bug fixes and release management with nearshore and offshore vendors
Handled crisis management with stakeholders from six departments
Reported to the board/executive management with KPIs from EVM
Tools: ITSM, ITIL, Agile SDLC, O365, OTRS, OSE

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

3 months

Project Manager (traditional), Interim Service Manager EDI.FACT Invoice

Lekkerland Information System

Agile project and team reconstruction for an EDI.FACT invoicing volume of €13 billion per year and approximately 5,000 users
Implemented the EDIFACT/e-invoicing application on SAP with IT security for online data transfer
Established 1st–3rd level helpdesk services (master backlog model)
Managed requirements along with controlling and crisis management in case of transfer failures
Led test management of EDI interfaces with controlling and sales departments
Tools: EDIFACT, SCRUM, MS Project, O365

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

4 months

Project Manager (traditional) and PM Trainer

GRUMA Maschinen- & Fahrzeug-Großhändler

Analyzed business processes and identified optimization opportunities for ERP implementation
Simultaneously defined 12 projects and initialized the teams
Identified and implemented as-is and to-be processes
Coached the CEO and reported KPIs using EVM
Conducted a GPM/IPMA project management certification course for staff
Tools: MS Project, O365, standard PM ICB/IPMA

Apr 2012 - May 2013

1 year 2 months

Hybrid

Program Manager Interim (Hybrid)

HOLZMA GmbH

IT system reengineering and SDLC for a new order processing system in custom machine manufacturing
Built new internal teams and coordinated with offshore teams in India, Czech Republic, and Finland
Introduced EVM project controlling and efficient test management up to DOD
Revised contract with the software vendor to define penalties, successfully activated the penalty clause
Requirements engineering, requirements and specifications document, MDM master data management
Set up a 1st–3rd level helpdesk (master backlog model)
Introduced agile software development in the SDLC and PMO services for HOMAG
Tools: PMBOK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3, EVM, RISC management, MS Project, O365

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

1 year 1 month

Program Manager (agile), Wealth Management

UBS AG

Transitioned wealth management software and digitized business processes
Introduced agile software development (RUP) in an end-to-end SDLC under compliance requirements
Established a user helpdesk and conducted international training sessions
100% project controlling with EVM based on MS Project and daily updates in change management
PMO board reporting of KPIs
Tools: RUP, MS Project, Oracle, O365, EVM

Nov 2006 - Jul 2007

9 months

Project Manager (Agile), Value Analysis DIN EN 12973

Schmack Biogas

Launching a program to optimize value chains in biogas plant construction according to DIN EN 12973
Analyzing current processes and identifying rationalization potentials targeting ~12% efficiency increase
Conducting a field study of 10 plants in Germany and the Netherlands
Setting up workshops and leading the team to implement technical improvements and process optimizations
Tools: PMBoK Guide, EVM, risk management, MS Project, O365

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

5 years

Hybrid

Program Manager (Hybrid)

Würth AG

PM certification and ERP rollout with customization for Würth Phoenix in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany
Coaching, training, and business process engineering to develop the project management manual
Building the team, concept and strategy planning over five years, and test management by key users
Change and rollout management and data migration for master data and financial accounts
Integration of international nearshore and offshore development teams
Tools: MS Project Central Server, SCRUM, SAP, Navision, O365, Phoenix-ERP

Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

4 years

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid) for Transmodal GmbH

Joint Venture DB AG/Mannesmann AG

Setting up a joint venture for combined road-rail-road freight transport in Germany and Europe (>50 Mio DM, approx. 50 core team members)
Strategic contract and cooperation management with BMV, BMBF, DUSS/DB AG, and KombiVerkehr
Managing R&D funding control with TÜV Köln and reporting to management and board of directors
Site management for the first reference project at the KV terminal in Erfurt
Developing an operations control system and mobile handling crane to improve efficiency
Partner management with Fraunhofer Society and other R&D partners
Tools: MS Project, O365, Visio

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Information Technology, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Transportation

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Research and Development, Audit, and Product Development.

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Research and Development

Audit

Product Development

Summary

With over 54 years of project management experience, I bring broad expertise in digitization, transformation, program and portfolio management, as well as stakeholder, change and risk management, currently using ChatGPT.

My skills span from strategic planning to the operational execution of complex projects in multicultural and international environments. I combine technical and interpersonal skills, methodical know-how and strong communication to deliver sustainable results and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management: Certified Gpm/ipma Level B Senior Project Manager & Trainer
Iso10006
Icb/ipma
Pmbok Guide / Pmi
Okr Objectives And Key Results
Agile Management: Scrum Master
Product Owner
Safe
Rup
Sdlc
Jira
Confluence
Strategic Leadership: Ppm Project Portfolio Management (Iso21504)
Resource Optimization
Stakeholder & Risk Management
Evm Earned Value Management - Project Controlling (Ansi/eia-748)
Business Skills: Contract Negotiation
Budget Control
Change Management
Process Optimization: Bpm(n) Aris
Kanban
Configuration Management (Iso 10007)
Value Analysis (En 12973)
Ai Chatgpt
Quality Management Iso90001

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Sep 1967 - Jun 1976

TU Berlin

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction and Transportation · Civil Engineering, Construction and Transportation · Berlin, Germany · 3.0

Studied at TU Berlin, focusing on civil and surveying engineering; after the preliminary exam, I specialized in hydraulic engineering, water management, hydraulic experiments and hydromechanics. Thesis: a program system (FORTRAN) to implement the statistical energetic sea state model (water levels, measuring buoys) in the German Bight for wave generation in the test basin. From 1970 to 1975, I worked as a scientific tutor (80h/month) at the Institute for Theoretical Methods in Civil and Transportation Engineering, teaching group sessions and lectures, and transferring theory into engineering practice.

Certifications & licenses

EVMS/ForProject Project Controlling, OnePlan Portfolio Management

Training in ChatGPT, AI, PPM, OnePlan Portfolio Management

Training in MS Teams, O365, OTRS, ROT, WebEx

Training in MS Teams, O365, MS Project, Visio, Zendesk, GPortal, WebEx, SQL Database

Training in SharePoint, MS Teams, O365, DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, OKR

Training in PMBOK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3 maturity model, EVM project controlling, RISC management, MS Project, O365

Training in SCRUM, SAFe, Digital Attacker, O365, MS Project, DevOps

Training in SCRUM, MS Project, Trello, OKR, Oracle/SQL, SAP R3 DVS

Training as SCRUM Master & Product Owner, BDSG, BSI; WIBE (CAPEX, OPEX), V-Model XT, ICB4/IPMA

Training in IFRS15, SDLC, SCRUM, JIRA & Confluence

Training in ITSM, ITIL, Agile SDLC (BA-SD-DEV-TEST-DEPL), ticket systems

Training in EDIFACT

Certified Test Equipment Manager TÜV

Certified Trainer IHK

Training in RUP Rational Unified Process

Training in PMBOK Guide, PMP

GPM Award Assessor

Certified Project Management Trainer GPM with IPMA Level B Senior Project Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Transportation 5 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Partner Management; Project Manager, Project Manager (hybrid), Project Manager (traditional)

Main industries Transportation, Information Technology, Telecommunication

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 18

Profile

Created

March 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Fred based?

Fred is based in Gilching, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Fred speak?

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

How many years of experience does Fred have?

Fred has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Fred has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Fred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fred be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fred would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner Management; Project Manager, Project Manager (hybrid), Project Manager (traditional).

What is Fred's latest experience?

Fred's most recent position is Partner Management; Project Manager at Schröder Consultants UG.

What companies has Fred worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fred has worked for Schröder Consultants UG, Telekom Deutschland GmbH, LG Energy Solutions Europe GmbH, and Uniper AG.

Which industries is Fred most experienced in?

Fred is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Transportation, and Manufacturing. Fred also has some experience in Telecommunication, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Fred most experienced in?

Fred is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Operations. Fred also has some experience in Research and Development, Audit, and Product Development.

Which industries has Fred worked in recently?

Fred has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Energy.

Which business areas has Fred worked in recently?

Fred has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

What is Fred's education?

Fred holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Construction and Transportation from TU Berlin.

Does Fred have any certificates?

Fred has 18 certificates. Among them, these include: EVMS/ForProject Project Controlling, OnePlan Portfolio Management, Training in ChatGPT, AI, PPM, OnePlan Portfolio Management, Training in MS Teams, O365, OTRS, ROT, and WebEx.

What is the availability of Fred?

Fred will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Fred?

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