Gerhard K.-Senior IT / Project / Digitalization Manager
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Experience
Senior Project Manager and Site Manager
HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Set-up of the data center in Oberkochen (Defence division)
- Planning of the fiber-optic ring and simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
- Installation plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
- Adaptation of the SAP system (R3) for the Oberkochen site (software)
- IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
- Planning of network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Pre-sales support and establishment of change management
- Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
- Mapping of the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Set-up of a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 million - 34 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Arvato Systems GmbH
- Transition/migration of the AOK health insurance company from the data center to the Arvato cloud for the Oscare division (SAP environment → HANA, Blade, Super Dom HBE560), 3,200 servers
- Further development of the project methodology by identifying and assessing optimization opportunities to shorten quotation lead times
- Pre-sales support
- Conceptual support during the proposal phase, focusing on IT infrastructure topics
- Independent coordination of (sub-)projects for external customers in the utilities sector according to time, budget and quality
- Onboarding and transition projects for new customers focusing on IT infrastructure and networks
- IT transformation and optimization projects for existing customers
- Planning of network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Management of project teams and external partners
- Budget: 15 million - 42 FTE
Senior Project Manager
BWI GmbH
- Support in the System Maintenance Harmonization of Information Systems project
- Analysis of customer inquiries and preparation of service descriptions
- Further development of the project methodology by identifying and assessing optimization opportunities to shorten quotation lead times
- Preparation of project progress reports by transferring and consolidating information provided from ongoing projects using the customer's specifications
- Budget control of commissioned projects
- Performance of service reviews for commissioned services
- Implementation and control of contract changes in ongoing projects based on change requests from the responsible project manager
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Communication with clients and subcontractors to fulfill contractual obligations on behalf of and in consultation with the responsible project manager
- Representation of the project in committees and, where applicable, preparation for these committees
- Preparation of project escalations
- Quality management in the project in accordance with the program QA manual
Senior Project Manager
Drillisch AG
- Set-up of the infrastructure for market entry in the DSL sector
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Management of IQ Optimize → Drillisch's system house
- Coordination of work packages at 1&1 AG
- Management and commissioning of VERSATEL
- Commissioning of the regulatory authority
- Data Protection and Security, monitoring project progress
- Technical reviews at supplying organizations
- Daily tracking of individual organizations
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Set-up of a risk register and migration plan
- Development and documentation of new business processes for Drillisch (ARIS, JIRA)
- Preparation of the communication matrix, including status reports for stakeholders
- Management and coordination of project resources
- Definition and implementation of IT services
- De-escalation, crisis management and management of technical reviews
- Development of a service concept, Vendor Management
- Monitoring according to schedule, quality and budget
- Budget: 10 million - 7 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Central Office for Continuing Education in the Skilled Crafts (ZWH)
- Requirements gathering and design of the HubGrade learning platform
- Management of the public tender (WebUnits)
- Requirements gathering and design of the learning platform (JavaScript)
- Requirements gathering and design of PI/PO
- Requirements gathering and design of ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
- Coordination of the individual chambers of skilled crafts
- Coordination with public authorities
- Preparation of a migration concept for ZWH
- Digital Vendor Management, digitalization contracts with the ERP system
- Development and design of hardware
- Management of the transformation process
- Design and set-up of a service desk (JIRA)
- Budget: 1.5 million - 4 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Deutsche Funkturm GmbH
- Implementation of the transition from service provider STRABAG to ISS
- Requirements and design for SAP (HANA, RE-FX, UI5, ERP)
- Requirements and design for Tririga (IBM, ISS)
- Requirements and design for PI/PO (SAP, DFMG)
- Requirements and design for ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
- Requirements and design for BIS (Asset Information System, DFMG)
- Creation of a migration concept for DFMG
- Digital vendor management, digitization of contracts with the ERP system
- Development and documentation of DFMG business processes (ARIS, VISIO)
- Monitoring and reporting with Clarity, creation of a test concept
- Identification and implementation of innovation initiatives (e.g. robotics, sensor technology)
- Reduction of total facility management costs and improvement of workflow efficiency, energy efficiency, and service quality
- Implementation of construction processes (radio sites)
- Establishment of operations (IFM/TFM) for radio sites
- Acceleration and simplification of the approval process for radio sites
- Budget: €18 million – 19 FTE
Senior Project Manager
DFMG GmbH
- Establishment of the asset and information system (BIS) for DFMG
- Development and specification of SAP (Persona, Fiori, HANA) and Oracle
- Development and specification of ESB WebSphere and web services
- Development and specification of interfaces (96 in total)
- Development and specification of workflows (JavaScript)
- Redesign and review of geographic data (Esri GIS system)
- Review of the delivered TSI units and Aequitas GmbH
- Project review based on Zero Outage
- Monitoring and reporting with Clarity/Omnitracker, creation of a test concept
- Technical review of the delivered operations
- Design and implementation of a service desk (JIRA)
- Definition and implementation of IT services
- De-escalation, crisis management, and technical management reviews
- Monitoring and control of project requirements
- Creation of a communication matrix, including status reports
- Management and coordination of project resources
- Budget: €5 million – 8 FTE
Senior Project Manager
T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH
- Establishment of the infrastructure for/at DPDHL for smart scanners
- Development and design of hardware
- Project review based on Zero Outage, data protection, and security
- Technical review of the delivered operations
- Daily tracking of individual suppliers
- Demand and portfolio management with Clarity/Omnitracker
- Establishment of a risk register and migration plan
- Budget: €5 million – 9 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Bechtle AG
- Client management (Microsoft groupware solutions)
- Application and storage management
- Establishment of infrastructure and networks, mobile device management
- Logistical management of the rollout at individual sites (hardware and software)
- Development of a service concept, vendor management
- Selection and staffing of ITIL roles
- Design and implementation of a service desk
- Definition of IT services and processes with Omnitracker
- Creation of a test concept
- Budget: €6 million – 12 FTE
Project Manager
T-Systems International
- Migration project from OS WIN7 for 35,000 users
- Solution design for the IT server farm (IBM)
- Technical and commercial requirements analysis
- Optimization of the server farm solution concept, including pilots
- Migration projects in the technology and service areas
- Stakeholder management
Project Manager
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Managing, organizing, and coordinating migration projects
- Monitoring the progress of system projects
- Ensuring compliance with schedules, quality standards, and budgets
- Omnitracker as the basis for processes
REFA Specialist for Order Management
DeTeSystem
- Conducting time studies and designing ergonomic workplaces
- Process engineering and production management
Head of Work Preparation
Empe Systemlieferant
- Amortization calculations and investment procurement, vendor management
- Setting production performance targets for REFA-based pay
- Project responsibility for E39 production systems (BMW)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Production, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
As a results-oriented and highly effective project manager with experience in various industries, I take on challenges, develop solutions and implement them sustainably. I always develop efficient and innovative solutions by combining professional and methodological skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction, the satisfaction of all involved units and cost-effectiveness. Through loyalty, persuasiveness, sustainability and flexibility in the approach to solutions, I successfully deliver solutions even in difficult situations. Data is the oil of the 21st century, and digitalization is the refinery.
Skills
Development And Introduction Of New Methods For Implementing Digitalization Projects
Digital Vendor Management, Digitalization Contracts With Iss'S Erp System
Many Years Of Successful Experience As A Project Manager In Incident Management According To Kepner Tregoe (Kt), Requirements Management And Change Management For Business Processes And Organizations, As Well As Implementing The Tom Model.
Many Years Of Experience In Operational Group Management With Strong Implementation Skills Based On Solution-Oriented And Pragmatic Actions, As Well As A Solid Combination Of Professional, Methodological And Analytical Expertise In Data Protection And Security.
Extensive Leadership Experience And Project Management In National And International Teams Through A Combination Of Goal Orientation, Motivation, Conceptual Strength And Persuasiveness.
Set-Up Of Complex Infrastructure, Including Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure And Complex Networks.
Valued As A Team Player With Open Communication And A Strong Customer Focus
With My It, Project And Methodological Expertise, I Deliver Efficient And Effective Digitalization Solutions, From Itil Service Management To Cmmi And Automotive Spice.
Broad It Expertise, Especially In Software (Aris / Uml / Aix Ibm Operating Systems / Oracle, Ms And Cloud Systems), As Well As Mdm (Master Data Management) And Sap, Such As Mm, Pm, Fico, Re-Fx, Ui5, Fs-Cd, Icm, Hana And Erp, Adobe Indesign, Esb And Hana
Strategic Roadmapping And Ranking, Prioritization Of Projects In Portfolios According To Definable Criteria With Clarity. Set-Up Of Webunits And The Required Javascript.
It Knowledge Also Covering Infrastructure Solutions (Lan/Wan), Design Of Pi/Po (Data Hub), Databases, Storage, Applications, Customer Segment Business Processes And Websphere. Omnitracker As A Base System For Processes.
Set-Up Of Stakeholder Management And Microsoft Groupware Solutions
Nearshore And Offshore Expertise For It And Manufacturing In Kosice, Hungary And India
Design, Implementation And Piloting Of Internet Of Things (Iot) And Big Data.
Transition And Virtualization With Vmware, Hcx, Nsx, Mon, Policy Route For Kisa, Dmz, Msexchange And Cisco
Project Management With Prince2, Pmp Examination (Pmi), Scrum Master, Iapm, Itil, Cmmi/Spice, Jira And Confluence, Redmine And V-Model, Din66938 Deletion.
Aris-Abc, Aris-Bsc, Openprojekt 1.4, Peoplesoft, Websphere, Mobile Iron, Limesurvey
Win7 To 11, Aix, Dcs, Crm-Siebel/-Ibm, Cms, Oracle, Novell Suse, Opensuse, Cisco, Alcatel, Heat (Frontrange) Software Distribution And Patch Management, Sap Document Presentment And Adobe Indesign, Portfolio And Resource Management With Clarity.
Languages
Education
REFA Center Darmstadt/Dortmund
REFA Business Economist, specializing in Industrial Engineering · REFA Business Economist, specializing in Industrial Engineering
REFA Center Schweinfurt
REFA Technician for Work Study & Operations Organization · REFA Technician for Work Study & Operations Organization · Schweinfurt, Germany
Technical University of Saint Gallen
Diploma in Business Administration, Economics · Diploma in Business Administration, Economics · Teufen, Switzerland
Certifications & licenses
Security clearance Ü1
Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support
Certified Senior Agile Project Manager
IAPM
Digitalization Manager
IHK Certificate
IT Project Manager CeLS Assessment
Kepner Tregoe (KT) Certificate (Resolve Incident & Problem Management)
PM Expert Qualification Program (PPE)
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Gerhard is based in Wissen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Gerhard has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Gerhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager and Site Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager.
Gerhard's most recent position is Senior Project Manager and Site Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH.
In recent years, Gerhard has worked for HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH, Arvato Systems GmbH, BWI GmbH, and Drillisch AG.
Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Gerhard also has some experience in Government and Administration, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.
Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Operations. Gerhard also has some experience in Production, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, and Government and Administration.
Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Operations.
Gerhard holds a Bachelor in REFA Business Economist, specializing in Industrial Engineering from REFA Center Darmstadt/Dortmund and a Bachelor in Diploma in Business Administration, Economics from Technical University of Saint Gallen.
Gerhard has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Security clearance Ü1, PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination Recertification, and Certified Senior Agile Project Manager.
Gerhard is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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