Gerhard K.-Senior IT / Project / Digitalization Manager
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Experience
Senior Project Manager and Site Manager
HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Construction of the data center in Oberkochen (Defence area)
- Planning of the fiber-optic ring, simulation of Wifi 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
- Pré-Sales support and establishment of change management
- Independent coordination of Utilities according to Time, Budget and Quality
- Mapping of the project in MS-Projekt and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Establishment of a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of documents supporting payment in coordination with the responsible financial and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 Mio. - 34 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Arvato Systems GmbH
- Transition/migration of the health insurance company AOK from the data center to the Arvato Cloud for the Oscare area (SAP area → HANA, Blade, Super Dom HBE560) 3200 servers
- Further development of the project methodology by identifying and evaluating optimization opportunities to shorten offer processing times
- Pré-Sales support
- Conceptual contribution during the offer phase with a focus on IT infrastructure topics
- Independent coordination of (sub-)projects for external customers in the utilities environment according to Time, Budget and Quality
- Onboarding and transition projects for new customers with a focus 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 Mio. - 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 evaluating optimization opportunities to shorten offer processing times
- Preparation of project progress reports by transferring and consolidating provided information from ongoing projects using the customer's specifications
- Budget control of the commissioned project
- Performance of service reviews for commissioned services
- Execution and monitoring of contract changes in ongoing projects based on change requests from the responsible project manager
- Preparation of documents supporting payment in coordination with the responsible financial 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, taking the program QA manual into account
Senior Project Manager
Drillisch AG
- Development of the infrastructure for entering the DSL market
- 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 of project progress
- Technical review at the supplying organizations
- Daily tracking of the individual organizations
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Establishment 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 Mio. - 7 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Zentralstelle für die Weiterbildung im Handwerk (ZWH)
- Requirements and design of the HubGrade learning platform
- Management of the public tender (WebUnits)
- Requirements and design of the learning platform (JavaScript)
- Requirements and design of PI/PO
- Requirements and design of ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
- Coordination of the individual chambers of crafts
- Coordination with public authorities
- Preparation of a migration concept for ZWH
- Digital Vendor Management, digitalization contracts with ERP system
- Development and design of hardware
- Management of the transformation process
- Design and setup of a service desk (JIRA)
- Budget: 1,5 Mio. – 4 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Deutsche Funkturm GmbH
- Transition to the new service provider from 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, contract digitization with ERP system
- Developing and documenting DFMG business processes (ARIS, VISIO)
- Monitoring and reporting with Clarity, creation of a test concept
- Identification and implementation of innovation measures (e.g. robotics, sensor technology)
- Reducing costs for the entire facility management operation and improving 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 Mio. – 19 FTE
Senior Project Manager
DFMG GmbH
- Establishment of the asset and information system (BIS) for the customer 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 Stück)
- Development and specification of workflows (JavaScript)
- Redesign and review of geographic data (GIS system Esri)
- Review of the delivered TSI units and Aequitas GmbH
- Project review according to Zero Outage
- Monitoring and reporting with Clarity/Omnitracker, creation of a test concept
- Technical review of the delivered operations
- Design and setup of a service desk (JIRA)
- Definition and implementation of IT services
- De-escalation, crisis management, and management technical review
- Monitoring and control of project requirements
- Creation of the communication matrix, including status reports
- Management and coordination of project resources
- Budget: 5 Mio. – 8 FTE
Senior Project Manager
T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH
- Establishment of the infrastructure for/at the customer DPDHL for Smartscanner
- Development and design of the hardware
- Project review according to Zero Outage, Data Protection, and Security
- Technical review of the delivered operations
- Daily tracking of individual suppliers
- Demand management and portfolio management with Clarity/Omnitracker
- Establishment of a risk register and migration plan
- Budget: 5 Mio. – 9 FTE
Senior Project Manager
Bechtle AG
- Client management (Microsoft groupware solutions)
- Application and storage management
- Infrastructure and network setup, mobile device management
- Logistical management of the rollout at individual sites (HW and SW)
- Development of a service concept, vendor management
- Selection and staffing of ITIL roles
- Design and setup of a service desk
- Definition of IT services, definition of processes with Omnitracker
- Creation of a test concept
- Budget: 6 Mio. – 12 FTE
Project Manager
T-Systems International
- OS WIN7 migration project for 35.000 users
- Solution design for the IT server farm (IBM)
- Technical and commercial analysis of requirements
- Optimization of the server farm solution concept, including pilots
- Migration projects in the technology and service areas
- Stakeholder management
Project Manager
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Management, organization and coordination of migration projects
- Monitoring the progress of system projects
- Control of schedule, quality and budget
- Omnitracker as the basis for processes
REFA Specialist for Order Control
DeTeSystem
- Conducting time studies and designing ergonomic workplaces
- Process engineering and production management
Head of Work Preparation
Empe Systemlieferant
- Amortization calculations and investment purchasing, vendor management
- Production performance targets for REFA-based compensation
- Project responsibility for production facilities E39 (BMW)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Production, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
As a results-oriented and hands-on 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, focusing on customer satisfaction, the satisfaction of all involved units and profitability. Through loyalty, persuasiveness, sustainability and flexibility in the way solutions are found, I successfully achieve solutions even in difficult situations. Data is the oil of the 21st century; digitalization is the refinery.
Responsible and innovative challenge in a role where I can contribute my special entrepreneurial experience in personnel management, IT, project, process, service and organizational management, digitalization as well as industry knowledge.
- After building up my skills as a trainer, I took on the role of group leader with the associated responsibility.
- Thanks to continuous training as a technician for work study & operations organization and as a business economist specializing in Industrial Engineering, I was entrusted with managing work preparation.
- Through part-time studies for a Diplom Betriebswirt and obtaining numerous project management certifications, I took responsibility for numerous projects.
- Thanks to my involvement and responsibility for sub-projects in an international environment, I was able to deepen my intercultural mindset.
- Development and introduction of new methods for implementing digitalization projects
- Digital Vendor Management, digitalization contracts with the ERP system of ISS
Skills
Development And Introduction Of New Methods For Implementing Digitalization Projects
Digital Vendor Management, Digitalization Contracts With The Erp System Of Iss
Successful Long-Standing Project Manager In The Areas Of Incident Management According To Kepner Tregoe (Kt), Requirements Management And Change Management For Business Processes And Organization, As Well As Implementation Of The Tom Model.
Extensive Experience In Operational Group Management With Strong Implementation Skills Based On Solution-Oriented And Pragmatic Action, As Well As A Solid Combination Of Professional, Methodological And Analytical Skills In Data Protection And Security.
Extensive Management Experience And Control Of Projects In National And International Teams Through A Combination Of Goal Orientation, Motivation, Conceptual Strength And Persuasiveness.
Development Of Complex Infrastructure As Well As 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 Develop Efficient And Effective Solutions For Digitalization, From Itil Service Management To Cmmi And Automotive Spice.
Broad It Know-How, 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. Setting Up Webunits And The Required Javascript.
It Knowledge Also Covering Infrastructure Solutions (Lan/Wan), Sharepoint As An Internal Data System, Design Of Pi/Po (Data Hub), Databases, Storage, Applications And The Business Processes Of Customer Segments And Websphere. Omnitracker As A Base System For Processes.
Establishment Of Stakeholder Management And Microsoft Groupware Solutions
Nearshore And Offshore Expertise For It And Manufacturing In Kosice, Hungary, 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, Cisco
Project Management 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 Zentrum Darmstadt/Dortmund
REFA Business Economist specializing in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany
REFA Zentrum Schweinfurt
REFA Technician for Work Study & Operations Organization · Work Study & Operations Organization · Schweinfurt, Germany
Tecnische Universität Sankt Gallen
Diplom Betriebswirt, Business Administration · Business Administration · Teufen, Switzerland
Certifications & licenses
Sicherheitsüberprüfung Ü1
Bundesamt für Ausrüstung und IT der Bundeswehr
Certified Senior Agile Project Manager
IAPM
Manager Digitalisierung
IHK-Zertifikat
IT-Projektleiter/-manager CeLS-Assessment
Kepner Tregoe (KT) Certificate (Resolve Incident & Problemmanagement)
Qualifizierungsreihe PM- Experte (PPE)
Leiten von Projektteams
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Experience
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Frequently asked questions
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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 Master in Business Administration from Tecnische Universität Sankt Gallen.
Gerhard has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Sicherheitsüberprüfung Ü1, PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination Rezertifizierung, and Certified Senior Agile Project Manager.
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