Gerhard Kolar - Senior Project Manager and Site Manager

Q: Where is Gerhard based?

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

Q: What languages does Gerhard speak?

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

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.

Q: What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is Senior Project Manager and Site Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH .

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

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH , Arvato Systems GmbH , BWI GmbH , and Drillisch AG .

Q: Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Government and Administration , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Finance .

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Wissen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Senior Project Manager and Site Manager

HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH

Set up the data center in Oberkochen (defense sector)
Planned the fiber optic ring, simulated Wi-Fi coverage
Cable routing plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
Adapted the SAP R/3 system for the Oberkochen site (software)
IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
Planned network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
Provided pre-sales support and built change management
Independently coordinated utilities by time, budget, and quality
Mapped the project in MS Project and ServiceNow
Developed and designed hardware and software
Demand management and portfolio management
Set up a risk register and migration plan
Prepared payment justification documents in coordination with finance and commercial functions
Budget: 5 million EUR – 34 FTE

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

7 months

Gütersloh, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Arvato Systems GmbH

Transition/migration of the AOK health insurance from the data center to the Arvato Cloud for the Oscar division (SAP → HANA, Blade, SuperDom HBE560) – 3200 servers
Enhanced project methodology by identifying and evaluating optimization opportunities to shorten offer turnaround times
Provided pre-sales support
Conceptual work during the proposal phase with a focus on IT infrastructure topics
Independently coordinated (sub)projects for external clients in the utilities sector by time, budget, and quality
Onboarding and transition projects for new clients focusing on IT infrastructure and network
IT transformation and optimization projects for existing clients
Planned network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
Led project teams and external partners
Budget: 15 million EUR – 42 FTE

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Meckenheim, Germany

Senior Project Manager

BWI GmbH

Supported the system maintenance and harmonization of information systems project
Analyzed client requests and created service descriptions
Enhanced project methodology by identifying and assessing optimization opportunities to shorten offer turnaround times
Created project progress reports by transferring and consolidating information from closing projects using client guidelines
Controlled the budget of assigned projects
Conducted performance reviews for assigned services
Managed contract changes for ongoing projects based on change requests from the responsible project manager
Prepared payment justification documents in coordination with finance and commercial functions
Communicated with clients and subcontractors to meet contractual obligations in consultation with the responsible project manager
Represented the project in committees and prepared committee materials as needed
Prepared project escalations
Managed project quality according to the program QA handbook

Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

11 months

Maintal, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Drillisch AG

Built the infrastructure for the DSL market launch
Developed and designed hardware and software
Managed IQ Optimize → Drillisch in-house system
Coordinated work packages at 1&1 AG
Managed and commissioned VERSATEL
Engaged with the regulatory authority
Handled data protection and security, monitored project progress
Performed technical reviews of deliverers
Daily tracking of individual teams
Demand management and portfolio management
Set up a risk register and migration plan
Developed and documented new business processes for Drillisch (ARIS, JIRA)
Created communication matrix including status reports for stakeholders
Managed and coordinated project resources
Defined and implemented IT services
De-escalation, crisis management, and technical review management
Developed a service concept, vendor management
Monitored deadlines, quality, and budget
Budget: 10 million EUR – 7 FTE

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Senior Project Manager

Zentralstelle für die Weiterbildung im Handwerk (ZWH)

Defined requirements and designed the HubGrade learning platform
Managed the public tender (WebUnits)
Defined requirements and designed the learning platform (JavaScript)
Defined requirements and designed PI/PO
Defined requirements and designed ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
Coordinated the individual chambers of crafts
Coordinated local public authorities
Created a migration concept for ZWH
Digital vendor management, digitalization contracts with ERP system
Designed and specified hardware
Managed the transformation process
Conceptualized and set up a service desk (JIRA)
Budget: 1.5 million EUR – 4 FTE

May 2018 - Apr 2020

2 years

Münster, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Deutsche Funkturm GmbH

Transition from STRABAG to ISS as the new service provider
Requirements gathering and design for SAP (HANA, RE-FX, UI5, ERP)
Requirements gathering and design for Tririga (IBM, ISS)
Requirements gathering and design for PI/PO (SAP, DFMG)
Requirements gathering and design for ESB (Enterprise Service Bus, WebSphere)
Requirements gathering and design for BIS (Inventory Information System, DFMG)
Development of a migration concept for DFMG
Digital vendor management, contract digitization with ERP system
Developing and documenting business processes for DFMG (ARIS, Visio)
Monitoring and reporting with Clarity, creating test concept
Identifying and implementing innovation measures (e.g. robotics, sensor technology)
Reducing costs for overall facility management and improving workflow efficiency, energy efficiency, and service quality
Implementing construction processes (radio site locations)
Setting up operations (IFM/TFM) for the radio sites
Accelerating and simplifying the approval process for radio sites
Budget: 18 million – 19 FTE

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 2 months

Senior Project Manager

DFMG GmbH

Building the inventory and information system (BIS) for the client 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 geo data (Esri GIS system)
Review of delivered TSI units and Aequitas GmbH
Project review after zero outage
Monitoring and reporting with Clarity/Omnitracker, creating test concept
Technical review of delivered operations
Design and setup of a service desk (JIRA)
Defining and implementing IT services
De-escalation, crisis management, and technical review management
Monitoring and controlling project specifications
Creating the communication matrix including status reports
Managing and coordinating project resources
Budget: 5 million – 8 FTE

Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

6 months

Bonn, Germany

Senior Project Manager

T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH

Building the infrastructure for the client DPDHL for smart scanners
Development and design of hardware
Project review after zero outage, data protection, and security
Technical review of delivered operations
Daily tracking of individual suppliers
Demand management and portfolio management with Clarity/Omnitracker
Setting up a risk register and migration plan
Budget: 5 million – 9 FTE

Mar 2015 - May 2016

1 year 3 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Bechtle AG

Client management (Microsoft groupware solutions)
Application and storage management
Building infrastructure and network, mobile device management
Logistical management of the rollout at individual sites (hardware and software)
Development of a service concept, vendor management
Selecting and filling ITIL roles
Design and setup of a service desk
Defining IT services, defining processes with Omnitracker
Creating test concept
Budget: 6 million – 12 FTE

Nov 2012 - Feb 2015

2 years 4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Project Manager

T-Systems International

OS Windows 7 migration project for 35,000 users
Solution design for IT server farm (IBM)
Analysis of technical and commercial requirements
Optimizing the server farm solution design, including pilots
Migration projects in technical area and service
Stakeholder Management

Sep 2000 - Dec 2011

11 years 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

Leading, organizing and coordinating migration projects
Monitoring the progress of system projects
Controlling schedules, quality and budget
Using Omnitracker as the basis for processes

Jan 1998 - Sep 2000

2 years 9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

REFA Specialist in Order Control

DeTeSystem

Conducting time studies, ergonomic workplace design
Process engineering and production management

Dec 1996 - Dec 1997

1 year 1 month

Ebersdorf bei Coburg, Germany

Head of Work Preparation

Empe Systemlieferant

Payback calculations and investment purchasing, supplier management
Setting production targets for REFA-based compensation
Project responsibility for production plants E39 (BMW)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Government and Administration

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Production, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Production

Finance

Quality Assurance

Summary

As a results-oriented and action-driven project manager with experience in various industries, I take on challenges, develop solutions and implement them sustainably. I always create efficient and innovative solutions by combining technical and methodological skills, focusing on the satisfaction of the customer and all involved units and on cost-effectiveness. Through loyalty, persuasiveness, sustainability, and flexibility in finding solutions, I successfully deliver results even in difficult situations. Data is the oil of the 21st century; digitalization is the refinery.

Skills

Developed And Introduced New Methods For Implementing Digitalization Projects
Digital Vendor Management, Digitalization Contracts With Iss Erp System
Long-standing Successful Project Manager In Incident Management Using Kepner Tregoe (Kt), Requirements Management, As Well As Change Management For Business Processes And Organization, Including Implementation Of The Tom Model
Years Of Experience In Operational Team Leadership With Strong Execution Based On Solution-oriented And Pragmatic Actions, Solid Combination Of Technical, Methodological, And Analytical Skills, And Data Protection And Security
Strong Leadership Background And Steering Of Projects In National And International Teams Through Combining Goal Orientation, Motivation, Conceptual Strength, And Persuasiveness
Built Complex Infrastructure As Well As Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure And Complex Networks
Valued Team Player With Open Communication And Strong Customer Focus
With My It, Project, And Methodological Skills, I Deliver Efficient And Effective Digital Solutions, From Itil Service Management To Cmmi And Automotive Spice
Wide It Know-how, Especially In Software (Aris/uml/operating Systems Aix Ibm/oracle, Ms And Cloud Systems), Master Data Management (Mdm), And Sap Modules Such As Mm, Pm, Fico, Re-fx, Ui5, Fs-cd, Icm, Hana And Erp, Adobe Indesign, Esb, And Hana
Strategic Roadmapping And Ranking, Project Portfolio Prioritization By Defined Criteria With Clarity. Setting Up Webunits And Necessary Javascript
It Knowledge Also In Infrastructure Solutions (Lan/wan), Design Of Pi/po (Data Hub), Databases, Storage, Applications And Customer Segment Business Processes, And Websphere. Omnitracker As Base System For Processes
Setting Up Stakeholder Management And Microsoft Groupware Solutions
Near- And Offshore Competencies For It And Manufacturing In Kosice, Hungary, India
Design, Implementation, And Piloting Of Internet Of Things (Iot) And Big Data Solutions
Transition And Virtualization With Vmware, Hcx, Nsx, Mon, Policy Routing For Kisa, Dmz, Ms Exchange, 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, Openproject 1.4, Peoplesoft, Websphere, Mobileiron, Limesurvey
Windows 7 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

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Nov 1992 - Aug 1995

REFA Zentrum Darmstadt/Dortmund

REFA Business Administrator, specialization in Industrial Engineering · REFA Business Administrator, specialization in Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · 2.0

Mar 1991 - Nov 1991

REFA Zentrum Schweinfurt

REFA Technician for Work Study & Operational Organization · REFA Technician for Work Study & Operational Organization · Schweinfurt, Germany · 2.0

Sep 1990 - Aug 1994

Technical University of St. Gallen

Diploma in Business Administration, Economics · Diploma in Business Administration, Economics · Teufen, Switzerland · 1.8

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Certifications & licenses

Security Clearance Ü1

Federal Office for Equipment and IT of the German Armed Forces

PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination Recertification

Certified Senior Agile Project Manager

IAPM

Digitalization Manager

IHK Certificate

Certified Senior Project Manager

IAPM

IT Project Lead/Manager CeLS Assessment

CMMI/Automotive SPICE Certificate (2.5 & 3.0)

ITIL 2011 V3 Foundation Certificate

PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Examination

Kepner Tregoe (KT) Certificate (Incident & Problem Management)

SCRUM Master, NovaTec / International Project Management

Project Management Expert Series (PPE)

PMP Examination (PMI)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Telecommunication 14 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 11 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Project Manager and Site Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 13

Profile

Created

February 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Gerhard based?

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

What languages does Gerhard speak?

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

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.

What roles would Gerhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gerhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager and Site Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager.

What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is Senior Project Manager and Site Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH.

What companies has Gerhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH, Arvato Systems GmbH, BWI GmbH, and Drillisch AG.

Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

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.

Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

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.

Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Finance.

What is Gerhard's education?

Gerhard holds a Bachelor in REFA Business Administrator, specialization in Industrial Engineering from REFA Zentrum Darmstadt/Dortmund.

Does Gerhard have any certificates?

Gerhard has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Security Clearance Ü1, PRINCE2 Practitioner Examination Recertification, and Certified Senior Agile Project Manager.

What is the availability of Gerhard?

Gerhard will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Gerhard?

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