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Jacob (Victor) Pohl

Project Manager Corporate Function Implementation

Jacob Pohl
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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
10 months

Project Manager Corporate Function Implementation

Volkswagen AG

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Position Summary
Project Manager Corporate Function Implementation at Volkswagen AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Project Management

Conceived, set up and globally rolled out a new corporate function and its requirements in 125 of over 650 subsidiaries, in coordination with law enforcement and supervisory authorities. Designed and conducted workshops with local senior management, serving as the interface and contact person. Developed and implemented a train-the-trainer concept. Prepared focus units for implementation audits by internal and external auditors. Managed project controlling and subproject reporting.

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
4 months

Project Manager Post Merger Integration

E.ON SE

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Position Summary
Project Manager Post Merger Integration at E.ON SE
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Project Management

Conceived the organizational and process structure of a division and prepared its integration into the new company. Designed and conducted workshops to support the integration of business units. Acted as the interface to senior management.

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
3 months

Project Manager Organization and Process Optimization

Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA

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Position Summary
Project Manager Organization and Process Optimization at Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA
Industries
Chemical
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management

Analyzed the current status and derived measures for organizational and process optimizations, as well as efficiency improvements. Created a roadmap and supported the start of implementation.

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
3 months

Project Lead Restructuring and Reorganization

Packwise GmbH

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Position Summary
Project Lead Restructuring and Reorganization at Packwise GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Operations
Strategy

Analyzed the current status, identified optimizations and detailed the process map. Analyzed and optimized the organizational structure and processes.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
9 months

Project Manager and PMO Digital Transformation

Olympus Europa SE & CO. KG

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Position Summary
Project Manager and PMO Digital Transformation at Olympus Europa SE & CO. KG
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Finance
Project Management

Led a subproject within the program and acted as Product Owner. Created and prepared management presentations and supported program management. Handled budget creation, forecasting, tracking and reporting.

Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
10 months

Multiproject and Interim Manager to CTO

RIB Software AG

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Position Summary
Multiproject and Interim Manager to CTO at RIB Software AG
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development

Redesigning, optimizing and streamlining the existing governance and processes of the software producer's global decentralized R&D area, as well as supporting their implementation. Multi-project manager for various global projects for the CTO.

Jul 2019 - May 2020
11 months

Multiproject Lead and Interim Manager Finance to CFO

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj

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Position Summary
Multiproject Lead and Interim Manager Finance to CFO at Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Finance
Project Management

Managing various global projects for the CFO during a carve-out of a business unit initiated by a private equity firm.

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
4 months

Project Manager Supply Chain Analysis

BMW AG

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Position Summary
Project Manager Supply Chain Analysis at BMW AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Project Management
Supply Chain Management

Analysis of the existing supply chain for production in China. Analysis of supply chain options for setting up production in Europe and building a supply chain model.

Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
5 months
Germany

Project Manager PMO Transformation

E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager PMO Transformation at E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Project Management

Transformation and restructuring program for a division of the group. Stakeholder management, reporting to the client's committees and close coordination with relevant managing directors. Preparing decision templates, designing and conducting workshops. Taskforce management.

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 4 months
Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director

JVP Handel & Vertrieb GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Managing Director at JVP Handel & Vertrieb GmbH
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Finance
Operations
Project Management

Setting up a company in the trading and e-commerce sector, including its own online shop. Project management, vendor management and controlling. Budget and liquidity planning and sales forecasting.

Jan 2014 - Aug 2017
3 years 8 months
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Business Consultant

BearingPoint GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Business Consultant at BearingPoint GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Professional Services
Business Areas
Finance
Operations
Project Management

Digital & Strategy – Financial Services – digitalization, process management, budgeting, reorganization, project management. Project manager for end-to-end digitalization of the corporate credit process at a large German bank – mapping the current processes, transforming and aligning the digital target processes using agile project methodology. Business financial planning – planning and preparing the operational budget and the IT project portfolio budget for a division for the next year in close coordination with division management and internal teams. Project leadership for a 10-month restructuring – leading the restructuring of a state bank. Dissolving, merging and creating business units, including migrating staff and IT systems with partial capital market connectivity. Overseeing project controlling and reporting to the client's boards. Process management – optimizing the regulatory new product process (NPP) at a major German bank. Project manager & PMO – member of the PMO and project manager for a major regulatory fraud investigation in the capital markets area. Liaised with all external service providers, such as software vendors, law firms and auditors, and reported to the client's C-level management.

Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
5 months
Hamburg, Germany

Corporate Finance Intern

M.M.Warburg & CO KGaA

Expertise details
Position Summary
Corporate Finance Intern at M.M.Warburg & CO KGaA
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance

Creating management presentations, market analyses, comparable transactions and multiples for banks, insurers and FinTech firms in M&A, ECM and DCM.

Sep 2006 - May 2007
9 months
Hamburg, Germany

Civilian Service

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Civilian Service at Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Logistics
Operations

Responsible for transporting toddlers and people with mental or physical disabilities.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance
Professional Services
Retail
Healthcare
Automotive
Information Technology
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Finance, Operations, Product Development, Research and Development, and Supply Chain Management.

Project Management
Finance
Operations
Product Development
Research and Development
Supply Chain Management
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Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary

Education

Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

Maastricht University

Master of Science (M.Sc.) · International Business - Strategy and Innovation · Maastricht, Netherlands

Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

University of Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Sep 2007 - Sep 2011

Maastricht University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) · International Business Economics · Maastricht, Netherlands

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13
Experience in Banking and Finance 4 y
Avg length 10 m
Longest experience 3 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager Corporate Function Implementation, Project Manager Post Merger Integration, Project Manager Organization and Process Optimization
Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Retail
Main business areas Project Management, Finance, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Where is Jacob based?

Jacob is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Jacob speak?

Jacob speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jacob have?

Jacob has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Jacob has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Jacob may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jacob be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jacob would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager Corporate Function Implementation, Project Manager Post Merger Integration, Project Manager Organization and Process Optimization.

What is Jacob's latest experience?

Jacob's most recent position is Project Manager Corporate Function Implementation at Volkswagen AG.

What companies has Jacob worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jacob has worked for Volkswagen AG, E.ON SE, Dr. Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA, Packwise GmbH, and Olympus Europa SE & CO. KG.

Which industries is Jacob most experienced in?

Jacob is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Retail. Jacob also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Jacob most experienced in?

Jacob is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Operations. Jacob also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development, and Logistics.

Which industries has Jacob worked in recently?

Jacob has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Jacob worked in recently?

Jacob has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Research and Development.

What is Jacob's education?

Jacob holds a Master in International Business - Strategy and Innovation from Maastricht University and a Bachelor in International Business Economics from Maastricht University.

What is the availability of Jacob?

Jacob is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jacob?

Jacob's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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