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Jochen (Dr.) Köhler-Change Management

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Bielefeld, Germany

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Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Change Management

Large Consulting Company

Expertise details
Position Summary
Change Management at Large Consulting Company
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Change management
  • Project management
  • Resource management
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

IT Target Concept Development for HR Applications

German Authority

Expertise details
Position Summary
IT Target Concept Development for HR Applications at German Authority
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Project management
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Technical Implementation of the HR Department's Digitalization Strategy

Company in the Chemical Industry

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Implementation of the HR Department's Digitalization Strategy at Company in the Chemical Industry
Industries
Chemical
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Adapting various HR software solutions like SuccessFactors, PeopleDoc, learning management systems
  • SuccessFactors
  • MS SharePoint
  • Signavio
  • Visio
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Project management
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

Development of a Digitalization Strategy and Process Optimization for the HR Department

Company in the Chemical Industry

Expertise details
Position Summary
Development of a Digitalization Strategy and Process Optimization for the HR Department at Company in the Chemical Industry
Industries
Chemical
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Project planning for adjusting various HR software solutions such as SuccessFactors, PeopleDoc, learning management systems
  • SuccessFactors
  • MS SharePoint
  • Signavio
  • Visio
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
  • Strategy consulting
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Business Process Optimization in the HR Department

Supplier of Cleanroom Technology and Engineering Services

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Process Optimization in the HR Department at Supplier of Cleanroom Technology and Engineering Services
Industries
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
Strategy
  • SuccessFactors
  • MS SharePoint
  • Signavio
  • Visio
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
  • Strategy consulting
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Implementation of competence management and digitalization

Deutsche Telekom

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of competence management and digitalization at Deutsche Telekom
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports and forms in decidalo (.NET)
  • ARIS
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Agile project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Interim HR Manager

Energy plant manufacturer

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim HR Manager at Energy plant manufacturer
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Line management of 4 employees
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

Interim management

Dongsen-Shiyan Automotive Seals Co.,Ltd.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim management at Dongsen-Shiyan Automotive Seals Co.,Ltd.
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Agile project management
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

Implementation of competence management, digitalization and talent management

Deutsche Telekom

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of competence management, digitalization and talent management at Deutsche Telekom
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports and forms in decidalo (.NET) and MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
  • ARIS
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Agile project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
  • Training concept
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

Interim management

LFP Lightweight Technology

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim management at LFP Lightweight Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
Product Development
Project Management
  • Support and consulting for establishing the GmbH
  • Recruitment of specialists
  • Execution of initial lightweight construction projects (QSP technology)
  • Line management of 4 employees
  • ARIS
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • MS SharePoint
  • Agile project management
  • Change management
  • Business process modeling
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Competency Management and Digitalization

Service Provider for the Broadcasting and Media Industry

Expertise details
Position Summary
Competency Management and Digitalization at Service Provider for the Broadcasting and Media Industry
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports, and forms in decidalo (.net)
  • Aris
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • MS SharePoint
  • Agile Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Training Concept
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Implementation of Competency Management, Digitalization, and Talent Management

Market Research Institute

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of Competency Management, Digitalization, and Talent Management at Market Research Institute
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports, and forms in decidalo (.net)
  • Aris
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • MS SharePoint
  • Agile Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Training Concept
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

Conceptual Consulting

Federal Office for Information Security

Expertise details
Position Summary
Conceptual Consulting at Federal Office for Information Security
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports, and forms in decidalo (.net)
  • Aris
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • MS SharePoint
  • Project Management
  • Project Marketing
  • Training Concept
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Conceptual Consulting on Knowledge Management Methods

Bank

Expertise details
Position Summary
Conceptual Consulting on Knowledge Management Methods at Bank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Human Resources
Operations
Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Knowledge Relay
  • Training Concept
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Conceptual Consulting on Competency Management, Digitalization, and Talent Management

Energy Provider

Expertise details
Position Summary
Conceptual Consulting on Competency Management, Digitalization, and Talent Management at Energy Provider
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Implementation of an external developer database
  • SAP Web Dynpro ABAP
  • decidalo (.net)
  • MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
  • Aris
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Optimization
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

Implementation of employee and goal-setting discussions

Volkswagen Group

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of employee and goal-setting discussions at Volkswagen Group
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Development of forms and custom infotypes in SAP Web Dynpro ABAP
  • MS SharePoint
  • Aris
  • Visio
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • SCRUM
  • Change management
  • Talent management
  • Business process optimization
  • Training concept
  • Functional leadership of 3 employees
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

Business process optimization in component manufacturing

Automotive company

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business process optimization in component manufacturing at Automotive company
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Production
Project Management
  • MS SharePoint
  • Aris
  • Visio
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Implementation of knowledge bases

Automotive company

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of knowledge bases at Automotive company
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports, and forms for emc² Documentum
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Documentum
  • Project management
  • Document management
  • Information management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Implementation of knowledge bases

Miele

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of knowledge bases at Miele
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, reports, and forms for MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
  • Aris
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Knowledge management
  • Workflow management
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
Jan 2007 - Dec 2016

Conceptual development and implementation of competence management

Volkswagen Group

Expertise details
Position Summary
Conceptual development and implementation of competence management at Volkswagen Group
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Development of interfaces, forms, and infotypes in SAP Web Dynpro & ABAP, decidalo (.NET), MS SharePoint (ASP.NET)
  • SCRUM
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

Strategic product evaluation for document management, workflow and collaboration tools

Volkswagen Group

Expertise details
Position Summary
Strategic product evaluation for document management, workflow and collaboration tools at Volkswagen Group
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Evaluation of Nintex, Microsoft SharePoint, Skype, EMC Documentum, IBM Quickplace, etc.
  • Knowledge management
  • Project management
  • Workflow management
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Instructor evaluation and training measures

Volkswagen

Expertise details
Position Summary
Instructor evaluation and training measures at Volkswagen
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
  • Creating curriculum in the IT field at undergraduate level
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Project management
  • Interviews
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

Implementation of knowledge bases and collaboration

Industry network of the plumbing and HVAC sector

Expertise details
Position Summary
Implementation of knowledge bases and collaboration at Industry network of the plumbing and HVAC sector
Industries
Construction
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Domino/Notes technology
  • Editorially supported publication and revision process
  • Discussion forums
  • Knowledge management
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
Jan 1999 - Dec 2007

Strategic knowledge management consulting

Volkswagen Group

Expertise details
Position Summary
Strategic knowledge management consulting at Volkswagen Group
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Operations
Project Management
  • Lotus Domino/Notes, EMC Documentum, translation software
  • MS Project
  • Office
  • Knowledge management
  • Workflow management
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Business process optimization
  • ITIL
  • Technical leadership of 4 employees
Jun 1996 - Dec 1998

Research associate and PhD candidate

Bielefeld University

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research associate and PhD candidate at Bielefeld University
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Research on distributed collaboration and knowledge management
  • StarOffice
  • DB2
  • Project management
  • Interviews

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Education.

Automotive
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Professional Services
Government and Administration
Education
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Project Management
Information Technology
Human Resources
Operations
Business Intelligence
Product Development
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Summary

Dr. Jochen Köhler has led projects in companies and organizations since 1999, mainly in HR, covering digitalization, strategic HR, change management, talent management, business process optimization, as well as knowledge and competence management. One of his key areas was the global rollout of innovative HR development methods at the Volkswagen Group. He also runs projects in strategic HR work: introducing employee appraisals, performance reviews and goal-setting meetings, as well as horizontal and vertical personnel development, talent management, career planning, specialist and leadership development, resource management and strategic workforce planning.

Skills

  • It Project Management: For Almost All Knowledge And Information Management Projects, Adjusting Existing Solutions Or Introducing New Ones Is Necessary. Target Group: It Departments, Business Units.

  • Collaboration: Experts Or Project Teams Are Networked Across Locations. The Goal Is To Competently Handle Selected Topics And Projects. Target Group: Subject-matter Experts, Job Families, Project Teams.

  • Knowledge Bases / Document Management: Experts Or Project Teams Continuously Document Work Results And Experiences. The Goal Is To Build Information Pools That Enable Efficient And Targeted Research Of Relevant Information. Target Group: Subject-matter Experts, Managers, Project Teams.

  • Competence Management: Employee Skills And Job Requirements Are Described And Made Transparent. The Goal Is To Optimize Staff Development And Placement. Target Group: All Employees.

  • Knowledge Directory: Employees Enter Their Main Tasks And Skills Into An Electronic "Yellow Pages." The Goal Is To Quickly And Easily Find Competent Contacts At All Company Locations. Target Group: All Employees.

  • Knowledge Relay: Technical Or Leadership Knowledge Is Transferred To One Or More Successors. The Method Works For Single Transfers (Predecessor - Successor) Or Group Transfers (E.g. Project Team A - Project Team B). The Goal Is To Preserve Knowledge And Experience Of Departing Or Internally Moving Employees. Target Group: Subject-matter Experts, Managers, Project Teams.

  • Strategy Consulting (Knowledge Management): Knowledge Management Is Integrated Into Corporate Strategy And Business Processes. The Goal Is To Select And Implement The Methods And Approaches That Are Right For Your Own Company From The Many Available. Target Group: Managers, Top Management.

  • It Project Management (Strategic Hr): For Almost All Strategic Hr Projects, Adjusting Existing Solutions Or Introducing New Ones Is Necessary. Target Group: It Departments, Business Units.

  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Workforce Planning That Aligns Early With Foreseeable Developments (Demographics, Product Changes, Legal Regulations, Market Demands, Etc.). Target Group: Managers, Top Management.

  • Digitalization (Hr): Automating Hr Processes Such As Employee Self-service As Well As Analyzing And Forecasting Human Capital Data. Target Group: Employees, Managers, Project Teams.

  • Introduction Of Performance Reviews: Employees' Performance Behavior Is Discussed In Regular Meetings Between Managers And Employees. Target Group: Employees, Managers.

  • Introduction Of Goal-setting Meetings: Managers And Employees Regularly And Systematically Discuss Personal Goals And Organizational Goals And Agree On Measures To Achieve Them. Target Group: Employees, Managers.

  • Horizontal And Vertical Personnel Development: Managers And Employees Systematically And Regularly Discuss Development Opportunities And Career Paths. Target Group: Employees, Managers.

  • Resource Management: An Efficient Method To Find The Right Employees For Defined Tasks When Project Teams Are Formed, Positions Are Filled Or Work Groups Are Set Up Permanently. Target Group: Employees, Managers, Project Teams.

  • Talent Management: Identifying Roles And Functions That Are Critical To Business Success And Ensuring They Are Filled. Target Group: Employees, Managers.

  • Curriculum Design & Instructor Evaluation: Internal And External Training Programs And Instructors Are Evaluated With Various Methods To Continuously Improve Learning Offerings. Target Group: Training And Development Department, Corporate University.

  • New Company Setup: Managing All Steps Of Setting Up A Company (Notarization, Permits, Business Account, Registration With Trade Office, Chamber Of Industry And Commerce, Chamber Of Crafts, Commercial Register, Tax Office, Etc.). Context: New Company Setups In The German Market.

  • Business Plan: Developing The Business Idea And Financial Planning, Including Founder Profile, Description Of Target Group, Market And Competition, Marketing/sales Plans, Swot Analysis And Detailed Financial Planning. Context: New Company Setups In The German Market.

  • Project Management (Interim Management): Applying Professional And Modern Project Management Methods For New Company Startups. Context: New Company Setups In The German Market.

  • Business Process Optimization (Bpo) / Business Process Reengineering (Bpr): Conducting Process Optimizations With Proven Methods To Ensure Efficient And Secure Processes. Context: New Company Setups In The German Market, Existing Companies.

  • Recruiting / Talent Acquisition: Managing All Recruitment Processes From Defining Requirements To Sourcing Candidates And Drafting Employment Contracts. Context: New Company Setups In The German Market, Existing Companies.

  • Onboarding: Systematically Introducing New Employees To The Company To Make Them Productive Quickly And Retain Them Long-term (E.g. Using The Knowledge Relay). Context: New Company Setups In The German Market, Existing Companies.

  • Introduction Or Modification Of Supporting Software For Hr Digitalization, Including: Sap (Successfactors And Other Modules), Workday, Oracle, Decidalo, Various Learning Management Systems, Aris (And Other Process Visualization Tools), Ms Office, Ms Project, Domino/notes, Etc.

  • Responsible For All Aspects Of Classic And Agile Project Management As Well As Writing Requirements Specifications, Selecting Software Vendors, Implementation And Conducting Systematic Tests.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

Bielefeld University, Faculty of Sociology

PhD, Research Topic: Distributed Collaboration and Knowledge Management · Sociology · Bielefeld, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 25
Experience in Automotive 21 y
Avg length 2 y 2 m
Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Change Management, IT Target Concept Development for HR Applications, Technical Implementation of the HR Department's Digitalization Strategy
Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecommunication
Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

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Where is Jochen based?

Jochen is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

What languages does Jochen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jochen have?

Jochen has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Jochen has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Jochen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jochen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jochen would be well-suited for roles such as: Change Management, IT Target Concept Development for HR Applications, Technical Implementation of the HR Department's Digitalization Strategy.

What is Jochen's latest experience?

Jochen's most recent position is Change Management at Large Consulting Company.

What companies has Jochen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jochen has worked for Large Consulting Company, German Authority, Company in the Chemical Industry, Supplier of Cleanroom Technology and Engineering Services, and Deutsche Telekom.

Which industries is Jochen most experienced in?

Jochen is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication. Jochen also has some experience in Government and Administration, Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas is Jochen most experienced in?

Jochen is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources. Jochen also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Which industries has Jochen worked in recently?

Jochen has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Jochen worked in recently?

Jochen has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

What is Jochen's education?

Jochen holds a Doctorate in Sociology from Bielefeld University, Faculty of Sociology.

What is the availability of Jochen?

Jochen is immediately available for suitable projects.

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