Jörg Klein - Interim Project Manager for Strategy Execution

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Erlangen, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2025 - Sep 2026

1 year 6 months

Plattling, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Project Manager

Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH

Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial parts and maintenance solutions (approx. 3 bn € turnover, private equity owned). Reported to the COO of the DACH subsidiary, leading a major restructuring project.
Project Governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
Logistics Restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
Team Leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Project Planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
Risk Management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
C-level Reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
Stakeholder Management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
Budget Oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million €.
Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

MVPMO

Dr. Jörg Klein

Conceived the Minimum Viable PMO concept to shorten PMO-Implementation timelines to 8 weeks. Klein et al., 2025.
The MVPMO concept describes how to build a PMO fast and show value to stakeholders as early as possible.

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 4 months

Member of the Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat)

GPM e.V.

GPM e.V. is the German Association for Project Management (IPMA Germany), with over 5,000 members. Elected by regional delegates in June 2024 for a three-year term.
Strategic Oversight: Member of the Supervisory Board, focusing on strategic guidance for executive functions, including finance, legal, personnel, and other key areas.
Advisory Role: Provided advice on governance and organizational development.
Governance: Supported the executive board in compliance and regulatory matters.
Effective listening and consulting are crucial in supervisory roles.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Remote

AI Reviewer

GPM e.V.

AI Reviewer for the books “KI in der Projektwirtschaft”, Bernert et al., 2024.
Reviewed individual chapters of the monographs prior to publishing.

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024

11 months

Aichtal, Germany

Interim Manager Corporate Development

Putzmeister

Putzmeister is a global manufacturer of concrete pumps with about 3,000 employees. Based at headquarters in Aichtal, reported to the Group CEO, covering two full-time corporate development roles.
Strategic Project Leadership: Led complex carve-out project implementation involving five new legal entities and diverse stakeholder expectations.
ESG and Compliance: Led LkSG (German Supply Chain Act) and CSRD-compliance, including software selection, double materiality assessment, carbon accounting, and ESRS-reporting.
ESG Strategy: Designed ESG strategy and governance.
C-Level Facilitation: Moderated strategy platform and workshops for C-level leadership.
Simplicity is crucial for stakeholder engagement.

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 9 months

Erlangen, Germany

Interim PMO & PM Consultant

Dr. Jörg Klein

Freelance interim management and consulting, specializing in PMO, project/program management, and strategy execution for clients across industries.
Expert Interim Services: Provide interim management as a freelancer, specializing in PM, PgM, and PMO roles, especially in urgent or complex situations.
Service Portfolio: Fast PMO setup and optimization, interim project leadership, specialized PM consulting, strategy workshops (bridging strategy-execution gaps), project-driven value creation, and ESG transformation.
Client Focus: Successful interventions start where the client currently is.

Jul 2021 - Dec 2024

3 years 6 months

Erlangen, Germany

Managing Director and Sustainability

DUMONDO GmbH

Fanatic (part-time).
DUMONDO GmbH is an e-commerce business marketing sustainable household and baby textiles through Amazon in Europe. Grew from zero to high 6-figure revenue.
Startup Leadership: Directed the start-up, growing the greenaDu brand through operational excellence and portfolio expansion.
Legal and Tax Compliance: Managed legal framework and tax implications for GmbH operations in Germany and the EU.
Brand Building: Built a sustainable brand and expanded product portfolio.
Lean Startup: Applied lean startup methods and business model canvas.
Sustainable Product Development: Developed biobased, biodegradable, plastic-free, and locally manufactured textiles.
Supply Chain Management: Oversaw supply chain from fiber to final product.
Sustainable Marketing: Targeted environmentally conscious customers.
Modern business models offer significant opportunities for sustainability.

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 6 months

Röttenbach, Germany

Chief Projects Officer

SEAL Systems AG

SEAL Systems is a software solutions provider with 120 employees, specializing in print/output management and data conversion for corporate clients. Reported to the Managing Director, led the Operations and Projects department.
Department Leadership: Led a department of 33 FTEs, reporting to the Managing Director.
Process Optimization: Established reliable processes aligned with a new organizational structure.
Excellence Initiatives: Developed ProjEx (Project Excellence) and OpEx (Operational Excellence) initiatives.
Coaching: Trained and coached project engineers to enhance PM skills.
Change Management: Led change management towards a 'fit and learning' organization.
Turnaround Success: Achieved highest turnover in ten years with 9% fewer resources.
Change requires deliberate action.

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 9 months

GPM Chair, PMO Expert Group

GPM

German Society for Project Management.
Headed the GPM PMO Expert Group. Promoted professional exchange and the further development of PMO work in Germany.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Remote

PMI Reviewer

PMI

PMI Reviewer for the Standard for Organizational PM (PMI, 2018).
Reviewer of the standard.
The standard is no longer being maintained, as its content has largely been incorporated into PMI's PMO standard.

Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 1 month

Melsungen, Germany

Senior Manager Corporate Project Management Office

B. Braun Melsungen AG

B. Braun is a global med-tech and pharma company with 64,000 employees, headquartered in Melsungen. Reported to the Head of Corporate PMO.
PM Standards: Conceived and implemented a corporate-wide project management standard, including IT systems, guidelines, and templates.
Portfolio Management: Covered project and portfolio management across construction, R&D, manufacturing, engineering, and IT.
Methodology: Enhanced PM knowledge and identified suitable methodologies (waterfall, agile, scrum, kanban, lean startup).
PMO Establishment: Supported the establishment of new PMOs across the organization.
Knowledge Network: Led the corporate knowledge network for project management.
Agility is essential in complex problem-solving.

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

3 months

Holzkirchen, Germany

Portfolio Manager Anti-Infectives

Sandoz International GmbH

Sandoz (25,000 employees) is the generics arm of Novartis. Three-month job rotation in the Portfolio Management group of the Anti-infectives franchise. Reported to the Head of Portfolio Management Anti-Infectives.
Portfolio Management: Maximized drug pipeline value by selecting the right products.
Project Oversight: Oversaw development projects for a development center.
Innovation: Evaluated innovative product ideas and value-added medicines (VAMs).
Social Business: Collaborated with Novartis Social Business on products for developing countries.
Poor project selection can undermine execution quality.

Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

2 years 8 months

Holzkirchen, Germany

Local Project Manager

Hexal AG

Hexal AG is the German subsidiary of Sandoz (25,000 employees), the generics arm of Novartis. Based at the Sandoz Development Center in Holzkirchen, reported to the Head of Local Project Management.
Drug Development: Managed generic drug development from planning to launch.
Portfolio Collaboration: Partnered with the global portfolio management group.
Multi-Project Management: Managed up to 30 projects in parallel.
Team Leadership: Led cross-functional teams (5–15 people) in a matrix environment.
Product Launches: Developed solid dosage forms for launches in various regions.
Value Maximization: Led RxGx projects to maximize group value.
Networking is vital in large organizations.

Apr 2012 - Dec 2014

2 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Head Business Unit R&D

Chemie-Cluster-Bayern GmbH

Chemie-Cluster Bayern is a government-owned agency (10 employees, 260 member entities from industry, science, and public sector) supporting international networking, project management, and market access. Reported to the Managing Director.
International Business Development: Managed international partnerships and delegations.
Industry-Science Interface: Conducted project management and technology scouting at the interface of industry, science, and the public sector.
EU Projects: Participated in large EU-funded research projects.
Funding Support: Supported SMEs in acquiring public funding.
Public Speaking: Delivered over 50 international presentations in four languages.
Effective communication connects people.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Retail, Chemical, Healthcare, and Information Technology.

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

Retail

Chemical

Healthcare

Information Technology

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Sustainability Management.

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Supply Chain Management

Legal

Sustainability Management

Summary

As a seasoned Interim PMO and PM professional, I combine strategic foresight with over 13 years of hands-on project management expertise. My strategic thinking comes from roles as a supervisory board member and managing director, where I learned how to plan and guide organizations effectively. I specialize in turning strategies into actions that deliver real results, such as smoother operations, better project outcomes, and successful changes. I help organizations solve complex problems, improve their projects, and achieve lasting success.

Skills

Strategy Execution
Interim Pmo Project Management Office
Interim Project Leadership
Organizational Development
Project Management
Process Management
Head Of Division
Managing Director
Supervisory Board And Executive Advisory
Esg

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Slovak

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

University of Cambridge

PhD · Organic Synthesis and Analytical Chemistry · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Oct 2002 - Jun 2007

Friedrich-Alexander-University

Dipl. Chem. (eq. MSc) · Chemistry · Erlangen, Germany · 1.0

Sep 1993 - Jun 2002

Christoph-Jacob Treu Gymnasium

Abitur (A-levels) · General university entrance qualification · Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany · 2.2

Certifications & licenses

BPM 2 Fundamental Professional (Business Process Management)

OMG

CSPP Certified Sustainable Project Professional

PMI

PMI PMOCP

PMI

Euro-FH

CSRD Professional

CSRD Institute

PMO-CP; PMO Certified Practitioner

PMO Global Alliance

gpm-b; Certified Green Project Manager – Level B

greenprojectmanagement.org

Axelos/PeopleCert

Operations Management, Marketing Foundations

Wharton Business School

scrum.org

PMI

M1: Leading at the front line

Novartis

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Pharmaceutical 5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 8 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Project Manager, MVPMO, Member of the Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat)

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Retail

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 12

Profile

Member since

July 2025

Last update

September 2026

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

Jörg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced).

Jörg has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jörg would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Project Manager, MVPMO, Member of the Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat).

Jörg's most recent position is Interim Project Manager at Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH.

In recent years, Jörg has worked for Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH, Dr. Jörg Klein, GPM e.V., Putzmeister, and DUMONDO GmbH.

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, and Retail. Jörg also has some experience in Chemical, Healthcare, and Information Technology.

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Product Development. Jörg also has some experience in Legal, Sustainability Management, and Operations.

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Manufacturing.

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Legal, and Strategy.

Jörg holds a Doctorate in Organic Synthesis and Analytical Chemistry from University of Cambridge and a Master in Chemistry from Friedrich-Alexander-University.

Jörg has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: BPM 2 Fundamental Professional (Business Process Management), CSPP Certified Sustainable Project Professional, and PMI PMOCP.

Jörg is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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