Julia Kloss - Process Analyst / Optimizer / Designer / Manager

Q: Where is Julia based?

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

Q: What languages does Julia speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Julia have?

Julia has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Julia has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 30 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Julia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Julia's latest experience?

Julia's most recent position is IT Data Model Expert at Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Julia has worked for Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG , HITACHI Rail GTS Deutschland GmbH , Alterric Windanlagen GmbH , Senger Management GmbH (Senger Autohaus Gruppe) , and Mercedes Benz AG .

Q: Which industries is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Real Estate . Julia also has some experience in Energy , Retail , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Product Development . Julia also has some experience in Operations , Information Technology , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

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Wiesbaden, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

4 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

IT Data Model Expert

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Captured information classification of HR data objects for the Data360 system, optimized the HR data request/data access management process including data requests, and defined committee implementation for HR data governance
Classified metadata/attributes of HR business data objects with HR SMEs
Carried out change management activities to raise SME awareness about strategic HR data management setup
Gathered requirements for the HR reporting/data request processes from different stakeholder perspectives (users, data domain managers, data protection officers, shared service center)
Analyzed the data request process and request templates, and developed an optimization proposal with automation options across different SAP systems/modules (SuccessFactors, payroll data, master data)
Developed a proposal to implement an HR governance board structure, including integrating the SME role into operational data governance tasks
Built an HR data quality portal with integration of an HR data quality issue Power Apps form for users and issue handlers, including workflow automation
Tools: Data360, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Power Apps, Power Automate

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Ditzingen, Germany

Project Configuration Manager

HITACHI Rail GTS Deutschland GmbH

Created and maintained a configuration management plan for a large project aimed at developing a digital signaling and control system (interlockings) and equipping rail networks at various sites for approval and commissioning
Maintained configuration status throughout the lifecycle (from requirements specifications to commissioning)
Developed a configuration management plan for the specific customer solution based on generic parts of subsystems, coordinated with specialist departments (project management, PMO, quality, product design, engineering, project planning, verification & validation, installation/assembly), and obtained approvals
Carried out configuration management activities and measures
Managed configuration statuses (signaling and control systems/components, telecommunications, power supply) of the specific customer solution for different rail networks/sites in the PLM system Shared Palma and baseline to defined milestones
Created performance indicators (KPIs) for configuration management
Reported to project management
Tools: PLM Shared Palma/Windchill, Jira, Office 365

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

9 months

Senior Process Consultant

Alterric Windanlagen GmbH

Collected and aligned project development processes for a specific project phase and modeled/digitalized them in a process management tool
Conducted process capture sessions (meetings, interviews) for the project development process across gate phases
Held review cycles with specialist departments to refine the process model
Digitalized/modeled the captured end-to-end processes in the process management tool
Created a process manual
Developed training materials (Process Viewer, Process Modeller)
Advised the client on setting up strategic/operational process management (e.g., modeling guidelines, process change management, and configuration management)
Tools: BIC Cloud (GBTec), Office 365

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

Senior Business Analyst / Senior Process Consultant

Senger Management GmbH (Senger Autohaus Gruppe)

Briefed subject matter experts to gather retail processes across all dealership companies, divisions, and brands, and modeled/visualized the retail processes to derive target requirements for a dealer management system
Supported the development of a template to capture processes by subject matter experts (sales, planning, service, workshop)
Briefed subject matter experts on process capture and provided ongoing support
Created process maps for different process levels
Digitalized/modeled sales, planning, service, and workshop processes using BPMN 2.0 notation
Derived target requirements for a dealer management system based on user stories for service processes and coordinated with product owners
Coordinated regularly with project management
Tools: Lucidchart, Office 365

Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

4 months

Senior Process Consultant

Mercedes Benz AG

Harmonized rights and role profiles for managers and foremen in the time management system, including the interface for capturing/changing master/personal data
Conducted as-is analysis and interviews with system administrators for time management to align the rights/role profiles of the "managers" and "foremen" roles
Managed attendance and absence times (overtime/flextime, vacation, shift work)
Updated role and rights profiles across production sites/companies
Developed management recommendations to harmonize roles in the time management tool
Tools: Office 365

Sep 2022 - May 2023

9 months

Senior Process Consultant

MAN Truck & Bus

Maintenance and upkeep of the existing process landscape for the “Software Update and Management” processes in line with UNECE R156 (Software Update Management System / Cyber Security Management System)
Recommendations for optimizing the process model in Stages (functionalities, technical implementation)
Attendance at SCRUM meetings and collaboration in the SCRUM team
Support in the formal development of the existing Software Update Management processes in Stages
Creation of a one-pager on using Stages from the user’s perspective (navigation, functionalities) and optimization of training materials
Tools: Stages (Method Park), Office 365

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 3 months

Mechanical Design Process Engineer / Senior Process Consultant

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA / Hella Forvia

Maintenance and upkeep of the existing process landscape based on changes to the Mechanical Design process
Analysis/evaluation of process change requests
Adaptation and further development of the existing Mechanical Design process
Consulting on optimizing the Stages system used for digitization (features, conceptual implementation)
Regular coordination of process changes with the process leader and process design engineers of the interface processes
Regular coordination on process interfaces with PEP management
Conducting monthly global Mechanical Design process trainings
Tools: Stages (Method Park), Signavio, Jira, Office 365

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

3 months

Senior Process Consultant

PUMA SE

Business process documentation in logistics for a fit-gap analysis of existing processes and documentation
Analysis of functional concepts for digitizing processes in the central distribution warehouse
Analysis of technical change requests aimed at digitizing processes
Creation of a process map and a process handbook
Digitization of logistics processes
Identifying process gaps
Tools: Office 365, Lucidchart

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

11 months

Senior Consultant Process Consulting

CARIAD SE (Volkswagen Group)

Process development and modeling of testing processes (technical integration / technical architecture) for the Solution Trains E3 1.x and E3 2.0, ensuring compliance with ASPICE
Process optimization of testing processes for technical integration and compliance mapping to Automotive SPICE 3.1
Conducting process workshops to capture current processes and develop target processes for technical architecture
Collaboration in the SCRUM team and attendance at SCRUM meetings
Derivation of AI-specific non-functional requirements from the ISO standards Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Software Product Quality (ISO 25010), and mapping them to AI-specific architecture deliverables
Tools: Stages (Method Park), Jira/Confluence, Office 365

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

6 months

Senior Consultant Process Management

GKN Driveline International GmbH / GKN Automotive

Process development of the process improvement process (PIM.3 according to ASPICE), creating work instructions/method descriptions/guidelines for PIM.3, and consulting on implementing Stages functionalities
Further development of the process improvement process (PIM.3 according to ASPICE) based on the generic process from Method Park and adapting the modeling in Stages
Definition of work instructions/method descriptions/guidelines for PIM.3 and digitization (modeling in Stages)
Updating status on the KANBAN board and attending SCRUM meetings
Review of the existing process model in Stages (process architecture, process interfaces) and consulting for optimization
Developing concepts for project instantiation in Stages and tailoring
Conceptual consulting on integrating additional tool interfaces for process automation
Tools: Stages (Method Park), Signavio, Office 365

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Consulting

Gröner Group / CG Elementum AG

Establishing a strategic process management and coaching/enabling an employee for the operational implementation of process management
Conducting benchmarking for process management tools (BPM tools)
Coaching an employee to establish strategic/operational process management
Creating a project plan/roadmap
Gathering/documenting HR, finance & controlling, and project development processes (as-is processes)
Defining the process architecture and creating process maps
Defining modeling rules and creating a modeling guideline
Modeling processes in Quam according to BPMN2.0 modeling conventions
Supporting and advising on modeling/digitalizing business processes
Defining process management processes and modeling/digitalizing them
Advising on tool interfaces for process automation
Preparing the pilot phase (light go-live) of the process management tool
Creating training materials (pilot phase, rollout)
Tools: Quam (Lintra GmbH), Office 365

Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

7 months

Kelsterbach, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Consulting

dress-for-less GmbH

Recording & modeling/digitalizing the end-to-end business processes as part of an ERP Microsoft Dynamics Navision implementation project to derive workflows in the ERP system
Conducting a benchmark to select a process management tool
Inventory and recording of the as-is processes focusing on HR (HR/personnel, procurement, sales, customer service, content production, financial accounting, logistics, IT) with the departments
Defining the process architecture, developing and aligning a process map
Digitalizing/modeling the processes according to the BPMN2.0 modeling notation for process automation and advising on process definition
Handing over the modeled business processes to test management to derive integration test cases
Updating the process models after piloting the workflows in the ERP system by the departments
Reporting and coordinating with IT and project management (ERP project)
Tools: Camunda Modeler, Jira / Confluence, SharePoint 2013, Microsoft Office

Dec 2019 - Jun 2025

5 years 7 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Consulting

Schaeffler

Developing generic processes including compliance mapping for ASPICE/functional safety (ISO 26262)/cyber security (ISO 21423) (management, engineering, and supporting processes according to VDA scope / Automotive SPICE (ISO 15504)) and modeling the processes in the process management tool / further developing the process model of the E-Mobility & Engine Systems Business Unit and enabling employees to use the Stages tool
Aligning predefined generic processes (management, engineering, supporting processes according to VDA scope / Automotive SPICE (ISO 15504)) with the mandatory corporate procedures/instructions of the Schaeffler management system/management manual
Creating process drafts & modeling/digitalizing the end-to-end processes in the Stages tool and coordinating/harmonizing with the process owners for E-Mobility and Chassis Systems
Mapping the processes to compliance standards (ASPICE, functional safety, cyber security) in the Stages tool
Creating change order items to implement process optimizations in PTC Integrity and tracing to change analysis items and work orders (traceability)
Defining modeling rules and coordinating with other business units for harmonization
Advising business units on planning/setting up project instantiation in the Stages tool
Advising on project planning & roadmap alignment
Conducting Stages trainings for process owners, global trainings on using Stages for process users (process viewers), and trainings for process modelers in the business units
Reporting and coordinating with process/methods/tools project management and the head of engineering quality and the contact person of the E-Mobility and Engine Systems division
Advising on implementing project instantiation in the tool and connecting additional tools for process automation
Advising on the conceptual development of a process tailoring concept
Creating method descriptions / how-tos for using the Stages tool for different target groups (users, modelers, etc.) and further developing corporate process management
Updating Jira tickets on the Kanban board
Tools: Stages (Method Park), ALM PTC Integrity, Windchill, Jira/Confluence, Office 365

May 2019 - Apr 2021

2 years

Landau, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Consulting

Eberspächer Controls GmbH & Co. KG

Selecting and implementing a Business Process Management (BPM) tool, optimizing management, engineering, and supporting processes according to ASPICE Level 3, optimizing the quality management system (QMS), modeling business processes in the defined BPM tool (process database) and ensuring consistency among the business processes for certification to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Automotive SPICE Level 3 (ISO 15504)
Project management (project planning, control, and reporting)
Conducting a benchmark to select a business process management tool
Analyzing and optimizing management, engineering (system & software), and supporting processes within product lifecycle management together with process owners to achieve ASPICE Level 3
Tracking the implementation of measures in Jira (backlog, Scrum/Kanban board)
Conducting/moderating process change control boards
Analyzing the ALM/PLM (product lifecycle management) tools used to optimize the tool landscape and improve traceability (configuration management: Subversion, requirements management: Polarion, architecture: Rhapsody)
Analyzing management plans (configuration management, project management, change management), identifying gaps, and initiating optimizations
Building a process house (process landscape) in the new process management tool (defining process architecture, process modeling waterfall/agile)
Modeling the business process landscape (support processes HR, IT, ESH/facility management, environmental management, product development) in the Stages process management tool (transferring the quality management system (ISO 9001))
Identifying process gaps and defining measures
Conducting process interface reviews
Advising on setting up a process management in the business unit
Advising other business units on implementing Stages and digitalizing/modeling end-to-end business processes
Advising on creating tailoring rules and implementing them in the process management tool
Process versioning and publishing standard processes in the Stages tool
Creating project instances in Stages (including tailoring)
Setting up file management in Stages for exchanging project files via the SVN Subversion tool interface
Clarifying technical issues with Method Park support and internal IT and coordinating measures
Implementing the Stages process management tool
Preparing the tool rollout of Stages in the organization
Training employees in all departments (200 employees)
Coaching quality staff to take over operational process management tasks
Creating decision templates for management and conducting steering boards (business unit, development, quality)
Tools: Microsoft Office 2010, Jira / Confluence, SharePoint 2013, Stages (Method Park), Polarion, Rhapsody, Subversion

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year

Eschborn, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Consulting

Continental Automotive GmbH

Providing technical support for implementing improvement measures based on the Automotive SPICE audit in manufacturing applications, identifying additional optimization potentials (as-is analyses, benchmarking), process modeling & defining the process management process
Tracking the implementation of improvement measures in the different process areas (MAN, ENG, SUP)
Reviewing work products for ASPICE Level 2 and deriving recommendations
Co-developing the concept for the (software) defect/problem management process in JIRA and creating a guideline
Developing the concept for implementing agile project management in Jira and aligning with Automotive IT (IT Quality) and IT Manufacturing Applications, as well as creating a guideline/method description and evaluating the implementation in the pilot project
Digitalizing/modeling the manufacturing applications processes in the Stages process management tool based on process information in SharePoint in BPMN notation within product lifecycle management along quality gates/checkpoints (waterfall/agile)
Defining the process management process & creating a guideline for process management
Conducting reviews & coordinating the process model in Stages
Conducting best practice comparisons (benchmark)
Creating decision templates for management
Tools: Office 365, Jira, SharePoint 2013, Stages (Method Park)

Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

10 months

Sailauf, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Management

Magna Electronics Europe GmbH & Co. OHG

Creation of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) interface specifications (Problem Management) for engineering projects (autonomous driving) with an automaker and automotive suppliers
Moderation of regular meetings with automotive suppliers to define tool interfaces for exchanging product development data (international, Europe)
Creation of use cases and field/attribute mappings for exchanging defect data and coordination in workshops
Final preparation of the specifications for the tool interfaces and handover to implementation partners
Reporting to program and project management on project progress
Identifying risks and escalation when necessary
PTC Integrity user management
Tools: Office 365, ALM PTC Integrity, PTC Admin GUI

Feb 2018 - May 2018

4 months

Ratingen, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Management

DKV Mobility Services Business Center GmbH & Co. KG

As-is process analysis based on interviews and workshops and derivation of actions (gap analysis) for integrating technical partners in the fuel and toll areas
Document review
Conducting interviews with various business units and IT
Performing gap analysis and deriving actions
Digitizing/modeling the as-is process from initial findings
Coordination with project management and management
Tools: Office 365, MS Visio

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Consultant Process Management

Valeo Sensoren & Schalter GmbH

Definition of the process management process, set up, and change management
Analysis of the optimized project management process against Automotive SPICE (ISO 15504) requirements and feedback to the process team
Creation of a coaching concept and coaching handbook
Setting up a transformation concept
Developing a communication plan
Implementing communication measures within the organization
Definition of the process management process
Process modeling and coordination
Tools: Office 365, MS Visio

Jun 2014 - May 2018

4 years

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Senior Consultant / Project Manager / Process Manager

Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG / Continental Automotive

Mechanical Engineering: process and tool analysis to develop a concept for modeling E2E business processes in the Stages tool (concept and implementation phase)
Systems & Software Engineering: process capture, modeling, and implementation in the process management tool (including development of BPM concept), conducting training, operational process management, process change management
Advanced Engineering (future development) including Systems Engineering (requirements, architecture, systems function design, safety, security (ISO 15288 / ISO 26262)): process capture, modeling, and implementation in the process management tool
Project leadership (4–10 team members): project planning, control, reporting
Regular reporting to R&D and Quality Management (moderation/conducting of management meetings, core team meetings, workshops)
As-is analysis of business processes/product segment processes (product development) regarding harmonization with the Product Life Cycle (PLC) and Material Life Cycle (MLC) according to defined milestones/quality gates/checkpoints and identifying weaknesses
Development of E2E target processes with business units (Europe, Slovakia, USA)
Coordination with central quality and compliance with QM standards/norms
Recommendation on using a unified process map as a basis for mapping product segment processes
Analysis of the Stages tool regarding its capabilities for process modeling
Conducting a benchmark of the processes modeled so far in other business units
Developing a concept for process modeling of business processes (R&D product development & central functions: project management, operations, etc.)
Creation of a specification (requirements document/statement of requirements) for process modeling in Stages
Process modeling and implementation of the BPM concept in the process management tool
Developing a training concept
Implementation of the business process management concept in the Stages tool after management commitment/approval end of 2014, 2015, 2016
Conducting training on business process management and use of the process management tool (process portal)
Process change management: analysis of process change requests, holding process change control boards, and ensuring correct implementation of change requests
Description of the Scrum method and coaching of management
Conducting a lecture series on process management
Tools: STAGES (MethodPark), Bizagi, Innovator, SharePoint 2013, MS Windows, Lotus Notes

Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

8 months

Burscheid, Germany

Senior Consultant / Senior IT Business Analyst

Johnson Controls GmbH

Operational support in demand management, business analysis regarding IT demands (PLM applications), and support for the introduction of SharePoint 2013
Capturing IT demands in Clarity (Idea) and eRoom
Conducting business analysis (stakeholder/team (global), problem statement, targets/metrics, as-is and to-be analysis, Pugh analysis)
Preparing the business case and obtaining approvals in the Demand Review Board
Analysis of the PLM systems to be used and interfaces to OEMs
Creating capital appropriation requests (budget requests) and obtaining approvals in the Project Review Board
Supporting the business during project execution with PMO support
Setting up SharePoint sites for providing IT services, operational demand processing, and SharePoint consulting for internal customers
Tools: Clarity, Documentum eRoom, SharePoint 2013, MS Office 2013, Visio, Outlook 2013, Lync, PLM systems

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Görlitz, Germany

Senior Consultant / Team Lead Engineering Configuration Management

Bombardier Transportation GmbH

Process design for hardware/software configuration management for two rail projects, continuous process improvement and technical lead (Configuration Management Engineering)
Leading the Configuration Management Engineering team (Hardware/Software: 15 employees since February 2013)
Technical lead in Configuration Management Engineering for two rail projects
Analysis of the company-wide defined configuration management process (process descriptions/procedures) and its implementation in tools (PDM database, CDRL & FIX database) regarding traceability from engineering to production
Design of the configuration management process for both rail projects & creation of a configuration management instruction at the work level as well as process guidelines
Creation and continuous update of configuration management plans for the two rail projects
Technical coordination with process partners and definition of process interfaces
Definition of requirements for a configuration management database (data, navigation, layout, imports) and support during implementation
Operational software configuration management (creation of SW config item lists & coordination with process partners (change management, system engineering, project configuration management, project management) (until June 2013)
Baseline management: bundling HW/SW releases and delivery to project configuration management & commissioning for both rail projects
Tools: PDM (Teamcenter 8.1), CDRL database, FIX database (change management), PTD database (project tracking), SharePoint, MS Windows, Visio, Lotus Notes

Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

8 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Senior Consultant / Process Coach

Volkswagen AG

Coaching the CMMI-adapted processes & methods in the organization
Coaching the CMMI-adapted processes & methods (CMMI Level 2) in 3 departments in defined sprints
Tracking & reporting of CMMI coaching and implementation status
Collecting feedback, entering it into HP QC and following up
Coordination with management on the approach & next steps
Reporting feedback on coaching experiences in the departments
Status reporting in project boards (daily SCRUMs) and steering boards
Participating in retrospectives and identifying improvement actions
Tools: HP Quality Center, Outlook, Lotus Notes, MS Office

Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 10 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Senior Consultant / IT Project Manager

Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG / Continental Automotive

Improving supplier management with compiler vendors worldwide and service extension for the business units (IT project management)
Leading IT project management for implementing improvements in pilot projects
Analyzing the existing IT supplier management process
Developing concepts to improve IT services for the business units: defining the defect, release, change and incident management processes
Implementing the defect management process in the ALM tool PTC/MKS Integrity IM (MKS AdminGUI: item types, fields, workflow, presentation templates, relationships)
Defining and documenting process interfaces and coordinating the service descriptions (service level agreements (SLAs)) and creating the SLAs
Creating implementation documentation for Integrity (formerly MKS Integrity/PTC Integrity)
Creating training materials (defect/change management with Integrity)
Leading workshops to align pilot implementations
Building an intranet service portal for the business units
Service management & ensuring operations (MKS system: error analysis and close cooperation with IT support)
Analyzing the use of SCRUM in development teams
Documenting weaknesses in SCRUM use & developing recommendations
Coaching the team lead in applying SCRUM (agile PM)
Tools: PTC Integrity (MKS), SharePoint, Eclipse Process Framework Composer, MS Windows, Lotus Notes

Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

2 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Senior Consultant / Configuration Manager (HW/SW)

MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH

Optimizing & administering the configuration management tool PTC Integrity and coaching HW/SW developers
Analyzing the existing configuration management process
Optimizing the role and workflow concept (PTC Integrity IM)
Creating configuration items and labeling development statuses (source)
Continuously updating the configuration management plan
Coaching HW/SW developers in using the CM tool
Tools: MKS Integrity 2009 (PTC Integrity), Outlook, MS Windows

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Consultant / License Manager

Daimler Protics GmbH / Daimler AG

Optimizing ARIS license management and centrally managing the license pool
Conducting an as-is analysis of the existing license management process (ARIS)
Developing improvements for the license management process
Defining and documenting the optimized license management process
Setting up a central license pool in the department
Setting up reporting for license management
Operating the license pool
Handling user tickets (incident management) and, if needed, escalation management
Tools: ARIS Business Architect, ARIS Business Designer, CISM ticket system (Corporate IT Service Management)/BMC Remedy, Daimler C2C Content Management, Daimler AEMT (Authorization & Entitlement Management Tool), Daimler document management system (DMS) Hummingbird, MS Windows, Lotus Notes

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Sindelfingen, Germany

Process Manager (Development Processes, Release Management)

Daimler AG

Creating an end-to-end process landscape (process management/process integration), defining and documenting the configuration/release management process, and training employees in pilot projects
Standardizing process documentation, roles, and milestones in coordination with process area owners to achieve a consistent process landscape
Setting up an intranet process portal (requirements definition, implementation, maintenance)
Defining the configuration/release management process in coordination with tool and process experts and creating process documentation
Analyzing the existing approval management process and optimizing it
Preparing training materials for using the new release management process in the MKS (PTC Integrity) tool
Conducting user training sessions and coaching users
Tools: PTC/MKS Integrity, MS Windows, MS Visio, Lotus Notes

Nov 2008 - Jan 2009

3 months

Schwieberdingen, Germany

Process Consultant (CMMI/SPICE)

Robert Bosch GmbH

Performing CMMI/ASPICE process mappings in Project Kit and identifying weaknesses in the processes
Analyzing collected requirements and consolidating them into a findings/action list by identifying process weaknesses
Conducting process mappings using the Project Kit tool
Tools: MethodPark Project Kit, MS Windows, Outlook

Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

10 months

Gauting, Germany

Software Configuration Manager & Process Manager (Configuration Management)

Webasto AG

Software configuration management for various vehicle projects of multiple OEMs, process improvement according to CMMI/ASPICE
Carrying out operational configuration management, controlling and monitoring (creating CM plans, labeling & baselining in PVCS) with an interface to the PDM system for production
Identifying process weaknesses and sustainably implementing process improvements
Problem management reporting
Process and change management
Tools: Serena ChangeMan PVCS, MethodPark Project Kit, EPDM, MS Windows, Outlook

Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

3 months

Munich, Germany

PMO

BMW AG

Project management optimization of financial processes
Project planning and control
Ensuring interface communication
Optimizing document management
Tools: RPlan (scheduling), MS Windows, Outlook

Jul 2007 - Sep 2007

3 months

Munich, Germany

PMO

Siemens IT Solutions (SIS)

Setting up the PMO and creating rollout plans for SAP rollouts in the country subsidiaries in MS Project
Preparing and coordinating rollout plans in MS Project
Regularly updating the plans when changes occur
Tools: MS Project, MS Windows, Outlook

Mar 2007 - Jun 2007

4 months

Munich, Germany

PMO

BMW AG

Support of project management in project planning and project control
Rollout support for Quality Center problem and test management across all interfaces (departments)
Creation and coordination of the schedule
Committee coordination
Generating status reports for defect management
Tools: RPlan (scheduling), MS Windows, Mercury Quality Center, Outlook

Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

9 months

Steyr, Austria

Process Coach for reference project Digital Diesel Electronics (Powertrain Development) / Component Project Lead

BMW AG

Coaching the customer (department management) of Diesel Powertrain in Steyr (BMW Austria) in preparing and implementing rollouts of CMMI-optimized processes, and acting as reporting interface to BMW Munich (powertrain development processes)
Advising and coaching the department head in Steyr and applying change management
Planning and coordinating the rollouts of CMMI-optimized management processes (requirements, configuration, project, supplier, and test management) at the customer's site in Steyr according to BMW's change program, aiming to achieve CMMI Level 2 by the end of 2006
Analyzing and optimizing project management processes and operational implementation of the PM processes (project manual, project plan, role descriptions)
Analyzing and optimizing the risk management process and rolling it out with commitment from the supplier
Reporting project progress to Steyr and Munich, serving as communication interface to various process teams and other process coaches from other reference projects, aiming to standardize processes across all levels (system – subsystem – component)
Tools: RPlan (scheduling), MS Windows, MS Visio, Outlook

Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Junior Project Manager / Backoffice Lead

BMW AG

Process optimization through identifying synergies across different vehicle projects and supporting various vehicle projects in series development within system integration
Identifying project- and series-wide synergies and implementing efficiency improvements in processes (configuration management, stakeholder communication, reporting)
Leading the backoffice team (4 employees)
Creating the schedule and communicating with specialist departments
Consolidating test results from specialist departments (powertrain, vehicle dynamics, body, infotainment) and preparing them for management
Creating defect management reports
Submitting change requests to the Change Control Board
Project control, monitoring and escalation management
Creating statistics for senior management
Tools: RPlan (scheduling), MS Windows, Mercury Quality Center, Outlook

Sep 2003 - Dec 2003

4 months

Grasbrunn, Germany

Project Coordinator

Infineon Technologies AG

Setting up a PMO and supporting the PMO during due diligence in an IT outsourcing project
Creating the schedule and communicating with management
Creating final reports and preparing them for management
Project control, monitoring, and escalation management
Establishing an IT infrastructure for the project teams
Tools: MS Project, MS Windows, Outlook

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Energy, Retail, and Transportation.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Energy

Retail

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Operations

Information Technology

Finance

Summary

I bring extensive hands-on experience in process analysis, optimization and management across various industries such as automotive, rail, energy and digital transformation. I have successfully designed and refined processes by closely working with subject matter experts, integrating digital tools, and ensuring compliance with international standards. My work has ranged from developing HR data governance structures to optimizing manufacturing and configuration management processes.

My skills include BPMN modeling, agile methodologies, Lean Management and ITIL fundamentals along with several technical certifications. I excel at gathering requirements, delving into process details and driving efficiency improvements with a focus on sustainable, real-world results.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

BPMN2.0 Modeller

Occupational Health Manager

CSR Manager / Sustainability Manager

Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)

ConSense IMS|QMS|PMS - Process Modeling

Cyber Intelligence & Cybersecurity

Data Analyst / Descriptive Data Analytics with Python

ITIL Foundation

Lean Management & Kaizen Practitioner

Machine Learning in Python

PRINCE2 Foundation

Programming in Python

Psychological Consultant / Coach

SEI Introduction to CMMI for Development v1.3

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Certified Risk Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 34

Experience in Automotive 19 y

Avg length 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles IT Data Model Expert, Project Configuration Manager, Senior Process Consultant

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Real Estate

Main business areas Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 16

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Julia based?

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

What languages does Julia speak?

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

How many years of experience does Julia have?

Julia has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Julia has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 30 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Julia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Julia be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Julia would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Data Model Expert, Project Configuration Manager, Senior Process Consultant.

What is Julia's latest experience?

Julia's most recent position is IT Data Model Expert at Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG.

What companies has Julia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Julia has worked for Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, HITACHI Rail GTS Deutschland GmbH, Alterric Windanlagen GmbH, Senger Management GmbH (Senger Autohaus Gruppe), and Mercedes Benz AG.

Which industries is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. Julia also has some experience in Energy, Retail, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Product Development. Julia also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology, and Finance.

Which industries has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Does Julia have any certificates?

Julia has 16 certificates. Among them, these include: BPMN2.0 Modeller, Occupational Health Manager, and CSR Manager / Sustainability Manager.

What is the availability of Julia?

Julia will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Julia?

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