Manfred Müller - Senior Project Manager

Q: Where is Manfred based?

Manfred is based in Altenstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Manfred speak?

Manfred speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Manfred have?

Manfred has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Manfred has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 3 months . Note that Manfred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manfred's latest experience?

Manfred's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Unspecified .

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

In recent years, Manfred has worked for Unspecified and BEUMER .

Q: Which industries is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Energy . Manfred also has some experience in Automotive and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Product Development . Manfred also has some experience in Human Resources , Procurement , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Manufacturing , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Production .

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Altenstadt, Germany

Experience

Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 9 months

Senior Project Manager

Unspecified

Returned to Germany for family reasons and took on new tasks in project management.
Project lead in central office for Fraport AG: new Terminal T3 and various renovations of Terminal T1.

Jan 2014 - Mar 2021

7 years 3 months

COO - Chief Operating Officer

BEUMER

P&L responsibility for the entire Brazilian subsidiary covering procurement, engineering, project management and PCP.
Led the business segment for infrastructure installations and airport logistics.

Jun 2005 - Dec 2013

8 years 7 months

Head of Center of Competence Air Cargo & Baggage Handling (Fachsegmentleiter)

Siemens

Led the Center of Competence Air Cargo and baggage handling design.
Sales engineer for NMEA & South America air cargo systems.
Project manager for standardization of air cargo systems.

May 2003 - May 2005

2 years 1 month

Business segment manager intralogistics/automotive & plant engineering

P&L responsibility for a business unit.
Managed sales, quotation preparation, engineering and project execution.

Sep 2002 - Apr 2003

8 months

Sales director for welding machine manufacturer

P&L responsibility for sales of special resistance welding machines to automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

Mar 2000 - Aug 2002

2 years 6 months

Sales Manager Material Handling, Plant Engineering, Automotive Technology / Material Handling

P&L responsibility for a business unit.
Managed sales, quotation preparation, engineering and project execution.

Jul 1999 - Mar 2000

9 months

Engineering Manager Plant Engineering/ Infrastructure Installations

Led the infrastructure installations division focusing on industrial plants, logistics and rail equipment.
Managed a team of 18 employees.

Nov 1996 - Jul 1999

2 years 9 months

Engineering Manager Plant Engineering/ Infrastructure Installations

Led the engineering office, sales, project execution and service area.
Managed a team of 25 employees.

Apr 1987 - Nov 1996

9 years 8 months

Engineering Manager Industrial Plants/ Automation

Responsible for project and personnel management of energy distribution, drive and automation systems for general manufacturing industry.
Managed a team of 25 employees in Brazil.

Aug 1980 - Mar 1987

6 years 8 months

Project Engineer Plant Engineering/ Drive Technology/ Power Distribution

Led projects for electrical installations across various industrial sectors.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy, Construction, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Transportation

Energy

Construction

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Product Development, Human Resources, Procurement, and Production.

Project Management

Sales

Product Development

Human Resources

Procurement

Production

Summary

Certified project manager with intercultural and international experience handling extensive and complex internal and external projects (products and plant engineering)
Recognized leader with many years of experience in leading international technology companies, with proven results in building and expanding new business areas and in acquiring key clients in international project business.
Expertise in restructuring and integrating business units. Strong negotiator, persistent, with intercultural sensitivity. High decision-making and leadership skills from many years as a segment manager leading over 60 employees.
Leading sales departments, engineering & design, and project departments (methods & competencies). Managing projects as responsible project manager in German, French, and Brazilian companies.
Extensive international experience in product and plant business, including product localization, marketing, and regional capability building.
Key account management, evaluating business opportunities, initial customer meetings, coordinating and conducting market studies and sales strategies for new products, services, and business areas.

Skills

Intercultural Competence (Global) – „German Thoroughness With Brazilian Looseness, American Persistence, And Asian Reserve“

P&l Responsibility
Entrepreneurial Thinking And Acting
Customer-focused And Innovative Thinking (“Out Of The Box Thinking”)
Structured Independent Working Style, Result-focused And Solution-oriented
Flexible International Team Player

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1975 - Jun 1980

FEI

Diploma engineer in electrical engineering · Electrical engineering · São Paulo, Brazil

Certifications & licenses

PRINCE2 – Practitioner

Professional & Self Coach

IBC/Ohio University

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 29.5 y

Avg length 4 y 2 m

Longest experience 9 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Project Manager, COO - Chief Operating Officer, Head of Center of Competence Air Cargo & Baggage Handling (Fachsegmentleiter)

Main industries Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy

Main business areas Project Management, Sales, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2023

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Manfred based?

Manfred is based in Altenstadt, Germany.

What languages does Manfred speak?

Manfred speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Manfred have?

Manfred has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Manfred has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 3 months. Note that Manfred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manfred be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manfred would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager, COO - Chief Operating Officer, Head of Center of Competence Air Cargo & Baggage Handling (Fachsegmentleiter).

What is Manfred's latest experience?

Manfred's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Unspecified.

What companies has Manfred worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manfred has worked for Unspecified and BEUMER.

Which industries is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Energy. Manfred also has some experience in Automotive and Construction.

Which business areas is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Product Development. Manfred also has some experience in Human Resources, Procurement, and Production.

Which industries has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Which business areas has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Production.

What is Manfred's education?

Manfred holds a Bachelor in Electrical engineering from FEI.

Does Manfred have any certificates?

Manfred has 2 certificates. These include: PRINCE2 – Practitioner and Professional & Self Coach.

What is the availability of Manfred?

Manfred is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manfred?

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