Manuel Kunze - Project Manager

Q: Where is Manuel based?

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

Q: What languages does Manuel speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Manuel have?

Manuel has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manuel's latest experience?

Manuel's most recent position is Project Manager at E.ON Digital Technology .

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

In recent years, Manuel has worked for E.ON Digital Technology , Solistaro , and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Aerospace and Defense , and Professional Services . Manuel also has some experience in Government and Administration , Information Technology , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Finance . Manuel also has some experience in Strategy , Product Development , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment , Aerospace and Defense , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Finance .

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Beverungen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 7 months

Essen, Germany

Project Manager

E.ON Digital Technology

Responsible for group-wide IT infrastructure projects from planning to rollout.
Co-led up to three parallel, pan-European projects (approx. €500k budget each) with cross-functional teams of 40 members.
Coordinated local IT teams, Product Owners, and external service providers across multiple countries.
Managed M365 migrations (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange) and rollouts of modern workplace technologies.
Planning, risk management, and execution of on-site workshops.
Regular reporting to senior management, ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
Skills: Team Leadership, Budget Control, Vendor Management, Workshop Moderation, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communication

Mar 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Remote

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Solistaro

Co-founded and led a fully remote, international game studio.
Defined strategic goals, organizational structures, and operational management of multiple game projects.
Built and led a global team of 14+ employees (USA, Europe, Asia).
Led MVP development from concept to launch; managed requirements, stakeholder alignment, and contract negotiations.
Financial planning, cost optimization, and agile process improvements.
Skills: Strategic Planning, Business Development, Agile Coaching, Remote Leadership, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Investor Pitching

Mar 2020 - Jun 2024

4 years 4 months

Germany

Freelance IT Consultant & Project Manager

Self-employed

Enterprise support for hardware and software, smart-hands for networks/servers, and patch management.
Implemented infrastructure improvements to reduce downtime and increase system reliability.
System analysis to optimize workflows and reduce costs; led PC rollouts and asset management.
Airbus Helicopters (via Bechtle): Reduced ticket backlog from 1,000 to 200; replaced 3,000 PCs; improved SLA to a 5-day processing time.
Diehl Aviation (via SanData): Reduced backlog from 70 to 10 tickets; replaced 1,000 legacy devices.
Federal Employment Agency (via NevoTec): Supported cross-location hardware rollouts.
Skills: Troubleshooting, Asset Management, Patch Management, SLA Optimization, Client Communication, Incident/Problem Management (ITIL)

Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

2 years 6 months

Germany

Freelance Game Developer

Self-employed

Created 3D assets, environments, and technical art design using Unreal Engine 5 and Visual Scripting.
Managed asset pipelines, modeling/rigging/animation, and performance optimization for indie studios.
Collaborated within agile, interdisciplinary teams.
Selected projects: Ampguard: Led a 25-member tech art team; optimized production workflows; FIX VISUALS: Developed interactive visualizations and dynamic UI components; Starlight Interactive Games & Valiant Studio: Designed immersive 3D environments.
Skills: 3D Modeling/Rigging, Performance Optimization, Pipeline Management, Technical Scripting, Collaborative Workflow

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Energy.

Media and Entertainment

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Energy

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Finance, Strategy, Product Development, and Production.

Information Technology

Project Management

Finance

Strategy

Product Development

Production

Summary

I have spent years leading diverse projects, from digital infrastructure transformations to game development and IT support. I focus on integrating complex systems, managing stakeholder requirements and steering strategic initiatives. I consistently deliver value by streamlining processes and driving growth, whether for IT service migrations or creative content production.

In my work, I have refined skills in risk management, milestone tracking and remote team leadership. My experience ranges across industries such as digital technology, aviation and interactive media, always ensuring projects are completed efficiently and within budget.

Skills

Risk, Change, And Resource Management
Negotiation Skills
(Stakeholder) Communication And Collaboration
Agile Methods (Scrum, Kanban)
Task Tracking And Reporting
Team Leadership, Project Coordination, And Management
Application Support, Technical Support, And Troubleshooting
Desktop Infrastructure Management
Documentation And Maintenance Of System Documentation
Microsoft 365 (Sharepoint, Teams, Onedrive, Exchange)
Apptio
Sap, Qlik Sense
Atlassian (Jira, Trello, Confluence)
Sccm, Mecm, Active Directory
Microsoft Client Os (Win7, 10, 11)
Html, Css, Javascript, Python, Java
Servicenow, Classicdesk

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences

Media Informatics and Interactive Entertainment · Mittweida, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP Professional Fundamentals

SAP

Foundations of Project Management

Google

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Media and Entertainment 6.5 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 4 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Freelance IT Consultant & Project Manager

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Finance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Manuel based?

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

What languages does Manuel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Manuel have?

Manuel has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manuel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manuel would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Freelance IT Consultant & Project Manager.

What is Manuel's latest experience?

Manuel's most recent position is Project Manager at E.ON Digital Technology.

What companies has Manuel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manuel has worked for E.ON Digital Technology, Solistaro, and Self-employed.

Which industries is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Aerospace and Defense, and Professional Services. Manuel also has some experience in Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Energy.

Which business areas is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Finance. Manuel also has some experience in Strategy, Product Development, and Production.

Which industries has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Aerospace and Defense, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Finance.

What is Manuel's education?

Manuel attended Mittweida University of Applied Sciences for Media Informatics and Interactive Entertainment.

Does Manuel have any certificates?

Manuel has 2 certificates. These include: SAP Professional Fundamentals and Foundations of Project Management.

What is the availability of Manuel?

Manuel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manuel?

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