Michael Rödle - ERP Program Manager

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Bottmingen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 23 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet" at Global-KPI .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Global-KPI , Axpo , and GKS .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance . Michael also has some experience in Government and Administration , Space Exploration , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

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

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Bottmingen, Switzerland

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Experience

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Baar, Switzerland

Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet"

Global-KPI

Project management, hustler (identifying the full financial picture including sales, pitching, financial analysis, & business models) and hound (identifying real customer needs including research & analysis) to build a project metrics system on the Internet.
The system allows users to make informed decisions to keep projects on track according to key data or to realign them when they deviate negatively from the plan.
Providing a forecast alongside the current status.
Automatic calculation and display of metrics based on user-entered project key data.
Skills: project management, project metrics.
Problem space: Co-Innovation Builder (CIB), corporate innovation team setup, team profile / team canvas, design thinking, highlighting people, creating customer personas, market exploration, defining the problem.
Solution space: narrowing the problem, how to turn ideas into solutions, how to turn solutions into a concept, customer journey, business model canvas, value proposition canvas, prototyping, refining the prototype and business model canvas, final pitch.

Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 2 months

Baden, Switzerland

Senior ERP Project Manager OneERP

Axpo

Project management of all IT projects within the OneERP program to implement corporate strategy.
Establishment of a system for all 63 entities and company-wide standardization of business processes (quote-to-cash, report-to-report, source-to-pay, project-to-result) end-to-end.
Lead of the "New S/4 System Setup" project to migrate existing SAP ERP ECC6 systems to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Extended Edition and SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud.
Ensuring common governance for systems, processes, and data as well as implementing a release strategy.
Implementation and integration of SAP’s own subsystems SuccessFactors, Ariba, Fieldglass, and Concur, as well as selection, negotiation, and customization of about 20 other third-party tools.
Skills: program/project management, stakeholder management, agile methodology knowledge (Jira).
IT tools: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Extended Edition, SAP SolutionManager, Tibco EBX Master Data Management, SAP CPI, SAP IdM, OneIdentity, XAMS Suite, ServiceNow, qTest, Tosca.
FI tools: Central Finance (cFIN), MailCenter, SAP Solutions for Global Tax Management, Compensation, Advanced financial closing cockpit, Multibank, In-House Bank & Payment Factory.
HR tools: SuccessFactors, OpenText, Variable Pay, Aconso, Authoring Tool, ServiceNow, Teamtailor.
PRO tools: Ariba, Fieldglass, Concur, ProTime, CATS, Parent/Child Setup.
AMR tools: Wessendorf SAP-EAM (Enterprise Asset Management).

Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

2 months

Berlin, Germany

Business & technical project analysis, PMO support

Klosterfrau

Analysis, replanning, and risk review of the Proceed project as an SAP Landscape Transformation.
Delivery of transparent status reports for the business and technical integration of three company sites into a single SAP S/4HANA on-premise solution.
Tasks included data cleansing, process harmonization, redesign of master data management, data mappings, and staff training.
Skills: stakeholder management, program management methodology knowledge, SAP S/4HANA Landscape Transformation, SAP ECC6, MS Project, SharePoint.

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Program Manager BSI

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK)

Steering the Business Systems Integration program to implement an integrated CRM system (SAP C/4HANA Sales & Service).
Preparing for "HBK Digital" with marketing and commerce applications on cloud platforms with HANA databases.
Prioritizing reporting, sales, service, supply chain, and financing processes, as well as automating e-commerce and marketing.
Developing the program plan, leading workstream managers, and monitoring schedule, scope, and budget.
Establishing project standards, quality management, and agile methodologies (Scrum).
Skills: stakeholder management, leadership, program management methodology knowledge, benefit management, SAP C/4HANA, SAP ECC6, digitalization/Industry 4.0, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, Dell Boomi, data cleansing & migration.

Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

2 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Manager Strategy Consultant

Allianz Technology

Development of a regional concept between central and local organizational structures.
Definition of functional areas, committees, roles, use-case processes, and staff transfer.
Presentation of decision templates at the C-level.
Skills: stakeholder management, organizational structure and process knowledge, presentation techniques, portfolio management methodology knowledge.

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

4 months

Haar, Germany

Project Manager Security Operations Center (SOC)

Finanz Informatik – Technologie Service (FI-TS)

Set up a Security Operations Center (SOC) as a line organization with security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, CERT and access control.
Project lead within the ECB program to close audit findings for institutions such as LBBW, BayernLB and NordLB.
Led 5 subproject managers and about 100 project staff with a budget of around EUR 10 million.
Developed information security processes to identify and respond to IT security incidents.
Connected systems to SIEM (Splunk) and handed over vulnerability scans to operations.
Skills: Project/Program management methodology, stakeholder management, IT security, consulting and support, SAP system architectures.

Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

1 month

Zürich, Switzerland

Speaker IPMA Expert Seminar 2014

IPMA

Analysis, development and presentation of the "VentureWork" model to improve project success.
Presented a concept for variable compensation of project participants based on project success.
Skills: IPMA methodology knowledge (IPMA Competence Baseline), PMI methodology knowledge, APMG methodology knowledge.

Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

10 months

Zürich, Switzerland

SAP & Non-SAP Program Manager, K2 Sunrise Freedom

Sunrise

Led the Sunrise Freedom program to change the business model (separating service and mobile device contracts).
Managed 5 IT project managers and around 300 project staff with an annual budget of about CHF 6 million.
Developed governance standards based on ITIL and marketing strategies (NPS) for business customers.
Replaced internal systems (Compass & Pivotal) with standard software (mLog & Cherwell).
Conducted PMI training for internal project managers.
Skills: Entrepreneurship, Program Management Professional (PgMP), PMI/IPMA methodology knowledge, ITIL, SAP ECC6.0, SharePoint, stakeholder management.

Sep 2012 - Sep 2021

9 years 1 month

Therwil, Switzerland

Programme Portfolio Manager & Senior Strategy Consultant

GKS

Program portfolio management of all projects and line activities, focusing on strategy alignment, operations management, performance monitoring, information sharing and risk control, with a budget of CHF 7.6 million.
Complete development of the business plan, design and sale of the "VentureWork" model for performance-based payment of project managers.
Developed an Excel-based project KPI system.
Developed training materials for PRINCE2 and MSP and implemented them electronically using Office365.
Tendered and outsourced IT services to external third-party providers.
SAP Program Manager for the re-implementation of four SAP S/4HANA Cloud solutions with SuccessFactors Human Resources and Finance in Switzerland and Germany.
Skills: Program portfolio and stakeholder management, entrepreneurship, APMG methodology knowledge, coaching/mentoring, Office365, SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Program Manager Organization & Presentation

PMI Chapter Switzerland

Organized the "Swiss Program Conference" as part of the Professional Development event series.
Prepared and presented a talk on the similarities and differences between PMI (PMBOK) and Prince2/MSP methods.
Skills: Program Management Professional (PgMP), PMI methodology knowledge, PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes, ITIL, stakeholder management.

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

7 months

Duisburg, Germany

Program Manager Europe-wide Migration & Implementation

HAVI Logistics

Migration and implementation of a Restaurant Order Planning System (ROP iOPS) in 12 European countries.
Setup of the overall program including governance, resources, proof of concept, and rollout.
Functional leadership of 4 project teams and about 200 program staff with a budget of 41 million euros.
Skills: Program Management, strategy and process development, stakeholder management, ITIL, topology, BI, data, and service management.

Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year 4 months

Therwil, Switzerland

Project Portfolio Manager & Telecommuting Analyst

GlobalKeySolution

Project portfolio management of all client projects with a focus on strategy alignment, performance monitoring, and risk management.
Budget responsibility of about 13.2 million dollars.
Analysis and consulting for the introduction of telecommuting in a complex IT environment (home office, remote work).
Skills: project portfolio and partner management, cloud computing, SharePoint, data security, workspace design, data migration.

Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year 3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Project Manager System Separation and Migration

Detecon Schweiz AG

IT system separation and data migration from Postbank and BHW for integration into the Talanx/ProACTIV environment.
Leadership of a team of 30 staff with a budget of about 6 million euros.
Definition of the target architecture and creation of a migration roadmap, as well as a hosting tender.
Leadership of the cut-over team (dress rehearsal) and design of the service organization.
Skills: strategy and process development, data migration, dress rehearsal, UC4, CanDo project management software.

Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

1 year 3 months

United States

Exam Question Developer

Project Management Institute

Development of scenarios and exam questions for the Program Manager Professional (PgMP) test.
Work based on PgMP documents and practical experience.
Skills: program management expertise, CERTS Writer software.

Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

8 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Head of PMO Planning for Temenos Program

Deutsche Bank

Overall responsibility for program planning of the global product launch of Temenos (Switzerland, Austria, Singapore).
Technical enhancements, corporate integration, and release rollout with 35 project managers.
Creation of program KPI reports for the executive board.
Leadership of the cut-over team for the dress rehearsal and management of logistics for migration activities.
Skills: stakeholder management, strategy development, Temenos software solution, data management/data warehouse.

Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 5 months

Switzerland

Program Manager Release Rollouts DIALBA2000

Raiffeisen

Overall release coordination of all DIALBA2000 projects with 60 project managers and about 800 project team members.
Budget responsibility of approximately CHF 50 million.
Established the new department 'IT Project Portfolio Management (IT PPM)'.
Created concept studies for replacing DIALBA2000 with a successor system.
Skills: Program Management, PMP, Strategy Development, Coaching, Avaloq.

Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Proposal & Project Manager Lithuania & International Projects

Bundesdruckerei GmbH

Developed an eSticker for ePassports and set up a production facility in Lithuania.
Coordinated a Lithuanian service provider and integrated IT systems at the Lithuanian personalization authority.
Led 50 employees with a budget of EUR 11.5 million.
Skills: Project Manager (PMP), HERMES (V-Modell), Border Control Management, printing processes, software development.

Sep 2005 - Jun 2006

10 months

Therwil, Switzerland

Head of Strategy & Business Development

GlobalKeySolution

Developed and implemented a strategy process.
Developed strategies for the Global Projects and Key Solutions business units.
Led 5 employees with a budget of EUR 1.1 million.
Skills: strategy development and implementation, MIS data management, SAP BW, Java/IBM WebSphere.

Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

8 months

Therwil, Switzerland

Head of Business Development & IT Projects

Aquametro AG

Developed, set up, and implemented a Program Management Office (PMO).
Implemented an IT strategy, introduced a project management methodology, and trained project managers.
Managed IT projects on cost transparency, SAP role concepts, archiving, and data migration.
Managed 30 employees with a budget of CHF 30 million.
Skills: Project Management Professional (PMP), negotiation skills, SAP.

Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

6 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

PMO Government Project Manager

Saudi Business Machines Ltd.

Established and implemented the Program Management Office (PMO) for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Information (MOI).
Led 5 employees with a budget of about USD 400,000.
Skills: PMP, global procurement of services, sourcing concepts, SLA development.

Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

1 year 5 months

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Program Manager Public Pension Agency – Saudi Arabia

Saudi Business Machines Ltd.

Led 5 projects and about 100 project staff with a budget of USD 12 million.
Overall project management of e-Business application development based on WebSphere and Oracle Applications.
Conducted data cleansing, migration, infrastructure setup, and training projects.
Skills: PMP, Oracle 11i.9, Java, e-Business, sourcing concepts.

May 2002 - Aug 2003

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Program Manager Space

GlobalKeySolution GmbH

Led about 30 project staff in the development of a facility management solution.
Overall project management of e-Business application development based on WebSphere.
Tested and integrated the solution into a global, heterogeneous IT environment.
Managed a budget of about EUR 4.5 million.
Skills: PMP, Java/Corba, SAP R/3 system architecture, application development.

Jan 2001 - Apr 2002

1 year 4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

IT Project & Proposal Manager

IBM Schweiz AG

Managed an e-Business application development (WebSphere) and integrated a workflow solution at Credit Suisse.
Led the proposal team in designing and presenting complete IT solutions.
Managed about 20 project staff with a budget of CHF 13.5 million.
Skills: IBM Project Manager, PMP, Java/Corba, e-Business.

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

SAP System Architect & SAP PM & Head of SAP-CCC

GZS GmbH / First Data

Managed SAP R/3 projects for Y2K conversion, release upgrades, euro local currency conversion, and module implementations (SD, MM, WF, BW).
Served as SAP R/3 architect, defining development standards and responsible for the system.
Designed, built, and led the certified SAP Customer Competence Center (SAP-CCC).
Led about 30 project staff.
Skills: SAP R/3 project management, application development, financial services, credit card processing.

Jul 1995 - Sep 1998

3 years 3 months

Eschborn, Germany

International IT Project Manager & IT Architect

Deutsche Bank AG

Developed and rolled out an international lease contract database (db space) worldwide.
Set up and managed a CAD Competence Center in Düsseldorf.
Coordinated the cross-department selection of a facility management system.
Migrated the network from OS/2 to Windows NT 4.0.
Contributed to the IT strategy at Deutsche Bank AG.
Led about 30 staff with an annual budget of DM 10 million.
Skills: IT project management, relational databases, AutoCAD, SAP interfaces, Lotus Notes.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, Space Exploration, and Energy.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Space Exploration

Energy

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Information Technology

Human Resources

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Strategy

Summary

With my profound and certified methodological knowledge according to PMI, APMG and IPMA, I am able to get any distressed project and program back on track. With my 28 years of experience, I succeed in delivering projects in a complex environment on time, within quality and budget, even if that means making unpopular decisions. I lead programs with an inspiring and empowering leadership style that motivates employees to peak performance. I also use my communication skills at every level, from staff to C-level.

Leadership experience with program teams of 60 project managers and 800 project staff, and an annual budget of up to CHF 50 million.

I am trained as an ICT system architect and experienced in the latest technologies such as digitization / Industry 4.0, ERP systems, cloud, and big data.

Skills

Cloud, Client/Server, And Network Architectures
Sap R/2, R/3, S/4hana; Sap Business Bydesign, Sap Business One, Successfactors, Ariba, Fieldglass, Concur, C4hana
Bi, Bw, Big Data, Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking & Testing, Machine & Deep Learning, Iot, Cloud, Fiori, Etc.
Oracle Db/Applications (Financials, Hrms, Distribution)
Avaloq, Temenos, Peoplesoft, Dialba2000
Ms-Windows/ Office/ Project/ Outlook, Lotus Smartsuite
Java/Corba Development, Ebusiness, Online Marketing
Ibm Websphere, Rational Rose
Global Project Portfolio / Program / Project Management
Strategy / Process / Kpi Consulting, Itil Expert
Pmi & Apmg Trainer, Coach, Interim Manager
Sourcing Concepts, Metrics, Competence Centers, Pmo
Banking, Insurance, Financial Services, It/Telecom, Printing, Industry, Energy, High Security, Logistics, Facilities, Public Sector

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

University of Liverpool

Master of Business Administration · MBA · Liverpool, United Kingdom

Oct 1988 - Jun 1995

TU Berlin

Diploma in Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Digital Marketing

Shaw Academy

Financial Trading

Shaw Academy

IPMA Certified Project Management Associate Level D

IPMA

ITIL Expert V3

APMG

MSP Practitioner

APMG

PMP

PMI

PRINCE2 Practitioner

APMG

PfMP

PMI

PgMP

PMI

Project Manager (Tier1, Tier2, Advanced Skills)

IBM

Web Development

Shaw Academy

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 25

Experience in Information Technology 18.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 9 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Switzerland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, United States)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet", Senior ERP Project Manager OneERP, Business & technical project analysis, PMO support

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Bottmingen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet", Senior ERP Project Manager OneERP, Business & technical project analysis, PMO support.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet" at Global-KPI.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Global-KPI, Axpo, and GKS.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Michael also has some experience in Government and Administration, Space Exploration, and Education.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Energy.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

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

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Master in MBA from University of Liverpool and a Master in Industrial Engineering from TU Berlin.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: Digital Marketing, Financial Trading, and IPMA Certified Project Management Associate Level D.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

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