Michael L.-SAP Project Manager
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Experience
IT Project Manager
Self-employed
- Tendering, IT architecture and implementation
- Project and budget planning, resource management
- Stakeholder management and risk management
- The project was delivered “on time and within budget”
- Implementation of SAP IBP Cloud S&OP Demand & Supply
- Building materials group with revenue of €1.3 billion and 30 plants
IT Project Manager
Self-employed
- Requirements management, software tendering, contract management, IT architecture and implementation
- Project and budget planning
- The project was delivered “on time and within budget”
- Software selection and implementation of EHS Cloud Solution
- Pilot implementation of 4 modules in DE and ES
SAP Transformation Executive | Interim CIO | ERP Program Director
Freelancer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Senior transformation executive with more than 30 years of professional experience leading global SAP, ERP, supply chain and IT transformation programs across manufacturing, automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Proven track record in board-level stakeholder management, international program leadership, business process harmonization and digital transformation.
EXECUTIVE VALUE PROPOSITION Combines deep SAP expertise with executive leadership capabilities. Experienced in driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, recovering challenged programs, establishing governance structures and delivering measurable business outcomes.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Led international SAP transformation and rollout programs
- Former Head of IT and Authorized Signatory
- Directed supply chain and IT organizations
- Delivered SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP and ERP programs
- Managed multinational stakeholder environments
CORE COMPETENCIES SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, SAP Logistics, Finance & Controlling, Program Management, IT Strategy, Governance, Supply Chain Management, ERP Transformations, Digitalization, Vendor Management, PMO Leadership
Consulting Project Manager
Self-employed
- Turnaround project in a challenging customer environment
- Stakeholder management and risk management
- Project replanning, implementation
- Led the IFS team of approximately 15 consultants
- Resource and budget planning; commercial tasks
- Implementation of IFS-Cloud on behalf of IFS, Germany
- All modules: Finance & Controlling, Logistics, Sales, Project Management, Maintenance, Operations, Installation & HR
- Publicly listed German high-tech company with revenue of approximately €200 million and 1,100 employees at 30 locations
- Full project lifecycle
- Offshore development of 50 extensions in Sri Lanka
Head of IT (Authorized Signatory); Director Supply Chain & Director IT (Authorized Signatory)
KAP AG
- IT strategy, IT compliance management
- IT provider management, project lead for strategic projects
- S&OP planning, production planning & sourcing
Senior Manager (Prokurist)
Accenture GmbH
- Global SAP business transformation programs for international corporations in Germany, Europe and South America
- Industries: Manufacturing
Head of SAP Consulting
Proratio GmbH
- SAP customer and market development, acquisitions
- SAP project management for complex JIT/BDE projects
- Industries: Automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering
SAP Deployment Manager Europe
Deutsche Goodyear Holdings GmbH
- Design and implementation of a European SAP group template. All business processes.
- Deployment Manager for Europe: DE, CH, IT & UK
Manager - Consulting
Accenture (vorm. Andersen Consulting)
- Delivery of SAP projects in logistics, materials management and production planning
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Production, Logistics, and Procurement.
Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Senior transformation executive with more than 30 years of professional experience leading global SAP, ERP, supply chain and IT transformation programs across manufacturing, automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Proven track record in board-level stakeholder management, international program leadership, business process harmonization and digital transformation.
EXECUTIVE VALUE PROPOSITION Combines deep SAP expertise with executive leadership capabilities. Experienced in driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, recovering challenged programs, establishing governance structures and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Skills
Project Management
- International Template / Rollout Projects
- Implementation Projects
- Stakeholder Management
- Traditional And Agile Project Management
Soft Skills
- High Level Of Confidence
- High Flexibility And Adaptability
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Discipline And Reliability
- Teamwork
It Skills
- Sap S/4 Hana: Good
- Sap S/4 Hana Ibp / Integrated Business Planning: Good
- Sap S/4 Hana Btp Platform: Basic
- Sap Logistics, Production Planning, Warehousing: Expert
- Sap Sales, Materials Management, Quality Management, Plm: Very Good
- Sap Apo: Basic
- Sap Finance & Controlling, Consolidation: Good
- Test Automation / Test Management / Hp Quality Center: Very Good
- Other Erp Systems Ifs-Cloud: Good
- Business Warehouse: Jedox, Power Bi, Sap Bw: Good
- Itil (Information Technology Infrastructure Library): Basics
- Ecm/Dms Document Management: Good
- Microsoft M365: Very Good
Languages
Education
Fachhochschule Gießen - Friedberg
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur (FH) · Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering · Gießen, Germany
JUMO GmbH & Co. KG, Measurement & Sensor Technology
Industrial Business Management Assistant · Fulda, Germany
Certifications & licenses
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Michael is based in Künzell, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Manager, SAP Transformation Executive | Interim CIO | ERP Program Director, Consulting Project Manager.
Michael's most recent position is IT Project Manager at Self-employed.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Self-employed, Freelancer, and KAP AG.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology. Michael also has some experience in Professional Services.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Michael also has some experience in Production, Logistics, and Procurement.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, and Production.
Michael holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering from Fachhochschule Gießen - Friedberg.
Michael has 1 certificate: Information Security Foundation ISO 27001.
Michael is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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