Michael R.-Founder
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Experience
Founder
Ruhe Bitte
- Consulting in the areas of digital transformation, AI integration, brand management, sustainable communication, project management, and conflict management
- Interim project lead in the turnaround of a troubled digitalization project in the Swiss construction industry (2023-01-01 – 2024-12-31): took overall responsibility for management, conflict resolution, and stakeholder communication, and stabilized the project while ensuring a structured approach
- Project lead for an AI-supported digitalization platform for the kitchen operations of Hofbräuhaus Munich (2022-01-01 – 2023-12-31): responsible for all phases from strategic planning to go-live, moderation between hospitality, IT, and external partners, optimization of processes and productivity, and avoiding food waste
- Lead strategist and member of the project management team for the brand relaunch and sustainable repositioning of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (2019-01-01 – 2021-12-31): led interdisciplinary teams (marketing, design, IT, administration), conflict mediation, presentation of results to university leadership and the public
- Project lead for the development of a sustainable brand strategy and brand relaunch for Schmittwerke Bischofsheim (2014-01-01 – 2016-12-31): developed strategic guidelines and turned them into operational measures, coordination between marketing, sales, and managing partners
- Brand consulting and project lead for the relaunch of the Bavarian Academy for Advertising and Marketing BAW e.V. (2012-01-01 – 2015-12-31): ensured coordination between the board, marketing, external service providers, and faculty
- Lead strategist and project lead for the brand relaunch of the tax advisory firm Leinauer Müller & Partner (2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31): end-to-end management from strategy to implementation, introduction of new digital communication channels, improvement of brand perception and employer appeal through targeted HR marketing measures
- Project management and brand consulting for the relaunch of the GQ men’s magazine website (Condé Nast Verlag) (2011-01-01 – 2011-12-31): coordination between editorial team, marketing, IT, and external developers, on-time delivery despite tight deadlines
Team Lead Interactive & Motion
KMS TEAM
- Building and leading the digital agency unit
- Developing digital brand concepts for Audi, BMW, Vodafone, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Diakonie, and other clients
- Full project management from concept to market launch
- Coordination between creative and technical teams
- Representation and presentation of projects and interim results to clients and internally
Project Coordinator for the Board
Axel Springer AG
- Coordinated all involved business units in the launch of Autobild Espana, including online and print editorial teams, business unit, website, and office operations
- Ensured implementation in line with strategy
- Successful launch within 1.5 years
Interim CIO/CTO
Discovery Deutschland
- Technical project lead for the setup and launch of DMAX
- Conflict resolution between technical and editorial requirements
- Compliance with budget and schedule targets
- Smooth start of broadcast operations, including advertising sales and billing, within 1.5 years
Interim Project Manager
Amt für Wirtschaft und Arbeit des Kantons Zürich
- Built the first Swiss e-government service for applying for work and residence permits
- Managed the project from strategy to launch
- Close coordination between administration, IT, and experts in administration and law
- Awarded best Swiss e-government service in 2004 and helped attract numerous new company locations to the Canton of Zurich (including Google)
Director Business Development
Cyberlab GmbH
- Leading a team for the concept development of digital company touchpoints and digital business model project management for internal and external clients
Freelancer
- Project management, digitalization consulting and software development
Industry experience
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Experienced in Construction, Education, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Media and Entertainment.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Marketing, Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development.
Skills
Digital Transformation, Ai Integration, Brand Management, Digital Brand Leadership, Sustainable Positioning
Project Management: Traditional (Pmbok, Hermes), Agile (Scrum), Change Management, Crisis Projects
Conflict Resolution: Certified Mediator, Conflict Skills, Business Mediation
Sustainability: Csr, Sustainable Communication, Business Ethics
Languages
Education
FH Vienna
MBA in International Management and Communications · International Management and Communications · Vienna, Austria
Studied physics up to the pre-diploma exam · Germany
High school diploma: mathematics, physics, English, economics · Germany
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Michael is based in Pullach im Isartal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary), Swedish (Elementary).
Michael has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 5 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: Founder, Team Lead Interactive & Motion, Project Coordinator for the Board.
Michael's most recent position is Founder at Ruhe Bitte.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Ruhe Bitte.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Construction, Education, and Food and Beverage. Michael also has some experience in Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Media and Entertainment.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Marketing. Michael also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Construction, Education, and Food and Beverage.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy.
Michael holds a Master in International Management and Communications from FH Vienna.
Michael has 1 certificate: Certified Mediator.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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