Michael Schmitt - Interim Manager – Technical Project Management

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Borgholzhausen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years 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 Interim Manager – Technical Project Management at Abbott Automation Solution GmbH .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Abbott Automation Solution GmbH , Seco Northern Europe GmbH , Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG , and karriere tutor GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Healthcare , and Manufacturing . Michael also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Education , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance . Michael also has some experience in Operations , Research and Development , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Manufacturing , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Borgholzhausen, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager – Technical Project Management

Abbott Automation Solution GmbH

Product adaptations and new developments according to FDA guidelines
PLM for modules and accessories in coordination with product management
Leading the cross-functional team
Preparation for the market launch in the USA
Leading new product developments in hardware and software
Quality improvement measures

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager – Project and Product Management

Seco Northern Europe GmbH

Implementation of project management standards
Setting up program reporting in Confluence
Product lifecycle management for the vending sector
Conducting market and benchmark analyses
Preparation of certification measures for payment systems with TÜV UK

May 2021 - Aug 2021

4 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management

Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG

Operational management for flatbed and tube laser, press brake, welding, and powder coating divisions

Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

5 months

Königstein, Germany

Further Training

karriere tutor GmbH

Digital transformation

Mar 2016 - Dec 2019

3 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Manager Systems Innovation

Tchibo Coffee Service GmbH

Building the Coffee Systems Innovation department, including project management, PLM, development, and quality labs in Hamburg and Glasgow (UK)
Managing development and manufacturing partners in Europe and China
New and further development of filter coffee machines and fully automatic machines
Bidirectional telemetry connection of coffee machines for billing, status queries, and remote diagnosis
Customization and further development of graphical user interface software
Introduction of payment systems (cash and cashless)
Building a central service portal for all international subsidiaries

Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

1 year 8 months

Paderborn, Germany

Manager Processes and Systems

Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

Global project leadership for the redesign of the product development process (PDP)
Leading a cross-functional team in the design and modeling of an optimized PDP for customer projects
Planning roll-out and training activities for approx. 3000 end users
Defining, continuously improving, and implementing a standardized project management approach
Global key user for the Product Lifecycle Management system
Establishing a global project management community
Managing more than 50 employees worldwide

Jan 2009 - Jun 2014

5 years 6 months

Herford, Germany

Head of Design, Development, and Prototype Workshop

Joh. Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

Disciplinary and technical leadership of more than twenty employees
Development of electromechanical hospital beds and bedside tables
Ensuring necessary development resources
Creating effective departmental structures
Strategic development and alignment of the department
Monitoring compliance with standards and CE certifications
Coordinating collaboration with TÜV
Process owner for Product Lifecycle Management

Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 6 months

Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany

Project Manager

Westfalia-Automotive GmbH

Project management for electrically and mechanically pivoting trailer hitches (e.g., for Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLK)
Preparing and delivering proposal presentations

Sep 2003 - Jun 2007

3 years 10 months

Bochum, Germany

Project Manager in Technical Development

thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems

Development projects for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in collaboration with Daimler AG to develop production-ready axle and frame concepts
Project management for the system scope of the BMW Mini front axle
Worked in the project team on the PEP implementation by Porsche Consulting

Jul 1999 - Aug 2003

4 years 2 months

Bedford, United Kingdom

Group Leader for Design and Analysis

thyssenkrupp Automotive

Leading the development team of three design engineers and one calculation engineer
Overseeing development of chassis components for VW, BMW, Land Rover, Honda, Ford, Porsche, and Audi

Jan 1996 - Jun 1999

3 years 6 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Design Engineer

thyssenkrupp Automotive

Designed crash-impact body parts such as side-impact beams, B-pillar reinforcements and crash boxes
Developed innovative sheet-metal wheel carriers for the Ford Mondeo and Focus twist-beam axle
Received the ThyssenKrupp Automotive Innovation Award

Nov 1994 - Dec 1995

1 year 2 months

Rüsselsheim, Germany

Calculation Engineer

Know How GmbH

Performed FEM calculations on body and add-on parts for Adam Opel AG

Feb 1994 - Jun 1994

5 months

Beckum, Germany

Development Engineer

CAE Institut für Produktentwicklung

Performed project-based calculations on power plant components

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Education, and Energy.

Automotive

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Education

Energy

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Research and Development, and Sales.

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Research and Development

Sales

Summary

Solid leadership experience and strong competence in team leadership and stakeholder management
Mechanical engineer with extensive know-how in designing mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and programming them
Strong entrepreneurial mindset and high self-initiative
Experience in developing production-ready product and platform strategies
Confident in using traditional and agile PM methods
Extensive knowledge in market analysis, product and portfolio management, and digital transformation
Experience in setting up a PMO including standards for project management, reporting, and PLM data structure

Skills

Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Office
Working Knowledge Of Erp Sap And Alphaplan
Cae Skills In Hyperworks, Abaqus, Ansys, Ls-dyna, Nastran, Catia, Nx
Pdm/pm Tools: Teamcenter, Bcs, Confluence, Sbm, Asana, Trello, Jira

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1989 - Feb 1994

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, Design · Bielefeld, Germany

Aug 1986 - Jul 1987

Technical High School Halle (Westf.)

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Technical High School · Halle, Germany

Aug 1983 - Jul 1986

Schüco GmbH & Co.

Machinist · Machinist · Borgholzhausen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Automotive 15.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager – Technical Project Management, Interim Manager – Project and Product Management, Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management

Main industries Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Borgholzhausen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years 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: Interim Manager – Technical Project Management, Interim Manager – Project and Product Management, Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Interim Manager – Technical Project Management at Abbott Automation Solution GmbH.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Abbott Automation Solution GmbH, Seco Northern Europe GmbH, Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG, and karriere tutor GmbH.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Michael also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Education, and Energy.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development, and Sales.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Design from Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

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