Michaela Karl - Project Management/Consulting

Q: Where is Michaela based?

Michaela is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Michaela speak?

Michaela speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michaela have?

Michaela has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Michaela has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 32 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 months . Note that Michaela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michaela's latest experience?

Michaela's most recent position is Project Management/Consulting at Ifok GmbH .

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

In recent years, Michaela has worked for Ifok GmbH , Asklepios , Hays AG , Melchers Group , and Stulz GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michaela most experienced in?

Michaela is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Information Technology . Michaela also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Transportation , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Michaela most experienced in?

Michaela is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Finance , and Sales . Michaela also has some experience in Operations , Human Resources , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Michaela worked in recently?

Michaela has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Transportation , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Michaela worked in recently?

Michaela has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Information Technology .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

10 months

Bensheim, Germany

Project Management/Consulting

Ifok GmbH

Operational program management and advisory support in an agile project environment
Head of PMO
Set up project portfolio controlling
Resource management

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Management/Consulting

Asklepios

Set up portfolio PMO
Optimized budget controlling and provided a controlling tool
Optimized processes
Operational project management

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

4 months

Mannheim, Germany

Project Manager/Senior PMO

Hays AG

Operational project management for a compliance project
Set up an audit-compliant DMS

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

7 months

Bremen, Germany

SAP PMO

Melchers Group

Set up portfolio management
Set up PMO
Optimized existing processes
Pre-study on using an ITSM tool

Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Training and Development Management

Stulz GmbH

Planning and controlling a comprehensive training program as part of a company-wide SAP rollout

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Deputy and Operational Program Manager

S-Bahn Hamburg

Setting up a program structure, taking into account the existing processes of individual projects
Implementing uniform, audit-proof standards (governance, processes, documents, QA)
Implementing a unified reporting
Responsible for building program-wide finance and controlling, as well as consolidating purchasing processes and their execution
Operational management and advisory support of individual projects, considering the program's objectives

Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

2 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior PMO

Zurich Versicherung

Setting up a program PMO
Process design

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior PMO/Project Manager

DKB/DKBS

Senior PMO for an ITSM project
Setting up a PMO
Budget controlling
Planning timelines and milestones
Reporting
Contract management
Project management
Creating processes for resource management (RM)
Researching a collaboration tool for resource management

Feb 2019 - May 2019

4 months

Münster, Germany

Senior PMO

Finanzinformatik

Setting up a cross-project PMO for controlling, budget (plan/actual), milestones, and quality assurance
Optimizing existing processes
Integrating existing support services into the PMO process

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior PMO/Program Controller

Deutsche Bahn AG

Operational program controlling (setup, tracking, planning/forecast, reporting)
Resource management (external) and procurement
Contract management
Communication

Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

2 months

Münster, Germany

Senior PMO

Microsoft c/o Finanzinformatik

Budget control
Tracking open issues and monitoring results (quality assurance)
Reporting
Project communication
SharePoint administration

Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

3 months

Vienna, Austria

Senior PMO

Constantia Flexibles

Establishing a PMO for a group-wide IT infrastructure program

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year

Dresden, Germany

Senior PMO/Project Management

Sächsische Aufbaubank

Establishing a PMO
Operational support for subproject managers
Budget control
Contract management
Creating and tracking timelines and milestones
Following up and monitoring results (quality assurance)
Project communication
Maintaining the project tool
Preparing project reports
Resource and team management

Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior PMO

Commerzbank

Budget control
Resource management, space planning and relocation planning
Capturing all audit-relevant documents and developing processes to comply with requirements
SharePoint administration
Preparing PMO-related documents

Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

3 months

Aachen, Germany

Subproject Leader/Senior PMO

Generali Infrastructure Services

Subproject leadership
Developing and implementing processes
Financial control
Change request management
Planning and tracking budget, timelines and milestones
Resource management

May 2015 - Aug 2015

4 months

Dietikon, Switzerland

Deputy Project Manager/Senior PMO

Raiffeisen Schweiz

Operational management of a sub-program
Financial controlling (budget, forecast)
Monthly program reporting
Planning and tracking of milestones
Issue and change request management
Creation and optimization of program-related documents and process flows
Restructuring SharePoint and co-creating a new intranet site
Administering SharePoint and document management
Conceptual planning of room capacities and resource allocation
Planning and conducting meetings

Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

8 months

Eschborn, Germany

Senior PMO

Ernst & Young

Procurement
Financial controlling
Resource management
Document management and SharePoint
Reporting
Project communication

Feb 2014 - May 2014

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior PMO

Commerzbank AG

Financial controlling
Tracking milestones, timelines, and issues
Change request management
Quality assurance
Process optimization
Project communication
Reporting
Leading and moderating meetings
Document management with SharePoint

Sep 2011 - Jan 2014

2 years 5 months

Walldorf, Germany

Program Management/Senior PMO

SAP AG

Program and project management, Head of PMO (mailbox migration, internet telephony, software development)
Budget and time controlling, and forecasting
Risk management (budget-related)
Change management and change request management (budget-related)
Process optimization
Resource management
Preparing and creating reports
Project communication
Team management (over 100 staff)
Initiating and contributing to the optimization process to develop an internal PM software and internal HR processes

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Program Management/Senior PMO

SAP AG

Budget and time controlling, forecasting, and change request management for three international software development projects
Reporting
Project communication
Resource management

Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 1 month

Potsdam, Germany

Media Consultant

Feine Adressen

New client acquisition
Management of existing clients

Dec 2009 - May 2010

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

District Sales Manager

FrauenFinanzService der Generali

Management of existing clients
New client acquisition
Employee recruiting
Employee coaching
Team leadership
Preparation and participation in promotional activities

Oct 2009 - May 2010

8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Corporate Advisor (volunteer)

Malteser Hilfsdienst e. V.

Management of existing clients
New client acquisition for corporate social engagement
Fundraising

Apr 2009 - Sep 2009

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Management "Social Day" (volunteer)

Malteser Hilfsdienst e. V.

Initiation, coordination, and management of six projects
Project reporting
Team management

Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

4 months

Munich, Germany

Project Management/PMO

BMW

Project and budget planning and control
Reporting
Change management
Personnel responsibility for working students and interns
Project marketing
Team management (more than 100 employees)
Roll-out management (hardware)

Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Office Management

Merz Pharmaceutical GmbH

Independently established the position of Team Assistant Global Drug Safety
Independently implemented process organization
Collaborated on projects in the area of Drug Safety
Independently organized and coordinated the deployment of external staff

Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Project Management

Merrill Lynch

Coordinated and managed workflow
Database maintenance

May 2008 - Jun 2008

2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Office Management

Bilfinger Berger Facility Management

Independently managed the entire office process
Appointment scheduling
Organized and prepared meetings
Helped develop an extensive filing system

Mar 2008 - Apr 2008

2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Project Management

Merrill Lynch

Coordinated and managed workflow
Database maintenance

Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

1 year 2 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Owner and Managing Director

L2 Messe und Event GbR

Commercial management
Managed trade show and event projects
Account management
Acquisition and sales
Personnel management

Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Office and Project Management

Spencer Stuart

Independent setup of an office and filing system
Setup of project structures and their execution within international project management
Coordination and control of subprojects
Design and implementation of own project schedules
Preparation of reports (German/English)
Organization and participation in meetings
Database maintenance
Instruction and training of student assistants

Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

1 year 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Commercial Management and Project Management

Alei Emotional Concepts

Commercial management
Reorganization of office structure and implementation of a new workflow system
Project management for trade fairs and events
Human resources
Account management

Sep 2005 - May 2006

9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Office and Project Manager

Common GmbH

Collaboration on projects (including trade fairs and events)
Accounting
Creation and maintenance of a database (FileMaker) and support in its optimization
Writing PR texts
Extensive internet research
Office management

Apr 2005 - May 2008

3 years 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Business and Project Management

Pana-Medizin-Emborio (Im- und Export)

International project management
Project controlling
Support in acquisition and sales
Invoicing and payment reminders (German/English)
Handling international payments
Contract management (German/English)
Account management
Office management

Jul 2004 - Mar 2005

9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Office-Management as a Service

Independent and responsible handling of all organizational and administrative tasks
Setup of internal office bookkeeping in Excel

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Advertising.

Professional Services

Healthcare

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Finance, Sales, Operations, Human Resources, and Marketing.

Project Management

Finance

Sales

Operations

Human Resources

Marketing

Summary

Since 2004, working as a freelance, certified project manager/Senior PMO with a focus on PMO setup, process management, finance & controlling, communication, organization, and team & resource management; across industries and topics

Skills

Pm Certification
Prince2 Basics
Scrum Certification
Ms Office
Ms Project
Ms Visio
Ms Access
Sharepoint
Lotus Notes
Sap
Jira/confluence
Ms Teams
Hands-on
Proactive
Thinking Outside The Box
Goal- And Solution-oriented
Structured
Strong Communicator
Good Team Player
Independent And Responsible

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Certifications & licenses

Mental Coach

Project Management

Business Administration for Specialists and Managers (IHK)

Prince2 Basics

PM Certification

Scrum Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 35

Experience in Professional Services 4.5 y

Avg length 6 m

Longest experience 3 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Management/Consulting, Project Manager/Senior PMO, SAP PMO

Main industries Professional Services, Healthcare, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Finance, Sales

Qualifications

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

December 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michaela based?

Michaela is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Michaela speak?

Michaela speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Michaela have?

Michaela has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Michaela has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 months. Note that Michaela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michaela be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michaela would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management/Consulting, Project Manager/Senior PMO, SAP PMO.

What is Michaela's latest experience?

Michaela's most recent position is Project Management/Consulting at Ifok GmbH.

What companies has Michaela worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michaela has worked for Ifok GmbH, Asklepios, Hays AG, Melchers Group, and Stulz GmbH.

Which industries is Michaela most experienced in?

Michaela is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Michaela also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Michaela most experienced in?

Michaela is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Sales. Michaela also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources, and Marketing.

Which industries has Michaela worked in recently?

Michaela has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Transportation, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Michaela worked in recently?

Michaela has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Information Technology.

Does Michaela have any certificates?

Michaela has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Mental Coach, Project Management, and Business Administration for Specialists and Managers (IHK).

What is the availability of Michaela?

Michaela is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michaela?

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