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Michaela Lippke-Senior Director, Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase as well as Regional Management

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Wolfsburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Dec 2026

Senior Director, Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase as well as Regional Management

Volkswagen AG

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Position Summary
Senior Director, Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase as well as Regional Management at Volkswagen AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
  • Restructured department of 40 employees
Jun 2022 - Jul 2025

Head of Program Management, Program Manager Global Procurement Transformation

Volkswagen AG

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Position Summary
Head of Program Management, Program Manager Global Procurement Transformation at Volkswagen AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Procurement
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Led global procurement transformation with project size over 450 team members
  • Held budget responsibility exceeding €100 million annually
Jun 2018 - May 2022

Project Manager

Porsche AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager at Porsche AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Procurement
Project Management
  • Managed special procurement IT projects
  • Served as Product Owner in VW group procurement project
  • Held budget responsibility for IT procurement projects
Jun 2015 - May 2018

Senior Consultant

Daimler AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Consultant at Daimler AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • International SAP rollout and support with focus on MM
  • Project delivery from kick-off to end of hypercare
Dec 2013 - May 2015

Consultant

Sopra Steria Group SA

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant at Sopra Steria Group SA
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement, material master, account determination
  • Functional specification, customizing, testing, training

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Information Technology.

Automotive
Information Technology
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, and Operations.

Project Management
Procurement
Information Technology
Supply Chain Management
Operations
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Summary

I am a senior transformation leader with 13+ years experience in automotive, consulting and complex IT programs. I deliver large-scale turnaround projects, ERP and procurement transformations. I am a people-focused leader who builds trust across all hierarchies, stabilizes difficult setups, grasps complexity quickly, works hands-on and delivers results where others hesitate in sensitive, high-pressure environments.

Skills

  • Program & Project Manager For Erp-implementations (E.g. Sap, Ivalua, Others)

  • Program & Project Manager For Digitization Initiatives (E.g. Custom Development On Aws, Azure Or Others)

  • Mayday | Structuring And Realigning Loss-making Projects (E.g. Product Definition, Team Realignment, Target Corridor Description)

  • Implementation Of Process Optimization Programs (E.g. Definition Of End-to-end Approaches, Digital Native Processes)

  • Taking On Interim Roles (E.g. Head Of Digitalization And It Management Or Head Of Purchasing)

  • Sap R3, Sap S4, Ivalua, Wps, Jira, Confluence, Ms365, Langdock

  • Classic, Agile, Hybrid Approaches

  • Member Of Examination Committee For Appointment Of Managers And Leaders

  • Event Moderation, Baden-württemberg Moderator School

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Augsburg – University of Applied Sciences

Master of Arts, International Business & Finance · International Business & Finance · Augsburg, Germany

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Experience

Total positions 5
Experience in Automotive 11 y
Avg length 2 y 5 m
Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Director, Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase as well as Regional Management, Head of Program Management, Program Manager Global Procurement Transformation, Project Manager
Main industries Automotive, Information Technology
Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Where is Michaela based?

Michaela is based in Wolfsburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Michaela speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michaela have?

Michaela has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Michaela has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 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: Senior Director, Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase as well as Regional Management, Head of Program Management, Program Manager Global Procurement Transformation, Project Manager.

What is Michaela's latest experience?

Michaela's most recent position is Senior Director, Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase as well as Regional Management at Volkswagen AG.

What companies has Michaela worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michaela has worked for Volkswagen AG and Porsche AG.

Which industries is Michaela most experienced in?

Michaela is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Michaela most experienced in?

Michaela is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Information Technology. Michaela also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Operations.

Which industries has Michaela worked in recently?

Michaela has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Michaela worked in recently?

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

What is Michaela's education?

Michaela holds a Master in International Business & Finance from Augsburg – University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Michaela?

Michaela will be available part-time from June 2026.

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.

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