Patrick Ott - Project Manager (PMO)

Q: Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Starnberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 22 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months . Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Project Manager (PMO) at DNV Imatis .

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

In recent years, Patrick has worked for DNV Imatis , Azyro S.A. , Picterus , Philips N.V. , and Cimon Medical .

Q: Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Healthcare , and Manufacturing . Patrick also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Telecommunication , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Strategy . Patrick also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Human Resources , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

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

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Starnberg, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

7 months

Project Manager (PMO)

DNV Imatis

Process mapping and definition of a customer-specific use case
Establishment of project organization and project management
Support for contract negotiations and soft funding process
Preparation of management board meetings
Successful setup of the organization to implement, detail, and align the use case; execution of management board meetings; pilot canceled due to lack of budget

Oct 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Project Manager (PMO), Head of Product Management, Head of Quality Management

Azyro S.A.

Managed product development and company setup (project plan, budget, implementation management, hiring staff)
Preparation for Series A funding (business cases, pitch decks, roadshow)
Strategic product positioning (value proposition, pricing, sales model, international rollout, reimbursement strategy)
Deriving market requirements and use cases
Implementation and certification of a QMS according to ISO 13485
Member of the management board
Successfully set up and managed the market entry, developed a strong product vision and positioning, engaged VC investors, successfully launched the QMS and got certification from TÜV Süd, built a sustainable team

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

7 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Picterus

Developed a market entry strategy for Germany (business model, positioning, reimbursement strategy, sales model, implementation plan)
Analyzed needs in the German market
Reviewed reimbursement options
Built strategic partnerships to support sales
Recommended prioritizing other country markets with higher medical needs

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 6 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Philips N.V.

Set up implementation teams and organization
Defined and implemented a governance structure
Identified and prioritized innovation projects
Detailed the prioritized projects
Prepared management board meetings for project approval
Successfully established the organization for implementing the Master Research Agreement, prioritized two innovation projects (automated operating room documentation, optimization of bed and capacity management)

Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 3 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Cimon Medical

Developed a market entry strategy for Germany
Planned, prepared, and executed a customer roadshow in Germany
Supported the clinical study with seven university hospitals
Engaged strategic partners in the German market (e.g., CROs)
Built a KOL network to support market entry
Coordinated market entry strategy and execution, successfully ran the roadshow, engaged seven university hospitals, built a KOL network

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Emotra S.A.

Development of a market entry strategy for Germany
Planning, preparation and execution of a customer roadshow in Germany
Preparation and delivery of presentations for the supervisory board
Aligned market entry strategy, onboarding three clinics as strategic partners

Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

7 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Ably Medical

Definition of a sales strategy for the German market (target customers, processes)
Development of a business plan and pitch deck for the investor roadshow
Successful execution of the investor roadshow

Dec 2019 - Mar 2023

3 years 4 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Audi Germany

Design of the organizational structure for a Diversity & Integrity department
Definition of organizational and operational processes, governance and reporting structures
Development of job profiles
Approval of the concept by the division management

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Project Manager (PMO)

Volkswagen China

Preparation for an audit of the Compliance & Integrity program Together4Integrity
Preparation of documents for the group-wide audit
Implementation of necessary integrity measures
Coaching participants for audit preparation
Successful audit, comprehensive coaching of employees and board members, implementation of various measures

Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

7 months

Responsible for dedicated roll-outs (Change Workstream)

Volkswagen Group

Roll-out of the Compliance & Integrity program Together4Integrity
Conducting perception workshops during the kick-off week (150–200 participants)
Successful roll-out in Argentina, USA, Mexico, Sweden and Spain

May 2018 - Sep 2018

5 months

Head of PMO for the Change & Communication Workstream

Volkswagen Group

Design of the group-wide compliance & integrity program Together4Integrity
Development and approval of change and communication measures
Definition of a blueprint for the roll-out (reach: 625,000 employees)
Transparent project organization, tracking tasks, coordinating with the central PMO, regular reporting to the central executive board

Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

4 months

Senior Consultant

Kostal Group

Support for the implementation of a data analytics solution
Definition of core processes in series production
Evaluation of organizational structure alternatives for embedding data analytics
Approval of core processes and role profiles, successful piloting of the solution

Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

5 months

Operational Project Management

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions

Evaluation of restructuring options
Development of a restructuring plan as a decision paper for the executive board
Responsible for revenue planning and defining measures in procurement and HR
Approval of the plan by the executive board

Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

5 months

Operational Project Management

Grünenthal GmbH

Introduction of a portfolio management approach for a mid-sized pharmaceutical company
Stakeholder management and implementation support
Approval of the portfolio management approach, development of an employee training concept, alignment and approval of core processes and governance, support of internal communication

Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

3 months

Head of PMO

Emden Municipal Utilities

Development of the approach and project plan for creating a smart city roadmap for the city of Emden
Coordinated approach among all stakeholders

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

4 months

Head of PMO

ThyssenKrupp Material Services

Project management for the implementation of a big data solution at the pilot site
Interface between supply chain management, IT and solution provider
Coordination of contract details, development of the project structure plan and roll-out concept, and cancellation of the implementation

Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

8 months

Deputy Project Manager/PMO

ThyssenKrupp Material Services

PMO for implementing the digitalization strategy
Defining the digitalization roadmap based on business cases
Supporting the implementation of defined work packages, responsible for budget
Transparent implementation organization (about 80 employees), clear roadmap, defining the change approach for digital transformation, adhering to the budget

Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

4 months

Deputy Project Manager

Acciai Speciali Terni (ThyssenKrupp Material Services)

Mapping processes with Visio and identifying process risks as part of the ICS audit
Responsible for capturing processes in sales and logistics
Deriving measures to close process risks, regular coordination with external auditors

Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

8 months

Consultant

Acciai Speciali Terni (ThyssenKrupp Material Services)

Implementation management within the restructuring
Improved operating result by EUR 100 million, optimized all processes along the value chain
Responsible for work packages in sales and production
Achieved improvement targets, maintained a transparent project organization, and provided regular reports to the corporate group

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

1 year 1 month

Deputy Project Manager in PMO

Kathrein SE

Implementation management for the strategic realignment of business units and departments
Responsible for broadband, automotive, production and quality
Defined the strategic planning process, approved the direction of five business units and all departments, supported core work packages

May 2012 - Sep 2012

5 months

Deputy Project Manager, PMO

Autoneum Italy

Developing a manufacturing footprint concept and running a results improvement program in Italy (5 plants)
Consolidating the plants and improving operations
Responsible for sales and OPEX work packages
Reducing OPEX costs by 15%

Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

4 months

Consultant

Arvato – Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Developing a market entry concept for toy logistics in Europe
Identifying relevant market segments and target customers
Defining the implementation plan, reaching out to target customers, preparing customer workshops

Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

3 months

Deputy Project Manager, Consultant

Oskar Müller

Preparing a restructuring report according to IDW S6
Reviewing grounds for insolvency filings and creating a restructuring plan
Identifying and evaluating operational restructuring measures
Confirming restructuring capability and securing financing through a restructuring loan

Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

4 months

Consultant

Keiper GmbH & Recaro GmbH

Preparing the post-merger integration after the company sale
Developing the strategic direction for a new business unit
Defining the organizational structure for the purchasing department
Approving the strategic direction and the organizational structure

Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

3 months

PMO Team Member

Keiper GmbH & Recaro GmbH

Supporting management due diligence and the sales process to a US corporation
Preparing operational due diligence
Clearly presenting the necessary information and providing successful sales support

Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

3 months

PMO Team Member

Siemens Energy

Implementation management of a plant closure in France (approx. 400 employees) and relocation of production to European sites
Approval of a social plan, avoiding damage to the company's image, smooth relocation and closure of the plant, compliance with budget and provisions

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Transportation, and Telecommunication.

Automotive

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Transportation

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Marketing.

Project Management

Product Development

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Marketing

Languages

German

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

TÜV Süd

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 26

Experience in Automotive 6.5 y

Avg length 8 m

Longest experience 3 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager (PMO), Project Manager (PMO), Head of Product Management, Head of Quality Management, Responsible for dedicated roll-outs (Change Workstream)

Main industries Automotive, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

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Created

November 2025

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Patrick is based in Starnberg, Germany.

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).

Patrick has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager (PMO), Project Manager (PMO), Head of Product Management, Head of Quality Management, Responsible for dedicated roll-outs (Change Workstream).

Patrick's most recent position is Project Manager (PMO) at DNV Imatis.

In recent years, Patrick has worked for DNV Imatis, Azyro S.A., Picterus, Philips N.V., and Cimon Medical.

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Patrick also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Telecommunication, and Transportation.

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Strategy. Patrick also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Marketing.

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Automotive.

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

Patrick has 1 certificate: TÜV Süd.

Patrick is immediately available for suitable projects.

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