Rolf Parschau-IT Consultant and Interim Manager
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IT Consultant and Interim Manager
Self-employed
- Interim CIO at companies in the printing industry (2020/2021)
- Interim CIO and project manager at an automotive components plant (2018/2019/2020)
- Interim CIO at a mechanical engineering company (2016/2017)
- Interim CIO/ERP project manager at a mechanical engineering company (2015/2016)
- Project management of an international SAP-SCM implementation at a pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer (2014/2015)
- Establishing efficient SAP project management at a large German machine manufacturer (2013)
- Supporting a large building materials manufacturer in setting up an international IT organization/governance (2013)
- Optimizing Microsoft contract frameworks for a ThyssenKrupp subsidiary (2013)
- Redesigning the IT infrastructure of a mid-sized automotive supplier (2012)
- Advising a large Austrian machine manufacturer on setting up an IT shared service center in India (2012)
- Redesigning the IT environment and process optimization at a large law firm in Dortmund (2012)
CIO & CEO
GEA IT Services GmbH
- Harmonizing the ERP systems based on SAP
- Implementing SAP in an international environment (BRIC)
- Ensuring monthly reporting for approx. 550 units
- Implementing a data warehouse solution (big data) to increase service revenues
- Introducing PLM and CRM with focus on measurement and control technology
- Leveraging innovation cycles and building a central IT organization
- Adjusting IT after restructuring (from 9 BUs to 5 BUs)
- Implementing a global collaboration platform (SharePoint, Lync) for more efficient resource use
- Establishing international IT shared service centers
- Building IT governance and IT controlling
- Simplifying contract structures through single sourcing with, among others, AT&T, SAP, Dell, Microsoft, Vodafone
CIO
GEA Mechanical Equipment GmbH
- Delivering the turnaround: global rollout of SAP (1,300+ users)
- Mapping the legal and operational corporate structures together with BCG
- Repositioning the service by introducing SAP-supported processes
- Introducing PLM based on AutoCAD
Director IS Europe
Copeland GmbH
- Supporting restructurings, site relocations and closures, as well as integrations
- Implementing and monitoring SAP at the Lyon plant in France (1 year)
- Building cross-site application services
- Standardizing financial applications and reporting
Head of Information Processing
Total Walther Feuerschutz GmbH
- Rolling out a unified ERP system across 3 locations
- Introducing an online cost center accounting system
- Professionalizing IT support in engineering: CAD, calculations
- Integrations into the new parent companies
Head of Application Services
Total Walther Feuerschutz GmbH
- Standardizing software development
- Implementing an ERP system for one site
Programming and IT Consulting
Gesellschaft für Methoden-Software
- Developing an order management system for a shipping company
- Programming a warehouse management system for spare parts handling (Schlafhorst)
- Creating software for project management for a power plant construction supplier (Lentjes Group)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Metals and Mining, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.
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Education
University of Dortmund
Diploma in Computer Science, minor in Business Administration · Computer Science · Dortmund, Germany
Einstein Gymnasium
High school diploma · Dortmund, Germany
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Rolf is based in Unna, Germany.
Rolf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Rolf has at least 48 years of experience. During this time, Rolf has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 10 months. Note that Rolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Rolf would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant and Interim Manager, CIO & CEO, CIO.
Rolf's most recent position is IT Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed.
In recent years, Rolf has worked for Self-employed.
Rolf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction. Rolf also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
Rolf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Rolf also has some experience in Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.
Rolf has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Construction, and Manufacturing.
Rolf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.
Rolf holds a Master in Computer Science from University of Dortmund.
The availability of Rolf needs to be confirmed.
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