Sascha Schuster - Freelance Project Manager / Interim Chief of Staff

Q: Where is Sascha based?

Sascha is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sascha speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sascha have?

Sascha has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sascha's latest experience?

Sascha's most recent position is Company Operations Officer at GebJgBtl 233 .

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

In recent years, Sascha has worked for GebJgBtl 233 , Freelance , EUMAM Hub North , and Roland Berger .

Q: Which industries is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Government and Administration , and Construction . Sascha also has some experience in Education , Energy , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Project Management . Sascha also has some experience in Research and Development , Accounting , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration , Aerospace and Defense , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Project Management .

Recommended expert

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2026 - Mar 2026

1 month

Company Operations Officer

GebJgBtl 233

Responsible for command post operations and leadership support

May 2025 - Present

1 year

Project Manager & Interim Manager

Freelance

Advising leaders on managing strategic initiatives and complex programs
Focus on structuring, decision support, and implementation under uncertainty
Most recently supported a leading consulting firm on a defense sales project for the Ukrainian market

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

S3 Officer

EUMAM Hub North

Contributed to coordinating forces and command processes in a multinational exercise environment
Operational planning and coordination of multinational training and support activities in the Ukraine context
Liaison between international partners, training teams, and military leadership

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Chief of Staff to the Global CFO

Roland Berger

Coordinated the global Finance & Controlling function
Provided strategic advice to F&C leadership (Accounting, Controlling, Legal, Tax, Treasury)
Managed governance formats at the C-suite level
Developed and managed the target operating model 'F&C 2028+'
Led the working capital management task force

Jan 2016 - Dec 2025

10 years

Mountain Infantry Officer

GebJgBtl 233

Primarily assigned to 7./233 (reserve company) with the mission to secure and operate the battalion command post
Security clearance and regular reserve service duties, mainly weekend exercises

Jan 2016 - Dec 2023

8 years

Strategy Consultant

Roland Berger

Junior Consultant to Project Manager with a focus on international large infrastructure projects
Mega-project management for waste infrastructure in the Middle East
Permit management for an offshore gas pipeline project
PMO tasks in a German airport construction project
Governance setup for overseas schooling (Foreign Office)
Studies on UAV use cases and mega-project performance

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

5 years

Company Operations Officer & Deputy Company Commander

GebJgBtl 233

Served as company operations officer and deputy company commander
Operations officer for domestic deployments and ZMZ

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

5 years

Reserve Officer Training

Participated in advanced courses in Hanover, Dresden, and Munster
Served as group leader in basic training at GebJgBtl 233
Promotions to lieutenant (July 2012), first lieutenant (November 2015), and captain (January 2021)

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Volunteer Military Service

FüUstgBtl 282

Basic training at FüUstgBtl 282 in Kastellaun
Assigned as StDstSdt at FJgBtl 251 in Mainz
Interim assignment as assistant instructor AGA at FschJgBtl 263 in Zweibrücken

Ops Officer

KdoTA Bw

Responsibilities at company and battalion level in territorial coordination and ZMZ

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, Construction, Education, Energy, and Utilities.

Aerospace and Defense

Government and Administration

Construction

Education

Energy

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Research and Development, Accounting, and Finance.

Operations

Strategy

Project Management

Research and Development

Accounting

Finance

Summary

Experienced project and transformation manager with 10 years in Tier-1 management consulting at Roland Berger, including two years as Chief of Staff to the global CFO, and an army infantry background. I focus on the strategic steering and implementation of critical initiatives across corporate and public sector contexts. I bring structure, momentum, and impact to complex projects – always with a sense for political dynamics, feasibility, and effective leadership.

Skills

Empathic, Combining Strategic Thinking And Political Acumen With Affinity For Mentoring And Structured Leadership
Proficient Across Ms Office Suite & Related With Focus On Powerpoint, Word, And Excel
Previous Experience With Large Set Of Applications, E.g. Github, R, Powerbi, Dynamics, Sap Byd

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

University of Glasgow

Preparation for PhD in Strategic Studies · Strategic Studies · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

Hertie School of Governance & International Institute of Social Studies

Master of Public Policy · Public Policy · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

Syracuse University

M.A. International Relations · International Relations · Syracuse, United States

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certificate In Advanced Studies In Security Studies

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 18 y

Avg length 3 y 5 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Company Operations Officer, Project Manager & Interim Manager, S3 Officer

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, Construction

Main business areas Operations, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Where is Sascha based?

Sascha is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Sascha speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sascha have?

Sascha has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sascha be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sascha would be well-suited for roles such as: Company Operations Officer, Project Manager & Interim Manager, S3 Officer.

What is Sascha's latest experience?

Sascha's most recent position is Company Operations Officer at GebJgBtl 233.

What companies has Sascha worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sascha has worked for GebJgBtl 233, Freelance, EUMAM Hub North, and Roland Berger.

Which industries is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, and Construction. Sascha also has some experience in Education, Energy, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Project Management. Sascha also has some experience in Research and Development, Accounting, and Finance.

Which industries has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Aerospace and Defense, and Construction.

Which business areas has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Sascha's education?

Sascha holds a Doctorate in Strategic Studies from University of Glasgow, a Master in Public Policy from Hertie School of Governance & International Institute of Social Studies, a Master in International Relations from Syracuse University and a Bachelor in History and Geography from University of Tubingen.

Does Sascha have any certificates?

Sascha has 1 certificate: Certificate In Advanced Studies In Security Studies.

What is the availability of Sascha?

Sascha will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Sascha?

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