Thorsten Schulz - Project Manager

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 43 different roles and for 41 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Project Manager at ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale IT .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale IT , Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk , Remmers GmbH , Detlev Louis GmbH , and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Education . Thorsten also has some experience in Sport , Telecommunication , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Information Technology . Thorsten also has some experience in Marketing , Sales , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Sport .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Marketing , and Sales .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Germany

Project Manager

ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale IT

Project management and change management
Blueprint-to-go-live including cutover
Implementation in a greenfield approach
Management of the integrator
Designing, organizing, and executing change management
Agile management in Jira and Confluence
Fit-gap analysis, requirement engineering, development, testing, cutover, and hypercare
Covering the processes Sales-from-Stock, Procure-to-Pay/-Receipt, Invoice-to-Pay

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Potsdam, Germany

Project Manager eProcurement

Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk

Introduction of SAP Ariba as part of the ARD SAP structure project
Management of the integrator
Design of employee training
Organizational Change Management (OCM)
Agile coaching for the program management
Creation of a House of Change
Implementation of purchase-to-pay
Implementation of the 2NV scenario Guided Buying

May 2023 - Sep 2023

5 months

Löningen, Germany

Change Manager S4/Europe

Remmers GmbH

Organizational Change Management (OCM) for SAP S/4Hana
Conducting change impact analyses (brownfield)
Developing communication and training concepts
Ensuring the go-live

Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Subproject Manager

Detlev Louis GmbH

Emergency deployment in the SAP S/4Hana project
Conducting the cutover
Ensuring go-live (modules MM, EWM)
Covering the processes source-to-contract and procure-to-pay
Designing the organizational change management

Aug 2022 - May 2023

10 months

Kiel, Germany

Program Management / Organizational Change

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH

OneSAP S/4Hana program in a brownfield approach
ECC conversion, EWM conversion, and DB conversion
Support of the modules PS, EWM, FI/CO, MM
Planning and execution of 6 roadmap items with cutover
Management of the integrator
Program with over 120 projects in agile and waterfall settings
Strategic planning of change measures
Leading the PMO

Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 5 months

Hanover, Germany

Project Manager

Perfect Drive Sports Group GmbH

Implementation and support of SAP Business One

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

5 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Project Lead Global PRISM Rollout

Puma SE

Global template and rollout as part of the PRISM program
Use of SAP IS Retail and MM
Agile management in Jira and Confluence
Fit-gap analysis, requirement engineering, development, testing, cutover, and hypercare

Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Management / Change Management

Carlisle Construction Materials GmbH

Project management and change management for SAP S/4HANA
Implementation using the "Bluefield" approach with FI/CO, MM, SD, SCM
Development of a European template and rollout
Development and validation of transition activities within sequences
Coordination of multiple deep-dive planning activities and workshops
Ensuring alignment with all regions
Establishment and staffing of the local project organization
Enabling the local project organization and stakeholders for their roles in the transition process

Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Management Lecturer

Baumann Bildung & Qualifizierung

Training participants in project management

Sep 2017 - Present

8 years 7 months

Germany

Lecturer for Change Management and Business Administration

FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management

Teaching in the fields of change management and business administration

Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

2 years 10 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Program Manager

Intersport Deutschland eG

Program management for the "OPIS8" project to merge the country organizations of Austria and Germany both organizationally and systemically
End-to-end change management
Portfolio management
Setting up an efficient project structure
Effective coordination of project managers
Project planning and task tracking with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project Pro
Scrum Master for maturity assessment (planning, testing, implementation)
Use of SAP ERP, SAP CRM and Informatica 360 MDM/PIM
Resource management: overseeing 6 subproject managers and more than 40 project staff
Creating a communication plan and tracking measures with web analytics
Project communication with country organizations, organizational committees and stakeholders
Moderating meetings and escalations
Ensuring operational retail and sales processes as well as events and trade shows
Ensuring SEM/SEO compatibility

Apr 2017 - Present

9 years

Germany

Lecturer in Project Management and IT

ifb – Institute for Further Training of Works Councils

Conducting seminars on project management and IT topics

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

5 months

Nairobi, Kenya

Project Support / PMO

Vivo Energy Kenya

Creating the business blueprint for an SAP S/4HANA and IS-Oil implementation (Greenfield), MM module
Moderating and organizing project meetings
Transparent result documentation
Organizing the SAP S/4HANA rollout in seven African countries

Nov 2016 - Present

9 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Associate Partner

Faktor 3 Consulting GmbH

Change implementation
Lean implementation
Delivery in the areas of market and sales, both traditional and agile
Project management, agile and SAFe

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

4 months

Lippstadt, Germany

Project Manager / Program Manager

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.

PACE project for global lean optimization of processes and organization in sales excellence
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Developing and communicating optimization measures
Lean process design and portfolio management
Presenting results

Mar 2016 - May 2016

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Transition Project Manager

Toll Collect GmbH

Project management for the rollout of tolling on 40,000 km of federal roads (MaB40K)
Creating the operational launch concept
Transitioning the project into normal operation
Creating content marketing
Ensuring traceability and documentation for the public client

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Dynamics CRM Implementation Team Lead

Cassini GmbH

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Serving as Product Owner and Scrum Master
Tracking requirements using Jira Scrum boards
Creating the business blueprint and documentation
Responsible for requirement management

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

6 months

Kiel, Germany

Project Manager / Agile Coach

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Developing an international CRM web application
Creating the project description and decision proposal
Project planning and development of an agile process model
Agile coaching for project managers
Acting as Scrum Master
Sprint planning with Jira
Communicating with stakeholders and steering committee
Presenting results

Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

5 months

Pforzheim, Germany

Project Manager

Klingel Mail Order

Optimizing data supply for the web shop
Developing and prioritizing end-to-end data supply optimizations
Significantly reducing end-to-end update times despite increasing data volumes
Developing measures for search indexing, data load, job scheduling, and architecture
Developing SEO and SEM initiatives
Managing external service providers
Planning the concept, proof of concept, and rollout

Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Team Manager | Management Consultant

Cassini Consulting GmbH

Disciplinary and technical leadership of consultants
Team organization and development
Defining the team's strategic direction

Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Creatrade

Implementation of strategic initiatives in IT
Business analysis of planning tools
Clarification of the third-market strategy for a webshop application
SEM/SEO analysis
Design of the IT organization, IT architecture, and processes
Knowledge transfer and moderation for the business side
Project volume > €5.0M
Management of 10 project managers and around 80 project team members and external service providers

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Manager

Sopra Steria Consulting GmbH

Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

1 year 1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

Project Manager

Vodafone

Management of various projects
Transition of marketing projects into operations and fulfilment
Development and alignment of processes
Post-merger integration of Kabel Deutschland

Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

5 months

Team Lead / Engagement Manager Advisory

Deutsche Universalbank

Management of project teams and task tracking
Definition and coordination of compliance processes
Knowledge transfer during the launch of a new anti-money laundering software
Reduction of the backlog

Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

7 months

Project Support Compliance

Deutsche Universalbank

Processing of suspected money laundering cases in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act
Reduction of the backlog

Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager, Core Technical Processes

Unity Media Kabel BW

Setting up an efficient project management organization including a PMO
Defining project management processes
Reorganizing the organizational and operational structure in the CTO division
Conducting workshops

Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 3 months

Bonn, Germany

Project Manager / Program Manager Migration & Rollout BFS/IPCom

Telekom

Migration and rollout of the inventory systems BFS and IPCom to the new R&SI (Comarch) / OSS layer system
Introduction and coaching of an agile methodology
Achieving effective decision-making
Scrum Master: Ensured adherence to agreed agile processes and artifacts
Operational planning and control of the overall project
Responsibility for scope, schedule, and cost targets
Defining project objectives and resource requirements
PRINCE2 Best Practice Award 2012

Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

3 years 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Principal Consultant

Steria Mummert Consulting AG

Consulting on complex projects in telecommunications, change management, and project management
Winner of the PRINCE2 Best Practice Award 2012

Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Reporting in the Data Management Workstream

Alcatel-Lucent

Setting up a managed service for a new shared network performance management system (IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Management) / BSS
Organizing efficient project management, including a PMO
Creating and maintaining the master plan
Providing all required data and information in a timely manner
Documenting and coordinating activities across multiple workstreams

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

11 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Independent Project Management

Tamoil S.A.

Implementation and rollout of SAP ERP and IS-Oil
Use of MS Office, MindManager Pro, ProjectPlace, and SAP Solution Manager
Project volume > €4.2 million
Leading 6 project managers and around 50 project team members
Scrum Master: Establishing project structures based on standard methodologies
Defining and managing project objectives, schedules, and resources
Leading and coordinating all project participants
Monitoring fulfillment of mutual cooperation obligations
Moderating change requests
Reporting to the steering committee and CEOs

Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

6 months

Project Manager / Consultant Boxed Entertainment Fulfilment

Leading European retail company (consumer electronics)

Project management and consulting for the specification of a boxed entertainment fulfilment solution
Managed 3 project managers and about 18 project members
Conducted and moderated cross-functional workshops
Designed and captured functional and non-functional requirements for an e-commerce fulfilment solution
Created the Business Requirements Document
Established a consistent and aligned information base

Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

1 year 1 month

Project Manager / Consultant Product Information Management System (PIM)

Leading European retail company (consumer electronics)

Conducted business analysis
Developed the business design
Validated the functional and technical designs
Coordinated with enterprise architecture, process integration, and documentation
Aligned interfaces with parallel projects during the rollout of an e-commerce platform (IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite)
Managed service integrators SA2 Worldsync and Novomind
Sourced and oversaw content providers (X-Place, C-Net)
Ensured on-time rollout
Coached and developed the project team in agile ways of working

Feb 2009 - May 2009

4 months

Bautzen, Germany

Interim Manager

Sphairon Access Systems GmbH

Served as interim managing director during a turnaround
Analyzed the value chain
Identified and documented potential optimizations
Validated an Iraqi government contract
Moderated discussions with investors

Oct 2008 - Nov 2008

2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Project Manager for Information and Communication Platform Operations

Vodafone D2 GmbH

Implemented an information and communication platform for operations
Selected a suitable content management system
Ensured compliance with the Vodafone Group
Selected and managed service providers
Designed the ongoing operations and the editorial conference

Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

1 month

Moderator and Consultant

Software Partner Obermain GmbH

Conducted a strategy workshop
Assessed options according to ITIL
Integrated benchmarks

May 2008 - Jul 2008

3 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Project Manager / Outsourcing Hotline Consultant

Vodafone D2 GmbH

Outsourcing the hotline for dealers and branches
Outsourcing calls to dedicated units
Analyzing current call volumes and content
Conducting a gap analysis
Gradual outsourcing of calls to the external service provider Arvato
Moderating the transition with service levels, service descriptions, and training
Designing operations

Mar 2006 - Jun 2008

2 years 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Project Lead 'Zero Errors to the Customer (ZEtC)'

Vodafone D2 GmbH

Project management for the 'Zero Errors to the Customer' program
Business case of about €15 million
Project sponsor at the C-level
Optimizing support processes in the consumer and business segments
Centralizing consumer and business inside sales
Setting up effective service management
Conducting business analyses
Designing and implementing measures
Tracking all measures
Change management of the measures
Facilitating discussions with the works council
Process analysis, service definition, and gap analysis of existing services (ARIS, ITIL)
Creating business cases relevant to the ExCo
Achieving a balance of interests with the works council

Mar 2006 - Mar 2006

1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Due Diligence Consultant

BPE Private Equity

Conducting an integrated financial and commercial due diligence for a mid-sized machine manufacturer
Valuation of a transaction volume of around €60 million

Oct 2005 - Jun 2011

5 years 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Partner

Putz & Partner Unternehmensberatung AG

Responsible for consulting projects with a focus on change, lean, and project management

Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

6 months

Richmond, United States

Project Manager for an International Project

Jungheinrich Lift Trucks & MIC Corp.

Improving the first-pick rate from about 60% to over 80%
Optimizing the warehouse using lean principles
Integrating the warehouse software into the ERP system

Feb 2004 - Oct 2004

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager Market Introduction Product Line

Jungheinrich

Conducting market and business analysis
Developing the market entry strategy including pricing and positioning
Executing the product launch

Dec 2003 - Aug 2004

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Staff SAP R/3 Introduction

Jungheinrich

Creating the global business blueprint
Requirements management
Rollout in 26 countries

Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager ISO 9001 Certification

Jungheinrich

Implementing the group-wide best practices and process harmonizations required for ISO 9001 certification
Implementing Lean

Sep 2002 - Jul 2005

2 years 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

International Product Marketing Manager

Jungheinrich AG

Responsible for international product marketing
Supporting business units in 25 country branches (sales volume > €100M)

Apr 1999 - Feb 2001

1 year 11 months

Hanover, Germany

Sales Department Manager

Sport-Scheck GmbH

Feb 1997 - Mar 1999

2 years 2 months

Dortmund, Germany

Department Manager in Sales

Decathlon GmbH & Co. KG

Feb 1997 - Mar 1999

2 years 2 months

Lille, France

Department Manager in Sales

Decathlon GmbH & Co. KG

Jun 1989 - Aug 1990

1 year 3 months

Wentorf bei Hamburg, Germany

Senior Lance Corporal

1. Panzergrenadierbataillon 163, Wartungsgruppe

Served in the maintenance group with technical and logistical tasks

Managing Director

Golfversand Hannover GmbH

Managed the company

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Education, Sport, Telecommunication, and Information Technology.

Professional Services

Retail

Education

Sport

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Strategy

Information Technology

Marketing

Sales

Human Resources

Summary

Thorsten has been working since 1997 in different roles and line functions in retail and mechanical engineering as a project manager, lean manager, and coach.
He successfully led the end-to-end overall management of complex international (ERP) projects and programs (including SAP S/4HANA) and implemented (agile) mindsets.
He specializes in project management, change management, agile transformations, agile coaching, and effective PMO.
He is a lecturer in project management, IT, and change management at FOM and ifb.

Skills

Project Management
Change Management
Moderation & Presentation
Erp: Sap S/4hana
Retail / Wholesale
Telecommunications
Automotive / Mechanical Engineering

Languages

German

Native

French

Elementary

Education

Feb 2001 - Jun 2002

Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town

MBA · Business Administration · Cape Town, South Africa

Sep 1992 - Feb 1993

Ecole Supérieure de Commerce Brest

Brest, France

Nov 1990 - Dec 1996

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Diploma in Business Administration · Kiel, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prince2 Best Practice Award

SAFe Agilist

Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 49

Experience in Professional Services 20.5 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 9 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Kenya, Switzerland, United States, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Project Manager eProcurement, Change Manager S4/Europe

Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Education

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 43 different roles and for 41 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Project Manager eProcurement, Change Manager S4/Europe.

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Project Manager at ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale IT.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale IT, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk, Remmers GmbH, Detlev Louis GmbH, and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Education. Thorsten also has some experience in Sport, Telecommunication, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Information Technology. Thorsten also has some experience in Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Sport.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Sales.

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten holds a Master in Business Administration from Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town and a Master from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

Thorsten has 3 certificates. These include: Prince2 Best Practice Award, SAFe Agilist, and Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Thorsten?

Thorsten is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thorsten?

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