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Ulrich Seidler-Rieß - Project Manager

Ulrich Seidler-Rieß
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Bamberg, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025
6 months

Risk Manager in the IT System House

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Expertise details
Position Summary
Risk Manager in the IT System House at Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Risk manager in IT projects
  • Contributed to the further development of the risk management methodology
Nov 2022 - Jun 2025
2 years 8 months

Change Manager

Tiba Projektservice GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Change Manager at Tiba Projektservice GmbH
Industries
Construction
Energy
Business Areas
Project Management
  • First point of contact for all questions about scope changes from the project contract
  • Detailing the scope change process in the project and monitoring it
  • Managing scope changes as separate projects in line with contracts, including kick-off, planning, schedule tracking, proposal creation, negotiation, implementation, and archiving
  • Determining the full scope of changes, explaining execution and quality across all trades in energy and building technology
  • Describing potential impacts on functionalities, performance parameters, overall system quality, and project risks
  • Determining the impact on scheduling and milestones of the overall project
  • Calculating, finalizing, and sending proposals
  • Working closely with contract management, project management, technical project managers, and project departments
  • Reporting and coordinating in internal and external project meetings
Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
1 year 5 months

Project & Proposal Manager

Ferchau GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project & Proposal Manager at Ferchau GmbH
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Procurement
Project Management
  • Proposal manager for several bid submissions
  • Project manager for software development
  • Reviewing tenders for Southeast Europe covering fire protection and replacement engines
  • Creating a business case for BOS Digital Radio Tetra in nuclear power plants
  • Reviewing various tenders
  • Preparing technical specifications for generator sets
Feb 2007 - May 2021
14 years 4 months
Germany

Project Manager and Six Sigma Black Belt

Schaeffler GmbH & Co AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager and Six Sigma Black Belt at Schaeffler GmbH & Co AG
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Set up the Consumer Products project office in Schweinfurt
  • Supporting the department in project management, budgets, and profitability calculations, including portfolio and program budgets
  • Training and monitoring compliance with standards for the product development process (PEP) and pre-development process (VEP)
  • Preparing for audits
  • Implementing and monitoring IPR processes and project work
  • Providing technical guidance and training for operational project managers
  • Coordinating and planning development projects (PEP/VEP)
  • Leading mechanical and mechatronic PEP/VEP projects
  • Optimized supply chain, reducing costs by more than 30%
Mar 2005 - Oct 2006
1 year 8 months

Consultant

MR-Plan GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant at MR-Plan GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Set up and managed the Project Management Office
  • Provided advice on process optimization
Mar 2004 - Feb 2005
1 year

Interim Group Leader Order Center

Saia-Burgess GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim Group Leader Order Center at Saia-Burgess GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Supply Chain Management
  • Managing order center employees
  • Ensuring timely maintenance and scheduling of customer orders in the PPS
  • Fully utilizing production facilities and leveling order peaks
  • Minimizing picking effort in warehouses
  • Reducing production order lead times
  • Creating variance analysis for process optimization
Aug 2003 - Feb 2004
7 months

ERP Consultant

Freelance

Expertise details
Position Summary
ERP Consultant at Freelance
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Jul 2002 - Jul 2003
1 year 1 month

ERP Consultant

IBS GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
ERP Consultant at IBS GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Jun 2002 - Jun 2002
1 month

ERP Consultant

Freelance

Expertise details
Position Summary
ERP Consultant at Freelance
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Feb 2001 - May 2002
1 year 4 months
Germany

ERP Project Manager - Service & Distribution

GEAC GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
ERP Project Manager - Service & Distribution at GEAC GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Project Management
Oct 2000 - Jan 2001
4 months

Project Manager

Oracle GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager at Oracle GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Project Management
Jul 1997 - Sep 2000
3 years 3 months

Project Manager & Consultant PPS & Distribution

JBA GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager & Consultant PPS & Distribution at JBA GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Business Areas
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Nov 1995 - Jun 1997
1 year 8 months

Coordinator for Production Preparation and Operations

Hermann Berstorff GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Coordinator for Production Preparation and Operations at Hermann Berstorff GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Production
May 1994 - Oct 1995
1 year 6 months

Project Manager for Manufacturing & Technology

C. Behrens AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager for Manufacturing & Technology at C. Behrens AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production
Project Management
Jan 1988 - Dec 1991
4 years

Commercial Assistant and Customer Service

Glasmanufaktur Applika

Expertise details
Position Summary
Commercial Assistant and Customer Service at Glasmanufaktur Applika
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Customer Service
Feb 1987 - Jul 1987
6 months

technical internship

BEB Erdgas und Erdöl GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
technical internship at BEB Erdgas und Erdöl GmbH
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Operations
Aug 1984 - Jan 1987
2 years 6 months

industrial clerk training

Hannover-Braunschweigische Stromversorgungs-AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
industrial clerk training at Hannover-Braunschweigische Stromversorgungs-AG
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Accounting
Procurement

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services, Information Technology, Energy, and Construction.

Manufacturing
Automotive
Professional Services
Information Technology
Energy
Construction
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Procurement, and Customer Service.

Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Quality Assurance
Operations
Procurement
Customer Service
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Summary

I look back on over 30 years of experience leading and improving projects in various industries. Among other things, I have helped set up project offices, established extensive risk management methods, and successfully implemented changes in project contracts. My broad knowledge ranges from IT system houses to energy and building technology, as well as manufacturing and software projects.

I have extensive knowledge of ERP strategies (SAP, AS/400 systems), Six Sigma methods, and Lean management. My focus is on steering projects efficiently, cutting costs, and improving processes sustainably – always with an eye on quality, deadlines, and cost-effectiveness. My many years of expertise allow me to approach complex challenges in a structured and solution-oriented way.

Skills

  • Functions**

  • Traditional Project Management For Product Development And Series Production According To The Iso Product Development Process (Pep)

  • Agile Project Management For Product Pre-development And It

  • Project Management For Cad And Cam Implementation

  • Project Management For It Development And Implementation

  • Consulting For Database-driven It Systems, Especially Erp, Pps, Bi, Scm, Crm, Edi

  • Project Management Office With Portfolio And Program Management

  • Risk And Stakeholder Management

  • Requirements, Change, Claim, Contract Management

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Launch Management & Production Relocations

  • Work Preparation & Production Control

  • Warehouse Logistics, Inventory Planning

  • Ehs/hse (Health, Safety, Environment) Management

  • Quality Management

  • Quality Processes

  • Quality Inspection

  • Production Optimization

  • Certified Six Sigma +Lean Black Belt

  • Certified Refa Work Organizer

  • Six Sigma +Lean Training

  • Department Management

  • Building And Leading Organizational Units

  • Cost Calculation, Pricing, Budgeting, Investment Calculation, Profitability Analysis, Controlling

  • Training And Workshops

  • Industries**

  • Nuclear And Renewable Energy Technology, Energy Supply

  • Plant Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Discrete Manufacturing Industry (Single, Series, Mass Production)

  • Automotive Oem And Suppliers Including Tier1

  • Rolling And Plain Bearing Technology

  • Process Industry (Chemical, Pharmaceutical), Flight Service

  • White Goods, Household Appliances, Power Tools, Consumer Goods

  • Service, Wholesale

  • Public Administration

  • It Technology

  • Erp And Pps Systems

  • Standard Quality Management Systems**

  • Quality Management Systems Iso 9001:2015

  • Automotive Environments Iatf16949

  • Rail Vehicles Iso/ts 22163

  • Nuclear Technology Kta, Asme, Iaea

  • V&v According To Iso/iec 15288, 12207, 26262 And 61508

  • Six Sigma +Lean Black Belt According To Iso 13053 And 18404

  • It Skills**

  • Os: Linux, Ms-dos/-windows, Os/400, Unix

  • Network: Ethernet, Client-server, Cloud, Mainframe, Wlan

  • Development Environments: Catia, Proengineer (Private: Free-cad, Ultimaker – 3d)

  • Programming Languages: C, C++, Vba, Fortran, Rpg400 (Private: Basic, Html, Java, Javascript, Pascal, Perl, Php, Python)

  • Interfaces: Odbc, Sql, Edi (Ansi-x12, Edifact, Gsec, Odette, Vda, Xml)

  • Databases: Db2-400, Db2, Oracle, Ms-access, Mysql, Sql Server

  • Test Tools: Labview

  • Hardware: Ibm-as/400 (Iseries/s5), Sun, Sgi, Aix, Pc, Raspberry, Android, Siemens S7, Fanuc, B&b

  • Office Desktop: Ms Office (Excel, Word, Access, Project, Visio, Publisher, Onenote …), Mindmanager, Deepl Full Version, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Pdf-xchange Editor

  • E-mail: Ms Outlook, Lotus Notes, Mozilla Thunderbird, Various Android Apps

  • Conference: Teams, Skype, Netmeeting

  • Browser: Explorer, Chrome, Firefox

  • Project Management – Scheduling: Planisware, Ms Project, Primavera

  • Organization And Processes: Jira, Confluence, Aris

  • Document Management, Requirements Management, Communication: Itwo, Tp (Thinkproject), Acom

  • Erp Systems As/400-erp: System21 (Jba/geac/infor), Ratioplan (Jba/geac/infor), Asw (Ibs), J.d. Edwards

  • Erp Systems Sap-erp: R/3, S/4hana

  • Erp Systems Microsoft Erp: Business 365 Dynamics

  • Technical Skills**

  • In-house Production And Contract Manufacturing

  • Single, Series, Mass Production

  • Assembly (Manual And Assembly Lines)

  • Quality Inspection (Components And Final Acceptance)

  • Metal Processing Methods: Forging, Forming, Hardening, Milling, Soft And Hard Turning, Grinding, Stamping, Laser Cutting, Laser Engraving

  • Tool Making

  • Shoe Last And Outsole Mold Making For Injection Molding

  • Food Mold Making

  • Quality Inspection: Individual Checks, Sampling, 100% Controls, Final Acceptance

  • Measurement, Hard-soft-part Separation On A Flexible Line

  • Manual Optical (Fluorescent) And Fully Automatic Electromechanical (Eddy Current) Crack Testing Methods (Max. 50µm) In The Production Line

  • Temperature Cycle Testing Of Tensile Samples (Optics & Temperature)

  • Automotive Control / Production**

  • Kanban Production & Zero-defect Control

  • Series Ramp-up

  • Leading Cross-functional Project Teams (Production, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Quality)

  • Production Optimization, Design, Conducting P-fmea

  • Launch Planning With Backup Scenarios For Just-in-time Delivery

  • Ensuring Pre-series, Zero Series, Ramp-up, Run & Rate, Sop

  • Customer And Supplier Communication And Coordination

  • Industrial Production Machines**

  • Stamping Machines, Laser Cutting Machines, Extruders, Calenders, Special Machines, Assembly Systems

  • Mechanical Components And Products (Incl. Development): Rolling/plain Bearings/freewheels (Outer Diameter 2 Mm To 1.5 M), Extruder Screws, Rollers, Shafts, Gears, Gearboxes

  • Engine Components: Rocker Arms (Cast/sheet Metal), Roller/chains

  • Mechatronic Products (Incl. Development): Sensor Step Bearings, Robot Joints, Flanges, Actuators

  • Electrical Components And Products: Switches, Cable Harnesses, Test Systems

  • Plant Engineering Energy Technology**

  • Substation Construction, Power Transformers, Thyristors/igbts, Hvac

  • Control Cabinets, Cooling And Protection Systems, Auxiliaries And Motors

  • Compressors, Dc And Ac Switchgear

  • Control And Regulation Technology

  • Large Test Facilities: Substation Construction, Wind Tunnel Components, Cooling And Protection Systems, Scales, Turntables, Rolling-road, Measurement Systems

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1987 - Sep 1993

Universität Hannover

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Hanover, Germany

Aug 1984 - Jan 1987

Hannover-Braunschweigische Stromversorgungs-AG

Vocational training as an Industrial Clerk · Industrial Clerk · Hanover, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Six Sigma +LEAN Black Belt

TÜV Rheinland PersCert

Six Sigma +LEAN Green Belt

Schaeffler

REFA Work Organizer

REFA

Move Learning Office (Lean Methodology)

Sensitivity-Training

APQP-Q Methods in PEP

Audit Preparation

Six Sigma Champion

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17
Experience in Manufacturing 25.5 y
Avg length 2 y 2 m
Longest experience 14 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Risk Manager in the IT System House, Change Manager, Project & Proposal Manager
Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services
Main business areas Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 8

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Where is Ulrich based?

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

What languages does Ulrich speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ulrich have?

Ulrich has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Ulrich has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Ulrich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ulrich be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ulrich would be well-suited for roles such as: Risk Manager in the IT System House, Change Manager, Project & Proposal Manager.

What is Ulrich's latest experience?

Ulrich's most recent position is Risk Manager in the IT System House at Bundesagentur für Arbeit.

What companies has Ulrich worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ulrich has worked for Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Tiba Projektservice GmbH, Ferchau GmbH, and Schaeffler GmbH & Co AG.

Which industries is Ulrich most experienced in?

Ulrich is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services. Ulrich also has some experience in Information Technology, Energy, and Construction.

Which business areas is Ulrich most experienced in?

Ulrich is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Assurance. Ulrich also has some experience in Operations, Customer Service, and Procurement.

Which industries has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Which business areas has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Ulrich's education?

Ulrich holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Universität Hannover.

Does Ulrich have any certificates?

Ulrich has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Six Sigma +LEAN Black Belt, Six Sigma +LEAN Green Belt, and REFA Work Organizer.

What is the availability of Ulrich?

Ulrich is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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