Norbert H.-Interim Project Manager Ramp-Up Pilot Facility

Check rate
Experience
Interim Claim and Content Manager
Boehringer
- Claim Identification & Analysis Monitoring project progress to identify potential claims related to delays, scope changes, cost overruns, or contractual breaches.
- Documentation & Evidence Management Collecting, structuring, and maintaining relevant project documentation, correspondence, and technical records to substantiate claims.
- Claim Preparation Preparing comprehensive claim dossiers, including detailed cost and time impact analyses, in alignment with contractual terms, legal requirements, and internal policies.
- Claim Review & Defense Assessing incoming claims with regard to contractual entitlement, supporting documentation, and the reasonableness of claimed time and/or costs.
- Claims Correspondence Management Drafting and tracking all claim-related correspondence and ensuring proper communication flow.
- Workflow & Register Management Managing and tracking internal workflows for incoming and outgoing claims in accordance with project-specific procedures, including maintaining the claims register.
- Internal Point of Contact Acting as the central internal interface within the project team for all claim-related matters.
- Procedure Compliance Applying established claims management procedures in full compliance with contractual requirements, including systematic documentation and archiving.
- Change Register Reporting Reporting key data from the change register to relevant stakeholders.
- Internal Damage & Commercial Management Conducting internal damage management in close coordination with Procurement and, where required, Legal. Preparing documentation for Procurement, which acts as the sole commercial interface towards suppliers
AI Consultant
ZUDUBI
Key Deliverables
AI Strategy & Roadmap Documented AI vision, strategic objectives, prioritized use cases, and implementation roadmap.
Use Case Portfolio & Business Cases Identified AI use cases including value assessment, feasibility analysis, and ROI estimation.
Solution Concepts & Architectures High-level AI solution designs, tool selection recommendations, and integration concepts.
Process & Integration Documentation Documentation of AI-enabled processes and interfaces within the organization.
Governance & Guideline Documents AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, data protection and compliance concepts.
Pilot Projects & Proofs of Concept (PoCs) Design, coordination, and evaluation of AI pilots and PoCs.
Training Materials & Workshops User guides, training sessions, workshops, and onboarding materials for employees.
Implementation Support & Monitoring Support during rollout, KPI definition, success measurement, and continuous optimization.
Project Manager HLP Group
HLP
- Managed global industrialization programs with multiple development phases.
- Clarified project scope from contracts, quotations and order documents.
- Created project charters and defined deliverables with all stakeholders.
- Developed qualification and validation strategies with customers and internal teams.
- Built project structure plans and clear work packages for each department.
- Led cross-functional teams with active conflict resolution.
- Planned budgets and controlled cash-flow-relevant milestones.
- Delivered gate reviews and customer reviews.
- Reported margin, risk, milestone and deliverables status per GX GMS standards.
Sabbatical
Interim Project Manager Ramp-Up Pilot Facility
BionTech
- Project management, control and follow-up of various topics in the areas of IT, SHE, technology, production, laboratory and supply chain
- Preparation of project management documents and facilitation of project meetings
- Creation of documents from the areas of IT, SHE, technology, production, laboratory and supply chain necessary for the start of operations
- Support and optimization of administrative processes necessary for the start of operations
- Reporting to the Site Leadership Team and relevant stakeholders
- Claim Management
Interim Program Manager
OPTIMA packaging group GmbH
- Scaling of milestones and recruitment of additional employees
- Setting up the production lines together with the production manager
- Project management for the construction of complex pharmaceutical filling and packaging systems for international customers
- Processing of machine projects holistically from order receipt to acceptance by the customer
- Technical and commercial clarification, creation of project plans and monitoring of relevant milestones
- Main contact for international customers and participation in customer meetings
- Responsibility for site-specific project planning and execution, coordination with line PM
- Coordination with Contract & Controlling for legal aspects in contract management
- Ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction through project controlling, evaluating costs, quality and deadlines
- Control and coordination of project-related deadline claims
- Planning and implementation of integrated lines at SHA and customer sites
- Single Point Of Contact on site
- Claim Management
- Execution of validation and verification measures, FAT and SAT at customer premises
Program Manager
Gerresheimer AG
- Leadership of global industrialization projects from incoming orders to project completion per SOP PM001
- Clarification of project contents and creation of project charter and deliverables list
- Management of qualification-validation strategies with customer and internal departments
- Creation of project structure plan and work package definitions
- Active leadership and coordination of project teams, conflict management
- Planning of project budget and invoicing deadlines (Cash Flow)
- Preparation and provision of reviews and regular project reporting on margin, milestones and risks
- Primary customer communication and stakeholder management
- Document filing and guarantee of GDP compliance
- Project controlling and monitoring of milestones, commercial goals and risk minimization
- Management and coordination of change management
- Claim Management
Industry experience
See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.
Experienced in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.
Experienced in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Legal, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Strategy.
Summary
I am an experienced interim manager and project manager with extensive expertise in strategic management processes, business strategy development, process management and change management. Specialized in quality management, budget management, supplier management and stakeholder management in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology and the automotive industry. Successful implementation of complex projects such as production and ramp-up processes, receivables management, GMP-compliant solutions and corporate identity launches. Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools (e.g. MS Projekt, Primavera) and SAP systems. Strong logical, strategic and customer-oriented thinking, as well as the ability to efficiently manage several projects in parallel.
Skills
Interim Manager
Project Manager
Change Management
Process Management
Quality Management
Supplier Management
Budget Management
Stakeholder Management
Gmp
Sap
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Technology
Automotive Industry
Business Strategy
Production
Operations
Receivables Management
Team Leader R & D
Project Management (Ms Project, Primavera)
Quality Management
Risk Management
Change Management
Process Management
Supply Management
Budget Management
Production Management
Complaint Management
Operations
Claim Management
Responsible, Highly Independent
Logical, Process-Oriented And Strategic Thinking And Action
Customer-Oriented And Independent Working Style
Assertiveness And Strong Communication Skills
Good Understanding Of Mes And Lims
Team-Oriented, Appropriate And Goal-Focused Work
Organization And Presentation
Creativity And Design
Able To Manage Several Projects At The Same Time
Knowledge Of Core Business Systems (Sap)
Understanding Of Manufacturing Process Analytics
Good Understanding (Functional And Technical Knowledge) Of The Manufacturing Landscape And Requirements
Ability To Work In A Regulated Environment With Knowledge Of A Gxp Regulatory Documentation Framework
Ability To Drive The Completion Of Activities Among Diverse Internal And External Stakeholders
Languages
Education
Technical Business Economist · Technical Business Economist
Technical College for Mechanical Engineering
Technical Engineer, with permission to instruct · Mechanical Engineering · Kassel, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Security Officer for Medical Devices
CATIA 5.0
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
Have questions? Find more information here.
Norbert is based in Frankfurt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Norbert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate).
Norbert has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 months. Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Norbert would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Claim and Content Manager, AI Consultant, Project Manager HLP Group.
Norbert's most recent position is Interim Claim and Content Manager at Boehringer.
In recent years, Norbert has worked for Boehringer, ZUDUBI, HLP, BionTech, and OPTIMA packaging group GmbH.
Norbert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology. Norbert also has some experience in Professional Services and Biotechnology.
Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Production. Norbert also has some experience in Legal, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Norbert holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technical College for Mechanical Engineering.
Norbert has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Security Officer for Medical Devices, CATIA 5.0, and Quality Representative TÜV (QMB) Part 2.
Norbert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
Daily rate distribution
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Average rates for similar positions
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Similar freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
Experts recently working on similar projects
Freelancers with hands-on experience in comparable project as a Interim Claim and Content Manager
Nearby freelancers
Professionals working in or nearby Frankfurt, Germany
