Wolfgang Oswald - Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures

Q: Where is Wolfgang based?

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

Q: What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures at Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH .

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

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Finance . Wolfgang also has some experience in Product Development , Strategy , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy .

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Eching, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

11 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures

Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH

Group-wide responsibility for developing new business models, strategic support of corporate start-ups and managing equity in start-ups
Direct management of 3 employees
Direct reporting line to executive management
Business Development: designing and building an information platform on the global machine base and customer sales/margins in the aftersales area based on SAP data, supporting sales planning as part of the budget, advising project teams on profitability calculations
Digital Ventures: defining terms, developing processes to generate and develop new business models, operational validation of new business models to expand the group's business areas, strategic support of project teams in implementing new business models, cooperation project with Munich University of Applied Sciences, steering and supporting equity investments in start-ups

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Head of Finance Digital & Service Solutions

Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH

Commercial responsibility for the Digital & Service Solutions (DSS) division with 300 million EUR in sales and over 800 employees worldwide
Direct management of 6 employees
Direct reporting line to the CFO and executive management (matrix organization)
Granting power of attorney for Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH
Establishing reporting for the new DSS division, integrating the division into financial processes, monthly reporting to the board, planning the division in corporate planning (forecast, budget, 3-year plan)
Approval of purchase orders and personnel positions for the DSS division, ensuring the internal approval process for relevant sales projects
Receivables management, framework contracts with customers, invoicing for special orders
Introducing a change process within the finance and sales organization, breaking up old structures, implementing more efficient communication channels, identifying and fixing weaknesses, improving data quality
Close integration of DSS controlling with management, combining financial figures and operational topics in division reviews
Optimizing staff structure during the corona crisis through targeted discussions on hiring
Active receivables management reduced overdue receivables by 50% and improved working capital

Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

PMO Future Program PACE2017

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Program management (from 01/2017) with direct leadership of 3 PMO staff and functional management of 6 module leads
Work in the PMO covering purchasing, production and program standards (07/2015 – 12/2016)
Direct reporting line to the CFO
Designing and continuously developing tools and program processes
Active stakeholder management and leading workshops to identify potential
Setting goals and discussing targets with division heads
Integrating financial program planning into corporate planning
Monthly aggregated progress reporting of over 1,000 subprojects to the board of MAN Truck & Bus SE
Regular communication and progress monitoring of subprojects and work packages at module level
Achieved profit improvement of approx. 700 million EUR per year through optimization in sales, margin management, production utilization, purchasing optimization and overhead reduction
Improved communication between the board and department heads through structured meetings with performance-based timing
Fostering a sense of unity within the workforce through consistent program communication throughout the project duration

Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Margin Controlling and GPA

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Responsible for analyses and results reporting regarding product profitability of the group's truck and bus products across the entire value chain
Responsible for the approval process of large sales projects (GPA) from 5 million EUR in sales
Direct management of 6 employees
Coordinating the approval procedure for large sales projects
Monthly review of margin situation with sales
Maintaining and further developing an analysis and reporting tool to display consolidated vehicle results based on SAP BW/BO
Project management for the worldwide transition of internal transfer prices to the external organization to optimize sales control
Preparing decision templates with manufacturing cost and sales calculation, lifecycle analysis and customer risk profile for the board
Changing internal sales control to country-specific discounting and differentiated discounting at product and special equipment level to steer the external organization towards profitable products

Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

9 months

Munich, Germany

Team Leader Product Result Controlling Truck

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Nov 2010 - Jun 2012

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

BI Project Manager

MAN Truck & Bus SE

May 2007 - Oct 2010

3 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Product Manager – Focus on Pricing

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Finance, Product Development, Strategy, and Procurement.

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Finance

Product Development

Strategy

Procurement

Summary

With me as an interim manager and consultant, you can quickly and flexibly benefit from over 14 years of corporate experience in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries.

In addition to my extensive experience in finance leadership roles, I have supported several change processes in companies and set up and led a large restructuring program. This acquired knowledge, together with my training as a mediator, enables me to identify key issues and drive change.

Skills

Fast Comprehension
Adaptability
Team Player
Understanding People
Ms Office
Ms Access
Html
React Native
Sap R/3 Co
Sap R/3 Fi
Sap R/3 Bw
Python

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Japanese

Advanced

Education

Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

FernUniversität in Hagen

Master of Mediation · Master of Mediation · Hagen, Germany

Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

Hamburger Fern-Hochschule

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Industrial Engineering · Hamburg, Germany · 1.4

Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

Polytechnic University

Logistics and Marketing · Hong Kong

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

IPMA Certification Level C

Digipren GmbH

Mediator

Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH

Train the Trainer (IHK)

Certified Product Manager (FH)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Manufacturing 11 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures, Head of Finance Digital & Service Solutions, PMO Future Program PACE2017

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Business Intelligence, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

May 2022

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Wolfgang based?

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

What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wolfgang be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wolfgang would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures, Head of Finance Digital & Service Solutions, PMO Future Program PACE2017.

What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures at Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH.

What companies has Wolfgang worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH.

Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Finance. Wolfgang also has some experience in Product Development, Strategy, and Procurement.

Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy.

What is Wolfgang's education?

Wolfgang holds a Master in Master of Mediation from FernUniversität in Hagen, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Hamburger Fern-Hochschule and a Bachelor in Logistics and Marketing from Polytechnic University.

Does Wolfgang have any certificates?

Wolfgang has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: IPMA Certification Level C, Mediator, and Train the Trainer (IHK).

What is the availability of Wolfgang?

Wolfgang is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Wolfgang?

Wolfgang's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.