Alexander Knodel
Managing Director
Experience
Fractional COO
zehnplus GmbH
- Organizational Restructuring: Led the reorganization of internal departments, implementing clear reporting lines and roles to increase operational efficiency
- Process Optimization: Developed and standardized workflows across teams to improve project execution, aligning with Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded business strategy, aligning product development with market demands, including AI-driven solutions like FAQ systems and Knowledge Management tools (Wisdom)
- Financial Oversight: Introduced new budget management and financial monitoring systems, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability
- Sales Enablement: Launched a scalable sales strategy targeting industries such as insurance, legal, and government, leveraging targeted lead generation and outreach methods
- Team Development: Established training programs to upskill employees, including hybrid roles combining sales and project management expertise, fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Market Expansion: Implemented go-to-market strategies for AI solutions, combining cutting-edge AI tools with industry-specific consultation packages
- Customer Success: Strengthened client relations by introducing customer feedback loops, delivering tailored solutions, and ensuring high customer satisfaction through efficient problem resolution
Results:
- Increased overall operational efficiency by 15% through process standardization and optimized workflows
- Achieved a 20% reduction in project lead times by integrating Agile principles and improving cross-departmental collaboration
- Boosted revenue by launching a new AI consultation and integration model, generating an additional 1.2M CHF in the first year
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by implementing structured career development paths and fostering an inclusive company culture
Project Manager
Process Optimization and Development project for OEM Automotive company in the commercial vehicle sector (Trucks & Buses segment).
- Lead process management for modelling and standardization of business process - development across all OUs
- Strategically reduction of process complexity by focusing on relevant subprocesses and activities to increase speed and efficiency
- Implementation of a harmonized 100% process through targeted analysis and categorization of similar processes and activities
- Comprehensive verification of the 100% process with subsequent additions and corrections for the highest process depth and quality
- Successful rollout of the optimized process across all OUs to ensure a consistent and harmonized working methods
- Conduct detailed evaluations to measure the success of harmonization, identifying similarities and differences, and continuously search for further optimization potential in the process
Results: The process optimization resulted in an impressive development lead time efficiency of about 6%. The implemented 100% process enabled a uniform and efficient way of working across all OUs away.
Scrum Master, Project Manager & Consultant
Development of a B2B Software Solution for a software development company.
- Leading a software development team through key sprints that must be completed on time and with highest quality according to the "Definition of Done"
- Promoting an agile culture that results in a productivity increase of the team through improved application of Scrum principles
- Proactive organization and moderation of Scrum meetings (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review / Retrospective) to optimize team efficiency and implementation, as well as ensuring a continuous feedback culture
- Implementation of a transparent communication framework to strengthen team and stakeholder collaboration and to early detect and manage risks
- Management of team-related challenges and provision of necessary resources to promote an optimal working environment
Results: Achieved 20% efficiency increase and improved software quality through successful agile development implementation.
Managing Director
GroVia LLC
Overseeing strategic growth and operational excellence, driving successful marketing and IT consulting projects across diverse industries. Expertise includes business development, team leadership, process optimization, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Onsite Manager
CO2-neutral Testing Centre for IC Engines project for California air pollution monitoring agency.
- Team Coordination: Leading international teams, agile task assignment, continuous progress monitoring
- Risk Management: Early detection of pandemic-related and non-pandemic risks, strategy development against supply chain bottlenecks
- Resource Management: Efficient coordination of human resources, equipment, and materials
- Customer Communication: Continuous exchange on project status, joint creation of testing instructions
- Time and Budget Management: Strict adherence to schedule and budget
- Quality Control: Compliance with all relevant standards and specifications
- Documentation: Regular detailed reporting for transparent presentation of project progress
Results: Successfully commissioned world's first carbon-neutral testing centre for internal combustion engines, meeting schedule and budget despite pandemic challenges.
Project Manager
Product Development project for Californian air pollution monitoring organization.
- Project planning: Creation of detailed project plan as a guideline for all participants
- Risk Management: Continuous risk analysis focusing on pandemic and non-pandemic impacts
- Team coordination: Effective leadership of development teams in Germany and the USA
- Stakeholder and Supplier Management: Intensive communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Production Preparation: Carefully preparation of production processes
- Project Monitoring and Control: Constant monitoring of progress, budget, and schedules
Results: Successfully achieved all project objectives despite pandemic challenges, implemented timely solutions and established strong customer relationships.
Project Manager
AVL ETS GmbH
Successful management of over 50 international / nationwide projects in classic waterfall phase model. Experience includes contract law & negotiation, project management according to IPMA / GPM methodology, PLM strategies, budget management, and adherence to cost targets. SAP controlled production, effective resource allocation, Project team leadership (Matrix Organization), ensuring quality standards, integrating new technologies as well continuous development for industry relevance.
Team Leader Commissioning
AVL ETS GmbH
Efficiently coordinated of the team to ensure smooth commissioning processes; provided comprehensive training for customer; compliance with all safety regulations; continuously optimized procedures / processes; closely collaborate with technical support and regularly reporting to higher management and customers. Building long-term customer relationships through excellent customer service and technical support. Updating and documentation of installation and commissioning procedures in accordance with the latest industry standards and guidelines, as well as the ongoing training of employees as part of the responsibility.
Emission Engineer
University of Applied Sciences
Certification and classification of Diesel – Engines according to regulation (97/68/EC). Project management for emission projects to ensure legal compliance. Development and implementation of emissions strategies and corresponding measures. Continuous adaptation to regulatory requirements, close collaboration with partners for environmentally friendly technologies and conducting active research to reduce emissions.