Andreas Lorich
Senior Consultant
Experience
Jan 2024 - Apr 2025
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Diconium Strategy / CARIAD
- Set up reporting structure with corporate brands, considered development platforms and global requirements; stakeholder management
- Identified needed metrics, data sources and user requirements
- Developed, aligned and implemented KPIs, coordinated milestone plans
- Collected requirements for a heterogeneous tool landscape, conducted stakeholder interviews
- Managed implementation of Power BI dashboards, ensured technical operations
- Presented results at board level, facilitated workshops, mitigated project risks
Oct 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 3 monthsHybrid
Strategic PMO
Diconium / CARIAD
- Built and facilitated reporting cascade across development areas up to the board
- Business process management – cross-departmental process alignment
- Developed organizational concepts and implemented them with relevant teams
- Prepared and facilitated virtual and in-person events with up to 250 participants
- SAFe SCRUM Master – hardware development for Volkswagen Group
Jun 2016 - Oct 2020
4 years 5 monthsOn-site
Senior Consultant
Volkswagen Group Components, Transmission & E-Drive business unit
- Automotive SPICE, requirements management for e-drives including power electronics
- Developed and anchored quality management system (ISO 9001) sustainably (multiple audits)
- Prepared, facilitated and supported change projects in organizational development
- Established project status reports based on uniform criteria, facilitated reviews
- SCRUM Master for software development and future e-drive platforms
- Organized and facilitated continuous improvement workshops and cost workshops
Jun 2011 - Jun 2016
5 years 1 monthOn-site
Senior Consultant
SOLCOM Management Consulting / VW AG Transmission business unit
- Business process optimization and quality management (ISO 9001)
- Developed product strategies for department management
- Introduced project management methodology and supporting software solution PRIME
- Project manager for a transmission concept, supplier management in e-bike innovation project
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
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Dichtungstechnik Habermann
- Supported international customers, handled order processing and communication
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
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Lorich-Career
- Set up a recruitment firm for professionals and managers
Jan 2008 - Apr 2010
2 years 4 monthsManaging Director HR and Sales
CAR Technology GmbH, engine and interior development
- Implemented reporting and KPI system to manage company processes
- Defined strategic planning goals for competence and location expansion
- Acquired new customers, developed new divisions and identified strategic partners
- Established HR processes, introduced employee development plans and work time model
- Managed liquidity planning, resource adjustment and introduction of short-time work
Jul 2006 - Dec 2007
1 year 6 monthsGermany
Manager Powertrain Engineering
RLE INTERNATIONAL Product Development Company Ltd.
- Full responsibility for powertrain engineering, strategic planning and execution
- Expanded powertrain activities (transmission development), customers: OPEL and Mercedes-Benz
- Secured new customers: MAGNA, developed a Power Take Off unit
- Developed growth strategy for the powertrain division in Germany
- Successfully supported global RLE growth strategy for powertrain division
Aug 2002 - Jun 2006
3 years 11 monthsDetroit, United States
Vice President of Operations / General Manager Product Development and Dimensional Engineering
Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America
- Member of executive management, full responsibility for operations including tool design, production control, tolerance analysis, product development and temporary staffing
- Strategically realigned the branch, built up new business areas: seat development (Daimler/Chrysler) and manufacturing plants for roof systems (Karmann US)
- Management representative for quality, DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, 14001:1996
- Post-merger integration of Craft Line capabilities into RLE International Group
- Introduced planning tools and result control → contribution margins +9%
- Conducted branch profitability analysis
Dec 1999 - Jul 2002
2 years 8 monthsHead of Vehicle Development / Deputy Head of Body Development / Executive Assistant
RLE INTERNATIONAL Product Development Company Ltd.
- Full responsibility including design and introduction of flexible working time accounts
- Introduced operational and strategic planning
- Expanded department expertise to include chassis engineering
- Strengthened customer relationships → largest engineering service supplier to Ford of Europe
- Implemented group leader level, expanded staff from 110 to over 170 employees
- Built a freelancer network > 100 engineers and service providers
- Managed the merger of PLE and Rupa & Laufenberg for body development, consolidated projects both technically and economically
- Program manager for a vehicle program (J71), 70 employees
- Set up and expanded Vehicle Integration and Vehicle Dynamics Competence Center
- Executed development project – converted Ford KA to electric drive
- Established partnerships with various universities: RWTH Aachen, FKA, IKA, FH Cologne, etc.
Hamburg, Germany
Assistant to Customer Service Manager / Automotive Mechanic (Apprenticeship)
Opel Dello GmbH & Co
Head of Body Design / Project Manager Body Design
PLE GmbH, engine and transmission development, body design
- Project management from proposal to project completion
- Development and design of body parts, headlights and climate systems
- Project management in the plant vehicle team, quality and cost optimization - Ford Werke AG
Summary
- Strategic consulting: strategy development / implementation, goal setting, SWOT analysis, market and competitor analysis, innovation management, core competencies, strategic alliances, M&A strategies, business model adjustment, portfolio management, organizational development
- Strategic Project Management Office: project portfolio management, project structures e.g. SAFe or PRINCE2, reporting & decision-making cascade, KPI tracking, risk management, stakeholder alignment, business case management, resource planning
- Change management: current vs target analysis, change vision, measurable (phase) goals, change strategy, escalation & communication plan, conflict & stakeholder management, status review, training concept, lessons learned, implementation support, ensuring sustainability
- Digital transformation: digital strategy, customer focus, technology infrastructure, SCRUM, process digitization, data strategy, organizational structure, company culture, compliance
- Post-merger integration: integration strategy, communication, cultural integration, organizational and leadership structure, personnel and HR integration, IT systems & infrastructure, finance & controlling, customer & market strategy, success measurement
- Program & project control: project structuring & planning, schedule & progress monitoring, cost & budget control, resource planning, risk management, stakeholder management, quality management, change management, communication, motivation
- Planning tools: strategic KPIs, planning tools at group, program and project level, requirements definition, software rollout, continuous improvement - business process optimization, training
- Coaching & facilitation: coaching of professionals and managers, supporting change processes, conflict management also in international settings, clarifying tasks & responsibilities, knowledge transfer, workshops, cost workshops
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
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Diploma in Automotive Engineering · Automotive Engineering
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Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering
Certifications & licenses
Continuous Improvement Facilitator Seminar
Volkswagen Coaching
Leading SAFe
Scaled Agile
SCRUM Master
SCRUM.org
Developing Strategies and Implementing Them in the Market
Business School St. Gallen
Systemic Coaching & Change Management
INEKO Institute, University of Cologne
Preparation for USA Stay
Institute for Intercultural Training
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