Andreas Lorich
Senior Consultant
Experience
Senior Consultant
Diconium Strategy / CARIAD
- Built the reporting structure for group brands, considered development platforms and global requirements; stakeholder management
- Identified required metrics, data sources and user requirements
- Developed, aligned and implemented KPIs and coordinated milestone plans
- Collected requirements for a diverse tool landscape, interviewed stakeholders
- Managed the rollout of Power BI dashboards and ensured technical operations
- Presented results at board level, moderated workshops, mitigated project risks
Senior Consultant
Diconium / CARIAD
- Set up and moderated report cascade across development areas up to the board
- Business process management – cross-functional process alignment
- Developed organizational concepts and implemented them with relevant departments
- Prepared and moderated virtual and in-person events with up to 250 participants
- SAFe SCRUM Master – hardware development for the Volkswagen Group
SCRUM Master
Volkswagen Group Components, Business Unit Transmission & E-Drive
- SCRUM Master for software development and future e-drive platforms
- Applied Automotive SPICE, requirements management for e-drives including power electronics
- Further developed and anchored QM system (ISO 9001) sustainably (multiple audits)
- Prepared, moderated and supported change projects in organizational development
- Established project status reports based on uniform criteria, moderated reviews
- Organized and facilitated continuous improvement workshops and cost review workshops
Consultant
SOLCOM Consulting / VW AG Transmission Business Unit
- Business process optimization and quality management (ISO 9001)
- Developed product strategies for division management
- Implemented project management methodology and the supporting software solution PRIME
- Led project for a transmission concept, managed suppliers in an e-bike innovation project
International Customer Service Representative
Dichtungstechnik Habermann
- Supported international customers
- Managed order processing and communication
Founder and Consultant
Lorich-Career
- Built a recruitment consultancy for specialists and executives
Managing Director HR and Sales
CAR Technology GmbH, Engines and Interior Development
- Implemented reporting and KPI systems to manage company processes
- Defined strategic plans with targets for expanding capabilities and locations
- Acquired new clients, built new divisions, and identified strategic partners
- Established personnel processes, implemented development plans and a work time model
- Managed liquidity planning, adjusted resources, and introduced short-time work
Manager Powertrain Engineering
RLE INTERNATIONAL Product Development Ltd.
- Full responsibility for powertrain engineering, strategic planning and implementation
- Expanded powertrain activities (transmission development), clients: Opel and Mercedes-Benz
- Won new business with Magna, developed a power take-off unit
- Developed growth strategy for the powertrain division in Germany
- Successfully supported the global RLE growth strategy for powertrain
General Manager Product Development and Dimensional Engineering
Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America
- Post-merger integration of Craft Line competencies into the RLE International Group
- Introduced planning tools and performance monitoring – contribution margins up by 9%
- Conducted a profitability analysis of a branch
Vice President of Operations
Craft Line Inc. / RLE North America
- Member of executive management, overall responsibility for operations including tool design, production control, tolerance analysis, product development, and temporary staffing
- Strategically realigned the branch, established new business areas: seat development (Daimler/Chrysler) and production lines for roof systems (Karmann US)
- Management representative for quality (DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, 14001:1996)
Head of Vehicle Development
RLE INTERNATIONAL Produktentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
- Overall responsibility including the design and implementation of flexible working time accounts
- Introduced operational and strategic planning
- Expanded the department's expertise to include chassis engineering
- Strengthened customer relationships – largest engineering service supplier for Ford of Europe
- Introduced a group leader level, expanding staff from 110 to over 170 employees
- Built a freelancer network with over 100 engineers and service providers
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (24 years), Manufacturing (4.5 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (20.5 years), Project Management (14 years), Quality Assurance (13 years), Operations (10 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Sales (4 years).
Skills
Strategic Consulting: Strategy Conception / Implementation, Goal Setting, Swot Analysis, Market And Competitor Analysis, Innovation Management, Core Competencies, Strategic Alliances, M&a Strategies, Business Model Adaptation, Portfolio Management, Organizational Development
Strategic Project Management Office: Project Portfolio Management, Project Structures E.g., According To Safe Or Prince2, Reporting & Decision 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, Corporate Culture, Compliance
Post-merger Integration: Integration Strategy, Communication, Cultural Integration, Organizational And Management Structure, Hr Integration, It Systems & Infrastructure, Finance & Controlling, Customer & Market Strategy, Success Measurement
Program & Project Control: Project Structuring & Planning, Schedule & Progress Control, Cost & Budget Control, Resource Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Change Management, Communication, Motivation
Planning Instruments: Strategic Kpis, Planning Tools At Group, Program And Project Level, Requirement Definition, Software Rollout, Continuous Business Process Improvement, Training Sessions
Coaching And Facilitation: Coaching Of Specialists And Managers, Supporting Change Processes, Conflict Management Also In An International Environment, Clarifying Tasks & Responsibilities, Knowledge Transfer, Workshops And Cost Review Workshops
Project Roles And Industries: Strategic Pmo, Business Analyst, Scrum Master & Project Management, Quality Management Officer, Managing Director Hr & Sales, Head Of Powertrain Department, Vice President Of Operations, Head Of Vehicle Development, Group Leader Body Development, Automotive Industry, Consulting, Software Development, Hr Consulting, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Trade, Services, E-bike Start-up
Clients: Cariad, Volkswagen, Diconium, Ford, Stellantis / Opel, Mercedes-benz, General Motors, Getrag / Magna, Various Suppliers
Tools: Office, Ms Project, Jira, Confluence, Prime
Languages
Education
Diploma in Engineering · Automotive Engineering
Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering
Certifications & licenses
Leading SaFe
Scaled Agile
Scrum Master
Scrum.org
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