Andreas Menzel
Project Management (freelance)
Experience
Mar 2020 - Present
5 years 11 monthsProject Management (freelance)
Spice Manufacturer
- Responsibility for the Product Owner role
- Introduction of agile project methodology
- System integration App <-> AWS backend database <-> vending machine based on algorithms for retail
Sep 2018 - Present
7 years 5 monthsProject Management (freelance)
CyBike GmbH
- Consulting to prepare a startup's market launch
- Development of the trade show presence
- Project management of the software project with apps (iOS/Android) and AWS cloud backend in collaboration with a software company
- Connection to a mobile communications network to transmit data from radio modules to the AWS backend
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 2 monthsSenior Expert Pricing & Proposition
Deutsche Telekom European Headquarters
- Development of strategic pricing concepts for growth strategies
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016
3 years 8 monthsHead of Product Management Fixed & Mobile Integrated Products and Pricing (B2C)
Telekom Romania
- Launch of the MagentaOne brand for Telekom RO
- Design of the pricing strategy for integrated products (fixed-line and mobile) and their market launch based on in-depth market research for an integrated household approach, including differentiated pricing, smart home concept, and cloud solution
- Development of the new business area to €25 million annually
- Development and implementation of one of the top 10 strategic projects at Telekom RO
- Implementation of the group pricing strategy
Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
8 yearsSenior Expert Strategic Pricing (mobile and fixed-line)
Deutsche Telekom European Headquarters
- Development of a B2B pricing portfolio for Cosmote Romania
- Development of the new B2B strategy and reorganization of the newly built B2B organization at Cosmote Romania
- Development and implementation of a new data roaming offer (Travel&Surf) and its market launch as responsible project manager simultaneously in 8 foreign markets of Deutsche Telekom, supported by a marketing campaign in 14 European countries (a double-digit million euro business)
- Leading a central project team with 6 colleagues from product & innovation, IT, network engineering, market communication and 8 local project managers in the country subsidiaries
- Consulting projects for the implementation of the pricing strategy in cooperation with Simon & Kucher
- Value-based pricing projects based on conjoint analyses and corresponding simulation to develop new portfolio structures for different country subsidiaries
- Management of best practice exchange within the Deutsche Telekom group
Jan 2006 - Dec 2012
7 yearsLecturer in the MBA Program
Fachhochschule Remagen/Koblenz
- International Business
- International Marketing
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 yearsSenior Project Manager Mobile Payment
T-Mobile International AG
- Implementation and market launch of mobile payment (mobile payment system provider) using a 'mobile wallet' as the program manager
- Projects: Mobile Parking, Mobile Ticketing
- Managed partners (merchants/payment providers) to integrate payment products
- Actively shaped standardization in the Mobile Payment Forum
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003
4 yearsStaff Member to the T-Mobile Int’l CEO René Obermann
T-Mobile International AG
- Development and implementation of the T-Mobile International governance structure (committees to steer the new group) to support cooperation with/among the group's country subsidiaries and best-practice exchange
Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
5 yearsHead of Business Development for Mobile Satellite Communication
T-Mobile GmbH
- Developed and built a go-to-market and sales organization (mid double-digit million-euro business)
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
3 yearsExpert in Marketing Planning
Deutsche Telekom Mobilnet GmbH
- Developed and executed marketing planning for mobile services
- Supported projects to secure licenses for mobile services
Jan 1992 - Dec 1993
2 yearsSales and Marketing Controller
Quante AG
- Analytical derivation and setup of a sales controlling system
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992
3 yearsProduct Manager for Fiber-Optic Based Communication Systems
Quante AG
- Concept and marketing of newly developed products
Skills
- Motivating And Inspiring Manager With Strong Social Skills And A Results-driven Approach, Based On Solid Business Knowledge
- In-demand Coach And Visionary With A Keen Sense For Technical, Organizational, Commercial And Sales Contexts
- Strategy And Subject Matter Expert In Pricing And Product Management For Mobile And Fixed-line Offerings
- Experience And Expertise In Project Management (Prince2 And Scrum Master Certified) From Diverse International Projects In Both Corporate And Startup Environments, Including Go-to-market/sales Management And Market Communication
- Competitive Analysis To Derive Strategic Decisions For Operational Business
- Development Of Pricing Or Business Models To Maximize Margins Achievable Seasonally (Intraday, Weekly, Monthly)
- Design And Delivery Of Workshops For Product Development And The Creation/implementation Of Strategic Initiatives
- Analysis And Development Of Business Requirements Together With Operational Departments For The Enhancement Of Existing Or Conception Of New It Systems/applications As Well As Bi Systems As Product Owner
- Support For Agile Teams As An Agile Coach, Either For The Introduction Or Further Development Of Agile Project Management Methodology
- Creative And Innovative, Pragmatic In Implementation
- Open To New Challenges And Innovations
- Excellent Communication Skills For Use In A Complex, Intercultural, And International Business Environment
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateRomanian
IntermediateEducation
Oct 1999 - Jun 2000
University of Toronto
MBA · Business Administration · Toronto, Canada
Oct 1988 - Jun 1990
University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein
Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management · Industrial Engineering and Management · Mönchengladbach, Germany
Oct 1984 - Jun 1988
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
Diploma in Engineering · Communications Engineering · Düsseldorf, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Agile Scrum Foundation
ITIL Foundation
Prince2 Foundation
Prince2 Practitioner
Scrum Master
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