Andreas Schott - Interim Manager / Consultant

Q: Where is Andreas based?

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

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager / Consultant at BTC AG .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for BTC AG , Colt Technology Services GmbH , Telefonica Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG , DYNACON GmbH , and AOK Systems GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Andreas also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Sales . Andreas also has some experience in Legal and Compliance , Strategy and Planning , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Manager / Consultant

BTC AG

Supported the management of complex projects in agile, traditional, and hybrid environments
Established and implemented governance structures for clarity in roles, responsibilities, and decision-making paths
Designed and facilitated workshops (e.g., kick-offs, retrospectives, lessons learned)
Developed and introduced standardized processes and templates for project, portfolio, and change management
Guided companies in evolving towards agile or autonomous structures
Analyzed and optimized collaboration between line organization, project management, and operational units
Introduced role profiles and competency models for new ways of working
Developed decision-making guardrails (e.g., based on company strategy, profitability, customer focus)
Mediated conflict discussions and decision-making rounds between stakeholders
Developed and applied guidelines for communication in change processes
Supported leaders in feedback and resonance formats
Visually prepared complex topics for management decisions
Developed use cases for AI-powered automations in project work
Assisted in evaluating and implementing digital tools for process improvement
Operational responsibility for Citrix & AD/Access: Ensuring stable IT operations including incident management, handovers, and quality assurance in daily business
Eliminated operational gaps by clearly defining responsibilities between BTC, BITS, and service providers
Conducted a structured gap analysis of existing service descriptions, make-or-buy decisions, and role clarification with KPI anchoring
Managed escalations with rapid intervention in case of goal conflicts and responsibility diffusion

Jul 2024 - Mar 2025

9 months

Germany

Project Manager, Contact Center Project

Colt Technology Services GmbH

Established and led efficient project structures, defining roles, responsibilities, and communication paths
Created and tracked precise schedules, identifying and addressing potential delays
Prepared detailed minutes, project plans, and reports, ensuring traceability and transparency
Produced change reports, documenting modifications in the Scope of Work (SOW)
Proactively identified and analyzed scope deviations, communicating transparently with stakeholders
Provided regular progress reports on milestones, budget status, and risks
Supported strategic decisions through clear communication
Implemented Cognigy in the existing cloud infrastructure

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project Manager Business / Data Protection B2P

Telefonica Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG

Led and managed data security processes in the business-to-partner (B2P) sector
Organized and conducted workshops, team meetings, and decision-making committees
Established clear timelines to optimize data protection practices and strategic developments
Created and maintained change reports and documented current state assessments
Provided regular reports to management and stakeholders for progress tracking and transparency
Identified and highlighted deviations from the planned scope in collaboration with data protection officers
Communicated with departments, auditors, and service providers to promote constructive collaboration
Actively participated in the Federal Data Protection Commissioner audit and integrated findings into process optimizations
Developed and implemented a clear, structured process for internal assessments
Developed and implemented training concepts for skill development in data protection and compliance

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

5 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Agile Coach / Consultant

BTC AG

Analyzed the current state: identified obstacles and optimization opportunities
Defined a target vision and devised solution strategies for improving efficiency
Optimized existing and introduced effective agile methods and processes
Provided coaching at team and individual levels
Planned and facilitated rituals
Promoted collaboration and teamwork
Mediated conflicts within the team or at interfaces
Measured success: developed metrics to assess applied methods

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Support (Organizational Development)

DYNACON GmbH

Prepared and supported change communication for executive management
Led organizational development workshops
Coordinated cross-project activities

May 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Digitalization Project Consultant

DYNACON GmbH

Consolidating requirements from various stakeholders
Designing solutions and implementing third-party software
Specifying requirements for integrating the digitalization strategy
Coordinating project phases and reporting to management

May 2021 - Sep 2021

5 months

Munich, Germany

Project Support (SaaS-CRM Tool)

DYNACON GmbH

Building and further developing the knowledge base for end customers
Training pilot customers for the initial signup in the SaaS solution
Supporting testing activities

Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Lead Consultant

DYNACON GmbH

Leading complex transformation projects with a focus on change management, change communication and project management
Supporting strategic change and organizational development processes and ensuring high-quality facilitation
Advising on individual projects and creating concepts for change management, change communication and digitalization
Facilitating workshops and other event formats
Monitoring market trends and focusing on new impulses in change management, digitalization and project management

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

7 months

Bonn, Germany

Project Manager / Consultant

AOK Systems GmbH

Leading a team of 25 project staff
Leading, managing and coordinating the further development of the electronic patient record, digitization of treatment and cost plans, as well as sick leave certificates
Consolidating product requirements and integrating them as a service into the platform
Managing external and internal stakeholders
Ensuring all project goals are met and taking responsibility for success
Implementing process standardizations for product improvements
Launching the ePA on 01/01/2021
Collaborating with international teams in an agile project
Handling requirements management with Gematik
Hybrid project management in fixed release cycles

Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Manager Operational Data Protection

Unitymedia GmbH

Responsible for project budgets up to €300K and technical leadership of 5 team members
Acting as the liaison between the company and the data protection & legal departments
Ensuring compliance with legal and internal data protection requirements
Supporting the company merger in terms of data transfer
Assisting departments with GDPR compliance and internal audits

Apr 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager Indirect Retail

Unitymedia GmbH

Functional leadership of 15 project team members
Implementation of indirect retail as a sales channel
Co-development of the indirect retail strategy and management of the indirect sales program
Responsibility for managing and controlling the channel budget (€500K)
Steering 12 subprojects in multi-project management
Internal interface to Retail and cross-department collaboration
Managing partner relationships by organizing partner events
Restructuring communication processes for more transparency and efficiency
Development of agile sales projects
Introduction of a sales map for revenue mapping and KPI monitoring
Increase in revenue through targeted market interventions
Definition and implementation of the "Partner Dialog"

Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 7 months

Ismaning, Germany

Business Consultant Insurance

msg Systems AG

Creation of internal concepts for commission processes
Elaboration of legal regulations (LVRG) and derivation of requirements for insurance companies
Development of a functional concept for sales reporting
Setup of digital applications and interfaces for sales
Acquisition of new projects through PEGA cooperation (LVRG implementation concept)
Expansion of project areas and acquisition of additional projects

Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Sales Support IT - DVAG

ATLAS Dienstleistungen für Vermögensberatung GmbH

Support in the rollout of the new CRM sales software
Facilitation and training of system and user trainings for financial advisors
Creation of concepts and trainer guides for mobile iPad use in field sales
Creation of solution portfolios for field sales
Analysis of sales requirements and integration into project processes
Co-development, testing, and implementation of a sales support cloud
Development of usability concepts for the sales cloud system
Functional collaboration on the CRM system expansion
Project management of a web-based training solution for field sales
Strategic direction of the "Lifelong Learning" initiative
GAP analysis of existing knowledge transfer channels and market analysis of platform solutions
Recommendation of cooperation partners and an action plan for implementation
Preparation and facilitation of cross-departmental workshops for realignment

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Telecommunication (6 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), Professional Services (2 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), Insurance (1.5 years), and Healthcare (0.5 years).

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Healthcare

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (10 years), Information Technology (7 years), Sales (3 years), Legal (2 years), Strategy (2 years), and Human Resources (2 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Sales

Legal

Strategy

Human Resources

Summary

Hands-on innovation driver with 10 years of experience in strategically evolving internal structures for maximum efficiency and value creation.

Strong skills in reliably leading cross-functional, strategic, and complex programs, projects, or subprojects.

Appreciative leadership style that builds strong teams with outstanding dedication and organizational skills and knows how to inspire others towards common goals.

Skills

Industries: Healthcare; Telecommunications; Social Insurance; Insurance
Areas Of Expertise: Change Management; Development; It Consulting; Project Management; Sales And Distribution; Freelancing
Agile (Multi-)project Management
Budget Management & Controlling
Strategy Development
Process Optimization
Sales Management
Crm
Gdpr Data Protection
Customer Value Analyses
Kpi Analyses
Monitoring & Reporting
Presentation
Generating Collaborations Within The Company And With Partners
Creating Transparency
Improving Internal Communication
Digitizing Processes
Implementing Modern It Tools
Project Volumes Up To €5m
Leading Up To 15 Project Team Members
Goal-oriented
Team Player
Resilient
Far-sighted
Flexible
Responsible

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Cologne, Germany

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG

Insurance Clerk (IHK) · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CPRE Foundation Level I IREB

Data Protection Specialist

DEKRA

Profile

Created

February 2023

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andreas based?

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

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Consultant, Project Manager, Contact Center Project, Project Manager Business / Data Protection B2P.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager / Consultant at BTC AG.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for BTC AG, Colt Technology Services GmbH, Telefonica Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG, DYNACON GmbH, and AOK Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Sales. Andreas also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Strategy and Planning, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 2 certificates. These include: CPRE Foundation Level I IREB and Data Protection Specialist.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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