Christian Hackel - Senior Project Manager

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Langen (Hessen), Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Geodis .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for Geodis , Olympus , EUMETSAT , and United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration , Professional Services , and Agriculture . Christian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Pharmaceutical , and Space Exploration and Travel .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Christian also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Procurement and Purchasing , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Agriculture , Government and Public Administration , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Recommended expert

Langen (Hessen), Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Project Manager

Geodis

Led a corporate finance and procurement transformation program in over 25 countries
Oversaw the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA and Coupa for 60 regional entities
Managed integrations after acquisitions, including financial reporting, HR systems, and governance
Directed cross-functional teams, change management, and stakeholder engagement
Handled post-merger integration in close coordination with the works council for IT system implementations and GDPR issues

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager / Management Consultant

Olympus

Managed annual HR planning for EMEA (25+ countries) and coordinated with HQ in Japan
Optimized the planning process and defined actions to improve data quality

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

10 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Lead Controller – Copernicus Satellite Programme

EUMETSAT

Led a team responsible for financial and HR planning and reporting for the EU Copernicus Satellite Programme (budget €735M)
Conducted risk analyses for public procurement tenders
Collaborated with the European Commission and international partners (e.g., CNES)

Oct 2019 - Sep 2022

3 years

Team Leader – Strategic Planning and Budget

United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development

Led a team in strategic planning, budgeting, and management reporting (budget $167M)
Coordinated bilaterally and multilaterally with governing bodies and member state delegates
Implemented strategic projects (e.g., risk management framework, results-based management, decentralization strategy, SDG reporting)

Jul 2016 - Sep 2019

3 years 3 months

Project Manager – Finance / ERP / Business Intelligence

United Nations

Implemented a complex ERP project to optimize planning and budgeting for UN locations worldwide
Managed stakeholder, change, and project activities and conducted training for over 100 finance professionals
Led the implementation of a business intelligence dashboard for the UNOG Director-General

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Manager - Global Business Planning & Analysis

Novartis

Established the FP&A function for the global QA department
Implemented BI tools to improve transparency
Responsible for management reporting, investor relations, business analysis, and producing consolidated country reports
Contributed to the strategic 5-year planning for the Novartis group

May 2013 - Aug 2013

4 months

Consultant - Strategy

SMP AG Strategy Consulting

Strategy consulting with a focus on revenue growth and digitization (marketing, sales, IT)
Developed new service offerings and conducted commercial due diligence

Apr 2010 - Mar 2013

3 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Consultant - Finance & Transformation

PwC Advisory

Implemented client projects with a focus on transformations and efficiency improvements (e.g., shared services, ERP, organizational and process consulting, restructuring)
Conducted benchmarking and feasibility studies for strategic business decisions
Advised on corporate finance topics, governance, and KPIs

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 Government and Administration (6 years), Agriculture (3 years), Professional Services (3 years), Transportation (2.5 years), Pharmaceutical (2.5 years), and Space Exploration (1 year).

Government and Administration

Agriculture

Professional Services

Transportation

Pharmaceutical

Space Exploration

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 Finance (15 years), Project Management (11.5 years), Strategy (8.5 years), Business Intelligence (5.5 years), Procurement (3 years), and Human Resources (1 year).

Finance

Project Management

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Procurement

Human Resources

Summary

Dedicated manager with many years of leadership experience both nationally and internationally. I have a passion for innovative solutions and combine project and change management, corporate finance, and sustainability to help modern companies evolve successfully. My strong execution skills and intercultural competence make me the ideal partner for forward-looking organizations.

Skills

Ms Office Applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Vba Programming
Data Science And Business Intelligence: Qlikview, Power Bi, Tableau
Erp Systems: Sap, Oracle
Reporting Tools: Businessobjects, Bex Analyzer, Analysis For Office
Collaboration And Project Management: Ms Flow, Ms Teams, Ms Forms, Jira, Sharepoint, Confluence, Ms Project
Process Automation: Uipath

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2022 - Present

University of London

M.Sc. · Global Environment & Sustainability · London, United Kingdom

Oct 2005 - Oct 2009

University of Cologne

Diploma · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany · 2.2

Oct 2001 - Mar 2010

German Sport University Cologne

Diploma · Sports Economics and Management · Cologne, Germany · 2.1

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Financial Risk Management

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Leadership Development Program

United Nations

Impact Investing & Impact Measurement

Oxford University

Engaging the Private Sector to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations System Staff College

UN Summer Academy - Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

United Nations System Staff College

Summer School - International Business

Chinese University of Political Science and Law

International Public Financial Management

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Prosci Change Management Practitioner

SCRUM Master

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Langen (Hessen), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager, Interim Manager / Management Consultant, Lead Controller – Copernicus Satellite Programme.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Geodis.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Geodis, Olympus, EUMETSAT, and United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration, Professional Services, and Agriculture. Christian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Pharmaceutical, and Space Exploration and Travel.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Christian also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Procurement and Purchasing, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Government and Public Administration, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Global Environment & Sustainability from University of London.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Financial Risk Management, Leadership Development Program, and Impact Investing & Impact Measurement.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

Christian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.