Frank (Joachim) Schade
Lead Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus
Experience
Jan 2019 - Dec 2024
6 yearsGermany
Lead Consultant Network Strategy, Product Focus
IT service provider for public administration
- Developed product catalog for 2030 network strategy for the Federal Ministry of the Interior's public administration
- Initiated the "Cluster Networks" program
- Introduced service strategy and service design
- Established service design management for network services
- Handled reporting to the CIOs of the federal states
- Defined the product catalog
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 yearGermany
Interim Manager Restructuring of the Technical Division
Telecommunications company
- Implemented measures decided by the executive board for the CTO division
- Finalized staffing plan for 700 employees
- Successfully negotiated with department heads and the works council
- Established CTO reporting to the investor
Jan 2013 - Dec 2023
11 yearsGermany
Lead Consultant Restructuring of Operational Sites
Telecommunications company
- Reduced the number of operational sites
- Developed a sell-and-lease-back decision matrix for 300 PoP sites
- Developed a close-or-migrate decision matrix for 3,000 mobile network sites
- Created a scenario for integrating a mobile operator
- Created a scenario for spinning off data centers and core networks
- Built a site database for mobile and fixed networks
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearSweden
Interim Manager Restructuring of the Web Solutions Division
Energy provider
- Transformed from a line organization to a matrix organization
- Reduced administrative effort by 50%
- Cut personnel costs by 30%
- Reduced external staff by 60%
- Lowered external contractor rates by 10%
- Identified nice-to-have services and negotiated a 15% reduction in the monthly fee with internal customers
- Created employee development plans and embedded them in target agreements
- Coordinated with works councils
- Reduced training costs by 25%
Jan 2011 - Present
15 yearsManaging Partner
BEsors GmbH
- Served as external manager for restructuring and transformation
- Secured mandates
- Acted as the client's external manager
- Maintained client relationships
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 yearSweden
Interim Manager Restructuring the IT-HR Organization
Energy Utility
- Restructured the staffing structure
- Reduced the number of managers from 7 to 3
- Sponsored One IT for HR
- Reduced operating costs by 50%
- Created a development plan for employees
- Cut personnel costs by 15%
- Increased external business by 30%
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 yearGermany
Interim Manager Restructuring Sales Operations
Photovoltaic System Manufacturer
- Established structure, processes, and tools
- Increased average contribution margin by 70%
- Reduced inventory around €100 million by applying KPIs
- Increased internal acceptance through advocacy
- Reduced staffing needs by 40% by consolidating all control activities into one department
- Decreased sales support effort by 50% through more reliable forecasting
- Handed over the established organizational unit to a new manager
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 yearsSweden
Senior Consultant Reorganizing Project Organization
Energy Utility
- Quality assurance for the project board
- Improved planning certainty by 20%
- Reduced required personnel resources by 15%
- Increased reporting accuracy to customers by 40%
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
2 yearsGermany
Senior Consultant Reorganizing Project Organization
Telecommunications Company
- Implemented a project management organization
- Improved accuracy of reports to management by 80%
- Shortened project durations by 40%
- Increased reporting accuracy to customers by 65%
- Reduced documentation effort by 75%
Jan 2001 - Dec 2010
10 yearsManaging Partner
HEXADEZIMAL Consulting Engineers and Business Economists Frank Joachim Schade & Partner
- Business consulting for projects and processes
- Acquisition of contracts
- Project management for clients
- Development of clients' employees
- Maintenance of client relationships
Jan 1997 - Dec 2000
4 yearsManaging Partner
NCBBS GmbH
- Network technology consulting
- Securing contracts
- Leading and developing team members
- Developing operational concepts for clients
- Maintaining client relationships
Jan 1995 - Dec 1997
3 yearsQuality Manager
M. Bünger OHG
- Processing and packaging of dried fruits for the food industry
- Developing ISO 9002 quality management systems for five companies in Germany
- Project management for EN 45001 accreditation of a Turkish food lab
- Acting Managing Director
Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
1 yearIntern
ORGAPLAN Logistik GmbH
- Logistics consulting
- On-site study of system design
- Analyzing operational cycles
- Creating presentations and proposals
Summary
My mission is to renew companies. As an interdisciplinary-thinking industrial engineer, I understand structures and processes, continuously spot opportunities, and develop concepts to spark progress and growth. I always lead with a focus on employees and their potential. Appointed as an interim manager, I drive the transformation of companies forward.
Skills
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Energy Industry
- Logistics
- Tourism
- Plant Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Utility Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1991 - Jun 1995
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Engineering · Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering) · Hamburg, Germany
Oct 1979 - Jun 1988
Luisen High School Bergedorf
High school diploma · Hamburg, Germany
Oct 1975 - Jun 1979
Primary School
Berlin, Germany
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