Fred Schröder - Partner Management; Project Manager

Gilching, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Partner Management; Project Manager

Schröder Consultants UG

Finalized partner contracts with application providers for portfolio management (OnePlanTM) and project controlling (ForProjectTM), ongoing online training in tool application and implementation
Led the relaunch of the company website with a focus on these applications
Developed and implemented around 60 PM standard methods according to ICB4 and PMBOK8 in the Microsoft scenario as a database application, integrated into M365 and MS Project on the MS Power Automate platform
Defined PMSP (Project Management Standard Process), CMSP (Change Management Standard Process), QMSB (Quality Management Process) to automate PM processes with the goal of launching in the MS Cloud in 2025
Developed an application order system (table of contents TOC) for ChatGPT chats and projects
Tools: LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Gemini, Infinity, MS CoPilot, OnePlan, EVMS, Power Automate, SQLDB, O365, MS Project, MS Cloud, ICB4, PMBOK7

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024

1 year 6 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (hybrid)

Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Change & rollout in about 500 public authorities under SÜ2, upgrade & replacement of communication infrastructure
Created process models for change and rollout processes as action guidelines from request for change to review report with detailed task list
Implemented & operationalized with two teams & tracking systems for synchronization, coordination, and communication of all stakeholders, tasks, entities, and subcontractors
Achieved quantitative and qualitative improvements in digital technology in about 500 authorities, e.g., real-time image processing
Daily reporting to ensure maximum availability of communication systems
Progressive detailed project lifecycle management with fine task control and progress monitoring in a regulated environment
Tools: MS Teams, O365, OTRS, ROT, Webex

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

8 months

Project Manager (traditional)

LG Energy Solutions Europe GmbH

Rollout manager for ~3,000 customers for battery software updates and hardware replacement in D-A-CH-I-FR
Established a change management approach including contract & claim management, GDPR, Supply Chain Act, compensation regulations, and hazardous goods logistics
Ensured legal operational safety without recourse claims from end customers
Coordinated technical and organizational capabilities to minimize incidents and secure battery benefits
Collaborated efficiently with international service providers and developed a centralized reporting system
Implemented a Zendesk ticketing system and synchronized it with CRM
Tools: MS Teams, O365, MS Project, Visio, Zendesk, GPortal, Webex, SQL Database

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (hybrid)

Uniper AG

IT portfolio management for a multi-million euro CAPEX budget
Developed an IT portfolio and project cost model for structured planning and control
Ensured continuous investment security and focus on business-critical IT initiatives
Ongoing reporting and harmonization of processes along the customer journey
Reconciled cost overruns and underruns of IT applications for digitalizing business processes
Tools: SharePoint, MS Teams, O365, DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, OKR

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid)

Thyssen Krupp Elevator AG

Optimized project management processes across TKE group
Agreed on a 3P3M approach model with definition and implementation of an IT project management process with quality gates
Set goals for efficiency improvements through method standardization and quality management systems using agile and traditional methods
Identified action potentials for OPEX & CAPEX budgets
Implemented 15 EVM KPIs at the quality gates, supported by UAT and OAT end-to-end
Qualified the team through a staged plan and communicated within the PM community
Reported progress including mock-ups
Tools: P3M3, PMBOK Guide, EVM Project Controlling, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

6 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid)

E. ON

Leadership of the Digital Attacker portfolio for modern access to B2C and B2B customer applications
Definition and documentation of the project goal with business processes and objectives
Documentation of the legacy platform scope by business, product, and epic owners (CJ, UX)
Setting up the roadmap and establishing instances and teams following SCRUM/SAFe
Fine-tuning development in coordination with regions and business units (UAT, OAT)
Roadmap alignment with market and business development
Change & risk management impacting business results
Budget scaling and specification in cooperation with finance & business
Portfolio reporting up to board level
Tools: SCRUM, SAFe, DevOps, MS Project, O365

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

9 months

Project Lead (Agile)

DB Netz AG

Digitalization and operationalization of transport and logistics infrastructure
Preventing the shutdown of 30,000 km of rail lines through digital maintenance
Implementation of a SCRUM-based operational process model using SQL on SAP R3 DVS in the handshake of two teams (BA + DevOps)
Georeferencing of about 150 million infrastructure data on 12" tablets for 10,000 DB employees
Development and implementation of a curriculum for DB employees in track and SAP DVS expert support helpdesk
Role as Product Owner & SCRUM Master for development and testing of the maintenance model in the DB cloud
Reporting at Senior VP level
Tools: SCRUM, MS Project, Oracle, SQL, Trello, O365

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

2 months

Project Lead (Traditional)

BAMF - Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

Submitting applications to identify and introduce standardized IT project management
Creating an aligned project charter with clear objectives and risks
Integrating a change management concept for organizational transformation
Cost-benefit analysis (WIBE, CAPEX, OPEX) according to V-Model XT and ICB4/IPMA
Identifying objectives, risks, stakeholders, and constraints
Preparing workshops, curricula, and didactics as well as reporting at CIO level
Tools: PMBoK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3, EVM Project Controlling, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 1 month

Program Manager (Agile), Business Intelligence

Vodafone

Leading three interim focuses: VGE CLR statutory reporting, IFRS15 group accounting, DWH consolidation & integration
Completing all subprojects on time and within budget with no data loss
Monitoring project KPIs from EVM with SCRUM, JIRA, Confluence, and Kanban
Data research & transmission, GUI with Tableau, MDM master data management
Test management with an offshore team in India and IT security control for data integrity
Agile BI project initiation, phase and WBS planning
Real-time transfer of Big Data Otelo DWH from Arvato to Vodafone
Tools: IFRS15, SDLC, SCRUM, JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, DevOps, O365

Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

2 years 4 months

Hybrid

Project Lead (Hybrid), IT Court Expert

Munich District Court

Publicly appointed and sworn IT court expert since 1997, exemplary project at the Munich District Court
Examination of technical systems and processes of a correctional facility according to contract and regulations
Assessment of contractual obligations of the landlord and general contractor for all trades
Detailed mapping of multiple specifications: communication, video, audio, locking, and sensor systems
Ensuring compliance with BSI and GDPR guidelines as well as the Supply Chain Act
Status assessment and functional evaluation of all systems, leading to improvements in operational safety
Mediation and facilitation of up to 25 stakeholders in workshops
Crisis management during malfunctions of the correctional facility control center
Reporting to the court
Tools: Construction & safety standards, GDPR & BSI standards, EVM, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

8 months

Hybrid

Project Manager (Hybrid), Interim Service Manager

MediaCom GmbH

Stabilize the ITSM helpdesk (1st–3rd level support) for 600 users
On-/offshore software customization for the central planning, purchasing, and billing system
Reduced open tickets from 900 to a sustainable level
Reorganized according to ITIL and trained the team to improve service quality
Introduced SCRUM processes in the helpdesk (daily stand-up, burndown, backlog)
Agile SDLC for bug fixes and release management with near- and offshore service providers
Crisis management with stakeholders from six departments
Reported to the executive board/management with KPIs based on EVM
Tools: ITSM, ITIL, Agile SDLC, O365, OTRS, OSE

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

3 months

Project Manager (traditional), Interim Service Manager EDI.FACT Invoice

Lekkerland Information System

Agile project and team rebuild for an EDI.FACT invoice volume of €13 bn per year and about 5,000 users
Implemented the EDIFACT/e-invoicing application on SAP with IT security for online data transfer
Built 1st–3rd level helpdesk services (master backlog model)
Managed requirements with controlling and handled crises during transfer failures
Test management of the EDI interfaces with the controlling & sales departments
Tools: EDIFACT, SCRUM, MS Project, O365

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

4 months

Project Manager (traditional) and PM Trainer

GRUMA Maschinen- & Fahrzeug-Großhändler

Analyzed business processes and identified optimization potential for ERP implementation
Defined 12 projects simultaneously and initialized the teams
Identified and implemented as-is/to-be processes
Coached the CEO and reported KPIs using EVM
Conducted a project management certification course (GPM/IPMA) for staff
Tools: MS Project, O365, Standard PM ICB/IPMA

Apr 2012 - May 2013

1 year 2 months

Hybrid

Program Manager Interim (Hybrid)

HOLZMA GmbH

Reengineered IT systems and SDLC for a new order processing system in special machine engineering
Built internal teams and coordinated with offshore teams in India, Czech Republic, Finland
Introduced EVM project controlling and efficient test management up to DOD
Revised contract with the software provider to define penalties and successfully enforced them
Requirements engineering, requirements and specifications document, MDM master data management
Established a 1st–3rd level helpdesk (master backlog model)
Introduced agile software development in the SDLC and provided PMO services for HOMAG
Tools: PMBoK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3, EVM, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

1 year 1 month

Program Manager (agile), Wealth Management

UBS AG

Transitioned wealth management software and digitized business processes
Introduced agile software development (RUP) in an end-to-end SDLC under compliance requirements
Set up a user helpdesk and conducted international training sessions
100% project controlling with EVM based on MS Project and daily updates in change management
PMO board-level reporting of KPIs
Tools: RUP, MS Project, Oracle, O365, EVM

Nov 2006 - Jul 2007

9 months

Project Manager (Agile), Value Analysis DIN EN 12973

Schmack Biogas

Introduction of a program to optimize the value chains in biogas plant construction according to DIN EN 12973
Analysis of current processes and derivation of rationalization potentials with the goal of ~12% efficiency increase
Execution of a field study of 10 plants in Germany and the Netherlands
Setup of workshops and team leadership to implement technical improvements and process optimizations
Tools: PMBoK Guide, EVM, Risk management, MS Project, O365

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

5 years

Hybrid

Program Manager (hybrid)

Würth AG

PM certification and ERP rollout with customization for Würth Phoenix in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany
Coaching, qualification, and business process engineering to develop the project management manual
Team building, concept and strategy planning over five years with test management by key users
Change & rollout management and data migration for master data and financial accounts
Integration of international nearshore and offshore development teams
Tools: MS Project Central Server, SCRUM, SAP, Navision, O365, Phoenix ERP

Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

4 years

Hybrid

Project Manager (hybrid) for Transmodal GmbH

Joint Venture DB AG/Mannesmann AG

Establishment of a joint venture for combined road-rail-road freight transport in Germany and Europe (>50 million DM, approx. 50 core team members)
Strategic contract and cooperation management with BMV, BMBF, DUSS/DB AG, and KombiVerkehr
R&D funding controlling at TÜV Köln and reporting to executive management and board members
Site management for the first reference project at the KV terminal in Erfurt
Development of an operations control system and mobile transshipment crane to increase efficiency
Partner management with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and other R&D partners
Tools: MS Project, O365, Visio

Summary

With over 54 years of experience in project management, I offer extensive expertise in digitalization, transformation, program and portfolio management, as well as stakeholder, change, and risk management, currently leveraging ChatGPT.

My skills range from strategic planning to the operational execution of complex projects in multicultural and international environments. I combine technical and social action competence, methodological know-how, and strong communication skills to deliver sustainable results that ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management: Certified Gpm/ipma Level B Senior Project Manager & Trainer
Iso 10006
Icb/ipma
Pmbok Guide / Pmi
Okr Objectives And Key Results
Agile Management: Scrum Master
Product Owner
Safe
Rup
Sdlc
Jira
Confluence
Strategic Leadership: Ppm Project Portfolio Management (Iso 21504)
Resource Optimization
Stakeholder & Risk Management
Evm Earned Value Management - Project Controlling (Ansi/eia-748)
Business Skills: Contract Negotiations
Budget Control
Change Management
Process Optimization: Bpm(n) Aris
Kanban
Configuration Management (Iso 10007)
Value Analysis (En 12973)
Ai Chatgpt
Quality Management Iso 9001

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1971 - Jun 1976

TU Berlin

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction and Transport Engineering · Civil Engineering, Construction and Transport Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

EVMS/ForProject Project Controlling, OnePlan Portfolio Management

Certification in ChatGPT, AI, PPM, OnePlan Portfolio Management

Certification in MS Teams, O365, OTRS, ROT, WebEx

Certification in MS Teams, O365, MS Project, Visio, Zendesk, GPortal, WebEx, SQL Database

Certification in SharePoint, MS Teams, O365, DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, OKR

Certification in PMBOK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3 Maturity Model, EVM Project Controlling, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Certification in SCRUM, SAFe, Digital Attacker, O365, MS Project, DevOps

Certification in SCRUM, MS Project, Trello, OKR, Oracle/SQL, SAP R3 DVS

Certification in SCRUM Master & Product Owner, BDSG, BSI; WIBE (Capex, Opex), V-Model XT, ICB4/IPMA

Certification in IFRS15, SDLC, SCRUM, JIRA & Confluence

Certification in ITSM, ITIL, Agile SDLC (BA-SD-DEV-TEST-DEPL), Ticketing Systems

Certification in EDIFACT

Certified Test Equipment Manager (TÜV)

Certified Trainer IHK

Certification in RUP (Rational Unified Process)

Certification in PMBOK Guide, PMP

GPM-Award-Assessor

Certified GPM Project Management Trainer with IPMA Level B Senior Project Manager

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Munich District Court

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MediaCom GmbH

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Lekkerland Information System

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HOLZMA GmbH

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UBS AG

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Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

TU Berlin

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction and Transport Engineering · Civil Engineering, Construction and Transport Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

EVMS/ForProject Project Controlling, OnePlan Portfolio Management

Certification in ChatGPT, AI, PPM, OnePlan Portfolio Management

Certification in MS Teams, O365, OTRS, ROT, WebEx

Certification in MS Teams, O365, MS Project, Visio, Zendesk, GPortal, WebEx, SQL Database

Certification in SharePoint, MS Teams, O365, DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, OKR

Certification in PMBOK Guide/PMI, ICB/IPMA, P3M3 Maturity Model, EVM Project Controlling, RISC Management, MS Project, O365

Certification in SCRUM, SAFe, Digital Attacker, O365, MS Project, DevOps

Certification in SCRUM, MS Project, Trello, OKR, Oracle/SQL, SAP R3 DVS

Certification in SCRUM Master & Product Owner, BDSG, BSI; WIBE (Capex, Opex), V-Model XT, ICB4/IPMA

Certification in IFRS15, SDLC, SCRUM, JIRA & Confluence

Certification in ITSM, ITIL, Agile SDLC (BA-SD-DEV-TEST-DEPL), Ticketing Systems

Certification in EDIFACT

Certified Test Equipment Manager (TÜV)

Certified Trainer IHK

Certification in RUP (Rational Unified Process)

Certification in PMBOK Guide, PMP

GPM-Award-Assessor

Certified GPM Project Management Trainer with IPMA Level B Senior Project Manager

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