Joachim Rügamer
PMO | Process Management Product Development Process
Experience
Project Manager
Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies GmbH
Established process management fundamentals (governance structures, process map, continuous improvement, etc.)
Defined and implemented the product development process with project phases, milestones, quality gates, decision criteria, and deliverables
Defined and implemented key support and management processes (especially company goals and strategy, and project development)
Established PMO and laid the foundations for multi-project management
Designed and led the implementation project
Facilitated workshops on process documentation with ~80 stakeholders from all involved departments
Advised and trained process owners
Conducted lessons-learned workshops to analyze experiences and develop and track actions
Project Manager
Tadano Faun GmbH and Tadano Demag GmbH
Developed and implemented a cross-site product development process
Played a key role in integrating two company locations
Improved collaboration between sites and departments through greater customer focus and reduced silo mentality
Designed and led the project
Facilitated workshops to define the product development process with ~120 participants from all functions at the German sites
Advised departments and project managers
Reported to management and the headquarters in Japan
Project Manager
Tadano Faun GmbH
Built a PMO with three team members
Successfully introduced project management based on a documented product development process with defined and measurable milestone outcomes as decision support for management
Improved transparency and reliability of product manufacturing costs in early project phases through established workflows and structures
Established a new quality assurance department for development projects with three staff members
Modeled the product development process
Created approval documents and facilitated approval meetings
Managed non-technical project tasks (collaboration with controlling, purchasing, marketing, sales, etc.)
Calculated product manufacturing costs and conducted profitability studies
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Experienced in Energy (3 years) and Manufacturing (3 years).
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Experienced in Product Development (5.5 years), Project Management (5.5 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).
Summary
Freelance business consultant for process optimization & PMO
I help companies design their processes to be efficient, goal-oriented, and capable of learning.
My focus is on designing and optimizing processes in technical environments, building and advancing Project Management Offices (PMO), and supporting change processes.
With over 10 years of experience in process design and project management in mid-sized companies and startups, I bring a deep understanding of processes, structures, and dynamics in technical organizations. I work analytically, in a structured way, and with a clear focus on what matters – always aiming to engage people in change and achieve sustainable improvements.
I am characterized by a strong process understanding, analytical thinking, and a structured work style. I am confident in organizing and facilitating workshops.
Skills
- Ms Office, Sharepoint
- Ms Project, Jira
- Bpmn, Confluence, Bic Process Design, Bpanda, Visio
Languages
Education
RWTH Aachen
University Studies · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Change Management
IBH
Process Management
IBH
Quality Management Representative
TÜV Rheinland
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