Matthias Schwarz - Manager External Staffing Digital & Operations

Q: Where is Matthias based?

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

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Manager External Staffing Digital & Operations at EnBW AG .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for EnBW AG , Self-employed HR and business consultant , Freelance HR and Business Consultant , and Sauter-Cumulus GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Matthias also has some experience in Energy and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Legal and Compliance , and Production/Manufacturing . Matthias also has some experience in Sales , Project Management , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Sales , Human Resources (HR) , and Procurement and Purchasing .

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Karlsruhe, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Manager External Staffing Digital & Operations

EnBW AG

Training and advising project teams in sales and IT on using external staff legally under service/work contracts
Drafting scope of service descriptions considering labor and social security law and compliance aspects
Supporting teams in transforming work methods in new collaboration models
Supporting the tendering process as representative of the business units
Developing solution strategies for future collaboration with external service providers
Conducting and designing workshops, preparing training materials

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Active Sourcer

Self-employed HR and business consultant

Active sourcing as a contractor for a startup in direct placement
Selecting and qualifying suitable candidates for open vacancies

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Walldorf, Germany

Contracting

Self-employed HR and business consultant

Advising IT and engineering companies on the use of freelance experts
Drafting and formulating contracts and service descriptions to ensure compliance in engaging freelancers
Placing and coordinating freelance experts in appropriate vacancies

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Ulm, Germany

IT Project Placement

Self-employed HR and business consultant

Acquiring and advising clients on awarding IT projects to external project service providers

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Personnel Diagnostics

Self-employed HR and business consultant

Certification in value-based personnel diagnostics by Robert S. Hartman at Profilingvalues in Munich & Tenerife

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Startup Recruitment Consultant

Freelance HR and Business Consultant

Select candidates in the engineering sector, primarily in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and management roles
Acquire clients nationwide
Negotiate contracts with candidates and clients for temporary staffing and direct recruitment
Coach sales colleagues from other industries on the job

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Karlsruhe, Germany

Sales Manager Components

Sauter-Cumulus GmbH

Established a new sales concept at the Karlsruhe branch and sold in-house components (valves, actuators, sensors), achieving 30% annual revenue growth in wholesale, plant engineering, and installation companies
Developed new accounts and managed existing B2B clients
Trained customers on new products

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Sales Director

Motometer GmbH

Acquired new customers worldwide and developed new products, resulting in a 20% revenue increase in fiscal year 2019
Restructured and optimized processes in the inside sales and technical service departments to compensate for staff departures without new hires
Qualified new distributors in the USA and Australia and enhanced the performance of sales partners in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Finland, and Italy

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Digital Factory Body Shop Planner

ASP Technik GmbH

Planned, virtually simulated, and commissioned body manufacturing lines for automotive clients (AUDI AG, BMW AG, Porsche AG)
Reported project progress, concepts, and evaluations directly to committees at client and supplier sites

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Team Lead Digital Factory

EICS Group GmbH

Provided disciplinary and technical leadership for a team across multiple body shop planning projects at Volkswagen AG in Neckarsulm, Ingolstadt, and Bratislava
Served as technical project lead for the simulation and planning of a new body shop production line at the Bratislava plant
Developed requirements and specifications documents
Managed interfaces and stakeholder coordination, including supplier coordination between Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi, as well as international manufacturing sites

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Ingolstadt, Germany

Business Manager & Body-in-White Project Manager

ALTEN GmbH

360° management of my own business unit with P&L responsibility, managing up to 40 employees on temporary assignments and in trades
Active business development and recruiting (including sourcing) and leading project teams responsible for production planning, quality assurance and pre-series development
Drafting relevant contracts for both clients and employees
Created an in-house competency team in body construction and production planning that still exists today

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Establishment of German Branch

XSEON Engineering GmbH

Established a new branch in Germany for the originally French engineering service provider, staffed the back office and introduced a CRM
Drafted contracts for the German market, taking into account different legal requirements
Advised clients on the optimal engagement model for employees (temporary assignment or service/work contract)
Responsible for 32 employees on temporary and service contracts nationwide

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Integrated Maintenance Technician Body Construction & Robotics

BMW AG

Maintenance, optimization and servicing of automated production systems in body manufacturing
Manufactured components on the production equipment
Performed modifications in the Munich body shop

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 Automotive (12 years), Professional Services (9 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Energy (4 years), and Information Technology (4 years).

Automotive

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Energy

Information Technology

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 Human Resources (9 years), Legal (9 years), Production (9 years), Sales (8 years), Project Management (7 years), and Operations (6 years).

Human Resources

Legal

Production

Sales

Project Management

Operations

Summary

Business administrator with expertise in staffing services, personnel management and consulting, project leadership and coordination in IT/Engineering environments. Several years of relevant experience in recruiting measures using different contract models such as temporary staffing, direct placement, and freelance contracting. Solid knowledge of the legal framework for deploying external personnel and a business-focused approach from my own freelance work in IT and engineering personnel consulting. Many years of experience in project leadership and management with a focus on IT and engineering, stakeholder management, and project transformations/ change management.

Skills

Ms Office 365
Salesforce
Hubspot
Ibm Notes
Catia V5 (Basic)
Process Designer/simulate
Robcad
Simatic S7
Vision Tools
Krc/vkrc
Zvoove / L1
Conceptboard
Azure Devops
Jira

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Jan 2025 - Present

IU International University

LL.B. · Business Law · Germany

Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Master Professional of Business Administration (CCI)/Business Administrator · Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

BMW AG Munich

Industrial Electronics Technician for Production Technology · Munich, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Scrum Master/PO certification from scrum.org

scrum.org

HVP certification in value-based personnel diagnostics

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Matthias based?

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

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager External Staffing Digital & Operations, Active Sourcer, Contracting.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Manager External Staffing Digital & Operations at EnBW AG.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for EnBW AG, Self-employed HR and business consultant, Freelance HR and Business Consultant, and Sauter-Cumulus GmbH.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Matthias also has some experience in Energy and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Legal and Compliance, and Production/Manufacturing. Matthias also has some experience in Sales, Project Management, and Product Development.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Human Resources (HR), and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias holds a Master from Chamber of Industry and Commerce and a Bachelor in Business Law from IU International University.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum Master/PO certification from scrum.org and HVP certification in value-based personnel diagnostics.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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