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Michael Dümmig

Head of PreSales

Michael Dümmig
Munich, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024
6 months
Filderstadt, Germany

Head of PreSales

All for One Group SE

  • Interim leadership of the 10-member PreSales team in Managed Cloud Services and Application Services, focusing on SAP, MS365, and data center/infrastructure services
  • Resource, capacity, and budget management
  • Central communication with IT management
  • Optimization of IT service processes in Sales, PreSales, Transition, and Operations
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
1 year
Essen, Germany

SAP Service Manager

DB Schenker AG

  • Handled operations manager tasks for the global SAP finance system
  • Ensured effective and efficient handling of incidents and change requests
  • Ensured and further developed reporting (including KPI reporting)
  • Coordinated and managed external IT partners
  • Ensured and further developed agreed service levels (SLA, OLA)
  • Resource, capacity, and budget management
  • Central communication with IT management
  • Point of contact in the S/4 HANA project for go-live and test management topics
  • Continuous optimization of IT service processes
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
7 months
Bochum, Germany

Consultant and Project Manager 'Service Management'

Trafineo – a BP Europe subsidiary

  • Managed the Service Management project according to ITIL
  • Implemented improvements to the existing ticketing system (quick wins)
  • Created ITIL training materials for Customer Service & Operations
  • Prepared tender documents for the introduction of a new ITSM tool
  • Managed the 'Prototyping' phase
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
1 year
Bonn, Germany

Sub-project Lead 'Cross-Functional Topics'

BWI GmbH

  • Coordinated cross-service topics in the project to transfer responsibility from the German Armed Forces to BWI
  • Designed and implemented 'SAP Operations' reporting
  • Coordinated ITSM tools, documentation, reporting, and permissions
Sep 2018 - Jan 2021
2 years 5 months
Papenburg, Germany

Application Operations Manager for ERP/SAP Systems

Meyer Werft GmbH

  • Performed IT operations for ERP applications (SAP and legacy systems)
  • Ensured effective handling of incidents and change requests
  • Ensured and further developed reporting (including KPI reporting)
  • Represented SAP AMS on the Change Advisory Board (CAB)
  • Coordinated and managed external IT partners, including contract management
  • Ensured and further developed agreed service levels (SLA, OLA)
  • Resource, capacity, and budget management
  • Central communication with IT management
  • Point of contact in the S/4 HANA project for go-live and test management topics
  • Continuous optimization of IT service processes
  • Coordinated and managed supplier contracts
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
3 months
Munich, Germany

Auditor in Service Delivery

Sulzer GmbH

  • Conducting an as-is analysis with a focus on optimizing the support organization (roles and responsibilities)
  • Evaluating the results using a SWOT analysis
  • Presenting the findings to the business unit management
  • Supporting management in implementing immediate improvements
  • Preparing a final report with recommendations to optimize effectiveness and efficiency in telematics application operations
Jun 2016 - May 2018
2 years
Munich, Germany

Application and Project Manager

GlaxoSmithKline GmbH

  • Project manager for rolling out Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 365 at Pharma Germany
  • Sub-project manager for the 'OneDevice' project
  • Serving as application owner for German IT applications and their interfaces to international IT systems
  • Ensuring smooth IT application operations for German users
  • Service management in the areas of incident, problem, and change management
  • Supporting upcoming projects involving Germany
Jul 2012 - Jan 2016
3 years 7 months
Munich, Germany

SAP Systems Operations Manager

BMW AG

  • Managing application support and overseeing the Indian IT service provider
  • Central coordination of operational matters between projects, maintenance, basis, and application support
  • Representing operational interests when introducing new markets into the SAP system (start-up management)
  • Responsible for analyzing, improving, and executing ITIL processes
  • Managing SAP ECC 6.0 on Oracle DB, Linux OS with high availability and 24-hour support across three time zones
  • Managing 30 company codes in 20 countries with approx. 1,700 active users and around 600 tickets per month
Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
7 months
Munich, Germany

Product / Portfolio Manager

TÜV Süd AG

  • Contributing to the establishment of a product and portfolio management department
  • Developing a global product and service catalog for IT services
  • Analyzing market developments and identifying potential opportunities
  • Developing, launching, and evaluating IT services
  • Analyzing customer requirements and defining and pricing IT products
  • Managing new product launches
  • Drafting and customizing service level agreements and operational level agreements
  • Preparing and conducting product reviews
Nov 2008 - Dec 2011
3 years 2 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Sub-project Lead for ERP System Go-Live – Service Processes and Service Management

Daimler AG

  • Developing concepts for incident, problem, change, service level, and financial management down to the operational level
  • Operational service management of the implemented services
Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
6 months
Wolfsburg, Germany

Subproject Lead 'PLM Software Go-Live – IT Service Processes'

Volkswagen AG

  • ITIL process consulting in Incident, Problem, Change and Release Management
  • Process design, implementation and staff training
Sep 2007 - Jan 2008
5 months
Nuremberg, Germany

ITIL Consultant

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

  • Consulting and process design in the architecture phase for the introduction of 13 ITIL processes
Sep 2006 - Aug 2007
1 year
Munich, Germany

SAP Delivery Manager

Infineon AG

  • Consulting in SAP operation optimizations
  • Performance monitoring and escalation management with the SAP outsourcing partner Accenture
Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
1 year
Walldorf, Germany

SAP Customer Service Manager

SAP AG

  • Managing hosting and application support customers from contract signing to the end of service
Jan 2005 - Jul 2005
7 months
Munich, Germany

SAP Project Manager

BayWa AG (RI-Solution)

  • Responsible for executing SAP application tests
  • Assisted in creating functional specifications during the blueprint phase
  • Participated in the ISO certification project as the department's QM lead, including analysis of current processes according to ITIL
Jan 2002 - Sep 2004
2 years 9 months
Vienna, Austria

Head of SAP Application Operations

Mondi Frantschach GmbH

  • Management of operational application support (SAP Customer Competence Center)
  • Team leadership
  • Project management: implementation of a project management software
Jun 1997 - Jul 2002
5 years 2 months

SAP Senior Consultant

Deloitte Consulting GmbH

  • Team lead SAP application support: establishment of the European SAP Application Competence Center
  • SAP Functional Consultant / Team lead: SD/MM customization with sales information system
  • SAP Technical Consultant: ABAP programming in logistics
Jan 1995 - May 1997
2 years 5 months

Consultant

SPS & Associates GmbH

  • Project coordination and C/ABAP programming

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (7 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Information Technology (5 years), Professional Services (5 years), Pharmaceutical (2 years), and Government and Administration (1.5 years).

Automotive
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Professional Services
Pharmaceutical
Government and Administration

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 Information Technology (26.5 years), Project Management (14.5 years), Operations (11 years), Supply Chain Management (5 years), Customer Service (1.5 years), and Sales (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Operations
Supply Chain Management
Customer Service
Sales

Summary

For over 20 years I have been supporting international companies in aligning their IT operations efficiently and effectively.

My focus is on leading SAP AMS operations and supporting projects focused on optimizing IT service processes according to ITIL.

Skills

  • Remedy Service Center (Hp/peregrine)
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Servicenow
  • Aris
  • Ms Project
  • Provance Itsm
  • Sap Solution Manager
  • Maximo
  • Visio
  • Ms Teams

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1995

Academy for Data Processing BB

State-certified IT specialist, Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 1991 - Jun 1992

University of Mannheim

Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL Expert (V3)

ITIL Service Manager (V2)

SAFe® 4 Certified Scrum Master

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of PreSales, SAP Service Manager, Consultant and Project Manager 'Service Management'.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Head of PreSales at All for One Group SE.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for All for One Group SE, DB Schenker AG, Trafineo – a BP Europe subsidiary, and BWI GmbH.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT). Michael also has some experience in Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Michael also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, and Product Development.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Logistics, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.

What is Michael's education?

Michael attended Academy for Data Processing BB for Business Informatics.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 3 certificates. These include: ITIL Expert (V3), ITIL Service Manager (V2), and SAFe® 4 Certified Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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