Michael Schmitt
Interim Manager – Technical Project Management
Experience
Mar 2022 - Jul 2024
2 years 5 monthsHamburg, Germany
Interim Manager – Technical Project Management
Abbott Automation Solution GmbH
- Medical device manufacturer for laboratory automation systems
- Product modifications and new developments according to FDA guidelines
- PLM for modules and accessories in coordination with product management
- Lead of the cross-functional team
- Preparation for market launch in the USA
- Management of product innovations in hardware and software
- Quality improvement measures
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
6 monthsHamburg, Germany
Interim Manager – Project and Product Management
Seco Northern Europe GmbH
- Manufacturer of embedded boards, HMIs, and payment systems
- (freelance as interim manager)
- Introduction of project management standards
- Set up program reporting in Confluence
- Product lifecycle management for the vending area
- Conducted market and benchmark analyses
- Preparation of certification measures for payment systems with TÜV UK
May 2021 - Aug 2021
4 monthsBielefeld, Germany
Interim Manager – Technical Executive Management
Schröder Laserschneidtechnik GmbH & Co KG
- Metal processing company with 75 employees
- Operational management of flat and tube laser, bending, welding, and powder coating departments
Mar 2016 - Dec 2019
3 years 10 monthsHamburg, Germany
Manager Systems Innovation
Tchibo Coffee Service GmbH
- (initially freelance as interim manager, from 01/2018 permanent)
- Built the Coffee Systems Innovation department (project management, PLM, development and quality labs in Hamburg and Glasgow (UK))
- Managed development and manufacturing partners in Europe and China
- New and further development of filter coffee machines and fully automatic machines
- Bidirectional telemetry connection of coffee machines for billing, status inquiries, and remote diagnostics
- Adaptation and enhancement of the graphical user interface software
- Introduction of payment systems (cash and cashless)
- Set up a central service portal for all international entities
Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
1 year 8 monthsPaderborn, Germany
Manager Processes and Systems
Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
- Global project lead for redesign of the product creation process (PEP)
- Led a cross-functional team to design and model an optimized PEP for customer projects
- Planned roll-out and training activities for about 3000 end users
- Defined, continuously improved, and implemented a unified project management approach
- Global key user for the product lifecycle management system
- Built a global project management community
- Led more than 50 employees worldwide
Jan 2009 - Jun 2014
5 years 6 monthsHerford, Germany
Head of Design and Development and Prototype Workshop
Joh. Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG
- Disciplinary and technical management of over twenty employees
- Development of electromechanical hospital beds and overbed tables
- Ensured necessary development resources
- Created effective department structures
- Strategic development and alignment of the department
- Oversaw compliance with standards and CE certifications
- Coordinated cooperation with TÜV
- Process responsible for product lifecycle management
Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 6 monthsRheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany
Project Manager
Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
- Project management for electrically/mechanically swiveling tow bars (including Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes GLK tow bars)
- Prepared and delivered proposal presentations
Sep 2003 - Jun 2007
3 years 10 monthsBochum, Germany
Project Manager in Technical Development
thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems
- Development projects for heavy commercial vehicles in collaboration with Daimler AG (creation of production-ready axle and frame concepts)
- Project lead for the system scope of the BMW Mini front axle
- Member of the project team for PEP implementation with Porsche Consulting
Jul 1999 - Aug 2003
4 years 2 monthsBedford, United Kingdom
Group Leader Design and Calculation
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Led the development team (3 designers, 1 calculation engineer)
- Oversaw development of chassis components for VW, BMW, Land Rover, Honda, Ford, Porsche, and Audi
Jan 1996 - Jun 1999
3 years 6 monthsBielefeld, Germany
Designer
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Designed crash-loaded body parts like side impact beams, B-pillar reinforcements, and crash boxes
- Developed innovative stamped wheel carriers for Ford Mondeo and Focus control arm axle
- Received the ThyssenKrupp Automotive Innovation Award
Nov 1994 - Dec 1995
1 year 2 monthsRüsselsheim, Germany
Calculation Engineer
Know How GmbH
- FEM calculations of body and attachment parts for Adam Opel AG
Feb 1994 - Jun 1994
5 monthsBeckum, Germany
Development Engineer
CAE Institut für Produktentwicklung
- Project-based calculations on power plant components
Aug 1983 - Jul 1986
3 yearsBorgholzhausen, Germany
Apprentice Machinist
SCHÜCO GmbH & Co.
- Qualification: Machinist
Summary
- Solid leadership experience and strong skills in team leadership and stakeholder management
- Mechanical engineer with extensive know-how in designing mechanical and electromechanical assemblies and their programming
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset and high self-motivation
- Experience in developing production-ready product and platform strategies
- Confident use of classical and agile PM methods
- Extensive knowledge in market analysis, product and portfolio management, and digital transformation
- Experience in setting up PMO, including standards for project management, reporting, and PLM data structure
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Sep 1989 - Feb 1994
University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bielefeld, Germany
Aug 1986 - Jul 1987
Fachoberschule Halle (Westf.)
Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Halle, Germany
Aug 1983 - Jul 1986
SCHÜCO GmbH & Co. in Borgholzhausen
Machinist · Borgholzhausen, Germany
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