Moritz Hornung - Managing Partner

Q: Where is Moritz based?

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

Q: What languages does Moritz speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Moritz have?

Moritz has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Moritz has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Moritz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Moritz's latest experience?

Moritz's most recent position is Managing Partner at Emergize GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Moritz has worked for Emergize GmbH & Co. KG , Hornung Management Consulting , Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences , and Siemens Advanta – Operations Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Metals and Mining . Moritz also has some experience in Healthcare and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy and Planning . Moritz also has some experience in Logistics , Human Resources (HR) , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Operations .

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Allersberg, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Allersberg, Germany

Managing Partner

Emergize GmbH & Co. KG

Advising leaders at all levels on designing and implementing change initiatives and solving complex organizational challenges
Leading and turning around mission-critical projects and programs
Promoting agile collaboration, boosting operational excellence, and resolving conflicts
Conducting workshops, one-on-one coaching, and targeted interventions
Delivering regular keynote speeches on organizational bionics and modern leadership

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 1 month

Self-employed

Hornung Management Consulting

Consulting, interim management and keynote speaking
Lead and drive programs and change projects

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 1 month

Nuremberg, Germany

Part-time Lecturer

Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences

Specialist lecturer for project-related seminars (project management fundamentals, team building, communication and presentation)
Received the highest student evaluation scores

Apr 2019 - May 2022

3 years 2 months

Erlangen, Germany

Project Manager Consulting

Siemens Advanta – Operations Consulting

Leading and implementing reorganizations, turnarounds, excellence initiatives and strategy implementation projects
Portfolio element owner for bionic management systems, lean management, program management and OKR
Promoting agile collaboration and enhancing operational excellence

Apr 2015 - Mar 2019

4 years

Erlangen, Germany

Head of Project Management

Primetals Technologies Germany GmbH

Led and developed a project management and logistics department in a joint venture launch, overseeing up to 25 employees
Successfully expanded the PM role and established new training pathways
Redesigned global project governance and implemented effective risk management strategies for mission-critical projects
Managed a project portfolio with annual revenues in the hundreds of millions, including negotiating claims with clients and suppliers

Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

1 year 4 months

Erlangen, Germany

Lean Program Manager

Primetals Technologies Germany GmbH

Program manager for the conception, implementation and continuous improvement of a multi-country change program to increase process efficiency, optimize costs and accelerate cross-project learning processes.
Successfully engaged departments across the entire value chain, from sales and operations to research and development.
Proven reduction of non-conformance costs by avoiding follow-up errors and process loops.

Jul 2011 - Sep 2013

2 years 3 months

Erlangen, Germany

Technical Project Manager

Siemens AG Metals Technologies

Overall technical project management for complex greenfield and brownfield large-scale projects in the rolling mill sector with budgets in the tens of millions.
Responsible for ensuring that all technical electrification, automation and drive solutions meet requirements.
Coordinated technical disciplines, negotiated and awarded procurement contracts, supported commissioning, and managed customer negotiations and project acceptance.

Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

2 years 10 months

Erlangen, Germany

Commissioning Engineer for Drive and Automation Technology

Siemens AG Metals Technologies

Engineered and commissioned complex rolling mill control systems and drive trains for mills and processing lines.
Performed technical service assignments and global commissioning with a special focus on China.

Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

1 year 6 months

Scholarship Holder in Hardware Design for Imaging Devices

Siemens AG Medical Solutions

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 Manufacturing (7.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), Metals and Mining (5 years), Healthcare (1.5 years), and Education (1 year).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Metals and Mining

Healthcare

Education

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 Project Management (14.5 years), Strategy (7 years), Operations (7 years), Logistics (4 years), Human Resources (2.5 years), and Procurement (2 years).

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Logistics

Human Resources

Procurement

Summary

I am an authentic and driven leader with more than 15 years of experience in project and program management, from international plant engineering to reorganization initiatives. For me, leadership means creating clarity in complex situations – clarity that makes it possible to act even amid uncertainties and constraints. As a believer in lifelong development, I see conflicts and obstacles as opportunities for people and organizations to emerge stronger. With my hands-on leadership and consulting experience, I combine solid expertise and practical execution skills with a knack for getting people moving. I am creative in designing effective yet lean structures and processes to achieve goals.

Skills

Drive Programs And Change
Lead Projects
Design Systems And Structures
Shape Processes
Create Clarity
Overcome Challenges
Develop Organizations
Develop People

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Precision Engineering / Mechatronics · Nuremberg, Germany · 1.8

Friedrich Alexander University

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Erlangen, Germany · 1.3

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Knowledge Viable System Model

Scio

Blue Dolphin By ChangeBase

Certified OKR Master

die.agilen GmbH

Certified Safe 5 Agilist

Scaled Agile Inc.

Critical Chain Project Management (*)

Lean Business Expert

Siemens AG

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation

PeopleCert

Meta-Theoretical Conflict Coaching

Hephaistos Coaching Center

OKR Coach

Workpath

Organizational Designer for Agile Teams and Companies

intrinsify

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Scrum.org

Certified Project Management Professional

GPM Society for Project Management

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Moritz based?

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

What languages does Moritz speak?

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

How many years of experience does Moritz have?

Moritz has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Moritz has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Moritz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Moritz be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Moritz would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Self-employed, Part-time Lecturer.

What is Moritz's latest experience?

Moritz's most recent position is Managing Partner at Emergize GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Moritz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Moritz has worked for Emergize GmbH & Co. KG, Hornung Management Consulting, Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences, and Siemens Advanta – Operations Consulting.

Which industries is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Metals and Mining. Moritz also has some experience in Healthcare and Education.

Which business areas is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning. Moritz also has some experience in Logistics, Human Resources (HR), and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Which business areas has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Moritz's education?

Moritz holds a Master in Business Administration from Friedrich Alexander University and a Bachelor in Precision Engineering / Mechatronics from Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences.

Does Moritz have any certificates?

Moritz has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced Knowledge Viable System Model, Blue Dolphin By ChangeBase, and Certified OKR Master.

What is the availability of Moritz?

Moritz is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Moritz?

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