Patrick O.
Head of Operations, Member Management Team
Experience
Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
7 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
DNV Imatis
- Mapped processes and defined a customer-specific use case
- Set up the project organization and managed the project
- Supported contract negotiations and the soft funding process
- Prepared management board meetings
- Successfully established the organization for implementation
- Detailed and aligned the use case
- Conducted management board meetings
- Terminated the pilot due to lack of budget
Oct 2022 - Apr 2025
2 years 7 monthsProject Manager (PMO), Head of Product Management, Head of Quality Management, Member of the Management Board
Azyro S.A.
- Managed product development and built the company (project plans, budgets, execution, hiring staff)
- Prepared Series A funding (business cases, pitch decks, roadshow)
- Strategically positioned the product (value proposition, pricing, sales model, international rollout, reimbursement strategy)
- Derived market requirements and use cases
- Implemented and certified a QMS according to ISO 13485
- Successfully built and managed the market entry
- Developed a strong product vision and positioning
- Engaged with VC investors
- Launched the QMS and achieved certification by TÜV Süd
- Built a sustainable team
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
7 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Picterus
- Developed a market entry strategy for Germany (business model, positioning, reimbursement strategy, sales model, implementation plan)
- Analyzed needs in the German market
- Developed the business model
- Assessed reimbursement options
- Built strategic partnerships to support sales
- Recommended prioritizing other country markets with higher medical need
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
1 year 6 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Philips N.V.
- Set up the implementation teams and organization
- Defined and implemented a governance structure
- Identified and prioritized innovation projects
- Detailed the prioritized projects
- Prepared management board meetings to approve the projects
- Successfully set up the organization to implement the master research agreement
- Prioritized two innovation projects (automated operating room documentation, bed and capacity management optimization)
Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
1 year 3 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Cimon Medical
- Developed a market entry strategy for Germany
- Planned, prepared and conducted a customer roadshow in Germany
- Prepared and supported the clinical study with seven university hospitals
- Connected strategic partners in the German market (e.g. CROs)
- Built a KOL network to support the market entry
- Coordinated and executed the market entry strategy
- Carried out the customer roadshow
- Connected seven university hospitals
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
9 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Emotra S.A.
- Development of a market entry strategy for Germany
- Planning, preparation, and execution of a customer roadshow in Germany
- Preparation and delivery of presentations for the supervisory board
- Coordination of the market entry strategy
- Onboarding of three clinics as strategic partners
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
7 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Ably Medical
- Definition of a sales strategy including target customers and processes
- Development of a business plan and pitch deck for an investor roadshow
- Alignment and approval of the sales strategy for the German market
- Execution of the investor roadshow
Dec 2019 - Mar 2023
3 years 4 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Audi Deutschland
- Concept for the organizational setup of a "Diversity & Integrity" department
- Definition of operational procedures and workflows
- Definition of governance and reporting structures
- Development of job profiles
- Approval of the concept by department management
Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
4 monthsProject Manager (PMO)
Volkswagen China
- Preparation of an audit of the Compliance & Integrity program Together4Integrity
- Preparation of documentation for the group-wide audit
- Short-term implementation of necessary integrity measures
- Coaching of participants for audit preparation
- Successful audit
- Comprehensive coaching of staff and board members
- Implementation of various measures
Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
7 monthsResponsible for dedicated roll-outs (Change Workstream)
Volkswagen Group
- Roll-out of the Compliance & Integrity program Together4Integrity
- Execution of perception workshops during the kick-off week
- Workshops in Argentina, USA, Mexico, Sweden, and Spain with 150–200 participants
May 2018 - Sep 2018
5 monthsHead of PMO for the Change & Communication Workstream
Volkswagen Group
- Designing the compliance & integrity program Together4Integrity
- Preparing the roll-out
- Developing and approving change and communication measures
- Defining a blueprint for the group-wide roll-out (reach: 625,000 employees)
- Establishing a transparent project organization
- Coordinating with central PMO
- Regular reporting to the executive board
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
4 monthsSenior Consultant
Kostal Group
- Supporting the implementation of a data analytics solution
- Defining core processes for series operations
- Evaluating organizational options to embed data analytics
- Approving data analytics core processes and role profiles
- Successfully piloting the data analytics solution
Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
5 monthsOperational Project Lead
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solution
- Assessing restructuring options
- Developing a restructuring plan as a decision paper for the executive board
- Responsible for revenue planning and detailing measures in procurement and HR
- Securing approval of the restructuring plan by the executive board
Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
5 monthsOperational Project Lead
Grünenthal GmbH
- Introducing portfolio management in a mid-sized pharmaceutical company
- Defining the portfolio management approach
- Supporting the implementation and managing stakeholders
- Approving the approach and concept for employee training
- Aligning and approving core processes and governance
- Supporting internal communication
Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
3 monthsHead of PMO
Stadtwerke Emden
- Developing the approach for a smart city roadmap for the city of Emden
- Creating an aligned project plan
- Coordinating all stakeholders
Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
4 monthsHead of PMO
Thyssenkrupp Material Services
- Project lead for implementing a Big Data solution at the pilot site
- Interface between supply chain management, IT department and solution provider
- Coordination of contract details
- Creation of the project structure plan and roll-out concept
- Termination of the pilot implementation
Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
8 monthsDeputy Project Manager/PMO
Thyssenkrupp Material Services
- PMO for the implementation of the digitalization strategy
- Defining the digitalization roadmap based on business cases
- Supporting the implementation of work packages
- Budget responsibility
- Transparent implementation organization (approx. 80 employees)
- Clear roadmap with numerous initiatives
- Defining the change approach for digital transformation
- Adherence to the budget
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
4 monthsDeputy Project Manager
Acciai Speciali Terni (Thyssenkrupp Material Services)
- Recording processes and identifying process risks during the ICS audit
- Mapping processes in sales and logistics using Visio
- Identifying control gaps
- Deriving measures to close the process risks
- Regular coordination with external auditors
Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
8 monthsConsultant
Acciai Speciali Terni (Thyssenkrupp Material Services)
- Implementation management as part of the restructuring
- Improvement of operating result by EUR 100 million
- Improving processes along the value chain
- Responsible for sales and production work packages
- Achieving the improvement targets
- Transparent project organization and regular reporting
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
1 year 1 monthDeputy Project Manager in the PMO
Kathrein SE
- Implementation management for strategic realignment
- Defining and supporting the strategic direction of business units and departments
- Responsible for the Broadband and Automotive business units as well as production and quality
- Defining the strategic planning process
- Approval of the strategic direction for five business units and departments
May 2012 - Sep 2012
5 monthsDeputy PMO Project Manager
Autoneum Italien
- Developed a manufacturing footprint concept and implemented a performance improvement program in Italy (5 plants)
- Consolidated plants and improved operations
- Responsible for sales and OPEX work packages
- Finalized the concept for relocation, process improvement, and a 15% reduction in OPEX costs
Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
4 monthsConsultant
Arvato - Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
- Developed a market entry concept for toy logistics in Europe
- Identified relevant market segments and target customers
- Defined the implementation plan
- Reached out to target customers and prepared customer workshops
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
3 monthsDeputy Project Lead, Consultant
Oskar Müller
- Prepared a restructuring report according to IDW S6
- Reviewed grounds for insolvency filings
- Developed a viable restructuring plan
- Identified and evaluated operational restructuring measures
- Confirmed restructuring viability and secured financing through a restructuring loan
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
4 monthsConsultant
Keiper GmbH & Recaro GmbH
- Prepared post-merger integration after company sale
- Developed the strategic direction for a new business unit
- Defined the organizational structure for the purchasing department
- Finalized the strategic approach and organizational structure
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
3 monthsPMO Team Member
Keiper GmbH & Recaro GmbH
- Supported management due diligence and the sales process to a US corporation
- Prepared operational due diligence
- Transparently provided all necessary information
- Successfully assisted with the sales process
Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
3 monthsPMO Team Member
Siemens Energy
- Implementation management for the plant closure in France (approx. 400 FTE)
- Relocation of production to European sites
- Closure of a production plant
- Approval of a social plan in France
- Prevention of reputational damage
- Smooth relocation and closure
- Adherence to budget and restructuring provisions
Summary
Experienced transformation leader with 14+ years of expertise in change management, restructuring and reorganization. I combine 8 years of top management consulting with 4 years of hands-on leadership in transformation-critical phases. I have successfully led deep change processes – from strategic restructurings (IDW S6) and compliance transformations to digital reorganizations. My expertise: change leadership in complex transformation projects, restructuring management and building sustainable organizational structures.
Languages
German
NativeEducation
Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
LL.M. corp. restruc. (Legum Magister) · Corporate Restructuring · Heidelberg, Germany
Oct 2003 - Oct 2008
TU München
Diplom-Kaufmann · Technology and Management-oriented Business Administration · Munich, Germany · 1.6
Certifications & licenses
ISO 13485
TÜV Süd
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