Peer-Christian Schach
Project Manager, Subproject Manager
Experience
Project Manager, Subproject Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Insourcing a system-critical IT application to meet regulatory requirements in payment transactions
- Preparing project plans, cost estimates, and schedules for project phases
- Capturing and documenting processes
- Identifying critical paths in processes
- Preparing management documents and committee materials
- Methodology: Waterfall project management, risk and control assessments
- Tech & Tools: Project management software
Transformation Manager and Process Consultant
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Process and advisory support for the transition to a new core database system
- Capturing and modeling the current (AS-IS) process
- Developing the target (TO-BE) process landscape and modeling
- Process modeling using software (SAP Signavio, Adonis; both based on BPMN 2.0 methodology and semantics)
- Workshops: preparation, execution, moderation, documentation
- Creating training materials and media
- Coaching and change support
- Project plans for planning change processes and strategy rollouts
- Methodology: stakeholder matrix, RACI matrix, value stream/value-added analyses
- Tech & Tools: JIRA, Confluence, SAP Signavio, Adonis
Transformation Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Organizing, preparing, moderating, and documenting workshops to optimize processes and team collaboration
- Capturing processes and identifying weak spots
- Structured measurement of process cycle times, wait times, and waste
- Designing measures to optimize cycle times and decision-making processes
- Supporting the team and management during change implementation
- Establishing quality management standards according to DIN ISO 9001
- Methodology: LEAN methods, workshop moderation
- Tech & Tools: SAS JMP
Contract Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Designing and expanding IT contract management
- Reviewing tender documents and proposals
- Contract negotiations with internal and external clients
- Coordinating interdisciplinary teams for vendor evaluation
- Point of contact for contract-related matters
- Coordinating IT and business process measures
- Developing proposal strategies
Scrum Master
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Integrating about 40 securities processing applications with the interface of an external service provider
- Prioritizing backlog items based on GDPR relevance (from low to high criticality)
- Development in an agile methodology (Scrum)
- Coaching the team on agile methods
- Facilitating Scrum rituals (daily, planning, review, retro, grooming)
- Methodology: mix of Waterfall and Agile
- Tech & Tools: JIRA, Kanban, agile methods, FMEA, risk & control matrix
Project Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Project management for an internal optimization campaign (around 10,000 employees affected) of the IT admin and process landscape
- Collection of improvement suggestions from various stakeholders and IT departments using Excel and JIRA and conversion into a consolidated, prioritized backlog
- Flow control using Kanban
- Implementation using the Time + Money Box method (limited budget and implementation period) based on backlog priorities
- Tech & Tools: JIRA, Kanban, agile methods
Project Manager and Coach
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Support and coaching of Lean Six Sigma initiatives
- Subproject management for an internal M&A project
- Support of 6 Green Belt projects (back office/production) and execution of 2 Black Belt projects (back office markets, back office HR shared services)
- Coordination of the Day 1 Management subproject for a large internal M&A project
- Approach model: LEAN, Six Sigma, DMAIC, risk and control management
- Tech & Tools: SAS JMP, project management software
Internal Control System Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Establishment of a BaFin-compliant internal control system for two subsidiary and sister companies (around 1,500 employees in Germany)
- IT department liaison for external audits (ISAE certification)
- Risk analyses and control assessments for business processes and IT standard processes
- Software implementation management via SIM (Security, Incidents, Commissioning)
- Definition of controls according to COBIT 5.0
- Coordination and support of the external auditor (audit management)
- Approach model: COBIT, risk and control management
- Tech & Tools: SAS JMP, Kanban
Project Manager, Subproject Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Outsourcing of the back-office unit to a new service company as part of a large outsourcing project
- Central project management
- Coordination of quality managers
- Project leadership for quality management tools and methods for a newly established subsidiary
- Approach model: waterfall project management, ISO 9001, LEAN, Six Sigma
Quality and Supplier Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Ensuring ISO 9001 certification and supplier development
- Development and management of the first internal service barometer (measuring perceived service quality of the unit)
- Development of a method to calculate supplier ratings for internal and external services of the retail division
- Development and delivery of internal project management training in three levels (basic, advanced, expert) for staff units
- Approach model: waterfall project management, ISO 9001, EFQM model for business excellence
Quality Management Representative
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Built and improved the internal quality management system
- Ensured ISO 9001 certification and implemented the Business Excellence Model
- Developed and managed the first internal service barometer
- Developed and delivered training for managers and employees on quality management techniques
- Built a comprehensive quality assurance system including error measurements and process audits
- Planned and coordinated audits for 12 internal and 2 external auditors
- Prepared the Operations department for participation in the German Quality Award
- Methodology: Waterfall project management, ISO 9001, EFQM Model for Business Excellence
PMO, Project Manager
Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Built and improved the internal quality management system according to ISO 9001
- Introduced quality management methods
- Prepared and delivered general quality training for employees as well as specialized content for specific roles and functions
- Methodology: Waterfall project management, ISO 9001, quality techniques
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (24 years), Information Technology (2 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), and Retail (1 year).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (18.5 years), Project Management (14 years), Information Technology (8.5 years), Audit (5 years), Operations (4 years), and Procurement (2.5 years).
Summary
Peer-Christian Schach is a very experienced senior project manager who, through his solid background in managing complex projects, consistently creates value for clients. With a structured yet pragmatic approach, he ensures that projects are executed with clear goals, efficiency, and on time. His focus areas are coordinating interdisciplinary teams, communicating with stakeholders as equals, and continuously improving processes—classical, agile or hybrid, depending on project needs.
Skills
Industries**
Financial Services
Public Sector
Automotive
It
Manufacturing
Finance
Information Technology
Thematic Focus Areas**
Lean Six Sigma
Business Excellence
Transformation Management
Quality Management
Internal Control Systems
Regulation (Bafin, Marisk)
Contract Management
Methodical Focus Areas**
Agility
Project Management
Change Communication
Process Management
Process Optimization (Lean Six Sigma)
Process Modeling
It Outsourcing
Risk Analyses
Control Assessments
Quality Assurance
Audit Preparation
Restructuring
Coaching
Training
Teaching
Training Sessions
Languages
Education
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Organization and IT; European Business Law; Marketing
Certifications & licenses
CobiT 5 Foundation Level
APMG-International
Efqm Assessor
ILEP
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
SSA & Company
Quality Management Representative
TÜV
Scrum Master
SCRUM.ORG
Train the Trainer Certificate
DAB Bank
Environmental Specialist
TÜV
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