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Raik Lochau

Freelance Program Manager and Project Manager

Raik Lochau
Brühl, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year
Düsseldorf, Germany

Program Manager

1&1 Mobilfunk

Dec 2021 - Sep 2023
1 year 10 months

Project Manager & Management Consultant

Telefónica

Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 1 month
Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Manager

Deutsche Bank

Jan 2018 - Nov 2020
2 years 11 months

Program Manager

[Retail Sector]

Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
2 years 6 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Program Manager

Large bank and payment processing service provider

Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
4 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Lead Technical Project Manager

Deutsche Bahn

May 2014 - Nov 2014
7 months

Care and end-of-life support for my wife

Jun 2013 - May 2014
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Project Manager for Large-scale Projects

Gothaer Versicherungen

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
7 months

Program Manager

Deutsche Bahn

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
7 months
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Program Manager

Haufe Medien Gruppe

Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 6 months
Bonn, Germany

Project Manager and Business Analyst

Telekom Deutschland

Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
1 year 1 month
Bonn, Germany

Project Manager and Business Analyst

T-Mobile Deutschland

Aug 2007 - Jun 2009
1 year 11 months
Bonn, Germany

Project Manager and Business Analyst

T-Mobile International

Feb 1993 - Jul 2007
14 years 6 months

many other projects in various industries

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 Telecommunication (7 years), Banking and Finance (3.5 years), Retail (3 years), Transportation (1 year), Insurance (1 year), and Healthcare (0.5 years).

Telecommunication
Banking and Finance
Retail
Transportation
Insurance
Healthcare

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), Business Intelligence (4.5 years), Strategy (2 years), Finance (1 year), and Customer Service (0.5 years).

Project Management
Business Intelligence
Strategy
Finance
Customer Service

Summary

  • freelance IT & Management Consultant
  • 32 years of project experience
  • Career path: Developer > Analyst > Project Manager > Program Manager > Interim Manager

Focus areas:

  • Interim Management
  • Program & Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Financial & Risk Management
  • Budget planning & responsibility
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Post-Merger Integrations
  • Portfolio Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Prince2
  • Team Management
  • Programming and Database Know-How

Imprint: kaycon.de

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Information Framework (SID) - Lvl. 2 (Foundation)

TM Forum

Information Framework (SID) - Lvl. 1 (Distilled)

TM Forum

Business Process Framework (eTOM) - Lvl. 2

TM Forum

Business Process Framework (eTOM) - Lvl. 1 (Distilled)

TM Forum

Business Process Framework (eTOM) - Lvl. 3 (Implementers Workshop)

TM Forum

PRINCE2 Foundation

APM Group

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Raik based?

Raik is based in Brühl, Germany.

What languages does Raik speak?

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

How many years of experience does Raik have?

Raik has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Raik has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Raik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Raik be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Raik would be well-suited for roles such as: Program Manager, Project Manager & Management Consultant, Interim Manager.

What is Raik's latest experience?

Raik's most recent position is Program Manager at 1&1 Mobilfunk.

What companies has Raik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Raik has worked for 1&1 Mobilfunk, Telefónica, and Deutsche Bank.

Which industries is Raik most experienced in?

Raik is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Retail. Raik also has some experience in Insurance, Transportation and Logistics, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Raik most experienced in?

Raik is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Strategy and Planning. Raik also has some experience in Finance and Customer Service.

Which industries has Raik worked in recently?

Raik has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Raik worked in recently?

Raik has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Finance.

Does Raik have any certificates?

Raik has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Information Framework (SID) - Lvl. 2 (Foundation), Information Framework (SID) - Lvl. 1 (Distilled), and Business Process Framework (eTOM) - Lvl. 2.

What is the availability of Raik?

Raik is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Raik?

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

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