Raschid Ijioui - Strategy Consultant and Implementation Manager

Q: Where is Raschid based?

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

Q: What languages does Raschid speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Raschid have?

Raschid has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Raschid has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Raschid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Raschid's latest experience?

Raschid's most recent position is Requirements Engineer/Manager at CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG .

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

In recent years, Raschid has worked for CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG , Engineering & Trans4mation GmbH , and iStore-Company GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Raschid most experienced in?

Raschid is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Education , and Retail . Raschid also has some experience in Professional Services , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Raschid most experienced in?

Raschid is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Research and Development (R&D) , and Strategy and Planning . Raschid also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Raschid worked in recently?

Raschid has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Raschid worked in recently?

Raschid has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Business Intelligence .

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Dortmund, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

4 months

Requirements Engineer/Manager

CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG

Development of the unified software platform CARIAD E3 2.0 for future mobility
Stakeholder management
Synchronization and alignment with solutions (UX, security, data product & mobility services, architecture, software product, integration)
Workshop and migration management
Conducting risk matrix analyses
Tools used: Jira, Confluence, Codebeamer

Oct 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Managing Director

Engineering & Trans4mation GmbH

Responsible for transforming and digitizing company processes
Organizational management
Requirements management
Project acquisition
Preparation of effort estimates
Conducting cost-benefit analyses
Reviewing processes from a cost perspective

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 4 months

Requirements Engineer and IT Consultant

CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG

Development of a unified software platform (CARIAD E3 2.0) for future mobility
Development of stakeholder needs and stakeholder requirements
Stakeholder management
Work on car-to-x strategies
Development of requirements for automated/autonomous driving (Level 3-Level 5), automated parking, digital assistant, automated charging, and exterior lighting
Development of functional and non-functional requirements
Requirements engineering, systems engineering and system thinking, model-based systems engineering
Quality assurance and quality control of the developed stakeholder needs and requirements
Testing and validating the system requirements
Tools used: Jira, Codebeamer, Confluence

Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

9 months

IT Consultant and Strategy Consultant

DB Systel GmbH – Deutsche Bahn AG

Focus on servitization and increasing the speed and flexibility of digital services
Advising product owners and program management
Transformation and digitization
Working with cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and platform economy
Agile transformation and use of agile methods
Change management
Co-design of a production model for developing digital services
Development of a coaching concept and employee development strategies
Consulting on digital services, microservices, and service strategies

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

4 months

Train the Trainer Manager

Huntsman Germany GmbH

Organization and implementation of the train-the-trainer concept for four international locations
Coordination and prioritization of requirements between departments and stakeholders (Germany and UK)
Organizational management including planning management and project control
Conducting and moderating alignment workshops for technical requirements
Preparation of effort estimates and cost-benefit analyses
Definition of acceptance criteria and review of results
Design, realization, implementation, and support of the train-the-trainer concept
Organization and moderation of the training center

Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

9 months

Consultant and Implementation Manager

Wincor Nixdorf AG

Goal: Optimize the international supply chain with maximum flexibility
Reduce costs including profitability analysis
Coordinate requirements between departments and stakeholders at an international level
Organize and facilitate workshops for technical requirements
Prepare effort estimates and cost-benefit analyses
Redesign processes considering cost and time aspects
Advise senior management on process optimization
Implement modernization and rationalization measures, including identifying cost-saving potentials
Design an end-to-end supply chain solution and a European central warehouse

Nov 2013 - Aug 2022

8 years 10 months

Co-Managing Director and Co-Shareholder

iStore-Company GmbH

Responsible for planning management
Develop and implement optimization strategies
Prepare effort estimates and cost-benefit analyses
Review processes considering cost and time aspects
Develop optimization strategies with maximum possible flexibility
Identify cost-saving potentials and conduct profitability analysis

Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year

Implementation Manager

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

Goal: Optimize production and logistics processes
Commission state-of-the-art production solutions and manufacturing equipment for headlight and taillight guide systems
Coordinate requirements between departments and stakeholders
Manage hardware and software development processes, including external partners
Analyze, optimize, and support the production landscape
Project management and monitoring
Redesign workflows considering cost and time aspects
Review and document results
Implement modernization measures and optimize process speed

Feb 2011 - Feb 2011

1 month

Management Consultant

Intercon Projekt Management GmbH

Goal: Automate logistics processes
Analyze automation opportunities

Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

2 months

Management Consultant

Intercon Projekt Management GmbH

Goal: Automate logistics processes
Analyze automation opportunities using intelligent hardware and software systems
Develop cost reduction strategies
Prepare effort estimates and cost-benefit analyses
Optimize process speed

Apr 2010 - Sep 2013

3 years 6 months

Co-shareholder, Co-Managing Director and Project Manager

MemeGarden UG

Goal: development and operation of a social networking platform
Company management
IT management
Financial management
Software engineering
Project management and control
Co-development of the concept

Apr 2008 - Dec 2015

7 years 9 months

Guest Lecturer

RWTH Aachen

Conducting lectures and tutorials for the course "Dynamic Business Modeling/-Simulation"
Focus on business modeling and simulation, logistics optimization and system dynamics

Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

4 months

Project Manager

T-Systems Business Services GmbH

Goal: building an automated and efficient SOA for the IP portfolio
Rollout, organizational and implementation management
Development and implementation of the SOA
IT management
Steering and monitoring the implementation of IT processes and technical infrastructure

Mar 2004 - Mar 2010

6 years 1 month

Research Associate, Research Group Leader and Project Manager (CME/CCES)

RWTH Aachen University

Promoting interdisciplinary and application-oriented research in modeling, simulation, and optimization of complex systems
Conducting lectures and exercises
Supervising diploma students
Redesigning workflows considering cost and time aspects
Preparing decision templates including cost-benefit analyses
Advising management on process optimization and IT
Coordinating requirements among stakeholders and building an automated and efficient SOA
Developing and implementing optimization strategies with maximum flexibility
Analyzing weaknesses and rationalization measures
Identifying cost-saving potentials
Running "what-if" scenario simulations

Mar 2004 - Jun 2006

2 years 4 months

Project Manager

Intercon Projekt Management GmbH

Goal: realignment of the company based on a control system
IT management
Logistics optimization and SCM
Change management for digitization and automation
Design of an SCEM system for optimization
Close cooperation with stakeholders for efficient implementation

Oct 2002 - Sep 2003

1 year

Research Associate

University of Leipzig - Chair of e-Business and Applied Telematics

Goal: Investigation of the use of telematics and software solutions in future cars
Software engineering, especially development and implementation of telematics systems
Working with high-level Petri nets to model and optimize complex processes

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 Information Technology (16 years), Education (12.5 years), Retail (9 years), Professional Services (5.5 years), Automotive (3.5 years), and Media and Entertainment (3.5 years).

Information Technology

Education

Retail

Professional Services

Automotive

Media and Entertainment

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 Operations (18 years), Research and Development (12.5 years), Information Technology (12 years), Strategy (12 years), Project Management (10.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (10 years).

Operations

Research and Development

Information Technology

Strategy

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Dr. Ijioui began his academic career at the University of Dortmund in the Engineering Computer Science program. After transferring to RWTH Aachen, one of Europe's most prestigious universities, he earned his doctorate there with an award-winning dissertation. His achievements were recognized when he took on a leadership role as a research group leader. After his academic work, Dr. Ijioui moved into industry and developed into an experienced and decisive implementation manager with intercultural competence. His expertise combines IT know-how with engineering and business management knowledge. His cooperative and empathetic leadership style is always focused on achieving the best possible results. Dr. Ijioui has extensive experience in the automotive, rail, consulting, chemical, IT, research, and aviation industries. He has held various positions in IT management, strategy consulting, and project management. His successes include optimizing and realigning processes, digital transformation, strategic adjustments, as well as cost reductions and efficiency improvements. He is also the author/co-editor of management publications that have received international attention. His network includes companies such as Volkswagen Group, SAP, Porsche, Ford, Hella, DB Systel, Accenture, CARIAD, T-Systems, Roland Berger, Arthur D. Little, Kienbaum, Cisco, and Ernst & Young.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 2004 - Jul 2007

RWTH Aachen

PhD, Dr. rer. nat. · Aachen, Germany · summa cum laude (with distinction)

Oct 1997 - Jul 2002

University of Dortmund

Diploma in Computer Science · Engineering Computer Science · Dortmund, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award

Borchers Plaque

Marquis Who's Who In The World

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Raschid based?

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

What languages does Raschid speak?

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

How many years of experience does Raschid have?

Raschid has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Raschid has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Raschid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Raschid be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Raschid would be well-suited for roles such as: Requirements Engineer/Manager, Managing Director, Requirements Engineer and IT Consultant.

What is Raschid's latest experience?

Raschid's most recent position is Requirements Engineer/Manager at CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG.

What companies has Raschid worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Raschid has worked for CARIAD – Volkswagen Group AG, Engineering & Trans4mation GmbH, and iStore-Company GmbH.

Which industries is Raschid most experienced in?

Raschid is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Education, and Retail. Raschid also has some experience in Professional Services, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Raschid most experienced in?

Raschid is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Research and Development (R&D), and Strategy and Planning. Raschid also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Raschid worked in recently?

Raschid has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Raschid worked in recently?

Raschid has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Business Intelligence.

What is Raschid's education?

Raschid holds a Doctorate from RWTH Aachen and a Master in Engineering Computer Science from University of Dortmund.

Does Raschid have any certificates?

Raschid has 3 certificates. These include: Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Borchers Plaque, and Marquis Who's Who In The World.

What is the availability of Raschid?

Raschid will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Raschid?

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