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Fürth, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Senior IT Manager (Freelance)

Self-employed

Advising companies and employees on IT, strategy, and business processes
Managing and transforming IT landscapes
Coaching transformation processes in business and IT
Communicating IT topics clearly at all levels

Jan 2003 - Oct 2023

20 years 10 months

Senior IT Manager

Siemens AG

Program manager for the implementation of the global installed base and field service management solution at Siemens Digital Industry
Digital transformation of the underlying processes
IT strategy and organizational consulting
Off- and nearshoring of IT development (e.g., India)
Customer relationship management
Leading international teams
Field service management
Developing strategic IT planning in the insurance group
Installed base management
Introducing agile methods (SCRUM) in IT

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (21 years) and Professional Services (2.5 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (23 years), Strategy (23 years), Project Management (21 years), and Operations (2.5 years).

Information Technology

Strategy

Project Management

Operations

Summary

A dynamic IT career over 40 years led me through various industries and roles. From classic software development to CIO of global industrial services at Siemens AG. I was responsible for almost all aspects of IT management and application lifecycle management.

Since November 2023, I have been using my time in phased retirement to freelance and support companies and their employees with my extensive experience.

My confident interaction with the C-level, my routine in IT strategy, offshoring, digitalization, and lifecycle management of complex application landscapes are often used to support young, motivated employees and teams in their projects and personal development.

Skills

Consulting Focus

Program Manager For The Implementation Of The Global Installed Base And Field Service Management Solution
It Management & Transformation
It Strategy And Organizational Consulting
Near- And Offshoring
Crm
Field Service Management
Installed Base Management

Key Strengths

Managing And Transforming It Landscapes
Coaching Transformation Processes In Business And It
Communicating It Topics Clearly At All Levels
Team Coaching

Methods And Technologies

It Management & It Transformation
Application Lifecycle Management
Outsourcing And Offshoring Consulting
High-level Digitalization And Platform Strategy

Industry Experience

Industrial
Insurance
It Consulting
It Services For Tax Advisors (Datev)
Extensive Experience Managing Various It Platforms (On-premise, Cloud, Saas)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Diploma in Computer Science, IT Business Administrator · Computer Science

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Roland based?

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

What languages does Roland speak?

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

How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 12 years and 7 months. Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Roland be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Roland would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior IT Manager (Freelance), Senior IT Manager.

What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Senior IT Manager (Freelance) at Self-employed.

What companies has Roland worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Roland has worked for Self-employed and Siemens AG.

Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Roland also has some experience in Operations.

Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Roland's education?

Roland attended education in Computer Science.

What is the availability of Roland?

Roland is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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