Rolf Parschau - IT Consultant and Interim Manager

Q: Where is Rolf based?

Rolf is based in Unna, Germany .

Q: What languages does Rolf speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Rolf have?

Rolf has at least 47 years of experience. During this time, Rolf has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 9 months . Note that Rolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rolf's latest experience?

Rolf's most recent position is IT Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Rolf has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Rolf most experienced in?

Rolf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Construction . Rolf also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Pharmaceutical , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Rolf most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Rolf worked in recently?

Rolf has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Rolf worked in recently?

Rolf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Project Management .

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Unna, Germany

Experience

May 2012 - Present

13 years 10 months

IT Consultant and Interim Manager

Self-employed

Interim CIO at companies in the printing industry (2020/2021)
Interim CIO and project manager at an automotive components plant (2018/2019/2020)
Interim CIO at a mechanical engineering company (2016/2017)
Interim CIO/ERP project manager at a mechanical engineering company (2015/2016)
Project management of an international SAP-SCM implementation at a pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer (2014/2015)
Establishing efficient SAP project management at a large German machine manufacturer (2013)
Supporting a large building materials manufacturer in setting up an international IT organization/governance (2013)
Optimizing Microsoft contract frameworks for a ThyssenKrupp subsidiary (2013)
Redesigning the IT infrastructure of a mid-sized automotive supplier (2012)
Advising a large Austrian machine manufacturer on setting up an IT shared service center in India (2012)
Redesigning the IT environment and process optimization at a large law firm in Dortmund (2012)

Jan 2000 - Apr 2012

12 years 4 months

CIO & CEO

GEA IT Services GmbH

Harmonizing the ERP systems based on SAP
Implementing SAP in an international environment (BRIC)
Ensuring monthly reporting for approx. 550 units
Implementing a data warehouse solution (big data) to increase service revenues
Introducing PLM and CRM with focus on measurement and control technology
Leveraging innovation cycles and building a central IT organization
Adjusting IT after restructuring (from 9 BUs to 5 BUs)
Implementing a global collaboration platform (SharePoint, Lync) for more efficient resource use
Establishing international IT shared service centers
Building IT governance and IT controlling
Simplifying contract structures through single sourcing with, among others, AT&T, SAP, Dell, Microsoft, Vodafone

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Oelde, Germany

CIO

GEA Mechanical Equipment GmbH

Delivering the turnaround: global rollout of SAP (1,300+ users)
Mapping the legal and operational corporate structures together with BCG
Repositioning the service by introducing SAP-supported processes
Introducing PLM based on AutoCAD

Jan 1991 - Dec 1997

7 years

Berlin, Germany

Director IS Europe

Copeland GmbH

Supporting restructurings, site relocations and closures, as well as integrations
Implementing and monitoring SAP at the Lyon plant in France (1 year)
Building cross-site application services
Standardizing financial applications and reporting

Jan 1986 - Dec 1991

6 years

Cologne, Germany

Head of Information Processing

Total Walther Feuerschutz GmbH

Rolling out a unified ERP system across 3 locations
Introducing an online cost center accounting system
Professionalizing IT support in engineering: CAD, calculations
Integrations into the new parent companies

Jan 1986 - Dec 1989

4 years

Cologne, Germany

Head of Application Services

Total Walther Feuerschutz GmbH

Standardizing software development
Implementing an ERP system for one site

Jan 1979 - Dec 1985

7 years

Dortmund, Germany

Programming and IT Consulting

Gesellschaft für Methoden-Software

Developing an order management system for a shipping company
Programming a warehouse management system for spare parts handling (Schlafhorst)
Creating software for project management for a power plant construction supplier (Lentjes Group)

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 Manufacturing (47 years), Automotive (14 years), Construction (14 years), Metals and Mining (14 years), Pharmaceutical (14 years), and Professional Services (14 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Construction

Metals and Mining

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

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 Information Technology (47 years), Project Management (20.5 years), Operations (17.5 years), Strategy (14 years), Supply Chain Management (14 years), and Business Intelligence (12.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1976 - Jun 1982

University of Dortmund

Diploma in Computer Science, minor in Business Administration · Computer Science · Dortmund, Germany

Oct 1966 - Jun 1975

Einstein Gymnasium

High school diploma · Dortmund, Germany

Profile

Created

October 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Rolf based?

Rolf is based in Unna, Germany.

What languages does Rolf speak?

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

How many years of experience does Rolf have?

Rolf has at least 47 years of experience. During this time, Rolf has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 9 months. Note that Rolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rolf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rolf would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant and Interim Manager, CIO & CEO, CIO.

What is Rolf's latest experience?

Rolf's most recent position is IT Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed.

What companies has Rolf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rolf has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Rolf most experienced in?

Rolf is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction. Rolf also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Rolf most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Rolf worked in recently?

Rolf has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Rolf worked in recently?

Rolf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Project Management.

What is Rolf's education?

Rolf holds a Master in Computer Science from University of Dortmund.

What is the availability of Rolf?

Rolf is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rolf?

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