Simon Schilling - Home Charging Portfolio Project Manager

Q: Where is Simon based?

Simon is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Simon speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Simon have?

Simon has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Simon's latest experience?

Simon's most recent position is Home Charging Portfolio Project Manager at OEM .

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

In recent years, Simon has worked for OEM , Various real estate owners , Genesis Motors Europe , Chargepoint , and Various B2B Customers .

Q: Which industries is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in industries like Energy , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) . Simon also has some experience in Real Estate and Utility Services .

Q: Which business areas is Simon most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Energy , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Finance .

Recommended expert

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

2 months

Germany

Home Charging Portfolio Project Manager

OEM

Developing a strategy for the home charging portfolio of a leading German vehicle manufacturer
Determining requirements for the charging infrastructure
Deriving product recommendations for the components
Developing an offering strategy for future charging equipment
Aligning product requirements with the manufacturer's brands
Designing supplier sourcing and selection

May 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Germany

E-Mobility Consultant

Various real estate owners

Concept development for charging infrastructure in multi-family homes, including site inspection
Coordination with grid operators
Creating a routing plan
Creating an energy and power balance
Dimensioning the load management
Recommending suitable charging hardware and an operating concept
Obtaining quotes for implementation

May 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 6 months

Offenbach, Germany

Project Manager EV Charging

Genesis Motors Europe

Building a comprehensive product offering consisting of a home charging solution and charging tariff for the OEM's customers
Coordinating requirements
Identifying and selecting a suitable service provider
Coordinating the implementation of the product offering

Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Chargepoint

Supporting conceptual and technical system development within the ELBE research project
Supporting the design and execution of tests
Developing technical concepts, process descriptions, and requirements documents
Working in standardization committees and industry associations

May 2020 - Present

5 years 10 months

Germany

E-Mobility Consultant

Various B2B Customers

Advising medium-sized companies on the transformation to e-mobility using our own consulting concept eMobility Compass
Fleet analysis and conversion
Advising on suitable charging infrastructure
Site analysis
Installation and operation concept
Advising on financing and funding of implementation

May 2020 - Aug 2020

4 months

Product Strategy and Technical Feasibility

E-Mobility Startup Company

Analysis and evaluation of product direction
Validation of technical feasibility in the e-mobility sector
Consulting on market and system integration

Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

2 years 3 months

Vienna, Austria

Product Owner

SMATRICS

Design and implementation of a software system for planning charging infrastructure sites
Gathering and structuring of customer and user requirements
Designing the system and key features for the charging infrastructure rollout
Leading the development team with agile software development methods (7 developers and testers)

Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Legal Metrology Consulting in E-Mobility

Hubject

Technical support in preparation for the go-live of the systems for the "Plug and Charge Ecosystem" product
Preparing the migration to a new system landscape and from external to internal development
Developing automated tests
Assisting in revising the existing security audit documentation
Reviewing and harmonizing the interface definition with industry standards

Sep 2019 - May 2020

9 months

Vienna, Austria

Product Owner (interim)

SMATRICS

Interim takeover of the Product Owner role in developing the CPO backend for the operation of public and private charging infrastructure
Requirements management
Coordination of software development

Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

1 year 10 months

Murten, Switzerland

Legal Metrology Consulting in E-Mobility

Honeywell

Compiling and interpreting requirements from the German calibration law and official requirement documents
Coordinating requirements with the development department

Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 3 months

Vienna, Austria

Subproject Lead Plug and Charge ULTRA-E

Smartlab

Subproject lead for charging station operators in a European R&D project to integrate Plug and Charge
Participation in national working groups and standards committees
Preparation of IT requirements from metrology law
Technical consulting for product managers and developers

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year

Darmstadt, Germany

Interim Manager DC Charging Station

Akasol

Technical project management for the development of a DC fast charging station with integrated lithium-ion storage
Requirements management and gathering customer requirements
Coordination of technical departments and project partners
Coordination of hardware and software development as well as integration and validation testing

Sep 2018 - Oct 2018

2 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Legal metrology consulting in e-mobility

EVBox

Implementation of legal metrology requirements in Germany for charging infrastructure

Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 1 month

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Legal metrology consulting in e-mobility

NewMotion

Implementation of legal metrology requirements in Germany for charging infrastructure

Apr 2017 - Aug 2021

4 years 5 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Subproject Lead Plug and Charge

VWFS/Audi

Participation in the subproject to develop the system landscape for Plug and Charge features of a Mobility Service Provider system
Coordination of integration with external systems and partners
Support for the overall integration of all subsystems
Creation of functional concepts and system architectures
Requirements management for the client's functional requirements

Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

2 months

Essen, Germany

IT Systems Consulting for E-Mobility

E.ON

Checking the implementation and functionality of operator and provider systems for e-mobility
Checking the implementation of business processes
Checking the implementation of roaming interfaces

Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

6 months

Munich, Germany

IT Systems Consulting for E-Mobility

eeMobility

Further development of roaming interfaces in the e-mobility area
Project and requirements management for the e-mobility backend system
Further development of a customized CRM (MS Dynamics) and new workflows

Oct 2015 - Present

10 years 5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Owner

Wiedergrün

Consulting projects on software, hardware, and product development for all stakeholders in the charging infrastructure industry (CPO, EMP, roaming platforms, OEM, charging station manufacturers)

Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

6 months

E-Mobility Roaming Protocol Development, OCPI

Stichting E-Laad.nl/OCPI

Working on the specification in the core team
Transferring knowledge from other roaming solutions
Contributing market requirements

Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

1 year 2 months

New CPO Backend Development

smartlab GmbH

Requirements and project management for the new development of the ladenetz.de backend for operating charging stations and managing end-user access

Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

1 year 11 months

Development and operation of the E-Mobility Clearing House

smartlab GmbH

Design of the IT system and technical and coordination support for the project tender
Project management during initial implementation and further development
Development and maintenance of the OCHP roaming protocol
Participation in international standardization within the eMI3 committee
Technical support for integration projects with roaming partners
Requirements management for further developments

Jun 2012 - Aug 2015

3 years 3 months

Project Associate econnect Germany

smartlab GmbH

Assisting with project applications
Technical support in grid integration, smart grid, smart home, and demand side management
Supporting the project manager in day-to-day project management

Jun 2012 - Aug 2015

3 years 3 months

Aachen, Germany

Business Development Specialist

smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH

Product development for the brand ladenetz.de and the roaming platform e-clearing.net
Preparing and contributing to research project applications

Nov 2011 - May 2012

7 months

Wörrstadt, Germany

Project Associate

juwi R & D GmbH & Co. KG

Support activities in pilot and product development projects in the areas of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, grid integration, and smart grid

Mar 2011 - Nov 2011

9 months

Wörrstadt, Germany

Diploma Thesis Candidate

juwi R & D GmbH & Co. KG

Writing the diploma thesis in the e-mobility team of the juwi 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 Energy (15 years), Automotive (13 years), Real Estate (4 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Utilities (3 years).

Energy

Automotive

Real Estate

Information Technology

Utilities

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 Product Development (14.5 years), Project Management (12.5 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Finance (6 years), Strategy (6 years), and Research and Development (4.5 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Finance

Strategy

Research and Development

Summary

The shift toward more sustainable mobility continually motivates my long-standing work in the field of charging infrastructure. My quick grasp of new topics and self-taught approach allow me to deliver convincing results in projects with different focuses. I specialize in developing IT-supported products and services in agile projects. As a project manager or product owner, I take on requirements management and solution development together with the development team. My detailed understanding and market experience in charging infrastructure from various perspectives help me mediate between customers and stakeholders on one side and developers on the other.

Skills

Emobility: Ochp, Oicp, Ocip, Ocpp, Iso 15118 / Plug And Charge, Openadr
Applications: Common Office Applications (Local And Cloud-based), Figma, Confluence, Jira
Software/it: Websockets, Soap Web Services, Json, Php, Html, Css, Mysql, Mongodb, Javascript, Bootstrap, Wordpress, Unix/linux, Uml, Soapui, Git, Google Cloud Platform, Docker
Agile: Scrum (Practical Experience Across Multiple Projects In Different Teams)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Dec 2011

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Feb 2004 - Nov 2005

Paul-Ehrlich-School

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Frankfurt, Germany

Sep 2003 - Jul 2006

Fraport AG

Training as an energy electronics technician, specializing in plant engineering · Energy Electronics Technician · Frankfurt, Germany

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Simon based?

Simon is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Simon speak?

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

How many years of experience does Simon have?

Simon has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Simon be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Home Charging Portfolio Project Manager, E-Mobility Consultant, Project Manager EV Charging.

What is Simon's latest experience?

Simon's most recent position is Home Charging Portfolio Project Manager at OEM.

What companies has Simon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Simon has worked for OEM, Various real estate owners, Genesis Motors Europe, Chargepoint, and Various B2B Customers.

Which industries is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in industries like Energy, Automotive, and Information Technology (IT). Simon also has some experience in Real Estate and Utility Services.

Which business areas is Simon most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Finance.

What is Simon's education?

Simon holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Simon?

Simon is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Simon?

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