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Sven Hering

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Sven Hering
Bielefeld, Germany

Experience

May 2021 - Present
4 years 10 months

Freelancer

HERING Coaching & Consulting

  • Multiproject manager for the introduction of control systems at multi-utility grid operators
  • Digital transformation at PSI Software SE (2023-07 to 2025-12)
  • Commercial and technical change management project responsibility
  • Ensured turnaround of critical customer projects
  • Mechatronic systems development project manager and consultant for requirements and architecture management in the automotive sector
  • Project management in mechanical and plant engineering for development of a smart system for monitoring technical installations
  • IT consulting for pilot establishment of requirements and architecture management in an energy development project
  • Creation of system specifications and development of a system architecture
  • Conducted systems engineering certification trainings
Mar 2014 - Feb 2021
7 years

Senior Consultant

UNITY AG

  • Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, MS Teams, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Slack, PTC Integrity, ChatGPT
  • (Partial) project management for introduction of systems engineering in product development
  • Project management for building a roadmap for digital transformation of a public administration
  • Planning and execution of a PLM introduction
  • Business process capture and analysis
  • Product ownership for development and marketing of blockchain technology service offerings
Jul 2008 - Jan 2014
5 years 7 months

Officer

Bundeswehr

  • Led and trained personnel teams of up to 30 soldiers and assumed material responsibility
  • Project manager in the armaments sector, optimized internal process workflows

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (7 years), Aerospace and Defense (5.5 years), Automotive (5 years), Energy (5 years), Information Technology (5 years), and Manufacturing (5 years).

Professional Services
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Energy
Information Technology
Manufacturing

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 (17 years), Product Development (11.5 years), Operations (10.5 years), Marketing (7 years), Human Resources (5.5 years), and Information Technology (5 years).

Project Management
Product Development
Operations
Marketing
Human Resources
Information Technology

Skills

  • Project Leadership
  • (Agile) Project Management
  • R&d Management / Systems Engineering
  • It Implementation
  • Process Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Change Management
  • Pm Tools: Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Ms-project
  • Collaboration Tools: Ms Teams, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Slack, Ptc Integrity
  • Ai Tools: Chatgpt

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

Helmut-Schmidt University

Master of Science · Industrial Engineering · Hamburg, Germany · 1.3 (best in class)

Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

Robert H. Smith School of Business

Project Management · Washington, United States · A (Top 10%)

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

Helmut-Schmidt University

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering · Hamburg, Germany · 1.6 (Top 10%)

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Certifications & licenses

ITIL® Foundation Certificate In IT Service Management

PeopleCert

Professional Scrum Product Owner & Scrum Master

scrum.org

Prince2® Practitioner Certificate In Project Management

Certified Systems Engineer (GfSE)® Level B

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Where is Sven based?

Sven is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

What languages does Sven speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sven have?

Sven has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 9 months. Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sven be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sven would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Senior Consultant, Officer.

What is Sven's latest experience?

Sven's most recent position is Freelancer at HERING Coaching & Consulting.

What companies has Sven worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sven has worked for HERING Coaching & Consulting and UNITY AG.

Which industries is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive. Sven also has some experience in Energy, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Operations. Sven also has some experience in Marketing, Human Resources (HR), and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Marketing.

What is Sven's education?

Sven holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Helmut-Schmidt University and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Helmut-Schmidt University.

Does Sven have any certificates?

Sven has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: ITIL® Foundation Certificate In IT Service Management, Professional Scrum Product Owner & Scrum Master, and Prince2® Practitioner Certificate In Project Management.

What is the availability of Sven?

Sven will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Sven?

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