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Thomas Meyer

Executive Consultant, Management Coach

Thomas Meyer
Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Experience

Aug 2020 - Present
5 years 6 months

Executive Consultant, Management Coach

International consulting firm

  • Supporting executive management on critical strategic topics with high investment volumes (e.g., large project > €250 million).
  • Supporting the financing of large projects with a credit volume of €100 million.
  • Advising on difficult personnel issues and on filling leadership positions.
  • Leading and managing in virtual project environments.
  • Strategic consulting on digitalization and financing and equity topics.
  • Providing impetus and advice for stalled negotiations, contract drafting and solution options.
Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
11 months

Executive Consultant, Management Coach

International consulting firm

  • Assessing and redesigning the Digital Assurance unit and analyzing the current business situation.
  • Identifying internal and external change drivers and conducting a market potential analysis.
  • Defining goals, purpose, vision, mission and service portfolio.
  • Consulting and coaching on developing a new agile organizational structure.
  • Creating an implementation plan and decision document for owners, executive management and the economic committee.
  • Supporting executive management on critical strategic topics and high investment volumes.
May 2019 - Sep 2019
5 months

Head of Consulting; Leadership Team Member; Management Coach

Software and consulting firm (pharma)

  • Interim management of the Consulting & Solutions division for Business IT.
  • Conducting a gap analysis and developing a transition and change roadmap.
  • Aligning service offerings and resource management on a global level.
  • Establishing resource planning, a skills matrix and a training plan to improve utilization and profitability.
  • Operational leadership of project managers and identification of future consulting needs.
  • Sponsor and project coach for the company-wide implementation of Salesforce.
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
6 months

Executive Consultant and Coach

German premium automobile manufacturer

  • Implementing portfolio management for new digital services in the digital division.
  • Assessing about 250 projects worth high three-digit millions to boost revenue and profit.
  • Defining the vision, goals and tasks of portfolio management based on the SAFe methodology.
  • Running introductory workshops and advising the management team to prepare for decision-making.
  • Defining prioritization rules and tools for the business unit including vertical integration of requirements management.
Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
7 months

Coach and Project Manager

Temporary staffing firm (Fortune 500 company)

  • Stabilizing, optimizing and reorienting the shared service center (SSC) after brand acquisitions.
  • Defining the strategy and program planning for an SSC for finance and HR with a transaction volume of €1.5 billion.
  • Supporting the establishment of a new organizational structure and planning new digitalization projects.
  • Harmonizing and optimizing processes through lean management and administration.
  • Training the SSC team and coaching executives as well as advising senior management.
Jul 2017 - Feb 2018
8 months

Interim – Program Management / Interim – Project Manager

Global market research company

  • Taking over and continuing a program for Data & Technology with around 150 employees and several major projects (Data Coding, Reporting, Workflow).
  • Root cause analysis for issues, stakeholder and risk management, and program reporting.
  • Coaching management, project leaders, and employees in the volatile environment of a corporate transformation.
  • Resolving HR and works council issues and supporting the development of the future delivery model.
  • Leading a software development project at the Sofia and Nuremberg locations with about 30 employees.
  • Introducing a Scrum Master, organizing 3rd level support, and rolling out product groups.
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
4 months

Interim – Project Manager, Troubleshooting

Global market research company

  • Restructuring a crisis project in the master data environment.
  • Conducting a problem analysis health check according to PMI.
  • Developing an approach model and project plan using a mix of PRIME (waterfall) and agile methods.
  • Building an integrated collaboration model between the service provider and the client, including intensive stakeholder management.
  • Clarifying contract and scope aspects as well as documentation topics using JIRA, Confluence, and Redmine.
Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
3 months

Lead, Coach, and Facilitator for the Managing Partner

Big Data Company

  • Defining the growth and sales strategy for Big Data products in the automotive and real estate industries.
  • Designing and building new products and services using Canvas Business Modeling, including creating business cases.
  • Supporting the operational market entry.
Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
9 months

Project Lead

German (Premium) Automotive Manufacturer

  • Designing and implementing a Big Data/BI Shared Service Center for over 100,000 users worldwide.
  • Defining the strategy, products, services, and collaboration model using Canvas Business Modeling.
  • Setting up contracts, relevant SLAs with KPIs, and a roadmap for 2017, including risk analysis.
  • Using technologies such as IBM SPSS, SAP BO, and Cubeware.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 years

Project Lead / Member of the Management Board

FrieslandCampina

  • Building a Shared Service Center organization for master data with 20 employees for 140 SAP data objects.
  • Capturing the current processes and designing the new master data processes using EPC.
  • Managing change processes (change and transformation) for all departments.
  • Executing projects according to PRINCE2, including training concept, ensuring go-live, and supporting implementation.
  • Establishing SLAs, KPI systems, and a continuous improvement roadmap.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year

Coach and Advisory Role, hands-on troubleshooting

BMW AG / Infosys

  • Supported the transition phase for Application Management Services (AMS) from NTT Data to Infosys.
  • Managed all BI topics (Cognos, BO, Informatica, SAP BW) for over 10,000 users.
  • Acted as a neutral communication interface to ensure application operations.
  • De-escalated conflicts and resolved contractual, organizational, and cultural issues.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Project Lead

Webasto / Rökona

  • Assessed and analyzed a quality issue in fabric roofs using analytical methods.
  • Performed feasibility studies, data integration, and data analysis using data mining and advanced analytics.
  • Developed recommendations for a digital system solution using Optiminer software.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years

Coach, Advisor

Hersteller Fördertechnik

  • Conducted assessment for a global SAP R/3 rollout across all business units.
  • Coached executive management during the go-live and post-go-live phases.
  • Provided crisis prevention support for a publicly traded company in the European freight sector.
Jan 2007 - Present
19 years 1 month

Managing Partner

Amyam GmbH

  • Diploma Engineer Thomas Meyer has been leading Amyam GmbH (formerly Optimining GmbH) since its founding in 2007.
  • Created several new business models and developed innovative approaches for analyzing industrial data.
  • Developed and obtained a patent (No. 10 2008 027 605) for a big data & advanced analytics method offered as Software as a Service (SaaS) for analyzing large data sets using in-memory technologies.
  • Applied modern methods like Canvas Business Modeling, Design Thinking, HDBI, innovation surveys, and neuroscience.
  • Focused on win-win business models, redesigning human factors, empathetic collaborations, and stakeholder focus.
  • Supported executives as a coach and sparring partner and rescued critical projects.
  • Developed overall strategy, defined the development strategy, and designed the software architecture for Optiminer 2.0.
  • Managed agile project and development at the interface between developers, patent attorneys, and customers.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
3 years

Project Lead, Steering Committee

Biotronik SE & Co. KG

  • Established a worldwide corporate reporting system, including planning and reporting using SAP BI, BPS, and BCS.
  • Analyzed and designed all relevant business processes.
  • Developed the technical blueprint, implemented the solution, and went live.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 years

Project Manager

MAN AG

  • Implementation of a key performance indicator and controlling system for transport and material logistics.
  • Mapping of lifecycle costs, bonus processing for service partners and transport cost calculation.
  • Technical implementation using SAP BW, SEM and BCS.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2013
8 years

Enabler, Coach, Project Manager / Product Owner

Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH

  • Production optimization with a significant scrap reduction of approx. 40% through advanced analytics and big data.
  • Analysis of production processes and selection of significant parameters using data mining.
  • Conducting process redesign, master data harmonization and continuous improvement process (CIP).
  • Pilot support and step-by-step introduction of new products up to the licensing of the Optiminer software.
  • Use of technologies such as Optiminer 2.0, RapidMiner and SPSS.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 years

Enabler, Sponsor, Strategist, Project Manager

BMW AG

  • Development of an innovative diagnostic method for fault detection in vehicles from prototype to series.
  • Diagnosis of warranty cases from millions of data sets using advanced analytics and innovative algorithms.
  • Detection of error patterns and fraud cases through a data-driven approach.
  • Use of agile project management and technologies such as Optiminer 1.x and SPSS.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009
6 years

CEO / Initiator / Executive Management / Project Manager

Intelligement AG

  • Support and management of two company setups as COO and board member up to pre-IPO.
  • Building a consulting unit of 50 employees.
  • Leading activities in business modeling, business plan creation, strategy, sales and marketing.
  • Establishment of innovation processes and solution development.
  • Alliance management and execution of roadshows for raising external capital.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 year

Project Management, Coaching

Audi AG

  • Taking over a critical project to build a logistics data warehouse.
  • Use of SAP BW, Business Objects and various source systems.
  • Turnaround management through agile project management.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
4 years

Project Lead / Steering Committee

EADS / Airbus

  • Implementation of a new global group reporting system, including planning and consolidation.
  • Integration of legal entities such as Airbus, Eurocopter and Aerospace.
  • Use of SAP BW and SEM, as well as management of change requests.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
3 years

BI Leader DACH & Eastern Europe

IBM

  • Management of business intelligence activities for the DACH and Eastern Europe regions.
  • Establishment and leadership of consulting units within global organizations.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 years

Project Lead / Program Management

Siemens ICN

  • Management of BI strategy projects, business case creation and BI roadmap development.
  • Conducted process analysis, process design and various BI implementation projects with about 30 team members.
  • Set up a shared service center for ongoing operations and new applications.
  • Use of SAP BW, SEM and BCS.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2001
1 year

Project Lead

BMW AG

  • Preparation of a high-level concept and a business case for a €50 million project for the technical diagnostics platform (ANTARIS).
  • Analysis and redesign of core business processes, including dealer integration in after-sales.
  • Derivation of the new IT platform and preparation of relevant executive board documents.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2000
1 year
Hamburg, Germany

Project Lead

Airbus Hamburg

  • Introduction of a data warehouse solution with SAP BW for supplier evaluation, production and quality management.
  • Planning the migration from SAP BW 2.0A to 2.0B, including as-is analysis and target concept.
  • Management of the rollout for additional application areas such as the purchasing information system.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
2 years

Program Management / Project Leadership

Ericsson HQ

  • Project and program management for the rollout of a global BI solution for sales, finance, and procurement with about 50 employees.
  • Establishment of a BI / Shared Services Competence Center for rollouts, new applications, and operations.
  • Development of a proprietary implementation methodology, including tools for process mapping, redesign, training, and portal solutions.
  • Use of Cognos and SAP BW.
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
5 years

Associate Partner ppa.

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)

  • Leadership role in globally operating consulting firms.
  • Establishment of consulting units with more than 250 employees.
  • Management consultant and program/project lead for DAX-listed and medium-sized companies.
Jan 1996 - Dec 1998
3 years

Principal Consultant

Price Waterhouse

  • Consulting services for international companies.
  • Focus on management consulting and process optimization.
Jan 1992 - Dec 1996
5 years

Consultant

CSC Ploenzke

  • Entry into management consulting after graduation.
  • Execution of consulting projects in various industries.
Jan 1992 - Dec 1992
1 year

Diploma Candidate

Lucas Automotive GmbH

  • Development of a software integrator for new products.
  • Investigation of the angular velocity sensor microcomputer system for tilt detection in dynamically moving objects.

Summary

I have been working in management consulting for about 30 years. Project, program and innovation management, digitalization, new business models, empathetic leadership and sustainable change of companies in a volatile environment are my creed. My focus is on developing new solutions and future viability with and through people.

Skills

  • Consulting: Developing Innovative Business Models With Business Canvas

  • Designing Digital Business Models, Organizations, And Processes

  • Change Professional For All Kinds Of Transformations In Challenging Environments

  • Senior Advisor, Coach And Sparring Partner For Executives

  • Setting Up And/or Launching New Digital Departments, Shared Service Centers, And Competence Centers For Big Data, Bi, And Mdm, Including All Support Levels

  • Process Consulting For Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Planning, Production, Finance, Hr And Other Departments Using Standard Tools (Strategy Derivation, Process Mapping, Redesign, Kpi Definition, Tool Implementation, Epc, Kpis)

  • Leading And Executing Projects In Performance Management, Reporting And Business Intelligence

  • Advanced Analytics / Big Data Implementation And Optimization Projects

  • Multi-project, Portfolio And Program Management

  • Project Troubleshooting And Turnaround Management

  • Start-up Consulting And Juror

  • Canvas Business Modelling

  • Portfolio Management (Safe)

  • Project Management: Pmi, Safe, Prince2, Itil, Ipma/gpm Level B

  • Project Management Methodology (Pmm) / Pwc Methodology

  • System Management Methodology (Smm) For Sap / Pwc Methodology

  • Business Process Modelling

  • Business Process Reengineering

  • Six Sigma

  • Optimining And Data Mining Methods For Advanced Analytics / Big Data

  • Developing New Business Models

  • Portfolio, Project And Program Management

  • Innovation Management

  • Organizational Consulting And Transformation

  • Sap Bi, Bi And Advanced Analytics / Big Data Project Management

  • Digitalization, Building New Departments, Divisions And Competence Centers / Shared Services

  • Coaching, Sparring And Advisory

  • Business Process Analysis And Design

  • Troubleshooting / Critical Projects

  • Innoservey 2.0, Innovation 360 Suite

  • Jira, Confluence

  • Sap R/3, Sap Bw, Sap Sem

  • Sap Netweaver, Bo, Hana, Mdg

  • Optiminer 2.0, Spss, Hadoop, Sas Institute

  • Various Custom Software Solutions In A Digital Environment

  • Aris Modeling

  • Office Applications

  • Machinery And Plant Engineering

  • Automotive And Automotive Supplier Industry

  • Service Providers (Consulting)

  • Consumer Goods Industry

  • Food Industry

  • Market Research

  • Staffing Services

  • Chemical Industry

  • Telecommunications

  • Aerospace

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1992
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Dipl.-Ing. in Information Technology · Information Technology

Certifications & licenses

Senior Change Professional

Senior Project Manager (GPM, IPMA Level B)

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