Tobias Panne - Risk Workshop Lead

Q: Where is Tobias based?

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

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Risk Workshop Lead at Projektkonsortium Abu Dhabi .

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

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Projektkonsortium Abu Dhabi , Deutscher Netzbetreiber , Deutscher Energiekonzern , i&mb Industrie & Management Beratung GmbH , and EnviTec Biogas AG .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Energy , Education , and Aerospace and Defense . Tobias also has some experience in Professional Services , Chemical , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Tobias also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Energy , Education , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Simmern, Germany

Experience

May 2024 - May 2024

1 month

United Arab Emirates

Risk Workshop Lead

Projektkonsortium Abu Dhabi

Preparation, execution (including facilitation) and follow-up of a risk workshop to identify project risks
Collaboration with three parties in Abu Dhabi for a ship-based seawater desalination plant

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Germany

Risk Management

Deutscher Netzbetreiber

Setup and maintenance of risk management for the grid connection of an offshore wind farm
Risk identification and assessment
Definition and monitoring of countermeasures
Risk reporting

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

4 months

Germany

Process Optimization

Deutscher Energiekonzern

Analysis of historical lessons learned from large-scale plant construction projects
Development of an integrated process for collecting and using lessons learned from ongoing projects
Goal: continuous improvement of project control and optimized achievement of project objectives in terms of budget, schedule and quality

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Germany

Funding Consulting

i&mb Industrie & Management Beratung GmbH

Development of project-specific funding strategies
Support in preparing applications for regional, national and international funding
Focus on non-repayable grants for R&D projects and investment initiatives

May 2023 - Jul 2023

3 months

Germany

Economic Analysis of H2 Production

EnviTec Biogas AG

Development of a model for economic analysis of regional hydrogen production based on renewable energies (photovoltaics, wind energy)
Analysis of concepts for coupling power generation and water electrolysis
Preparation of recommendations for pilot projects considering regulatory requirements and funding programs

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

5 months

Germany

Potential Analysis of Ammonia for Decentralized Hydrogen Supply

Rheintal-Transporte GmbH

Analysis of the technical feasibility of ammonia for decentralized energy and hydrogen supply
Deriving possible business models, including capability matching
Estimating economic viability and competitor profiles
Providing actionable recommendations

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Germany

Project Risk Manager

Deutscher Energiekonzern

Setting up a consolidated risk management system for an asset innovation project (bio & power-to-liquid production facility)
Investment volume in the single-digit billion range
Reporting and initial risk analysis

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

3 months

Technical Due Diligence

Europäische Cargo Airline

Analysis of technology and project information
Developing a recommendation for or against the client's investment in an alcohol-to-jet project

May 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 10 months

Netherlands

Project Coordinator

Zenid B.V.

Planning and coordinating project activities for a European project organization of a power-to-liquid demonstration plant, involving seven organizations from four countries
Internal and external communication
Coordination of engineering and permitting activities
Supporting contract negotiations and grant applications

Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year 3 months

Germany

Project Manager

Deutscher Energiekonzern

Establishing a project structure and coordinating activities for an innovation project (asset project) of a bio & power-to-liquid production facility
Supporting the project from idea to completion of the feasibility study and decision for the FEED phase
Coordination with external project partners (international corporations)

Dec 2020 - Present

5 years 4 months

Germany

Instructor for Root Cause Analysis

LVQ Weiterbildung und Beratung GmbH

Designed and delivered training sessions and workshops on Root Cause Analysis for various end customers

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

3 months

Germany

Due Diligence

Deutscher Energiekonzern

Coordinated and executed due diligence for an investment in a project company for a Power-to-Liquid pilot project
Prepared a decision proposal for the executive board of an MDAX-listed company

Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

2 months

Germany

Process Optimization

Deutsches Stadtwerk

Analyzed a client's business process involving multiple external partners
Prepared and facilitated a workshop with all process stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities while considering partner priorities

Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

9 months

Germany

Portfolio Manager

Deutscher Energiekonzern

Established and coordinated a project portfolio within the client's innovation department to effectively achieve defined innovation goals under limited resource availability

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Germany

Owner / Freelance Management Consultant

RNO-Consulting

Developed and implemented tailored risk management at company and project levels
Created and implemented dynamic and adaptive corporate strategies
Established and implemented an active innovation management system
Supported technological innovation initiatives in hydrogen and Power-to-Liquid
Project, program, and portfolio management
Process optimization
Methodological support and training

Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 3 months

Germany

Risk Manager

Siemens AG

Designed and implemented a harmonized approach to risk management in the Power & Gas division (now Siemens Energy AG)
Developed tools, methods and processes for operational risk management
Created models for the systematic advancement of the organization in terms of risk management
Designed and delivered methodology training
Led and facilitated FMEA, risk, cause and decision analyses
Project lead for developing technical solutions to fleet issues (gas turbines and generators)

Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 9 months

Germany

Project Manager

Siemens AG

Managed projects to solve fleet issues in the power plant fleet of the Power & Gas division (now Siemens Energy AG)
Coordinated the development of technical solutions
Led and facilitated FMEA, root cause, risk and decision analyses
Coordinated project communication and stakeholder management
Developed statistical models as a basis for strategic spare parts inventory
Optimized processes in management, project execution and manufacturing

Nov 2006 - Dec 2011

5 years 2 months

Germany

Research Associate

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Conducted numerical analysis of combustion chamber systems for gas turbine-based power plants (PhD topic)
Modeled fuel cells and gas turbine-based power plant systems
Analyzed alternative drive concepts
Optimized thermodynamic processes
Led projects as part of feasibility studies

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 (19.5 years), Education (5.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (5 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), and Chemical (0.5 years).

Energy

Education

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Chemical

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 (19.5 years), Research and Development (12.5 years), Quality Assurance (8.5 years), Strategy (7 years), Operations (4.5 years), and Business Intelligence (0.5 years).

Project Management

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Operations

Business Intelligence

Skills

Portfolio, Program & Project Management (Traditional & Agile)
Risk Management
Strategy Planning & Analysis
Process Optimization
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Ms Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams, Notes, Vba)
Project Management Software (Ms Project, Merlin Project, Jira)
Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota Kata, Value Stream Mapping & Design, Kanban
Problem Solving (Fmea, Kepner-tregoe®, Apollo, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, 8d, A3)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

University of Strathclyde Business School

MBA · General Management · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Universität Stuttgart

Dr.-Ing. · Aerospace Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Universität Stuttgart

Dipl.-Ing. · Aerospace Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ISO 20700 Trained Consultant

CMC global

Lean Practitioner

Siemens AG

Certified Consultant in the SME Consultant Network

BVMW e.V.

Certified Project Manager (CAPM)

PMI

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tobias based?

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

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Risk Workshop Lead, Risk Management, Process Optimization.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Risk Workshop Lead at Projektkonsortium Abu Dhabi.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Projektkonsortium Abu Dhabi, Deutscher Netzbetreiber, Deutscher Energiekonzern, i&mb Industrie & Management Beratung GmbH, and EnviTec Biogas AG.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Energy, Education, and Aerospace and Defense. Tobias also has some experience in Professional Services, Chemical, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA). Tobias also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Energy, Education, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from Universität Stuttgart, a Master in General Management from University of Strathclyde Business School and a Master in Aerospace Engineering from Universität Stuttgart.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: ISO 20700 Trained Consultant, Lean Practitioner, and Certified Consultant in the SME Consultant Network.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tobias?

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