Torsten Tönnies - Project Manager

Q: Where is Torsten based?

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

Q: What languages does Torsten speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Torsten have?

Torsten has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Torsten's latest experience?

Torsten's most recent position is Project Manager at EPC .

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

In recent years, Torsten has worked for EPC , bp Europa SE , UTA / Edenred , and Trafineo (bp subsidiary) .

Q: Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Energy , and Transportation and Logistics . Torsten also has some experience in Government and Public Administration , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Finance . Torsten also has some experience in Product Development , Legal and Compliance , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Energy and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development .

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Neuss, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Project Manager

EPC

Startup founding, global patent registration, and fundraising for a clean energy innovation
Business and organizational setup for global market launch
Overall responsibility for web portal, middleware, OCPI backend etc.
Strategy, business modeling, make/buy/partner decisions
Fundraising, finance, legal
Organizational, process, and requirements design
Digitalization & automation
Marketing & sales

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Project Manager

bp Europa SE

Business setup for sales, installation, and operation of @home and @office EV charging infrastructure in a reseller model
Overall responsibility for at-home charging
Strategy, business modeling, and partner selection (hardware, installer, logistics)
User journey, organization, and process design
MVP setup and execution (sales & service, O2C, P2P)
Drafting requirements for a scalable solution

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Senior Advisor

UTA / Edenred

Design and execution of RFI/RFP and partner search for electric vehicle charging (public, office, and home charging)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

4 years

Program Director EV Charging

Trafineo (bp subsidiary)

Design and implementation of e-mobility strategy, business models, processes, and technology (mobile app, web portal, middleware, OCPI backend, etc.) to establish an eMSP
Use cases (public, office, home charging)
Implementation of a BaFin-compliant home cost reimbursement solution
Partnerships and collaborations in e-mobility ensuring European coverage (CPOs, @home and @office referral, payment providers)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Study Lead & Expert

Telepass S.A.

Europe-wide study on market, competition, and customer needs
Identification and consolidation of functional and technical requirements for software and hardware design (OBU) of future-oriented fleet management & telematics services

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Bid Manager & Project Manager

AGES – T-Systems

Public tender by the German federal government for the car toll in Germany
Project and functional responsibility for bid management, finance, legal, communication, and stakeholder management for bidder qualification, timely and requirements-compliant bid submission, and the design and structure of the future operating company

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

Project Manager

AGES

Development of a joint venture for the European electronic toll service (EETS)
Project and functional responsibility for the areas of business model, finance, legal, joint venture negotiations, communication and stakeholder management

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Project Manager / Member of the Board of Directors

COCUS AG / AXAS AG

Integration after the merger
Culture and governance
Processes
IT
Building a consulting service for telecommunications in Switzerland

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

ad interim Vice President IT Efficiency Program Drive!Eco

Telekom-IT

Designed and set up the efficiency program
Defined, implemented, and managed efficiency targets company-wide
EETS partnership and market launch with Telepass
Operational responsibility for "Total Workforce" measures
Managed more than 20 internal staff and external consultants
Reporting line: Managing Director Telekom-IT

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Vice President Wholesale Strategy Development

Deutsche Telekom AG - Wholesale Center

Organizational integration of fixed-line and mobile sales for private and SME customers at Telekom Deutschland
Development of a national and international strategy for T-Home's fixed-line wholesale business
Management of cross-functional projects for strategy implementation
Key topics: overall strategy, international growth, VDSL wholesale strategy, FTTx expansion/cooperation strategy, restructuring of OSS/BSS solution business areas
Set up and operational program management for an initiative to introduce next-generation network architecture and OSS/BSS solutions
Sponsor: Member of the Sales Division Executive Board; role: Operational Program Manager
Sponsor: CTO; role: Head of the Program Office

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Senior Manager Corporate Programs

Dt. Telekom AG – Center for Strategic Projects

Management and implementation of a complex strategic cost-saving program
Deriving and agreeing on savings targets based on benchmarks & developing synergy levers for all regions and functions
Analysis of the financial performance of Wholesale
Overall coordination of the group-wide, multi-billion transformation program in the DT Group
Design and development of internal standards and methods
Personnel management responsibility for the program
Preparation of group CFO reviews and executive board reports
Program communication (internal, external)
Comprehensive restructuring of the upstream business and organizational shift from the T-Com headquarters to the Wholesale center
Evaluation of inorganic growth options for the international upstream business and development of strategic scenarios for decision by the group executive board

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 Telecommunication (8 years), Energy (6 years), Transportation (3 years), Automotive (2 years), Government and Administration (2 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Telecommunication

Energy

Transportation

Automotive

Government and Administration

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 Project Management (18 years), Strategy (11 years), Finance (9 years), Product Development (6 years), Legal (5 years), and Operations (3 years).

Project Management

Strategy

Finance

Product Development

Legal

Operations

Summary

Experienced management consultant, interim and line manager for strategy & business development, strategic partnerships, cost & performance optimization, and successful delivery of digitally driven transformation initiatives.

Expert in designing and implementing innovative business models and solutions in sustainable mobility, eMobility, charging infrastructure, fleet management & telematics, tolling, payment, and IoT.

Experienced (multi-)project, program and portfolio manager

Bid manager for public tenders > €1 billion

Skills

Project / Bid Manager For Public Tenders In Germany
Project/program/portfolio Management
Innovation & Digitalization
Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency
Product Management & Market Launch
Process Design/management & Service Development
Marketing & Sales
Pmo Global Benchmarking And Cost Efficiency Program Save4servcie (Deutsche Telekom Ag)
Experienced Communicator At (International) C-level
Strategy & Business Modeling
Smart Mobility
Emobility / Ev Charging
Tolling / On-road Services
Fleet Management / Services
Card Issuer / Payment
Energy / Utilities
Software Development
Management Consulting
Telecommunications

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

Deutsche Bank AG

Bank clerk · Düsseldorf, Germany

Oct 1990 - Jun 1996

University of Münster

M.Sc. (Dipl.-Kfm.) · Business administration · Münster, Germany

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Torsten based?

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

What languages does Torsten speak?

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

How many years of experience does Torsten have?

Torsten has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Torsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Torsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Senior Advisor, Program Director EV Charging.

What is Torsten's latest experience?

Torsten's most recent position is Project Manager at EPC.

What companies has Torsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Torsten has worked for EPC, bp Europa SE, UTA / Edenred, and Trafineo (bp subsidiary).

Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Energy, and Transportation and Logistics. Torsten also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Finance. Torsten also has some experience in Product Development, Legal and Compliance, and Operations.

Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Energy and Automotive.

Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

What is Torsten's education?

Torsten holds a Master in Business administration from University of Münster.

What is the availability of Torsten?

Torsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Torsten?

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