Uwe Rörig - Management Consultant & Interim Manager

Q: Where is Uwe based?

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

Q: What languages does Uwe speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Uwe have?

Uwe has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Uwe has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month . Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Uwe's latest experience?

Uwe's most recent position is Management Consultant & Interim Manager at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Automotive . Uwe also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development . Uwe also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Gauting, Germany

Experience

Jan 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

Management Consultant & Interim Manager

Self-employed

Innovation management and growth programs
Quality engineering programs & systems business
Product and portfolio management
Service-oriented products & value added services
M&A support (Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration, Carve-Out)
Restructuring, transformation & change management
Strategy development & implementation
Sales push for a laboratory service provider
Technical due diligence for electrical & electromechanical manufacturing
Setup of strategy department at an automotive parts supplier
Interim manager PMO (Program Management Office)
Quality initiative at a plant engineering company
Portfolio expansion for automotive supplier "Autonomous Driving"
Service-oriented design of machines in plant business
Restructuring of service providers & capital goods manufacturers
Supplier collaboration for capital goods manufacturers
Due diligence & integration program in the electronics industry
Post-merger integration

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Director of Strategy, Coordinator Post-Merger Integration

ASM AS GmbH & Co KG

Integration management with a Chinese investor
Strategy development and implementation with Balanced Scorecard
Successful integration completed after 12 months
Exceeded all business targets in the first year

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Munich, Germany

Director of Strategy, Project Lead Turnaround Program

SEAS GmbH & Co KG

Program management for restructuring
Reviews and reporting of costs, headcount, and process performance
Expansion and safeguarding of service business volume and revenue contributions through value added services
Coordination and support of internal activities for the sale of the business unit
Successful restructuring (-50% of structural costs) worldwide
Successful sale of the business unit to a Chinese investor

Jun 1999 - Dec 2005

6 years 7 months

Director of Product Portfolio & Innovation Management

Siemens AG A&D EA

Development and implementation of the "Solution Provider" business model with the regional headquarters in the USA
Synchronization of the development portfolio with the global product management team
Project lead for introducing the Balanced Scorecard for the business unit
Project lead - review and realignment of product life cycle processes
Repositioning as a software provider from strategy to implementation
Change of product strategy from a single-line to a multi-line product strategy to meet Asian requirements
Pricing of the product portfolio
Establishment of pricing controlling
Setup of product results controlling
Successful implementation of the multi-line product strategy in Asia
Implementation of the software business model; software became a success factor within 3 years

Jan 1998 - May 1999

1 year 5 months

Program Manager Strategic Projects

Siemens AG Production and Logistics Solutions

Restructuring of the three business segments in plant operations: distribution, airport and production logistics
Benchmarking for the special machinery business unit
Successful restructuring of all three business segments
Founding of a software company to expand service capabilities

Sep 1989 - Dec 1997

8 years 4 months

Project Manager Restructuring & Repositioning

Siemens Management Consulting (SMC)

Management consulting, restructuring projects, process re-engineering, product planning and design (including design to cost, value engineering)
Examples in Siemens AG's top+ program: restructuring of large drives, restructuring of the Canada subsidiary, realignment of the Operating and Monitoring business unit
Methodical support for business units in product positioning, design to cost, and innovation projects
Successful restructurings
New, cost-reduced and/or performance-enhanced products
Successful complexity reductions

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 Professional Services (27.5 years), Manufacturing (16.5 years), Automotive (14 years), Aerospace and Defense (6.5 years), and Transportation (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Transportation

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 (36.5 years), Strategy (26.5 years), Product Development (15 years), Quality Assurance (14 years), and Operations (9.5 years).

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Operations

Summary

Over 25 years of experience in the capital goods industry as head of restructurings, integrations, change projects, global product and innovation management, strategy development/implementation, business development and consulting
Extensive experience as project manager/consultant for restructuring and growth programs, product definition and development processes (PLM), value engineering, design to cost, lean management & strategy deployment with Hoshin Kanri X-Chart methodology in production, M&A projects such as due diligence & integration programs, and quality management
Strategic expertise as head of strategy development, implementation of new business content such as software and services, optimization and expansion of the portfolio for the global market
Interdisciplinary and integrative leadership and working style

Skills

Service-oriented Business Models
Innovation, Portfolio And Product Management Methods
Pricing Strategies And Market Positioning
Quality Function Deployment
Scaled Agile Framework
Value Engineering And Product Concept Development
Systems Engineering
Reverse Engineering
Design To Cost
Modularization And Complexity Reduction Of Portfolio And Components
Program Management
Strategy And Marketing Methods
Strategy Implementation With Balanced Scorecard
Facilitation And Workshop Techniques
Process And Organizational Development
Interdisciplinary And Integrative Leadership And Working Style

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1986 - Jun 1989

Technical University of Munich

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

Technical University of Munich

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAFe Agilist Certification (SAFe 5.0)

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

February 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Uwe based?

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

What languages does Uwe speak?

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

How many years of experience does Uwe have?

Uwe has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Uwe has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month. Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Uwe be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Uwe would be well-suited for roles such as: Management Consultant & Interim Manager, Director of Strategy, Coordinator Post-Merger Integration, Director of Strategy, Project Lead Turnaround Program.

What is Uwe's latest experience?

Uwe's most recent position is Management Consultant & Interim Manager at Self-employed.

What companies has Uwe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive. Uwe also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development. Uwe also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Operations.

Which industries has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Uwe's education?

Uwe holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Technical University of Munich and a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Munich.