Wolfgang Oswald - Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures

Q: Where is Wolfgang based?

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

Q: What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures at Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH .

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

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Finance . Wolfgang also has some experience in Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy and Planning .

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Eching, Germany

Experience

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

11 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures

Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH

Group-wide responsibility for developing new business models, strategic support of corporate start-ups and investment management in start-ups
Direct management of 3 employees
Direct reporting line to senior management
Business Development: designing and building an information platform on the global machine fleet and customer revenues/margins in the aftermarket based on SAP data, support in sales planning as part of budget planning, guiding project teams in profitability calculations
Digital Ventures: definition of terms, process development for generating and developing new business models, operational validation of new business models to expand the group's business areas, strategic support of project teams in implementing new business models, cooperation project with Munich University of Applied Sciences, management and support of investments in start-ups

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Head of Finance Digital & Service Solutions

Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH

Commercial responsibility for the Digital & Service Solutions (DSS) division with 300 million EUR in revenue and over 800 employees worldwide
Direct leadership of 6 employees
Direct reporting line to the CFO and senior management (matrix organization)
Granted power of attorney for Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH
Set up reporting for the new DSS division, integrated the division into financial processes, monthly reporting to the executive board, division planning in company plans (forecast, budget, 3-year planning)
Approval of purchase requisitions and headcount for the DSS division, ensuring the internal approval process for relevant sales projects
Accounts receivable management, framework agreements with customers, invoicing for special orders
Introduced a change process within the finance and sales organization, broke up old structures, implemented more efficient communication channels, identified and resolved weaknesses, improved data quality
Close integration of DSS controlling with management by combining financial figures and operational topics in division reviews
Optimized staffing structure during the COVID crisis through targeted discussions on hiring
Active receivables management reduced overdue receivables by 50% and improved working capital

Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

PMO Future Program PACE2017

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Program management (from 01/2017) with direct leadership of 3 PMO employees and functional leadership of 6 module managers
Worked in the PMO with responsibility for purchasing, production and program standards (07/2015 – 12/2016)
Direct reporting line to the CFO
Design and continuous development of tools and program processes
Active stakeholder management and led workshops for potential identification
Setting targets and discussing goals with department heads
Integration of financial program planning into corporate planning
Monthly aggregated progress reporting of over 1,000 subprojects to the executive board of MAN Truck & Bus SE
Regular communication and progress monitoring of subprojects and work packages at module level
Achieved result improvement of about 700 million EUR per year through optimization in sales, margin management, production utilization, purchasing optimization and overhead cost reduction
Improved communication between the executive board and department heads through structured meetings with performance-based cadence
Created a sense of community among employees through consistent program communication throughout the duration

Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Margin Controlling and GPA

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Responsible for analyses and performance reporting on product profitability of the group's truck and bus products across the entire value chain
Responsible for the approval process of large sales projects (GPA) from 5 million EUR in revenue
Direct management of 6 employees
Coordination of the approval procedure for large sales projects
Monthly review of margin situation with sales
Maintenance and further development of an analysis and reporting tool to present the consolidated vehicle results based on SAP BW/BO
Project management for the global change of internal transfer prices to the external organization to optimize sales management
Preparation of decision templates with manufacturing cost and sales calculation, lifecycle analysis and customer risk profile for the executive board
Changed internal sales management to country-specific discounting and differentiated discounting at product and special equipment level to steer the external organization toward profitable products

Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

9 months

Munich, Germany

Team Leader Truck Product Profitability Controlling

MAN Truck & Bus SE

Nov 2010 - Jun 2012

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager – BI Project

MAN Truck & Bus SE

May 2007 - Oct 2010

3 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Product Manager – Pricing Focus

MAN Truck & Bus SE

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 Manufacturing (11 years) and Automotive (10.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

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 (6.5 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), Finance (5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Strategy (4.5 years), and Procurement (2.5 years).

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Finance

Product Development

Strategy

Procurement

Summary

With me as an interim manager and consultant, you can quickly and flexibly benefit from over 14 years of corporate experience in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries.

Besides my extensive experience in leadership roles in finance, I have supported several change processes in companies and set up and led a major restructuring program. This acquired knowledge, combined with my training as a mediator, enables me to identify key points and drive change.

Skills

Quick Comprehension
Adaptability
Teamwork
People Skills
Ms Office
Ms Access
Html
React Native
Sap R/3 Co
Sap R/3 Fi
Sap R/3 Bw
Python

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Japanese

Advanced

Education

Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

FernUniversität in Hagen

Master of Mediation · Master of Mediation · Hagen, Germany

Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

Hamburger Fern-Hochschule

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Industrial Engineering · Hamburg, Germany · 1,4

Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

Polytechnic University

Logistics and Marketing · Hong Kong

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

IPMA Certification Level C

Digipren GmbH

Mediator

Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH

Train The Trainer (IHK)

Certified Product Manager (FH)

Profile

Created

May 2022

Last Update

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Wolfgang based?

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

What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wolfgang be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wolfgang would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures, Head of Finance Digital & Service Solutions, PMO Future Program PACE2017.

What is Wolfgang's latest experience?

Wolfgang's most recent position is Head of Business Development DSS & Digital Ventures at Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH.

What companies has Wolfgang worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for Krauss Maffei Technologies GmbH.

Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Finance. Wolfgang also has some experience in Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy and Planning.

What is Wolfgang's education?

Wolfgang holds a Master in Master of Mediation from FernUniversität in Hagen, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Hamburger Fern-Hochschule and a Bachelor in Logistics and Marketing from Polytechnic University.

Does Wolfgang have any certificates?

Wolfgang has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: IPMA Certification Level C, Mediator, and Train The Trainer (IHK).

What is the availability of Wolfgang?

Wolfgang is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Wolfgang?

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