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Project Management as a Return on Investment Lever: Strategy, Structure & Implementation
Who I am:
As a Senior Advisor and certified expert (PMP, SPC), I support companies in transforming complex project landscapes into highly efficient "profit machines." With over 15 years of leadership experience in industry, I combine deep engineering know-how with modern management strategy.
What I solve for you:
Multi-project Management & PMO:I bridge the gap between corporate strategy and operational excellence. Through my TEMPO model, I eliminate bottlenecks and measurably increase your project throughput.
Agile Transformation (SAFe):As a SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), I guide the scaling of agile methods at the enterprise level.
Certified Training:I purposefully prepare your teams for PMP® and CAPM® certifications and impart hybrid method competence in exclusive masterclasses.
Critical Projects:Using CCPM (Critical Chain) and sound project controlling, I bring derailed projects back on track and secure your investments.
AI in Project Management:Autonomous agents for reporting & automation.
Publications & Expert Status:
I regularly share my knowledge as a trade author and thought leader. In addition to numerous trade articles with institutions such as PMI, Projektmagazin, The Project Group (TPG), IAPM, and t2informatik, I am the author of the professional book "Profitmaschine Projektmanagement" (Project Management Profit Machine).
Why me?
I don't just manage deadlines; I optimize your value creation. My technical background as a graduate engineer in communications technology allows me to communicate at eye level with your experts and management.
Detailed information about my methodology and my book can be found on the official book page: projektmanagementbuch.de
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Mannheim (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 10km), München (up to 10km), Mannheim (up to 10km), Stuttgart (up to 10km)
Experience
- Dieter Zibert ConsultingSenior Advisor & Trainer | Project Management Architect | Author of Project Management Profit MachineCONSULTING AND AUDITSJune 2018 - Today (8 years and 2 months)Mannheim, GermanyI transform complex project organizations into high-performance systems. With the TEMPO model I developed, I eliminate operational bottlenecks and maximize the economic project return – for measurably more output with the same resources.Methodological Expertise & Book Focus:Trade Author: "Project Management Profit Machine" (projektmanagementbuch.de). My method enables companies to accelerate projects by up to 50% while maintaining 100% transparency across all portfolios.Trade Publisher: Regular contributions to leading media such as The Project Group (TPG), Projektmagazin.de, and the PMI Germany Chapter.Service Spectrum since 2019:Strategic Consulting: Optimization of multi-project landscapes and PMO structures at management level to eliminate bottlenecks.Certified Training (PMP & CAPM): Conducting preparation courses and masterclasses for agile, hybrid, and classic PM methodologies according to PMI standards.Method Implementation: Exclusive workshops for the introduction of the "Project Management Profit Machine" and the TEMPO model for measurably more output.Executive Coaching: Supporting decision-makers in transforming operational complexity into measurable, high-yield results.With over 15 years of leadership experience in international industrial and technology mega-projects, I bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks (PMP, SAFe, Critical Chain) and hard business practice.
- BorgWarnerHead of Department Processes, Methods & Tools (Project Management & Engineering)AUTOMOBILEJune 2021 - Today (5 years and 2 months)Darmstadt, GermanyGlobal Head of Department Processes, Methods & Tools (PMO/PMT) in the Battery Systems division; previously global head of project management for customer programs as part of the Akasol integration into BorgWarner.Leadership & Programs: Disciplinary and technical management of the international PMO/PMT team; global end-to-end responsibility for battery system programs for On-Highway (Bus, Truck), Off-Highway, and Rail (budget, deadlines, quality; series and A/B/C prototypes via PDLP and PDP).Business Process Ownership: Core and control processes for PM and Engineering (PDLP, PDP) as well as Change Management, Configuration Management, and Problem Resolution (incl. 8D reporting).Standards & Audits: Compliance with IATF, ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434; planning and execution of audits.Central Toolbox: Development of a central toolbox for Program Management and Engineering with connections to Jira, SAP, Polarion, and Teamcenter via interfaces; automated data exchange, central tool hub, and KPI dashboards.Microsoft Power Platform: Tool development with Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI for PM and Engineering.AI & Autonomous Agents: Conception and operation of autonomous AI agents for automated project and portfolio reporting as well as cross-tool data automation (Smartsheet, Jira, Power BI, SAP, Polarion). Development of a central tool hub for consolidating and AI-supported processing of project data.Data Management & KPIs: Data management with Snowflake; definition, control, and reporting of global KPIs across Program Management and Engineering.Knowledge Management: Development of Knowledge Management (Knowledge Factory, Lessons Learned) and global training programs.
- Hahn AutomationHead of Project ManagementMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGJune 2020 - June 2021 (1 year)Mannheim, GermanyResponsibility for the operational management and strategic realignment of the project management organization at the Rheinböllen site.Core Tasks & Successes:Portfolio Responsibility: Management of approx. 100 projects with a focus on on-time delivery, budget, and quality.Leadership: Disciplinary management of 14 project managers and 30 sub-project managers.Methodology Innovation: Introduction of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) for the entire portfolio to shorten lead times and systematically resolve resource bottlenecks.Organizational Change Management: Optimization of PM structures with the goal of significantly increasing output with the same resources ("More projects in less time").Strategic Prioritization: Alignment of the project portfolio with corporate strategy to maximize economic success.
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Education
- Dipl.-Ing. Communications Engineering (equivalent to M.Sc. Electrical Engineering)Hochschule Mannheim2010