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Wolfgang Schmid is an experienced Interim Manager with a focus on commercial project management, financial and production controlling, and strategic management of complex projects. With over 25 years of experience in medium-sized companies and corporations, he successfully supports companies in mechanical and plant engineering, energy and environmental technology, and the infrastructure sector.
His focus is on the operational and strategic management of development, construction, and investment projects with volumes up to EUR 120 million (portfolio > EUR 500 million). He takes responsibility for project controlling, cash flow planning, risk management, contract and claim management, and KPI-based reporting – including at C-level. His mandates include 50Hertz, Stadler, Siemens Gamesa, Belectric, Passavant, and FEV Europe, among others.
Special Strengths:
- Development and optimization of project management and controlling structures
- Implementation of professional reporting systems (Power BI, Excel Dashboards)
- Implementation of POC, EVM, and IFRS15
- Management of general contractor, EPC, and O&M contracts (BGB/VOB)
- Management of public funding (EU, Federal, State)
- Implementation and optimization of ERP systems (including MS D365, SAP, IFS)
As Managing Director of WS-Konsult GmbH and Head of the Energy working group at DDIM, he stands for structured solutions, clear communication, and sustainable results. With strong implementation skills, analytical thinking, and team orientation, he creates real added value in projects and companies.
German
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Wangen im Allgäu (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), München (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)
Experience
- WS-Konsult GmbHManaging PartnerOctober 2006 - Today (19 years and 8 months)Interim Manager for Commercial Project Management and commercial project leadership with "Structure. Transparency. Impact."
- As an Interim Manager, Wolfgang supports companies in demanding project contexts – structured, goal-oriented, and with clear responsibility for results.
- 20+ years of management experience in project, production, and financial controlling
- Interim mandates for DAX, corporate, and medium-sized companies
- Extensive expertise in project business with investment volumes up to €350 million
- In-depth knowledge of ERP/Project Management systems: SAP, MS Dynamics 365, IFS, Power BI, Primavera, MS Project, Monday
- Industry and method diversity: from IPCEI projects and EPC processes to funding management at state, federal, and EU levels
Added value for clients: Project and process success through commercial excellenceTypical Challenges- Projects running over budget and time
- Lack of commercial control in project teams
- Unstructured or outdated project planning and KPIs
- Unclear responsibilities, processes, structures, and interfaces
- Lack of expertise in change order/claim or contract management
Selected Tasks- Project budgeting (incl. ZBB), contract and change order management (BGB/VOB/B), liquidity management, risk management, POC valuation
- Process optimization and digitalization of commercial processes (controlling, purchasing, accounting, project execution) incl. system integration (MS Dynamics 365, SAP, IFS, Lucanet, BPA, Power BI)
- Setup of PMO and reporting structures, steering processes, dashboards with Power BI, role-based reporting, KPI definitions
- Project planning and control - Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), milestone planning, KPI systems, and forecast processes
- Contract and Claim Management
- Structured change management, economic evaluation, communication with customers/suppliers, legally compliant implementation and negotiation of claims
- Stadler Signalling Deutschland GmbHHead of PMO and Team Lead Project ManagersTRANSPORTATIONNovember 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)Braunschweig, GermanyManagement and leadership of the team of commercial project managers for line business and vehicle equipment projects. Further development and optimization of commercial project management processes, implementation of matrix organization in combination with line organization, ensuring internal standards and quality, development and training of the commercial project management team.
- 50Hertz Transmission GmbHManager Reporting and Project ControlsENERGY AND UTILITIESApril 2024 - October 2024 (6 months)1) Development of complex and comprehensive management reporting for the divisional head, including visualization via MS Power BI2) Definition and establishment of a Project Controls staff unit
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Education
- Diplom-Kaufmann (equivalent to Master of Business Administration)University of Augsburg,1994Diplom-Kaufmann
- Training as an Industrial Clerk,MBB Augsburg1987Ausbildung zum Industriekaufmann,