Elena Fischer
Neu-Ulm
Summary
Experienced leading complex projects from planning to delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team management. Fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.
Growing up in a small family winery taught me something invaluable: success depends on clear communication and strong cooperation. That experience shaped a hands-on mentality and deep commitment - I don’t just plan, I roll up my sleeves and deliver.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager Strategy
Voith Corporate Strategy
04.2025 - Current
- PMO of a global transformation program, driving key performance and growth initiatives.
- Reviewed divisional strategies to align with corporate objectives and identify synergy-driven performance potential.
- Developed project plans outlining scope, objectives, and milestones for successful execution.
- Supported the development of Voith’s integrated global strategy across all business units.
- Facilitated regular status meetings to ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders.
Strategic Management Assistant
Voith Paper
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Implemented KPIs to measure and enhance R&D effectiveness.
- Led strategic and management meetings, customer engagements, budget monitoring, and process optimization efforts.
- Identified and evaluated growth opportunities (e.g., Nonwovens, Water), defining market entry strategies to expand Voith Paper’s projects business.
- Promotion of innovative culture and topics, foresight management.
Executive Assistant to the Group CTO
Voith Innovation & Technology
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Driving Voith’s energy storage growth initiative (Redox flow battery systems): Business build, OTO processes, strategic orientation
- Initiated and led several Supplier Innovation Days to boost tech development and foster cross-divisional collaboration
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple departments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and task prioritization.
Industry Master Thesis
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Ex-situ characterization of metallic bipolar plates for PEMFCs (1,0)
Strategy Consulting Intern
McKinsey
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Development of the hydrogen strategy for a leading international technology and service company in the context of the European Green Deal.
- Presented findings and strategic insights to executive leadership, influencing decision-making processes.
Project Purchasing Intern
Bosch
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Automotive / 48V Battery Components
- PM in international specialized purchasing of components
- Implementation of RPP (ratio project planning) activities
Working Student
ZSW (Zentrum Sonnenenergie- & Wasserstoff-Forschung)
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Fuel cell stack construction and tests.
- Research on hydrogen technologies to support innovative project development.
Research Assistant and Academic Tutor
University of Ulm
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Institute for Strategic management and Financing
- Institute of Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty for Mathematics and Economics
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry And Management (1,2)
University of Ulm
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Management (1,6)
University of Ulm
06.2019
Abitur (1,0) -
Maria-Ward-Schule Landau
03.2015
Skills
- Language skills: German (native), English (business fluent), French and Spanish (basic)
- IT skills: MS-Office, IBM Planning Analytics, Jira and Confluence, LaTeX
- Business skills: Project management, strategic planning, business analysis, KPI design, data analytics
- Interpersonal skills: Stakeholder engagement, change management, cross-functional teamwork, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, facilitation
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Timeline
Project Manager Strategy
Voith Corporate Strategy
04.2025 - Current
Strategic Management Assistant
Voith Paper
12.2023 - 03.2025
Executive Assistant to the Group CTO
Voith Innovation & Technology
10.2022 - 11.2023
Industry Master Thesis
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies
10.2021 - 03.2022
Strategy Consulting Intern
McKinsey
06.2021 - 08.2021
Project Purchasing Intern
Bosch
10.2020 - 03.2021
Working Student
ZSW (Zentrum Sonnenenergie- & Wasserstoff-Forschung)
11.2018 - 08.2019
Research Assistant and Academic Tutor
University of Ulm
08.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry And Management (1,2)
University of Ulm
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Management (1,6)
University of Ulm
Abitur (1,0) -
Maria-Ward-Schule Landau
Accomplishments
- 2022-10: Study award business chemistry of the VCW (Association for Chemistry and Economics)
- 2022-07: Teaching three months at an elementary school in Arusha, Tanzania
- 2020-07: e-fellows.net fellowship
- 2019-09: Erasmus scholarship for the University of Gothenburg
- 2018-08: DAAD scholarship for the University of Liverpool
- 2015-03: Chemistry Abitur award of the BASF SE and recognition award of the association of sponsors of the Maria-Ward-Schule in view of the performance as top of the year
Interests
- Swimming: Member of DLRG Ulm and volunteer in toddler swimming courses; Life saver silver
- Chemistry and Mentorship: Member of the JuWiChem Ulm
- Dancing and Singing: Standard and latin american dances, Catholic church band