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Guillermo Spitzner

Munich

Summary

An experienced organizational leader with over 20 years in project management, IT leadership, and business development across global markets. Specialized in SAP implementations, IT M&A integration, and organizational transformation. Proven ability to lead international teams and manage complex projects.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of IT Special Projects / IT M&A

OSRAM
03.2021 - Current
  • Led the IT post-merger integration for ams OSRAM, ensuring seamless integration across IT systems
  • Assembled and directed a project team responsible for the IT aspects of a portfolio re-orientation, impacting over 10 business units.

Head of Center of Competence, Robotics & Analytics

OSRAM
09.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed a global SAP BW team across Munich, China, Malaysia, and the USA
  • Successfully implemented a data lake concept using Snowflake and a dashboarding strategy via Power BI
  • Led the RPA and test automation program, establishing the organization’s capabilities.

Project Director, OSRAM Continental Joint Venture IT Carve-out

OSRAM
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Directed IT carve-out streams for the OSRAM Continental joint venture, establishing a robust project organization
  • Developed and implemented the IT carve-out strategy, including setting up Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs).

Head of Material Master and PLM Process

OSRAM
05.2014 - 11.2016
  • Led the implementation of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution
  • Coached the SAP Master Data Governance implementation and expanded global shared services.

Program Manager, SAP Rollout

OSRAM
06.2012 - 04.2014
  • Managed the global SAP Product Portfolio Management (PPM) rollout, coordinating change management and process alignment.

Sales Process Owner, Department Manager

Nokia Siemens Networks
01.2009 - 05.2012
  • Led change management for the Sales Pipeline Management program, impacting over 10,000 employees worldwide
  • Defined and implemented global processes for account strategy, business opportunity development, and negotiation.

Head of Pricing, Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Nokia Siemens Networks
04.2007 - 01.2009
  • Directed pricing strategies and profitability assessments for multimillion-dollar projects in the MEA region
  • Led the integration of pricing departments post-merger, ensuring readiness on Day 1 of operations.

Department Manager, Technical Pre-Sales & Bid Management

Siemens AG
01.2006 - 04.2007
  • Managed a multinational team across the Middle East and Africa, implementing employee training programs and reducing turnover
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction through improved development opportunities.

Account Manager, Commercial

Siemens AG
03.2003 - 01.2006
  • Led commercial negotiations and secured a multimillion-dollar contract with Hutchison Ireland
  • Managed P&L for the Hutchison UK & Ireland project, reporting financials to the CFO monthly.

Program Manager, Sales

Siemens AG
09.2000 - 03.2003
  • Led the implementation of one of Siemens’ first 3G contracts in Italy, including developing a new logistics concept.

Junior Engineer, Strategic Planning

Siderca S.A. (Now Tenaris)
08.1999 - 09.2000
  • Assisted in M&A analysis and financial assessments, supporting corporate growth initiatives.

Education

Industrial Engineering -

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
01.1999

Skills

  • Leadership of Global Teams and Team transformation
  • Business Development and Account Management
  • Program Management and Organizational Transformation
  • Pricing Strategy for Multimillion-dollar Contracts
  • IT Leadership in M&A Projects and Carve-outs
  • Expatriate Experience in Argentina, Dubai, and Germany
  • SAP Implementations

Languages

Spanish
English
German

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/25/75
  • Nationality: Argentinian German

Extracurricular Activities

Project Management Tools, University of Buenos Aires, 1998-2000

Timeline

Head of IT Special Projects / IT M&A

OSRAM
03.2021 - Current

Head of Center of Competence, Robotics & Analytics

OSRAM
09.2018 - 03.2021

Project Director, OSRAM Continental Joint Venture IT Carve-out

OSRAM
11.2016 - 08.2018

Head of Material Master and PLM Process

OSRAM
05.2014 - 11.2016

Program Manager, SAP Rollout

OSRAM
06.2012 - 04.2014

Sales Process Owner, Department Manager

Nokia Siemens Networks
01.2009 - 05.2012

Head of Pricing, Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Nokia Siemens Networks
04.2007 - 01.2009

Department Manager, Technical Pre-Sales & Bid Management

Siemens AG
01.2006 - 04.2007

Account Manager, Commercial

Siemens AG
03.2003 - 01.2006

Program Manager, Sales

Siemens AG
09.2000 - 03.2003

Junior Engineer, Strategic Planning

Siderca S.A. (Now Tenaris)
08.1999 - 09.2000

Industrial Engineering -

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)

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