Andre Herrmann

Director Project Management Office

Ruhr Region

About

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate (Dipl.-Ing.) with more than 15 years of leadership experience in technology- and investment-intensive industrial environments (semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, mechanical engineering). In my most recent roles, I have been responsible for annual investment programs ranging from €50M to €80M and have led international project and engineering teams of up to 25+ professionals. My focus areas include: - Building high-performing technical organizations - Managing complex multi-project portfolios - Ensuring delivery on time, cost, and quality targets - Production ramp-up and plant capability enhancement - Governance, reporting, and risk management structures I work in a structured and solution-oriented manner with a strong focus on execution. I believe in creating clarity, accountability, and psychological safety within teams—especially during transformation and growth phases. Currently, I serve as Head of Business Development & Transformation in a mid-sized company, leading organizational restructuring. Long-term, I see my core strength in technology- and investment-driven industrial leadership roles with overall responsibility for engineering, projects, and operational performance. Key Areas of Expertise • Leadership of Technical Organizations • CAPEX & Investment Management • Multi-Project & Program Management • Production & Process Optimization • Value Chain Optimization • International Stakeholder & Matrix Leadership • Governance & Risk Management

Experience

  • Director Project Management Office at Rottendorf Pharma
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Head of Project Management - Ramp Up at Infineon Technologies
    Apr 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Parker Hannifin (9 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of Project Management
      Apr 2016 - Mar 2021 · 5 yrs

    • Global Business Development Manager - Wind
      Jun 2011 - Mar 2016 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Manager Product Service Engineering Europe at GE
    Apr 2009 - May 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • KHS AG – filling and packaging (Dortmund)
    • Project Manager - Central Manufacturing Management
      Mar 2006 - Mar 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Project Engineer - Service
      Apr 2004 - Mar 2006 · 2 yrs