Jochen Uhde (Mba, Msee) Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Munich, De

MANAGER RISK MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY PROGRAMS, SIEMENS ENERGY INC., US - BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, DIGITALIZATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATION (2017-Present).I head up the Global Risk Management team with full accountability for implementing all Lean risk management processes and practices across all worldwide locations and business functions. By leading worldwide management and employee cross-functional and cross-cultural training and engagement campaigns, we coach and collaborate to improve and measure the development, quality and productivity of our global operations and workforce. It is an honor to manage such an amazing global team of high level experts to run strategically important operational quality incident assessments. By focusing on quality and risk mitigation, these experts roll out and train teams in best practices and tools. PORTFOLIO MANAGER, US (2013-2017) – BUSINESS / OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT I coached and led cross-functional teams of up to 40 in matrix structures. During this time I reported to the Director Project Management and the Vice President of Operations.By leveraging through analysis and opportunity identification, we delivered substantial revenue-generation outside of traditional markets and optimized manufacturing production. For a US location, with major partners, we developed a new business segment, creating new, ongoing revenue sources. I also led the re-direction of a mission critical program resulting in completion ahead of schedule and 20% below budget.

HEAD OF GLOBAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT (2008-2012)While serving in this role I led organizational readiness and won management support for necessary changes across multi-departmental boundaries. We directly impacted costs and efficiency by utilizing effective methodologies and by expertly leading a great direct team of six and 80+ indirectly. I reported to the Global Program Director. Through coaching, evidence-driven proposals, communications and engagement, we realized double digit millions of dollars in annual savings for a single company unit. PROGRAM MANAGER GLOBAL PROGRAMS/BLACK BELT, SIEMENS POWER GENERATION, INC., NEGOTIATION PLATFORMS, MANUFACTURING COST REDUCTIONS AND STREAMLINING, PRODUCT DESIGN US (2005-2008) I led a cross-functional/cultural team of +30 engineers, procurement, BA, and manufacturing quality experts while in this role. We developed and sold product design and procurement value propositions across multi-departmental boundaries. I personally managed bi-weekly program engagements with Vice President and global executive staff. Examples of notable impacts include:We retained a significant book of business by successfully directing task force and implementing confidential processes.We achieved cost saving goals in excess of 75% by championing and designing manufacturing and procurement cost reduction projects.We cut generator costs 8% by building and leading cross-functional and cross-cultural project teams, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars per machine.

Mba, Marketing And Finance

Diplom Ingenieur (Univ), Electrical Engineering