29.06.2026 aktualisiert

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Senior Strategy & Transformation Manager | International PMO | KPI Steering | Stakeholder Management

Österreich
Weltweit
Master focused on International Business Administration (MSc equivalent), WU Wien - Vienna
Österreich
Weltweit
Master focused on International Business Administration (MSc equivalent), WU Wien - Vienna

Profilanlagen

CV Maria E. Ehrhardt 2026.pdf

Über mich

Senior professional with 18+ years of international leadership experience across corporate strategy, project management, operations, and business innovation. Strong track record in cross-functional program delivery, business case development, and executive-level decision support.

Skills

Strategisches ManagementChange ManagementProjektmanagementTransformationsmanagementStrategieausführungStakeholder Management
Strategy & Transformation
Over 18 years of international experience in corporate strategy, portfolio steering, and business transformation across complex matrix organizations. Strong track record in cross-functional program delivery, governance design, and executive-level decision support.

PMO & Governance
Extensive expertise in establishing portfolio governance and steering mechanisms for cross-brand strategic and digital initiatives. Design and implementation of operational frameworks for development and coordination of digital products and services.

KPI Steering & Business Cases
Proven ability to manage business performance through structured KPI tracking, operating reviews, and cost steering. Experience overseeing operations with significant budgets including KPI reporting, cost and process optimization.

International Stakeholder Management
Coordination of cross-functional stakeholders across group, brand, and delivery units to support prioritization and execution. Preparation of strategic input and executive communication for headquarters stakeholders.

Business Model Innovation
Development of new business models, renewable energy strategies, and concepts for sustainable production. Advisory to start-ups across e-mobility, digital platform and subscription models, and water desalination technologies.

Organizational Design & Agile Methods
Driving organizational transformation toward agile ways of working including New Work, Holacracy, and modern collaboration tools. Leadership of cross-functional teams in agile New Work and Holacracy environments.

Market Entry & International Expansion
Led market entry and regional scaling of mobility services across China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Advisory on China-focused business strategies including international partnerships and market entry and expansion plans.

Strategy Workshop Design & Moderation
Led strategic workshops with Board of Management and cross-brand committees. Development of decision frameworks, implementation priorities, and management-level communication materials.

MS Office & PM Tools
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Jira, Confluence, and various project management tools.

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2022

Sprachen

ChinesischGrundkenntnisseDeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherFranzösischGrundkenntnisseItalienischGrundkenntnisseSpanischverhandlungssicher

Projekthistorie

Senior Strategy Advisor & Interim Manager - International

Self-employed / Independent
Providing strategic advisory and interim leadership to corporates and start-ups across diverse sectors, with core expertise in corporate strategy, business model innovation, organizational design, and growth execution. Served as Interim Co-CEO for a sustainable mobility start-up, drove transformation and scaling initiatives, provided advisory to a water desalination start-up, and advised on China-focused business strategies.

Senior Strategy Manager - Lean Portfolio Management

AUDI AG, Ingolstadt
Led the implementation of Lean Portfolio Management within the Audi Sales Organization, across the Volkswagen Group and CARIAD. Established portfolio governance and steering mechanisms for cross-brand strategic and digital initiatives. Defined operational frameworks and coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to support prioritization and execution.

Head of Mobility Asia & Head of Operations, Business Innovations

AUDI AG, Munich
Led the market entry and regional scaling of Audi on Demand across China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Oversaw operations with a EUR 10m budget including KPI reporting, cost and process optimization, and stakeholder management. Built global operations functions and led two cross-functional teams in an agile New Work and Holacracy environment.

Head of Audi Innovation Research

Audi China, Beijing
Founded and led the Audi Innovation Research Office in China, responsible for trend research, customer insight, and strategic foresight. Acted as strategic interface between Audi AG and local Chinese operations. Managed yearly budget of approx. EUR 4m with full executive HR responsibility.

Strategic Analyst, Corporate Strategy

AUDI AG, Ingolstadt
Shaped Audi's and Volkswagen Group's e-mobility strategy covering the full value chain. Led strategic workshops with Board of Management and cross-brand committees. Developed strategic options, business models, and implementation concepts for senior decision-makers.

Senior Consultant

Volkswagen Consulting, Wolfsburg
Managed international strategy and efficiency projects in Spain, the US, and Czech Republic. Projects included sales division restructuring for Skoda Czech Republic, cost optimization of the New Midsize Sedan for the US market, and development and rollout of Retail Sales Excellence performance program for European dealerships.

Analyst Telecommunication

Select-IDC, Mexico City
Delivered market research and consulting for internet and mobile service providers in Mexico.

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