Patrick Uffelmann

Directed a project to stabilize and improve IT services at key Manufacturing and Research sites. Achieving a 20% reduction in downtime and a 15% increase in user satisfaction. Directed an initiative to optimize cost by eliminating redundant activities, resulting in a 32EUR million reduction in costs. Managed the rollout of an AI-based tool (Eightfold) to foster a skill-based organization. Managed change management, achieving a 90% adoption rate within the first three months.

Spearheaded a team overseeing IT Service Management Processes (ITIL) within a IT ecosystem serving a global workforce of 100,000. Ensured rigorous adherence to standards and drove continuous improvements to elevate user experience. Provided strategic consultation on the Service Integration Layer within the IT ecosystem, collaborating with four key IT service providers and their 8,000 IT staff. Delivered strategic guidance, emphasizing continuous improvement with a user-centric focus.

Leading a workstream in a Program: Designed and implemented a new IT Country Operating Model as part of an efficiency program for Bayer corporate functions. Beyond a new operating model, also achieved significant global cost savings of €120 million and supported the largest IT outsourcing initiative in Europe at the time, all with a focus on employee-centric approaches.

Regional IT Leadership: Directed Local IT Heads across the APAC region, successfully building cohesive IT teams in multiple countries and establishing skills necessary for the Digital Transformation. Established a strong connection between local teams and headquarters, fostering a unified Global IT organization. Strategic IT Leadership Support: Assisted the IT Leadership Team by steering the agenda for regular meetings, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

As the project manager, I led the successful rollout of a global SAP template to Japan, encompassing a pharmaceutical production site and Bayer’s commercial operations, including Accounting and Procurement. The project also integrated the standalone radiology business into standard operations. I managed a diverse team of Japanese, Chinese, and German members, ensuring global standards were met and timely deliveries of products to customers.

As a Project Manager overseeing an SAP implementation in Canada as part of an M&A activity, I took over a running project to integrate the Merck Consumer Health business into the Bayer legal entity. Leading a team of 80 members, I managed the integration across a production site and the commercial business. The project adhered to planned timelines, enabling seamless business operations from day one and achieving high user and stakeholder satisfaction.

As a project manager for a SAP implementation in China, I led a team of 120 members to successfully roll out a global SAP template. This project impacted 1,200 users across three production sites, commercial business, procurement, and accounting & controlling. With a budget of €10 million, the project was delivered on time, meeting the satisfaction of both users and stakeholders.

- Successfully managed the delivery of SAP projects and Operations across China, Japan, Korea, and Australia. - Led the transition of the team from a technical focus towards business process optimization /consulting. - Consistently reduced application support costs while enhancing customer satisfaction. - Outsourced SAP application support to India, ensuring seamless user experience and continuity. - Spearheaded the harmonization and simplification of application support processes in alignment with ITIL.

Participation in strategic and organizational change projects to drive the transformation of IT at Bayer, e.g. - Organizational change project to optimize the setup of the IT organization - Internationalization of the IT organization - Harmonizing the IT Support Tools across several regions and implementing ITIL processess across the globe - Developing a Talent Acquisition Strategy and Plan for IT - Developing a cost allocation concept concept for a global SAP system

- Spearheaded the development and management of the consulting area for Integrated Business Planning, driving opportunity identification and enhancing internal knowledge - Successfully implemented a comprehensive Group Consolidation Solution, integrating a harmonized controlling and group reporting framework utilizing SAP-SEM-BCS and SAP BW. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve data accuracy for a mid-sized international chemical company.

Practice Lead for SAP Automotive and SAP for Multinational Companies Lead in China - Spearheaded the SAP Automotive and SAP for Multinational Companies practice in China for Business Consulting. - Identified business opportunities and led bid teams for new projects - Advised multinational companies on SAP project implementation startegies and apporaches in China - Successfully led a bid team to secure a $10 million project.

- International assignments in Italy, Thailand and Hong Kong - European SAP Program for an automative supplier with headquarter in Italy: Teamlead in the central team responsible to harmonize and rollout the Accounting & Controlling business process for Italy, Germany, Austria and Poland - SAP Rollout to Thailand and Hong Kong for Bayer: Responsible for master data harmonization and the cutover during the GoLive

SAP Rollouts in Portugal, Spain and England for General Motors: Responsible for the interfaces in the accounting and sales area.