Dietmar Kilian

Professor Dietmar Kilian is a prominent academic and industry leader at MCI Management Center Innsbruck, where he serves as a Professor and Head of the Department of Project/Process/Management & Business Networks. He holds a Dr. in Business Administration & Education and a Mag. in Political Science, Business Administration, and Education from the University of Innsbruck. His career spans over 40 years in leadership roles across academia, industry, and consulting, including CEO of Kilian-Consulting, Managing Partner at PDAgroup GmbH, and roles at SAP Austria and Digital Equipment.

Research & Interests: Kilian’s work focuses on Project Management, Digitalization, Industry 4.0, and organizational change. He has published extensively on topics like agile methodologies, cloud computing, and workforce development. His research often bridges academic theory and industry practice, with projects funded by EU calls and collaborations with organizations like SAP and the Heidelberg Laureate Forum.

Publications & Awards: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, monographs, and conference papers highlight his contributions to fields like ERP systems, knowledge management, and digital transformation. He received the SAP UA Award for Innovation & Networking (2020) and has led projects like HLFF inspiring minds and OPENSKIMR.

Grants & Leadership: Kilian has secured multiple grants, including EU projects on skill-job matching and innovation analysis. He advises numerous organizations, chairs supervisory boards (e.g., Academy Cube gGmbH), and serves on boards of academic and industry associations. He supervises over 200 theses, mentoring students in areas like supply chain optimization and AI-driven decision-making.

Labs & Teams: His work involves collaborative initiatives like the SAP Academic Board DACH and partnerships with universities globally. He co-edits conference proceedings and chairs events like the SAP Academic Community Conference, fostering industry-academia linkages in digitalization and project management.