Interim Program Manager, Agile Coach, Product Owner; Operations Professional

Transformational Leadership in Complex Enterprise Environments
With over 20 years of proven expertise, I specialize in driving organizational transformation and product innovation across diverse industries and cultural environments. My track record spans from startup-phase product development to enterprise-scale transformations involving tens of thousands of users.

Deep Industry Expertise Across Critical Sectors
My experience encompasses multiple regulated and complex industries. At Deutsche Bahn AG, I led the complete digital transformation of mobile workplace solutions for over 50,000 on-board personnel, successfully retiring legacy hardware systems while establishing robust DevOps processes and scaled agile delivery organizations. In the energy sector, I guided E.ON Deutschland through enterprise agile transformation, introducing OKRs across Product, IT, Marketing, and UX departments while training internal Agile Coach networks.
My manufacturing and IoT expertise was demonstrated at Hoffmann Group, where I orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between Business, UX, Service, and Cloud Architecture teams to deliver connected manufacturing solutions. At Vaillant Group, I established digital innovation capabilities that generated over €5M in new annual revenue streams through strategic IoT business development.

Proven Global Leadership and Stakeholder Management
International complexity is where I excel. As Associate Program Management Director at frog Design Europe, I led program management operations across Germany, Italy, China, Dubai, and Ukraine, managing innovation projects for global clients. At Veon/Vimpelcom, I coordinated digital transformation initiatives across 9 operational companies, supporting the transition from traditional mobile operator to digital platform provider.
My stakeholder management capabilities extend from C-level strategy sessions to hands-on team coaching. I've successfully navigated complex organizational matrices, building consensus among diverse groups while maintaining focus on deliverable outcomes.

Technical and Methodological Depth
I hold certifications as both Certified Scrum Master (2007) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (2009), with extensive practical application of SAFe, Nexus, and LeSS frameworks. My technical expertise spans Cloud Transformation (Azure), Mobile Development, API Management, and IoT/IIoT implementations. I'm also a certified LEGO© SERIOUS PLAY© Facilitator and Metaplan Professional, providing unique capabilities in discursive leadership and appreciative inquiry.

Measurable Business Impact
My interventions consistently deliver tangible results. Beyond the €5M+ revenue generation at Vaillant, I've established stable, high-performing teams (3 pilot teams at Vaillant Group with sustained performance), built global operational frameworks (forecasting and prioritization boards at Giesecke+Devrient), and successfully managed complete technology platform overhauls (Dubai Telecom's global digital presence).

Available for Strategic Engagements
Since 2014, I've operated as an independent interim executive, taking on transformation programs and strategic consulting engagements across Europe and internationally. My approach combines analytical rigor with cultural sensitivity, enabling sustainable change in organizations ready to evolve their competitive capabilities.