Achim Holzmann - Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC

Q: Where is Achim based?

Achim is based in Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Achim speak?

Achim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Achim have?

Achim has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Achim has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Achim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Achim's latest experience?

Achim's most recent position is Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC at Mercedes-Benz .

Q: What companies has Achim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Achim has worked for Mercedes-Benz , B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte) , and HUK Coburg / Generali .

Q: Which industries is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Insurance , and Manufacturing . Achim also has some experience in Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development . Achim also has some experience in Human Resources and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Information Technology .

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Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC

Mercedes-Benz

Introduced SAFe and set up an Agile Release Train with 11 teams
Coached business owners, product managers, Scrum Masters, and teams
Conducted value stream identifications and roadmap workshops
Optimized agile collaboration through targeted training and coaching

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

SAFe Scrum Master & RTE

B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte)

Implemented a SAFe ART with seven software and DevOps teams
Prepared and facilitated PI plannings
Coached teams in rule-based configuration management (PLM, SAP, Mendix)
Handed over the ART to the product manager for sustainable scaling

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Senior Scrum Master

HUK Coburg / Generali

Set up and coached three Scrum teams in a newly created matrix organization
Introduced the Spotify model for agile scaling
Coached product owners on prioritization and MVP scope
Optimized JIRA workflows in a SAFe environment

Jan 2020 - May 2020

5 months

Scrum Master & Agile Project Management

Munich RE

Agile management of a big data program with multiple Scrum teams
Implemented Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) for quality assurance
Facilitated cross-team Scrum events

May 2019 - Dec 2019

8 months

Senior Scrum Master

Burda AG / Focus Online

Introduced Scrum and Nexus for multiple teams (nearshore/offshore)
Implemented OKRs for agile goal setting
Built a company-wide Agile Community of Practice

Nov 2018 - May 2019

7 months

Agile Working Trainer

BMW AG

Trained and certified internal employees as Scrum Masters and Product Owners
Conducted over 30 agile training sessions (PSM, PSPO, SAFe, BizDevOps)

Nov 2018 - May 2019

7 months

Scrum Coach

DriveNow

Coached the Product Owner in MVP planning and backlog creation
Introduced the BMW Agile Working Model and built agile communities

Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

7 months

Agile Coach

DKV Mobility AG

Introduced Nexus and the Spotify model to optimize product development
Set up an Agile Software Factory for four international tech locations

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Agile Coach

ITERGO

Introduced agile methods in IT project management
Coached internal project managers and Scrum Masters in agile frameworks

Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

9 months

Scrum Master & Project Manager

General Motors Financial

Introduced JIRA and Confluence for multi-project management
Coached teams in self-organization and agile principles

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Insurance, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Transportation.

Automotive

Insurance

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Transportation

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Human Resources

Summary

Experienced Agile Coach and SAFe Program Consultant with deep expertise in introducing and scaling agile methods in large organizations.

Specialized in implementing the SAFe framework, optimizing Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and coaching and mentoring RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.

Many years of experience transforming organizations through agile methods, focusing on change management, agile leadership, and the sustainable embedding of agile principles. Solid track record guiding companies in the automotive, insurance, finance, and IT sectors through agile transitions.

Skills

Safe Implementation & Agile Scaling (Safe, Spotify, Less, Nexus)
Release Train Engineering (Rte) & Agile Program Management
Agile Coaching For Leaders, Teams, And Organizations
Scrum Mastery & Product Owner Coaching
Change Management & Agile Transformations
Lean Portfolio Management & Value Stream Optimization
Objectives And Key Results (Okr) & Agile Leadership
Training & Facilitation Of Pi Plannings & Workshops
Jira, Confluence, Azure Devops
Safe Framework, Nexus, Less, Spotify Model
Lean Portfolio Management, Okr, Agile Leadership

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Berufsakademie München

Media Informatics · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Design Thinking Advanced

ITIL Expert

LeSS Trainer

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)

SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)

SAFe Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 2.5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 2 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC, SAFe Scrum Master & RTE, Senior Scrum Master

Main industries Automotive, Insurance, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 9

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Achim based?

Achim is based in Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Achim speak?

Achim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Achim have?

Achim has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Achim has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Achim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Achim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Achim would be well-suited for roles such as: Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC, SAFe Scrum Master & RTE, Senior Scrum Master.

What is Achim's latest experience?

Achim's most recent position is Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC at Mercedes-Benz.

What companies has Achim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Achim has worked for Mercedes-Benz, B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte), and HUK Coburg / Generali.

Which industries is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Insurance, and Manufacturing. Achim also has some experience in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Achim most experienced in?

Achim is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development. Achim also has some experience in Human Resources and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Insurance.

Which business areas has Achim worked in recently?

Achim has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Information Technology.

What is Achim's education?

Achim attended Berufsakademie München for Media Informatics.

Does Achim have any certificates?

Achim has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Design Thinking Advanced, ITIL Expert, and LeSS Trainer.

What is the availability of Achim?

Achim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Achim?

Achim's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.