Achim Holzmann-Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
Scrum Coach
DriveNow
- Coached the Product Owner in MVP planning and backlog creation
- Introduced the BMW Agile Working Model and built agile communities
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
Agile Coach
ITERGO
- Introduced agile methods in IT project management
- Coached internal project managers and Scrum Masters in agile frameworks
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.
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and 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
Education
Berufsakademie München
Media Informatics · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
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Frequently asked questions
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Achim is based in Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Achim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
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 11 months. Note that Achim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
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.
Achim's most recent position is Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC at Mercedes-Benz.
In recent years, Achim has worked for Mercedes-Benz, B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte), and HUK Coburg / Generali.
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.
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.
Achim has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Insurance.
Achim has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Information Technology.
Achim attended Berufsakademie München for Media Informatics.
Achim has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Design Thinking Advanced, ITIL Expert, and LeSS Trainer.
The availability of Achim needs to be confirmed.
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