Achim H.-Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC
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Experience
Agile Coach SPC
Zeiss
- Coaching leaders on an agile mindset and decision-making
- Establishing and managing a value stream with three ARTs, clarifying roles and decision-making paths across train boundaries
- Introducing a cross-ART process for initiatives, dependencies, and escalations spanning multiple trains
- Implementing flow and SAFe metrics for transparent program management
- Introducing Azure DevOps for backlog management across trains
SPC LACE
Qualcomm
- Coaching leaders, RTEs, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters on prioritization, decision-making, and Lean Governance
- Establishing and leading the LACE team as the internal steering group for the transformation
- Introducing Lean Agile Portfolio Management and mapping it in Atlassian Agile Hive
- Introducing a cross-ART process for projects spanning multiple trains; using SAFe metrics for program management
Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC
Mercedes-Benz
- Introducing SAFe and setting up an Agile Release Train with 11 teams
- Coaching Business Owners, Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and teams
- Facilitating Value Stream Identifications and roadmap workshops
- Improving agile collaboration through targeted training and coaching
SAFe Scrum Master & RTE
B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte)
- Implementing a SAFe ART with seven software and DevOps teams
- Preparing and facilitating PI Plannings
- Coaching teams on Rule-Based Configuration Management (PLM, SAP, Mendix)
- Handing over the ART to the Product Manager to support sustainable scaling
Senior Scrum Master
HUK Coburg / Generali
- Setting up and coaching three Scrum teams in a newly established matrix organization
- Introducing the Spotify Model for agile scaling
- Coaching Product Owners on prioritization and defining MVP scope
- Improving JIRA workflows in a SAFe environment
Scrum Master & Agile Project Management
Munich RE
- Agile management of a Big Data program with several Scrum teams
- Introduction of Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) to ensure quality
- Facilitation of cross-team Scrum events
Senior Scrum Master
Burda AG / Focus Online
- Introduction of Scrum and Nexus for several teams (nearshore/offshore)
- Implementation of OKRs for agile goal setting
- Creation of a company-wide Agile Community of Practice
Agile Working Trainer
BMW AG
- Training and certification of internal employees as Scrum Masters and Product Owners
- Delivery of over 30 agile training sessions (PSM, PSPO, SAFe, BizDevOps)
Scrum Coach
DriveNow
- Coaching the Product Owner on MVP planning and backlog creation
- Introduction of the BMW Agile Working Model and creation of agile communities
Agile Coach
DKV Mobility AG
- Introduction of Nexus and the Spotify model to improve product development
- Creation of an Agile Software Factory for four international tech locations
Agile Coach
ITERGO
- Einführung agiler Methoden im IT-Projektmanagement
- Coaching interner Projektleiter und Scrum Master in agilen Frameworks
Scrum Master & Projektmanager
General Motors Financial
- Einführung von JIRA und Confluence für das Multiprojektmanagement
- Coaching der Teams in Selbstorganisation und agilen Prinzipien
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Insurance, Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Media and Entertainment.
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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, with a focus on change management, Agile Leadership, and the lasting adoption of agile principles. Strong knowledge of supporting companies in the automotive, insurance, finance, and IT industries through their 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
Objective 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
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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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 10 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 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: Agile Coach SPC, SPC LACE, Release Train Engineer (RTE) & SAFe SPC.
Achim's most recent position is Agile Coach SPC at Zeiss.
In recent years, Achim has worked for Zeiss, Qualcomm, Mercedes-Benz, B/S/H (Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte), and HUK Coburg / Generali.
Achim is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Insurance. 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.
Achim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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