Alina Ohrem - Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project

Q: Where is Alina based?

Alina is based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Alina speak?

Alina speaks the following languages: German (Native), Maltese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alina have?

Alina has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Alina has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Alina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alina's latest experience?

Alina's most recent position is Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project at INIT AG .

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

In recent years, Alina has worked for INIT AG , Cariad SE , Stadt Herne , Stadt Dormagen , and umagine GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Alina most experienced in?

Alina is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration , Information Technology , and Cosmetics . Alina also has some experience in Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Alina most experienced in?

Alina is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Product Development . Alina also has some experience in Marketing , Information Technology , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Alina worked in recently?

Alina has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration , Cosmetics , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Alina worked in recently?

Alina has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Project Management .

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Monheim am Rhein, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project

INIT AG

In my key role in strategic requirements management for the UVO online service, I established a comprehensive process from concept to execution.
The responsibility included effectively collecting and prioritizing user feedback and requirements from municipalities and state administrations for direct service improvements.
Developed, implemented, and led strategic requirements management for the OZG 2.0 UVO online service
Gathering, prioritizing, and handling functional requirements, issues, improvement suggestions, and requests from municipalities and state administrations
Creating release documentation
Communicating implemented requirements to municipalities and UV offices
Aligning with service managers and stakeholders
Coordinating XFamily changes and version updates
Managing and maintaining the Jira backlog and Confluence pages
Responsible for Jira sprints, sprint planning, and review
Coordinating with business, Product Owner, and development team for requirement implementation
Testing implemented requirements in the online service
Project documentation

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

Founder of Sustainable Regional Food Trends Startup

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

Berlin, Germany

PMO E3 2.0 Platform Development

Cariad SE

Efficient project coordination, planning, and execution with strong communication and stakeholder management
Targeted derivation of system requirements from stakeholder needs to develop precise and user-oriented solutions
Regular creation of status reports and project updates for management and stakeholders
Developing and presenting concepts for approval in corporate committees
Evaluating and selecting suitable tools and processes to support project success and foster innovation
Planning and moderating workshops for product customization, idea generation, problem-solving, and requirement specification

Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

5 months

Herne, Germany

Lead Co-Creation Workshops for Digitalization

Stadt Herne

Planning and moderating interactive workshops for the joint development of innovative concepts
Gathering and analyzing participants' feedback for iterative concept improvement
Designing and laying out print materials, including brochures and marketing materials, following branding guidelines
Monitoring progress and ensuring on-time completion
Using creative techniques and methods

Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

7 months

Dormagen, Germany

Co-Project Manager Smart Industrial City Strategy

Stadt Dormagen

Developing a comprehensive Smart City strategy for the city of Dormagen
Process management
Stakeholder management
Conducting expert talks and workshops
Coordinating a team of experts from various fields
Planning information events and participation formats for citizens to include feedback

Oct 2020 - Present

5 years 11 months

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Management Consultant

umagine GmbH

Project management in an agile environment for public sector projects
Development of digital business models
Requirements management and process management consulting

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 1 month

Malta

PMO Smart Island Strategy Malta with DG NEAR

Requirements analysis and strategy development
Development of a Smart Island strategy including knowledge transfer and capacity building
Use of project management tools to plan, monitor and control all project phases
Identification of potential project risks and development of mitigation strategies
Development of criteria and methods to measure success and impact

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Founder and CEO of a natural cosmetics startup

Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

1 year 1 month

Cologne, Germany

Consulting Manufacturing & High Tech

Capgemini SE

Designing customer workshops in digital transformation
Requirements management and as-is analysis
Data analysis, evaluation and presentation

Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

1 year

Germany

Digital Model Region funding program

MWIDE, NRW

Support for coordination and strategy development
Stakeholder management
Automation in administration considering legal requirements
Advising stakeholders on selecting and implementing modern technologies and IT systems
Support in planning and executing pilot projects for digitizing public administration

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

4 months

Cologne, Germany

Author & Quality Assurance Social Media Trend Report

Detecon International GmbH

Authored the Social Media Trend Report
Developed specific recommendations for action
Conducted detailed analyses of current and future social media trends
Analyzed usage data and statistics to identify behavior patterns and preferences
Created informative graphs and charts

Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

3 months

Bonn, Germany

Smart City Executive Program

Deutsche Telekom AG

Developed prototypes for Smart City challenges
Gathered and prepared relevant information on Smart City trends, technologies, and best practices
Produced regular status reports
Assisted in the development and delivery of workshops

Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

4 months

Bonn, Germany

City Creator Application

T-Systems International GmbH

Created mockups and customer journeys
Conducted user research to gain insights into the target audience's needs
Assisted in gathering and analyzing stakeholder requirements
Prepared detailed documentation to support developers and stakeholders

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 6 months

Cologne, Germany

Consultant

Detecon International GmbH

Managed projects in international digitalization consulting with a focus on Smart Cities
Coordinated between technical teams and departments to ensure clear communication and timely delivery of project milestones
Developed Smart City strategies

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration, Information Technology, Cosmetics, Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Cosmetics

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, Marketing, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Marketing

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Summary

With sound expertise in agile project management and Strategic Requirement Engineering, I bring not only deep specialist knowledge but also a strong ability to identify and implement tailored solutions in future projects. My high level of responsibility, paired with strong communication skills, lets me effectively meet clients' needs while keeping track of the latest technology developments. This combination of professional skills and soft skills enables me to lead challenging projects from concept to successful completion, always mindful of supporting our clients' strategic goals with innovative solutions.

Focus: Public, OZG, Automotive, Smart City, Manufacturing & High Tech

Hourly rate: €100 - negotiable based on project duration and remote share

Skills

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Trello)
Gen Ai (Chat Gpt, Dall-E)
Microsoft Office
Miro
Clickup
Bpmn 2.0 (Draw.Io, Camunda)
Adobe Creative Cloud
Canva
Asana
Google Workspace
Slack
Zoom

Languages

German

Native

Maltese

Elementary

Education

Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

CBS International Business School Köln

Master of Arts, Hybrid Project Management, Change Management & Strategy Development and Tools · General Management · Cologne, Germany · 1,4

Oct 2016 - Jun 2020

Universität zu Köln

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science and Media Psychology · Intermedia · Cologne, Germany · 1,3

Certifications & licenses

Systemic Coach for Executives and Consultants

Design Thinking & Co-Creation Coach

Online Marketing Certification from Google Zukunftswerkstatt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Government and Administration 7 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 5 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Malta)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project, Founder of Sustainable Regional Food Trends Startup, PMO E3 2.0 Platform Development

Main industries Government and Administration, Information Technology, Cosmetics

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

August 2022

Last Update

June 2025

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Alina is based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Alina speaks the following languages: German (Native), Maltese (Elementary).

Alina has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Alina has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Alina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Alina would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project, Founder of Sustainable Regional Food Trends Startup, PMO E3 2.0 Platform Development.

Alina's most recent position is Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project at INIT AG.

In recent years, Alina has worked for INIT AG, Cariad SE, Stadt Herne, Stadt Dormagen, and umagine GmbH.

Alina is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Cosmetics. Alina also has some experience in Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Alina is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Product Development. Alina also has some experience in Marketing, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.

Alina has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Cosmetics, and Food and Beverage.

Alina has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management.

Alina holds a Master in General Management from CBS International Business School Köln and a Bachelor in Intermedia from Universität zu Köln.

Alina has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: SAFe 6.0 – Leading SAFe, Systemic Coach for Executives and Consultants, and Design Thinking & Co-Creation Coach.

Alina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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