Amber Haley - Business agility, product development...

Q: Where is Amber based?

Amber is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Amber speak?

Amber speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Amber have?

Amber has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Amber has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Amber may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Amber's latest experience?

Amber's most recent position is Senior Engineering Manager at Quantilope .

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

In recent years, Amber has worked for Quantilope , PENTA GmbH , and Burning Man .

Q: Which industries is Amber most experienced in?

Amber is most experienced in industries like Arts and Crafts , Tourism , and Advertising . Amber also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Information Technology , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Amber most experienced in?

Amber is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Information Technology , and Marketing . Amber also has some experience in Project Management , Product Development , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Amber worked in recently?

Amber has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts , Tourism , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Amber worked in recently?

Amber has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Senior Engineering Manager

Quantilope

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Lead Agilist (Agile Coach and Team Lead)

PENTA GmbH

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Team Lead: Agile and Transformation

SMAVA

Jan 2019 - May 2019

5 months

People Lead (contract)

Signavio

Led agile adoption and continuous improvement programs across global teams
Facilitated internal transformation workshops and retrospectives with cross-departmental leadership
Performance management, coaching, and mentoring of 40 direct reports
Co-produced two major 400+ person global hackathons focused on innovation and team enablement
Strategic planning of product segment team expansion
Hiring manager for two product areas
Contributed to TomTom’s executive “Way of Work” think tank, shaping org-wide strategic transformation initiatives

Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

1 year 8 months

Line Manager and Agile Coach

TomTom International

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Build Lead (volunteer)

keizburn.org

Coached and scaled one ART (6+ teams) using SAFe Agile, embedded across infrastructure and product delivery
Strategic planning of processes and rolling out strategies to larger org
Team of teams leader
Training of site leadership potentials

May 2016 - Aug 2017

1 year 4 months

Agile Coach

PayU Global HQ, Naspers Limited

Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 5 months

Freelance Agile coach (contract)

LocaFox, Startup Institute

Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

2 years 3 months

Scrum Master

ImmobilienScout24

May 2010 - Apr 2012

2 years

Senior Business Analyst for Web

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

Jan 2010 - Dec 2024

15 years

Theme camp builder and Leader

Burning Man

Apr 2008 - May 2010

2 years 2 months

Project Manager for web and mobile design and production

MODICA Group LTD

Aug 2004 - May 2008

3 years 10 months

Systems Developer

CORE Education

Aug 2004 - Mar 2005

8 months

Project Technician

Notschool.net

Apr 2004 - Jul 2004

4 months

Print Manager

Wellington Girls College

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Senior Mac operator

The Church

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Production manager

Push Digital

Jan 1999 - Dec 2011

13 years

Graphic Designer

Freelance

Feb 1998 - Mar 2001

3 years 2 months

Office Manager

Kinetic Vision Ltd

Senior Business and product strategist (contract)

AWACS NZ

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Arts and Crafts, Tourism, Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, and Education.

Arts and Crafts

Tourism

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Education

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Operations, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, and Human Resources.

Operations

Information Technology

Marketing

Project Management

Product Development

Human Resources

Summary

In my 26 years of experience as a business technology professional, product thinker, agile coach and line manager, I have consistently demonstrated my proficiency in championing lean thinking, continuous improvement and developing comprehensive team strategies that have directly contributed to the underlying success of businesses and their products. My specialisation lies in BPR, product validation and specification, strategic scaled agile process design for entire teams and organisation, and results driven workshoping/training design rooted in effective large scale group collaboration.

I drive continuous improvement in all areas I work in.

My track record and recommendations reflects a commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative team environment while driving successful organisational transformations.

Skills

Core Competencies

Tech Savvy
Customer Focus
Manages Complexity
Decision Quality
Balances Stakeholders
Cultivates Innovation
Strategic Mindset
Ensures Accountability
Collaborates
Manages Conflict
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Drives Vision And Purpose
Manages Ambiguity
Situational Adaptability

Management And Organizational Design (8+ Years) – Competencies And Skills Utilised 80% Of The Time

Performance Management And Goal Setting
Conflict Resolution And Problem-solving
Succession Planning And Talent Retention Strategies
Coaching, Mentoring, And Professional Development Planning
Large Scale Facilitation
Leadership By Example And Setting High Standards Of Excellence
Recruitment, Hiring, And Onboarding Of Team Members
Effective Communication And Feedback Delivery
Champion Agile Development Methods And Architecture
Team Building And Fostering A Positive Team Culture
Empowerment And Delegation Of Responsibilities
Competency Framework Design
Recognition And Reward System Implementation
Okr Design And Rollout

Continuous Improvement And Agile Coaching (15 Years) – Competencies And Skills Utilised 80% Of The Time

Agile Framework Adoption And Implementation
Designing Agile Team Strategies
Facilitating Cross-functional Collaboration And Alignment
Facilitation Of Agile Ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews)
Facilitating Team Retrospectives And Driving Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Introducing Self-assessment Frameworks For Benchmarking Agile Maturity
Removing Impediments And Ensuring Continuous Flow Of Work
Coaching And Mentoring Development Teams On Agile Best Practices
Supporting Product Owners In Backlog Management And Prioritization
Creating Team Processes And Managed Workflow
Training And Upskilling Team Members On Agile Methodologies
Establishing And Maintaining Agile Metrics And Performance Indicators
Recruitment, Hiring, And Onboarding Of Senior Level Employees
Advocating For Agile Principles And Fostering A Culture Of Agility Within The Organization

Product, Solution Design, And Technical Architecture (10 Years) – Competencies And Skills Utilised 80% Of The Time

Kpi And Okr Design And Rollout
Requirements Analysis And Gathering
Solution Specification Design And Documentation
Designing Team Self-assessment Framework For Benchmarking Maturity
User Experience (Ux) And User Interface (Ui) Design
Prototyping And Wire-framing
Product Roadmap Creation And Maintenance
Customer Research And Feedback Analysis
Application Security And Architecture
Stakeholder Management And Collaboration
Iterative Product Iteration And Improvement Based On User Feedback
Workshop Design And Facilitation
Metric Design And Data Visualisation

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration · Digital Strategy & Entrepreneurship

Diploma · Network Engineering and Systems Technology

Certifications & licenses

Agility Health Facilitator, Adv. Kanban

CSM

CSP

CSPO

Dip Network Engineering

EMBA Digital Strategy&Entrepreneurship

Korn Ferry, Mgmt 3.0

OPNZ Organisation And Management

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Arts and Crafts 15 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 14 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Engineering Manager, Lead Agilist (Agile Coach and Team Lead), Team Lead: Agile and Transformation

Main industries Arts and Crafts, Tourism, Advertising

Main business areas Operations, Information Technology, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Amber based?

Amber is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Amber speak?

Amber speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Amber have?

Amber has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Amber has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Amber may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Amber be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Amber would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Engineering Manager, Lead Agilist (Agile Coach and Team Lead), Team Lead: Agile and Transformation.

What is Amber's latest experience?

Amber's most recent position is Senior Engineering Manager at Quantilope.

What companies has Amber worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Amber has worked for Quantilope, PENTA GmbH, and Burning Man.

Which industries is Amber most experienced in?

Amber is most experienced in industries like Arts and Crafts, Tourism, and Advertising. Amber also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, and Education.

Which business areas is Amber most experienced in?

Amber is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology, and Marketing. Amber also has some experience in Project Management, Product Development, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Amber worked in recently?

Amber has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts, Tourism, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Amber worked in recently?

Amber has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Information Technology, and Product Development.

What is Amber's education?

Amber holds a Master in Digital Strategy & Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor in Network Engineering and Systems Technology.

Does Amber have any certificates?

Amber has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Agility Health Facilitator, Adv. Kanban, CSM, and CSP.

What is the availability of Amber?

Amber will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Amber?

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