Antje Baumann-Digital Transformation Consultant with Focus on AI Enablement | Project & Process Management | Change Management
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Experience
AI Strategy Consultant, Change Manager
SMEs (various marketing boutiques, IT & office services)
- AI Strategy & Enablement for SMEs** Management consulting – SMEs (e.g. marketing boutiques, IT & office services)
Design and delivery of structured AI introduction and strategy workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises. Outcome: practical AI maturity assessment, prioritized use case list, and management decision template as a basis for the next steps of AI development in the company.
Activities
- Needs analysis and customized preparation of consulting formats
- Facilitation of structured AI maturity assessment, including vision, mission, and target picture
- Identification and prioritization of relevant AI use cases and fields of action
- Development of management decision templates and roadmaps
- Raising awareness of opportunities, risks, and success factors of AI implementation
- Support of initial clients through AI-driven automation scenarios
- Support of people and teams in the change process of AI implementation (CM)
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- AI maturity assessment & use case analysis
- Workshop moderation / facilitation
- Requirements management
- Change Management (PROSCI)
Tools:
- Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude)
- Automation/AI-coding tools (e.g. n8n, Claude Code, Visual Studio, Antigravity)
Technologies:
- Prompt engineering
- AI workflow automation
AI Strategy Consultant, Change Manager
StrategieWerk(zeug)
- Development of the corporate platform "ConnectKI" with an AI-first strategy** Management consulting | StrategieWerk(zeug)
Strategic consulting for building a platform that supports companies in the structured introduction of AI and the placement of AI experts. Outcome: a solid AI strategy, business case, and governance concept, as well as successful initial client acquisition among SMEs (e.g. Painters' Guild Düsseldorf) as a basis for market launch and scaling.
Activities
- Market and needs analysis to identify potentials and requirements
- Development of a detailed AI strategy and business case
- Creation of a technical concept for platform development
- Development of governance processes for efficiency and compliance
- Design and development of change management offerings for the platform
- AI introduction event with the first target group
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- AI strategy, AI readiness
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Management
- IT governance
Tools:
- AI tool stack including ChatGPT, Claude, Manus, Fireflies, Pandadocs, etc.
- n8n
Technologies:
- Prompt engineering
- AI workflow automation
Process Manager, Change Manager
Daimler Truck AG
- Development of a process management platform & procedural documentation** Automotive industry – IT, Finance & Controlling | Daimler Truck AG
Outcome: audit-proof procedural documentation and a fully modeled process landscape, successfully presented to auditors. Daimler Truck gets a digital solution to map and standardize all audit-relevant processes in the retail (truck) area – with sustainable process ownership in the business unit.
Activities
- Setup and configuration of the SAP Signavio platform, including standards, structures, and rules
- Modeling of audit-relevant processes through interviews, research, and workshops
- Creation of comprehensive, audit-proof procedural documentation
- Design and delivery of training for process owners and process experts
- Presentation of the governance concept to auditors (audit support)
- Iterative optimization and close integration of relevant business units
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Process management
- Change Management (PROSCI)
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Management
- IT governance, auditing / audit
- BPMN 2.0, ArchiMate (data flow modeling)
Tools:
- SAP Signavio
- Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
Business Analyst
Nolte Engineering
- Implementation of the ERP solution Odoo as a rapid implementation** Mechanical engineering – IT administration | Nolte Engineering
Project description: development of a standardized ERP starter package for SMEs based on Odoo, which enables quick initial configuration and immediate usability. The concept was validated with two pilot customers.
Activities
- Target group analysis for SMEs; capturing and evaluation of customer requirements
- Design of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) from a standardized, easily replicable starter configuration
- Development of a starter package consisting of a rapid prototype, a compact implementation workshop, and a handout
- Pilot and validation with two customers (e-commerce & media sector)
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Requirements Management
- Target group analysis
- Change Management
- Configuration management
- MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- BPMN 2.0
Tools:
- ERP Odoo
- SAP Signavio
Process Manager
ING
- Migration of core and support processes (onboarding a FinTech in a major bank)** Banking, FinTech – lending | ING
Successful integration of the process landscape of an acquired FinTech startup into the large bank structures of ING-DiBa. Outcome: a harmonized, transparent process landscape and a solid foundation for subsequent process optimization and compliance security.
Activities
- Capturing and modeling of the FinTech startup's core and support processes in ARIS
- Consolidation of existing processes and structures from SAP Signavio to ARIS
- Consulting on the development of new structures for process organization
- Support during the implementation of a new process management portal
- Stakeholder management through workshops, dashboards, and reports
- Development and presentation of governance processes, as well as capturing requirements
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Process analysis & modeling
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Management
- IT governance
- BPMN 2.0, DMN 1.0
Tools:
- ARIS
- SAP Signavio
- Confluence, SharePoint
Business Analyst; Change Manager
Rheinarmada
- Business Expansion – Strategy and Process Consulting** B2B Marketing – Strategy and Administration | Rheinarmada
Activities
- Analysis of existing internal structures and processes in terms of value creation and efficiency
- Consulting on future business strategy
- Target group analysis and persona modeling
- Advice on product development and reorienting customer communication
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Design Thinking
- Change Management (PROSCI)
- Process analysis
- Stakeholder management
- BPMN 2.0
Tools:
- Camunda Cawemo
- Jira
IT Portfolio Manager, PMO, Process Manager, Product Owner, Scrum Master
Metronom GmbH (Metro AG) | Corporate Group
- Strategic IT Portfolio Management – Agile Transformation, Tool Development and Day-to-Day Operations** Wholesale Corporate IT – IT Governance Corporate Group
Strategic management of the central IT project portfolio and transformation into an agile IT service provider within an international trading group (26 countries). Result: decision intervals reduced by 50%, data-driven portfolio decisions established up to the board level, PPM tool partially automated. Three interconnected subprojects.
Subproject 1: Strategic IT Portfolio Management in Day-to-Day Operations*** Activities
Preparation of decision materials for the board, executive management and CIO
Building dashboards and transparency for portfolio performance
Coordination and validation of status reports, documents and budgets
Running steering committees and cross-functional meetings
Close collaboration with IT experts (security, risk, data management)
Subproject 2: 'Agilization' of Strategic IT Portfolio Management*** Activities
Introducing agile decision-making processes in portfolio management
Shortening decision intervals from 12 to 6 months
Implementing outcome-oriented performance monitoring (metrics, OKRs instead of KPIs)
Design and implementation of a continuous improvement process within change and lean management
Strategic communication and presentations at C-level and board level
Integrating classic and agile portfolio components (hybrid governance model)
Subproject 3: Expanding the IT Portfolio Management Tool into an Agile Framework*** Activities
Further development of the PPM tool into an agile, highly automated framework
Close integration of business, IT and operations
Design and implementation of a continuous improvement process
Stakeholder management and presentations at C-level
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Agile portfolio management
- Lean portfolio management
- PMO
- SCRUM
- PRINCE2
- Change Management (PROSCI)
- CIP / Lean Management
- OKR & Metrics
- Stakeholder management
- Requirement management
- BizDevOps
- BPMN 2.0
Tools:
- Azure DevOps
- Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
- Think Cell
- K2 Workflow Designer
- MS Visio
- SAP
Technologies:
- Low-code automation (Nintex K2)
Interim IT Portfolio Manager, PMO
Metro AG
- Interim IT Portfolio Management & PMO in a Corporate Environment** Wholesale and Retail – IT Governance & Strategy
Interim takeover of operational IT portfolio management at the corporate headquarters. Result: stable portfolio management in day-to-day operations, increased transparency on project progress and budgets, and reliable decision-making data for C-level and executive management.
Activities
- Operational management of the strategic IT project portfolio in day-to-day operations
- Preparation of decision materials for C-level and executive management
- Transparency through status reports, dashboards and budget monitoring
- Monitoring of risks, milestones and project dependencies
- Advising project managers and initiating and implementing PPM standards
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Strategic portfolio management (PPM/PgMO)
- Stakeholder management
- Risk & resource management
- Business analysis
- Controlling
Tools:
- Jira, Confluence, Slack
- SAP
- Think Cell
IT PPM Consultant, Project Manager, Product Owner, Workflow Consultant
Metro AG
- Design, Implementation & Further Development of the IT Portfolio Management Tool (Low Code)** Wholesale and Retail – IT Governance & Strategy
Design and implementation of a central IT PPM tool as an interim solution and subsequent development into a scalable long-term solution at the corporate headquarters. Result: fully integrated PPM platform with high user acceptance, significantly faster decision-making and sustainable IT governance at C-level.
Activities
- Recording of current and target processes and definition of tool requirements
- Design and implementation of the PPM tool on the low-code workflow platform Nintex K2 with focus on UI/UX and user acceptance
- Further development into a long-term solution including new features, scalability and integration into the IT landscape
- Quality assurance, creation of documentation and training materials
- Stakeholder management and coordination with relevant interfaces
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- PPM, IT governance
- Requirement management
- Process analysis & modeling, BPMN 2.0, DMN 1.0
- Product management, Design Thinking
- Stakeholder management, PRINCE2
Tools:
- Nintex K2 (Low-Code Workflow Platform)
- Azure DevOps
- Jira, Confluence
- MS Visio, Think Cell
IT Project Manager, Business Analyst
Metro AG
- Evaluation & Implementation of a PPM Standard Software (SaaS) in a Corporate Environment** Wholesale and Retail – IT Governance & Strategy
Comprehensive market evaluation of 9 PPM SaaS solutions and subsequent rapid implementation of the evaluation winner Planview. Result: informed investment decision through a structured decision matrix; timely cancellation of the implementation based on my critical POC assessment and recommendation prevented a significant wrong investment – lessons learned fed directly into the further tool strategy.
Activities
- Development of a decision matrix for objective evaluation of software solutions
- Gathering and weighting user stories from all relevant roles and hierarchy levels
- Analysis and testing of 9 SaaS offerings including vendor benchmarking and knowledge sharing
- Planning of the rapid implementation and development of a proof of concept (MVP)
- Participation in contract negotiations and drafting of the statement of work (SOW)
- Critical oversight of the implementation and informed recommendation to abort the project
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Portfolio management, requirement management
- Business analysis, decision management
- Stakeholder management, risk management
- Process consulting
Tools:
- Confluence, SharePoint
- SAP, EAM
Project Manager, IT Workflow Consultant, Change Agent
Metronom GmbH
- Design & implementation of a “Digital Project Folder”** Corporate IT – IT Governance & PMO | Metronom GmbH
Concept, development and launch of a low-code based digital project management solution to support project and program managers in a corporate environment. Result: Significantly improved efficiency in project administration, better compliance through integration into central governance processes, and high user adoption.
Activities
- Design and implementation of the “Digital Project Folder” on Nintex K2 including extensive workflow customizations
- Integration into central governance processes and tools to ensure compliance and transparency
- Set up and leadership of a key user group to boost adoption and continuous improvement
- Maintenance of the product backlog and participation in committees and expert groups as a change agent
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Project management (PRINCE2), PMO
- Requirements management, risk management
- Change management, design thinking
- Stakeholder management, product management, BPMN 2.0
Tools:
- Nintex K2 (Low-Code Workflow Platform)
- Azure DevOps, HP PPM
- SAP, EAM
Change Manager, Team Lead Change Management
Metronom GmbH
- Concept & rollout of a company-wide IT project management framework** IT Services – IT Governance & PMO | Metronom GmbH
Project description Replacement of a rigid, ISO-certified project management approach with a flexible, PRINCE2-based “Project Framework” rolled out across the whole company. Result: Increased PM efficiency and standardization, reduced documentation effort, and enablement of about 150 employees in the Plan & Build area.
Activities
- Led the change management team through the entire transformation process
- Conceived a new PRINCE2-based project management process to replace the ISO-certified system
- Facilitated complex, sometimes disruptive requirements gathering with all relevant stakeholders
- Integrated the framework into peripheral governance processes and coordinated closely with committees and business leaders
- Designed and delivered training for sustainable employee enablement
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Project management (PRINCE2), PMO
- Requirements management, risk management
- Change management, design thinking
- Stakeholder management, product management, BPMN 2.0
Tools:
- Nintex K2 (Low-Code Workflow Platform)
- Azure DevOps, HP PPM
- SAP, EAM
Program Management Officer (PMO, PrMO)
Metronom GmbH
- Establishing & operating a Program Management Office (PrMO)** Corporate IT – IT Governance & PMO | Metronom GmbH
Set up and ran a central Program Management Office to steer the IT project landscape in a corporate environment. Result: Significantly improved transparency and decision quality at the C-level through structured multi-project management and optimized IT governance processes.
Activities
- End-to-end multi-project management including monitoring of progress, budgets, risks, and dependencies
- Created and ran a project portfolio dashboard as a decision tool for management and stakeholders
- Acted as central interface between project managers and corporate controlling to align goals and processes
- Prepared and supported budget discussions with senior management
- Optimized central IT governance processes at department and corporate levels
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Multi-project management, PrMO/PMO (PRINCE2)
- Stakeholder management
- Controlling, risk & resource management
- Budgeting
Tools:
- Jira, Confluence
- Think Cell
SAP Project Manager, SAP CO Consultant
Metronom GmbH
- SAP project “Legal Audit Findings & SAP Upgrade”** IT Services – Business Intelligence & Administration | Metronom GmbH
Delivery of a time-critical SAP mandatory project to fix legal audit findings combined with a major SAP release upgrade under high time and resource pressure. Result: Successfully delivered within schedule and budget despite a complex stakeholder environment.
Activities
- Technical and organizational project management (SAP FI-CO-IM/PS-SD-BW)
- Managed the project’s time, budget and scope under high pressure
- Handled a high-tension stakeholder environment
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Project management, IT governance
- SAP consulting & system support
- Requirements management, risk & resource management
- Controlling, audit
- SAP FI-CO-IM
Tools:
- SAP
- HP ALM/QC
SAP Team Lead, SAP Release Manager, SAP Consultant FI/CO
Metrosystems GmbH
- Release Management “Common Template Accounting” (SAP) – international rollouts** Wholesale & Retail – Finance & Administration | Metrosystems GmbH
Introduction and development of two international SAP common templates to consolidate and centrally manage finance & controlling across all countries and sales lines of the Metro international retail group. Result: Standardized, company-wide SAP template as a solid basis for international scaling.
Activities
- Led the CO team and managed multiple SAP releases in an international setting
- Consolidated finance & controlling for all countries and sales lines into common SAP templates
- Release & demand management as well as incident & problem management
- Stakeholder management across countries and departments
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Release & demand management
- IT governance, controlling, audit
- Stakeholder management, EAM
- SAP FI/CO
Tools:
- SAP
- HP PPM, HP ALM/QC
Business Analyst, Service & Process Manager
Metrosystems
- Design & Implementation of Standard Services according to ISO 9001** IT Services – Domain: Group Solution Management | Metrosystems GmbH
Design, establishment, and company-wide rollout of standard services for SAP. Result: Significant time and cost savings by replacing time-consuming default demands; afterward took on the role as Key User & Service Manager for SAP standard services.
Tasks
- Design and implementation of standardized services based on ISO 9001
- Implementation via HP Suite (HPSM/HPSC) with document management through SharePoint
- Company-wide rollout and subsequent support as Key User & Service Manager
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Business analysis, requirements management
- Process Consulting
- IT Governance
- ITSM
- ISO 9001, auditing
Tools:
- SAP,
- HP PPM, HPSM, HPSC, HPQC
- SharePoint
Process Manager
Metrosystems
- Design & Implementation of a “Ready to Work” Onboarding Process** IT Services – Domain: SAP Finance & Administration | Metrosystems GmbH
Design and implementation of a holistic onboarding process (“Ready to Work”) for internal and external IT specialists – pragmatically executed based on the existing SharePoint infrastructure. Result: Standardized, scalable onboarding workflow with high practical usability and efficient use of existing resources.
Tasks
- Design and implementation of the “Ready to Work” process as a SharePoint workflow
- Consideration of individual roles and prior knowledge in the process design
- Maintenance and continuous adjustments with content changes (continuous improvement)
Methods / Tools / Technologies Methods:
- Business analysis, requirements management
- Process Consulting
- IT Governance
- Continuous improvement
Tools:
- SharePoint (workflows)
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Experienced in Retail, Information Technology, Transportation, Automotive, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Finance, Strategy, Accounting, and Audit.
Summary
Industrial engineer with over 25 years of experience in process management, project and PMO management, change management, IT governance, and AI strategy. Raised in international corporate structures, I am at home at the interface of management, business units, and IT. Today, I guide companies into the AI future – in a structured, people-centered, and sustainable way.
Skills
Project Management (Agile, Classic, Adaptive)
Scrum Master, Product Owner, (Multi) Project Management, Prince2
Pmo, (Lean) It Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management
Process Design And Workflow Management, Ai In Daily Business (Gpt, Zapier, And More)
Technical It Understanding, Interface Between Business Units/It/Service Providers
It Governance Processes, Bpmn, Low-Code Workflows, Lean Management, Business Analysis
Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking, Okr, Metrics, Kpis, Bpmn, Dmn, Lean Ppm, Safe
Finance & Controlling, Retail, Banking, It Governance In A Corporate Environment
It Project Management (Classic, Agile, Adaptive)
Scrum Master, Product Owner
Multi-Project Management
Project Management Office (Pmo)
It Portfolio Management (Tactical, Strategic), Lean Ppm, Safe
Business Process Management (Bpm)
It Governance Process Management
Requirements Management, Demand Management
Decision Management (Bdm)
Master Data Management (Eam)
Business Case Consulting, Project Controlling
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
I Am Known For My Strong Strategic And Conceptual Thinking, And For A Methodical And Structured Way Of Working.
I Have An Eye For The Big Picture, Grasp Connections Very Quickly, And Communicate Between Business Units And It On Equal Terms.
I Am Energetic And Curious: Professionally, Technically, Or Personally – There Is No Standing Still For Me.
Scrum, Kanban, Lean Ppm
Design Thinking
Okr, Metrics, Kpis
Bpmn 2.0, Dmn 1.1
User Stories, Use Cases, Requirements, Customer Journey, Backlog
Bizdevops
Ms Office (Incl. Visio, Think-Cell, Powerpoint, Excel, Azure)
Sap Erp R/3 + Ecc 6.0 (Fi/Co; Im/Ps)
K2 Workflow Automation, Ms Visio, Sap Signavio, Aris, Camunda Cawemo, Power Bi
Ai / Ai Workflows In Daily Business (Zapier, Chatgpt, Gpt, And Others)
Jira, Confluence, Azure Devops, Slack, Teams, Sharepoint, Trello, Miro Etc.
Hp Ppm, Ms Project, Sap Im/Ps, Custom Platform Solutions Developed By Me
Languages
Education
Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Diploma in Architecture Engineering
Certifications & licenses
TÜV Süd – AI Strategy & Application Expert
TÜV Süd
BAFA – Certified Business Consultant
BAFA
McKinsey.org Forward Program
MCKinsey
Neurawork® – AI Applications and Strategy Expert
Neurawork®
ARIS® Foundation
ING
SAP Signavio® Process Manager & Workflow Accelerator Certified
Scrum® Agile Management
Design Thinking
Haufe
Prosci® Change Management Certified
Nintex K2® – Workflow Design and Management
K2
Prince2® Project Management Certified
Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Hochschule Koblenz
Diploma in Engineering (Architecture)
Hochschule für Wirtschaft, Technik und Kulter Leipzig
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