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Beatrice Gola-Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations

Beatrice Gola
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Germany

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Mar 2023 - Present

Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations

Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry

Position Summary
Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations at Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Product Development
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  • Lead "Agile Product Management & Innovation Management" lectures for Master students.
Oct 2022 - Present

Agile Transformation Manager | Product Lead | Business Coach

Position Summary
Agile Transformation Manager | Product Lead | Business Coach
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy
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  • Streamline customer journey for increased efficiency.
  • Implement customer-focused strategies for various organizational structures.
  • Lead high-performance product teams through coaching and agile techniques.
  • Assist in establishing and strengthening product teams.
  • Conduct assessments for product teams to pinpoint issues in teamwork, processes, and communication, and devise solutions.
  • Facilitated product professionals to adopt effective frameworks for product ownership and strategic planning.
  • Bridged gap between company strategy and product development approach.
  • Demonstrated excellent product knowledge and provided tailored product recommendations to customers, resulting in a sales increase
Jun 2020 - Oct 2022
Berlin, Germany

Product Lead Customer & Services / Agile Coach

Share Now, Urban Mobility Solutions

Position Summary
Product Lead Customer & Services / Agile Coach at Share Now, Urban Mobility Solutions
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
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  • Innovated and launched an industry-first car-sharing loyalty program to diversify product offerings and boost customer engagement, facilitating innovative expansion.
  • Spearheaded a 30% annual growth in user base by leading S, M, and L product initiatives with an innovative strategy.
  • Increased product development efficiency by 25% through implementing targeted KPIs and goal-setting frameworks, improving customer value and operational excellence.
Mar 2018 - Oct 2019
Berlin, Germany

Head of Product, Agile Consulting

OpenReply

Position Summary
Head of Product, Agile Consulting at OpenReply
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Professional Services
Retail
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
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  • Directed agile transformation projects for renowned clients such as OBI, Gebr. Heinemann and Lufthansa, delivering innovative solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Integrated cutting-edge systems and advanced product management practices through agile coaching, leading to a 25% surge in project volume.
Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
Cologne, Germany

Head of Product Consumer Solutions

HRS – Hotel Reservation Service

Position Summary
Head of Product Consumer Solutions at HRS – Hotel Reservation Service
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
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  • Led six key B2C initiatives, generating $700 million in revenue and accelerating time-to-market by 35% through aligning strategic vision and implementing agile delivery methods.
May 2013 - Aug 2015

Product Owner End Consumer Solutions

HRS – Hotel Reservation Service

Position Summary
Product Owner End Consumer Solutions at HRS – Hotel Reservation Service
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Product Development
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  • Led sprint planning and product vision to meet 90% of annual goals, while cultivating vital technology partnerships with Samsung, Google, and Apple.
Oct 2010 - Apr 2013
Leipzig, Germany

B2B & Partner Marketing Manager

ipoque GmbH

Position Summary
B2B & Partner Marketing Manager at ipoque GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
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  • Orchestrated a successful educational product launch, leveraging strategic marketing and rigorous requirement management to expand market reach and operational efficiency.
Nov 2008 - Sep 2010
Jena, Germany

Head of Marketing & PR

the agent factory GmbH

Position Summary
Head of Marketing & PR at the agent factory GmbH
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy
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  • Transformed product offerings and market positioning, significantly increasing revenue and client acquisition through strategic initiatives and effective requirement management.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Tourism, Education, Automotive, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology
Professional Services
Tourism
Education
Automotive
Telecommunication
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Marketing, Strategy, and Project Management.

Product Development
Marketing
Strategy
Project Management
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Summary

Accomplished Agile Coach and Product Manager with over a decade of expertise in enhancing operational effectiveness and promoting business growth through strategic agile transformations. Renowned for driving market success and cultivating environments of continuous improvement and mindfulness. Committed to fostering team dynamics that encourage growth, innovation, and efficiency, I leverage agile methodologies to maximize project effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

  • Agile & Digital Transformation
  • Lean Practices
  • Advanced Product Management
  • Product Strategies
  • Team Coaching
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Optimization
  • Change Management
  • Scrum & Kanban Mastery
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Requirement Engineering

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

Sep 2003 - Feb 2009

University of Applied Sciences Jena

Diploma, Business Administration (equivalent to MBA) · Diploma in Business Administration · Jena, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Systemic Coaching And Business Consulting

Mental Health First Aider

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion For Leadership

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Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Information Technology 6.5 y
Avg length 2 y 5 m
Longest experience 3 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations, Agile Transformation Manager | Product Lead | Business Coach, Product Lead Customer & Services / Agile Coach
Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Tourism
Main business areas Product Development, Marketing, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 3

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Beatrice speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

Beatrice has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Beatrice has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Beatrice may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Beatrice would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations, Agile Transformation Manager | Product Lead | Business Coach, Product Lead Customer & Services / Agile Coach.

Beatrice's most recent position is Lecturer for Agile Product Management & Innovations at Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry.

In recent years, Beatrice has worked for Hochschule Fresenius, CareerFoundry, Share Now and Urban Mobility Solutions.

Beatrice is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Tourism. Beatrice also has some experience in Education, Telecommunication, and Automotive.

Beatrice is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy. Beatrice also has some experience in Project Management.

Beatrice has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Education.

Beatrice has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy.

Beatrice holds a Master in Diploma in Business Administration from University of Applied Sciences Jena.

Beatrice has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Systemic Coaching And Business Consulting, Mental Health First Aider, Diversity, and Equity And Inclusion For Leadership.

Beatrice is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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

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