Benedikt Irsch - AI Transformation Coach & Delivery Enablement Lead (Contract)

Q: Where is Benedikt based?

Benedikt is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Benedikt speak?

Benedikt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Benedikt have?

Benedikt has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Benedikt has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Benedikt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Benedikt's latest experience?

Benedikt's most recent position is AI Transformation Coach & Delivery Enablement Lead (Contract) at Digital GmbH .

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

In recent years, Benedikt has worked for Digital GmbH , Chamber of Commerce (Interim) Luxembourg , and Vishnu Artists GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Benedikt most experienced in?

Benedikt is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Government and Administration . Benedikt also has some experience in Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Benedikt most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Government and Administration , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

AI Transformation Coach & Delivery Enablement Lead (Contract)

Digital GmbH

Drive enterprise AI transformation through alignment of data platforms, AI capabilities, and governance
Implement scalable Data Mesh architecture to decentralize data ownership and accelerate AI use case development
Strengthen AI maturity via structural alignment, clarified decision rights, and transparency models
Coach leaders, product teams, and engineers in AI-enabled decision-making and data-driven product thinking
Establish governance models for trustworthy AI and measurable business value
Design flow-based systems (Kanban / Flight Levels) to sustain AI enablement and ensure measurable business integration at scale
Integrate KPI frameworks, Jira architectures, and BI reporting to enable evidence-based steering of AI initiatives

Jan 2019 - Sep 2024

5 years 9 months

Luxembourg

Portfolio & AI Transformation Delivery Lead

Chamber of Commerce (Interim) Luxembourg

Design and rollout AI target operating model through Kanban and Flight Levels–based transformation, including organizational enablement, training, and coaching across leadership, product, and engineering domains
Coordinate collaboration between data engineering, ML teams, and business stakeholders using Flight Levels and Kanban systems to improve transparency, flow, and cross-team alignment
Establish governance, cadences, and transparency models supported by KPI-based performance dashboards and reporting environments (Jira / Power BI / SharePoint)
Deliver trainings, coaching, and enablement programs for directors, Agile Masters, digital experts, and teams to strengthen flow-based execution and scalable delivery practices
Introduce Jira architectures and collaboration platforms (Jira, SharePoint) enabling structured backlog management, portfolio transparency, and integrated reporting
Provide executive AI advisory (Board / C-Level) to increase enterprise AI maturity by aligning data infrastructure, ML initiatives, governance structures, and flow-based execution systems
Implement KPI-based AI initiative steering and impact measurement systems (Kanban / Flight Levels)
Enable cross-functional AI enablement across business, IT, and data teams

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 6 months

Founder & Managing Director

Vishnu Artists GmbH

Led and delivered enterprise-level delivery and transformation engagements for organizations operating in complex, large-scale environments
Acted as a delivery and execution partner to stabilize, scale, or realign critical initiatives across portfolios, programs, and value streams
Owned and steered delivery and transformation engagements end-to-end
Provided senior delivery leadership in complex enterprise contexts
Designed execution and governance models bridging strategy and operational delivery
Established portfolio and program-level execution transparency
Built and led expert teams to support large-scale execution initiatives
Stabilized critical programs and improved delivery predictability

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Münster, Germany

Large Scale Delivery Lead

Atruvia AG

Stabilized enterprise-scale delivery
Embedded governance and decision clarity
Strengthened strategic alignment mechanisms

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Kaiserslautern, Germany

IT Specialist in Application Technologies Development (Apprenticeship)

Insiders Technologies GmbH

Enterprise Program Delivery Manager

BSH Home Appliances Group

Led enterprise-scale programs including AI and cloud initiatives
Coordinated global multi-team AI-related initiatives
Executed large-scale planning events (400+ participants)
Built governance structures for enterprise AI program delivery
Supported leadership enablement in scalable transformation environments

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Banking and Finance.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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

Strategy

Project Management

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Summary

Enterprise Transformation Leader with 10+ years of experience driving large-scale organizational change across portfolio, program, and executive levels.

I specialize in enabling organizations to transition toward AI-enabled operating models by aligning strategy, governance, delivery systems, and workforce capability development.

My background combines: Enterprise delivery leadership Portfolio transformation Flow-based execution systems Organizational development & systemic coaching AI-supported execution environments (Jira / Power BI / AI-driven workflow optimization)

I work at the intersection of AI adoption, operating model design, and human change enablement, ensuring measurable business impact rather than isolated experimentation.

Skills

Ai Target Operating Model Design & Rollout
Enterprise Ai Transformation Leadership
Ai Strategy-To-Execution Alignment
Ai Portfolio Governance & Prioritization
Organizational Ai Adoption & Change Enablement
Ai Workforce Readiness & Capability Development
Ai Use Case Scaling & Value Realization
Executive Ai Advisory (Board / C-Level)
Kpi-Based Ai Initiative Steering & Impact Measurement
Cross-Functional Ai Enablement (Business / It / Data)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

University of Applied Sciences (FH) Trier

Master of Business and Computer Science · Business and Computer Science · Trier, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

Insiders Technologies GmbH

Apprenticeship · IT Specialist in Application Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified AI Coach

Prompting Birds Munich

Certified Product Owner

Prompting Birds

Flight Level Coach (FLC)

Flight Levels Academy

Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT)

Kanban University

Systemic Business Coach (SBC)

DVCT/ ICF

Certified Scrum Professional® (CSP)

Scrum Alliance

Certified SAFe 6 Program Consultant (SPC)

Scaled Agile, Inc

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Professional Services 11.5 y

Avg length 4 y 3 m

Longest experience 11 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Luxembourg)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles AI Transformation Coach & Delivery Enablement Lead (Contract), Portfolio & AI Transformation Delivery Lead, Founder & Managing Director

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration

Main business areas Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Benedikt based?

Benedikt is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Benedikt speak?

Benedikt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Benedikt have?

Benedikt has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Benedikt has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Benedikt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benedikt be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benedikt would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Transformation Coach & Delivery Enablement Lead (Contract), Portfolio & AI Transformation Delivery Lead, Founder & Managing Director.

What is Benedikt's latest experience?

Benedikt's most recent position is AI Transformation Coach & Delivery Enablement Lead (Contract) at Digital GmbH.

What companies has Benedikt worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benedikt has worked for Digital GmbH, Chamber of Commerce (Interim) Luxembourg, and Vishnu Artists GmbH.

Which industries is Benedikt most experienced in?

Benedikt is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Government and Administration. Benedikt also has some experience in Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Benedikt most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Benedikt worked in recently?

Benedikt has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Benedikt's education?

Benedikt holds a Master in Business and Computer Science from University of Applied Sciences (FH) Trier.

Does Benedikt have any certificates?

Benedikt has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified AI Coach, Certified Product Owner, and Flight Level Coach (FLC).

What is the availability of Benedikt?

Benedikt is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Benedikt?

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