Bernhard G.-Business Owner
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Experience
Business Owner
Der Ruhepol
- Systemic business development, coaching & training
Scrum Master/Agile Coach
Roche
- Supported two Scrum teams in a SAFe project environment and adapted Scrum practices to both predictable and unexpected events
- Organized Scrum events, team building and efficiency improvements
- Improved the agile mindset and raised awareness of the challenges of self-organized work
- De-escalated position-driven discussions and helped the team stay focused
Scrum Master/Release-Train-Engineer/Agile Coach BSG - VW H12
Vitesco Technologies
- Improved agile working conditions within the company
- Established and improved the agile mindset across the team and company through feedback sessions with middle management
- Organized the Sprint events of a Scrum team
- Trained Product Owners and new team members
Scrum Master/Agile Coach V4-Energiespeicher
SENEC GmbH
- Established and improved the agile mindset across the team and company through methods and mindset training
- Designed a suitable remote working approach (due to COVID)
- Supported the achievement of Sprint goals
- Protected the team from outside disruptions
- Established agile working conditions within the company
Project Manager/Agile Coach Inverter and Transmission Control
ZF Group
- Achieved the target cost range through Cost-Out, potential assessment and functional analysis workshops
- Gradually introduced agile methods and mindset
- Coached teams through the agile transformation
Scrum Master/Agile Coach SDE Core Development
ZF Group
- Supported two Scrum teams as Scrum Master
- Coached teams through the agile transformation
- Delivered training on agile methods and mindset
- Applied agile methods in an A-Spice and ISO 26262 environment
Program Manager Value Analysis & Value Engineering
Knorr-Bremse
- Conducted Cost-Out, potential assessment, and functional analysis workshops
- Promoted communication between Purchasing, R&D, Testing, Production, Controlling, and Series Project Management
- Organized and ran Scrum events
- Coached teams in applying the Scrum methodology
- Managed multiple projects and programs
Project Manager in the Operational PMO
Krones AG
- Monitored, tracked, and analyzed project milestones
- Assessed the profitability of optimization measures in collaboration with Controlling
- Developed project plans with leads from the relevant departments
- Provided methodological and administrative support for work packages
- Prepared decision documents
Key Account Manager
Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH
- Identified customer needs and analyzed the market
- Prepared quotes for cast resin transformers
- Presented products
- Planned budgets
Sales Team Leader
Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH
- Led the sales team
- Presented products
- Identified customer needs and analyzed the market
- Managed budgets and quotes for cast resin transformers
Sales Project Engineer
Schneider Electric
- Preparation of quotations for medium-voltage switchgear (GIS/AIS)
- Product presentations
- Project management
Project Engineer – Process Development
W.E.T. Automotive GmbH Odelzhausen
- Preparation of requirements specifications for contacting methods for heating elements
- Conducting and moderating FMEA
- Conducting and documenting process capability studies
- Project management
Project Engineer – Pre-Development
W.E.T. Automotive GmbH Odelzhausen
- Development of heating elements for foaming processes and studies for new heating elements/methods
- Conducting and documenting proof-of-concept tests
- Preparation of requirements specifications
- Project management
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Sales, Human Resources, Strategy, and Marketing.
Summary
Festina lente – Strength lies in calmness.
People who work with me quickly notice that I am not a loud motivator, but a calming presence. My approach is clear, structured and thoughtful – because real change comes not from rushing, but from understanding things consciously and taking focused steps.
Often, it is not the obvious problems that hold us back, but hidden patterns and unnoticed connections. This is where the Ruhepol approach comes in: With the precision of an attentive observer, structures become visible, obstacles are removed and new possibilities open up. It is not about doing even more – but about taking the right steps.
Recognize patterns – make visible what lies beneath the surface.
Gain clarity – bring order to thoughts and decisions.
Create lasting solutions – effective, practical and ready for the future.
Whether in complex decision-making situations, professional challenges or periods of change, a conscious focus on what matters most opens up new perspectives and frees up energy.
Ready for the next step? Let’s talk.
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- Training
- Sports
- Questions And Answers
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Education
Hochschule München
Diplom-Ingenieur · Electrical Engineering - Energy Engineering · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Systemischer Coach (FaS - IHK)
Falkenberg Seminare
Scrum.org
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Frequently asked questions
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Bernhard is based in Tegernheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Bernhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).
Bernhard has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Bernhard has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Bernhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Bernhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Owner, Scrum Master/Agile Coach, Scrum Master/Release-Train-Engineer/Agile Coach BSG - VW H12.
Bernhard's most recent position is Business Owner at Der Ruhepol.
In recent years, Bernhard has worked for Der Ruhepol, Roche, and Vitesco Technologies.
Bernhard is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy. Bernhard also has some experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
Bernhard is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Sales. Bernhard also has some experience in Human Resources, Strategy, and Marketing.
Bernhard has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
Bernhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy.
Bernhard holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering - Energy Engineering from Hochschule München.
Bernhard has 3 certificates. These include: Systemischer Coach (FaS - IHK), Professional Scrum Master I, and Projektmanager IPMA LEVEL C.
The availability of Bernhard needs to be confirmed.
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