Boris Philippsen - Business Process Management Consultant

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Detmold, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

BPM Consulting

Supporting the development of a process management methodology in the civil engineering sector
Defining the process architecture and level model
Mapping and optimizing the core process, from planning the renovation of street lighting poles through implementation to reporting
Configuring the Signavio process management software
Conducting process mapping workshops
Training employees in process modeling with BPMN 2.0

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year

BPM Consulting

Documenting processes and identifying weaknesses, digitalization, and optimization potential in the authorities and district offices of a major German city
Defining the process architecture and process map
Evaluating the process database in ARIS
Revising the BPM guideline/conventions handbook
Conducting interviews to identify processes, weaknesses, and optimization potential
Conducting process mapping workshops, including weakness analyses and identifying optimization potential
Building a consistent process architecture in BPMN 2.0 as the basis for process automation
Training process modelers and ensuring knowledge transfer

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

9 months

BPM Consulting

Supporting process documentation in Signavio with BPMN 2.0
Reviewing the process database in Signavio
Developing action plans and an implementation concept
Evaluating processes and deriving additional modeling conventions
Revising evaluated processes
Revising modeling conventions
Revising modeling rules in Signavio
Conducting process mapping workshops
Training process modelers and ensuring knowledge transfer
Defining a concept for process revisions

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

3 months

Project Management / Process Consulting

Supporting project planning, coordination, and implementation, including process support as well as process analysis and optimization

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year

BPM Consulting

Introducing process management in an NGO, focusing on process documentation and enabling sustainable continuation
Developing a BPM implementation concept
Introducing the cawemo process modeling tool and defining sustainable usage
Identifying and documenting processes
Developing a level concept (process hierarchy)
Developing a BPM guideline, including a BPMN 2.0 process mapping methodology aligned with the modeling tool
Developing process description templates
Training the relevant people responsible for process management and process documentation

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

7 months

BPM Consulting

Developed a concept and introduced group-wide process management using the Signavio process management tool
Defined the framework conditions to ensure consistent process management across the company, such as defining a BPM vision and mission, defining strategic and operational goals, identifying the BPM maturity level, and developing an implementation concept and BPM roadmap
Defined a goal-oriented process map and the underlying abstraction levels (process house, process map, level concept, process types, and end-to-end processes)
Developed a toolkit to support process management, such as a process documentation methodology using BPMN 2.0, BPM guidelines, and gap and potential analyses
Raised awareness and built understanding of process management and promoted it through training (ensured management commitment, developed a BPM training concept, found BPM advocates, and created understanding at all levels)

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

3 months

Architecture Consulting

Documented the current IT system landscape as the basis for defining the target IT system landscape in preparation for an SAP implementation
Developed a concept for documenting the system architecture, including system interfaces
Conducted workshops with system owners to document the system interfaces
Consolidated the system interfaces and developed the IT system landscape

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

BPM Consulting

Supported a proof of concept for introducing a group-wide BPM strategy
Configured the Signavio process management tool to meet group-wide requirements
Developed a rollout concept to establish comprehensive process management and use the Signavio process management tool
Developed an architecture concept considering Signavio, SAP Solution Manager 7.2, LeanIX, ServiceNow, Enable Now, SharePoint, and Azure AD
Developed a migration concept for transferring ViFlow process models to Signavio
Defined an approach for users and roles
Connected SAP Solution Manager 7.2 to Signavio

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

6 months

BPM Consulting

Combined two innovative technologies
Modeled an automatable process and connected it to a process mining tool as an analysis monitor in cooperation with a tool partner
Defined compliant process activities
Commissioned the technical connection and tested the connection quality
Analyzed and presented the results

Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

3 months

BPM Consulting

Selected a process management tool with a focus on quality management
Conducted workshops with key users
Compared two process management tools in terms of functionality, performance, and level of use
Aligned and trained users on a consistent and sustainable process modeling methodology

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 2 months

Process Consulting

Recording SAP-oriented processes within an SAP ERP implementation project for documentation/training purposes and as a basis for establishing company-wide process management
Coordinating the approach for recording SAP-oriented processes
Moderating process workshops
Recording the designed SAP module processes
Establishing and ensuring compliance with the BPMN 2.0 modeling standard
Creating a process documentation guide

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

5 months

Process & Architecture Consulting

Optimizing the material master record and merchandise handling processes
Recording the current processes
Recording the IT system landscape along the business processes
Identifying weaknesses and developing organizational, technical, and process-related areas for action
Defining the target processes and target IT system landscape

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Architecture Consulting

Creating a high-level concept for introducing Robotic Process Automation in the context of Enterprise Architecture Management
Defining and distinguishing RPA in the context of holistic process automation
Defining roles and responsibilities
Developing a catalog of criteria for suitable RPA processes
Developing an implementation process for introducing RPA

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

BPM Consulting

Creating a concept for introducing company-wide process management with the Signavio process management tool
Conducting a BPM maturity analysis to determine the current situation and target vision
Determining short-term and long-term as well as operational and strategic goals
Deriving measures and areas for action
Developing a BPM roadmap to establish company-wide process management
Customizing the Signavio process management tool
Developing a BPM guideline, modeling concept, process landscape, and level concept
Configuring the interface between Signavio and SAP Solution Manager 7.2
Training users in process modeling with BPMN 2.0 and using Signavio

Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

5 months

SAP Consulting

Internal project for developing and carrying out an SAP S/4HANA (1709) new implementation based on the itelligence One Method
Scoping the project, including SAP Best Practices, and developing a functional concept (Customer Lifecycle Plan and Business Blueprint)
Customizing the SAP modules FI, CO, MM, SD, and PP and documenting the customization
Testing the system settings and creating test and user documentation
Presenting the configured system in the Fiori Launchpad

Sep 2017 - Oct 2019

2 years 2 months

BPM Consulting

Introduction of BPM as part of an SAP ERP implementation
Development and extension of a BPM guideline, including modeling standards
Scoping and import of the SAP Best Practice models into Signavio
Customization of the Signavio Process Manager
Support and training for Demand Managers in process modeling with BPMN 2.0
Auditing of process models
Modeling of company-specific end-to-end processes based on the SAP S/4HANA (1709) implementation

Jul 2017 - Oct 2019

2 years 4 months

BPM Consulting

Lead in developing a comprehensive and sustainable top-down documentation method for various use cases related to BPMN 2.0
Methods for representing business processes in business-IT alignment (e.g. SAP processes)
Methods for representing the collaboration of process participants with a focus on inputs and outputs
Methods for representing cross-application and cross-functional business processes
Methods for representing business processes/transactions with a focus on automation

Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

7 months

BPM Consulting

Introduction of BPM as part of a worldwide SAP ERP rollout
Conducting a maturity assessment and identifying areas for action
Defining a BPM roadmap
Support in auditing process models (BPMN 2.0)
Support in developing a BPM guideline

Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year 3 months

Process Consulting

Introduction of a Product Lifecycle Management system
Documentation and analysis of current processes
Process analysis and optimization with BPMN 2.0
Definition of a target concept for pricing customer-specific solutions in BPMN 2.0
Customization of the PLM system

Mar 2015 - May 2015

3 months

Project Assistant

Development of an Infrastructure-as-a-Service architecture
Project support for the project manager and architect
Design and facilitation of workshops

Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

5 months

DMS Consulting

Conceptual consulting for the implementation of a document management system
Analysis of the existing documentation structure
Creation of a business object model
Creation and standardization of a role concept
Creation of a target concept using BPMN 2.0
Creation of a requirements catalog for the documentation structure

May 2013 - Feb 2015

1 year 10 months

SAP Consulting

Implementation of SAP Business ByDesign
Data preparation for the migration of legacy data
Database administration in MS Access (MySQL)

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Construction, Government and Administration, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Construction

Government and Administration

Manufacturing

Business area experience

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

Operations

Information Technology

Strategy

Product Development

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Skills

Building Process-Oriented Organizations And Establishing Process Management Through Process Development, Process Governance, And Process Culture In Companies
Process Modeling Expert With Bpmn 2.0 And Developing A Company-Specific, Holistic Process Mapping Methodology
Link Between Business And It

Bpm Portfolio Organization & Governance

Developing And Establishing Bpm Structures
Defining Roles And Responsibilities
Developing And Applying A Bpm Maturity Model

Process Map & Hierarchies

Building A Process House
Identifying Management, Core, Support, And End-To-End Processes
Integrating Process Maps And Ensuring Consistent, Methodically Sustainable Process Documentation Across Multiple Process Levels

Methods & Tools

Designing And Moderating Process Mapping Workshops
Fit-Gap Analyses Of Current And Target Business Processes
Extensive Experience In Process Modeling With Bpmn 2.0 And Sustainable Visualization Methods At Both The Business Process And Technical Levels
Introducing Bpm Tools
Implementing Signavio Based On Customer-Specific Requirements
Using The Signavio, Aris, Adonis, Bic, Or Cawemo Process Manager For Process Documentation
Process-Oriented Architecture Management By Connecting Signavio And Leanix
Developing Guidelines, Modeling Standards, And Attribute Definitions For The Methodical Implementation Of Signavio And Sap Solution Manager 7.2
Business Process Management As Part Of Sap Erp Implementation Projects
Sap Best Practice Process Scoping
Creating Documentation Standards And Approval Processes

Training & Enablement

Developing And Delivering Training On The Application Of Bpm Methods And Bpm Tools
Proactive Coaching In The Bpm Field, Especially On Sustainable Modeling Methods With Bpmn 2.0

It Skills

Enterprise Architecture Management With Leanix
Cross-Module Understanding Of Sap S/4hana Systems, Using The Fiori Launchpad
Solution Documentation In Sap Solution Manager 7.2
It Frameworks: Itil V3 Foundation
Programming Languages: Java, C++
Databases: Mysql, Ms Access
Web Development: Html, Css, Javascript, Php

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification

Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems · Business Information Systems

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 22

Experience in Professional Services 5 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 2 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles BPM Consulting, Project Management / Process Consulting, Architecture Consulting

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Construction

Main business areas Operations, Information Technology, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

September 2025

Last update

September 2026

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

Boris speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Boris has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Boris has worked in at least 8 different roles. The average length of individual experience is 5 months. Note that Boris may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Boris would be well-suited for roles such as: BPM Consulting, Project Management / Process Consulting, Architecture Consulting.

Boris's most recent position is BPM Consulting.

Boris is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Construction. Boris also has some experience in Government and Administration and Manufacturing.

Boris is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology, and Strategy. Boris also has some experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Business Intelligence.

Boris has recently worked in industries like Construction, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Boris has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Project Management.

Boris holds a Bachelor in Business Information Systems.

Boris has 1 certificate: ITIL v3 Foundation.

The availability of Boris needs to be confirmed.

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