Christian Frauer - IT Transformation Manager in Banking

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Buxtehude, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2024 - Jul 2025

8 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Department Head (Interim)

Municipal utilities and transport company

Defined and established the areas of responsibility
Built a governance model for the department and its areas of responsibility
IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
Developed a communications strategy for the group
Created the IT strategy
Designed templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent ways of working
Recorded strategic guidelines and grouped ongoing projects – derived a roadmap for strategic planning
Reviewed ongoing projects
Prepared staffing calculations and capacity planning
Defined job profiles

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

8 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Planning and Control Expert

Municipal utilities and transport company

Reviewed the planning status of the overall project and work packages
Designed subproject milestone plans and created a project roadmap
Coordinated with the service provider
Identified risks and measures
Established planning for business SAP process customization
Defined quality assurance measures
Coached and temporarily took over the management of the business SAP service provider
Conducted process reviews and documentation
Coordinated with the responsible stakeholders (management / executive board level)
Supported conflict management
Coached internal project and subproject managers

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 4 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Product Owner, Requirements Engineer

IT financial services provider for public-law credit institutions

Designed an approach for building the business foundation of the product
Developed strategic use cases for the use of artificial intelligence
Developed a roadmap taking the future use of artificial intelligence into account
Planned and managed the rollout of version 1.0
Reworked the business planning approach
Prioritized business and technical requirements
Accepted deliverables from the development team
Rolled out releases
Coordinated with relevant stakeholders (a large number of customers and industry associations)
Advised on strategic issues
Coached and onboarded the internal Product Owner and new team members

Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

1 year 4 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Program, Release, and Cutover Manager

Network operator

Reviewed the various (IT) projects (including the introduction of SAP Hana and migration of legacy data from SAP IS-U, Success Factors, ServiceNow, Onventis, Quentic, eGecko, Lovion, Smallworld, MS Azure, and others)
Created and established a planning structure and its framework conditions
Created missing project plans, established transparency for meaningful status tracking, created the basis for control from a program perspective, and managed the work as a portfolio
Developed a program roadmap
Aligned and coordinated dependencies between teams, projects, business units, and IT
Developed an approach for managing new requirements
Developed the program plan, including combining the projects for cutover
Created transparency regarding the status of the required interfaces across all projects
Reviewed process documentation (BPMN notation) and defined the next steps
Identified risks and developed pragmatic solutions to address them
Built a cross-project test and release management team
Reviewed and quality-assured key deliverables
Responsible for cross-program test planning and coordinating end-to-end test processes for cutover
Designed end-to-end processes (BPMN) as a cutover template for the cutover period
Introduced SAFe and agile methods (JIRA and Confluence) across the projects
Took over provider management in critical project situations
Created comprehensive documentation on processes, systems, and requirements
Coached project managers and program management in agile ways of working, assessed current service provider management, and took over direct control in critical situations

Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

2 years 1 month

Buxtehude, Germany

Managing Director

Own project and consulting for small and medium-sized companies in various sectors

Analyzed potential digital-asset-based financing models for medium-sized companies (including assessing regulatory requirements under MiCA)
Selected suitable blockchain and token models (financing, staking, and security mechanisms)
Designed an end-to-end consulting concept (risks, compliance, processes, products, and technical infrastructure)
Developed a target vision for architecture, staking mechanisms, and custody models
Created business concepts and implementation approaches
Built a reporting and monitoring framework (risks, performance, and compliance KPIs)
Derived an initial usable use case and piloted it in a real business environment
Assessed the opportunities, risks, and economic viability of digital asset strategies

Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

11 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Agile Project Manager, Management Consultant, Business Analyst

Communications and media agency serving the savings bank sector

Took over project management for a strategic digitalization project for a large financial group
Developed a standardized, modular, customer-centric offering covering the entire real estate lifecycle
Analyzed existing initiatives, projects, and competing market offerings
Evaluated positioning opportunities for financial products related to real estate
Developed approaches for connecting to and using media via social networks (TikTok, YouTube)
Created data analytics as a basis for optimized, personalized customer communication
Identified and analyzed relevant products and highlighted possible courses of action
Developed options for digital business models through the vertical expansion and integration of software products (proprietary and third-party software)
Defined use cases and identified necessary services from the perspective of end customers and B2B customers
Set up product packages and pricing models
Designed processes (at the meta level using BPMN) and technical integration options
Built a roadmap and EPICs
Designed and recommended the setup of an operating company
Negotiated and aligned content with potential cooperation partners and competitors

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager, Business Analyst

Large bank

Reviewed the project for the group-wide introduction of a cloud communications platform
Highlighted critical points in the planning and approach
Coached the workstream Product Owners in their planning
Returned a workstream to a manageable planning process

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Buxtehude, Germany

(Chief) Product Owner, Change and Release Manager, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer

IT financial services provider for public-sector credit institutions

Engaged and interacted with relevant market players such as Europace, FinanzInformatik, Hettenbach, Ongeo, Sprengnetter, etc.
Translated high-level service requirements into concrete, implementable work packages
Created the roadmap for building a central database covering real estate
Planned the overall project and managed the product backlog
Defined and implemented an approach for measuring and reporting data quality
Developed an algorithm for the automated calculation of lending values (machine learning)
Designed and developed a web portal (B2B and B2C) and a document scanning service
Developed user stories and process descriptions for the central IT service provider
Conducted specialist coordination with interest groups
Designed and implemented tools for day-to-day work
Prepared tenders, selected suppliers, and managed service providers
Coached the transition to agile working methods and trained internal employees

Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year 4 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager and Release Manager

IT management consultancy

Provided professional team leadership for the development of process mining software
Defined the market positioning in the field of process mining
Defined and implemented the sales strategy
Focused the development of a market-ready software product
Won a pilot customer

Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

1 year 2 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Scrum Master, Business Analyst

Large direct bank

Set up and introduced a metadata catalog and data quality management using IBM tools
Coordinated with the BCBS 239 project and won over first movers within the organization
Took on the Scrum Master role in the team
Clarified and led special topics, such as reducing duplicate customer records
Developed user stories for the development team
Provided coaching as part of the company-wide transition to agile methods (Spotify model)
Managed service providers

Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

7 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager and Process Manager

Large Direct Bank

Introduction and local implementation of data quality management as part of a global program initiative
Development of the implementation approach for the bank
Planning and structuring of the local project
Coordination at international group level
Evaluation and resolution of existing data quality issues
Creation of required processes (BPMN)
Development of the Data Quality Framework in connection with BCBS 239

Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

9 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager - Single Point of Contact for the Group Headquarters

Large Direct Bank

Coordination of a project portfolio to transition to the global target data lake architecture
Local coordination and prioritization of projects (AnaCredit, IFRS 9, BCBS 239 and SAP BA)
Creation and coordination of the backlog for submission to global sprint planning
Planning the decommissioning of the existing data feeds from the local data warehouse
Creation of a project roadmap

Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

5 months

Buxtehude, Germany

IT Subproject Manager, Process Manager

Savings Bank

Expansion of the online presence and banking services as part of agile project management (Scrum)
Management of the IT team as well as planning and execution of sprints
Development of user stories for the development team
Responsible for process, release and test planning
Planning and coordination of special topics such as securities and the postbox

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

7 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager

Large Direct Bank

Implementation of FinRep for a financial holding company based on IFRS
Taking over and replanning the ongoing project
Ensuring communication between regulatory reporting, risk management, IT and head office
Planning, preparation and moderation of steering committees
Transition to the line organization

Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Business Analyst, Process and Test Management

Promotional Banks

Design and implementation of AnaCredit Stage 1 for a banking consortium
Identification and preparation of key topics for the functional design
Process analysis and process adjustments for future workflows
Creation of the test concept

Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager and Process Manager

Back-office service provider for the German Savings Banks Organization

Process review and options for action in the lending business – real estate financing
Defining the process focus areas
Reviewing the company structure, core processing procedures, products, and level of vertical integration
Conducting detailed analyses to identify standardization and automation potential
Identifying critical points when introducing processes (BPMN) and systems
Developing approaches for greater automation for the management and executive board
Preparing documentation of results relating to processes, systems, and requirements

Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year 1 month

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager, Business Analyst

Bank

Addressing findings from internal audits, including Identity Management
Planning and managing the project
Redesigning authorization roles for the core banking software
Coordinating and supporting the development of a Segregation of Duties matrix
Reviewing templates for mapping rights, roles, and conflicts for the target-versus-actual comparison
Status reporting to executive and department managers

Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

2 years 1 month

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager, Process Consultant, Requirements Engineer

Large direct bank

Setting up and managing trials for using digital customer communication in sales
Planning and managing pilot trials in the sales channels
Designing processes (eEPK)
Tendering and evaluating software providers
Assessing the results and the software solutions used
Designing and planning the rollout

Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

2 years 1 month

Buxtehude, Germany

Program Manager

Large direct bank

Planning and managing the program to implement regulatory requirements
Ensuring communication between regulatory reporting, risk management, and IT to establish consistent data definitions
Coordinating with related projects to synchronize development and testing
Transitioning the solution into line operations
Preparing the separate FINREP and AnaCredit projects

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

1 year 1 month

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager and Process Manager

Large direct bank

Migration of the core banking system in the area of corporate customer lending services
Taking over the ongoing project and coordinating with the head office
Reviewing the next steps and analyzing relevant processes
Taking over service provider management

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Sub-Project Manager Strategy & Sales, Process and Release Manager, Change Manager, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer

Mid-Sized Bank

Recording and analysis of existing processes (eEPK), IT systems, products, and sales management
Identification of implementation blocks for automation and standardization (credit factory)
Detailed analyses to identify potential after initial contact
Design of a sales strategy for growth in real estate financing
Design of the organizational structure and processes for a centrally managed sales unit
Integration of the new sales unit into the existing decentralized organization
Operational change management and development of basic reporting
Review and re-tendering of supplier contracts
Coaching on key organizational issues and real estate financing

Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

11 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager, Release Manager, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer

Large Direct Bank

Optimization of the travel expense and expense reimbursement process and integration into SAP HR and SAP FiCo
Analysis and design of processes (BPMN)
Reduction of review efforts and replacement of paper forms (paperless office)
Automated transfer of data from SAP HR to SAP FiCo for automatic postings
Development of the test and training concept
Coordination of the rollout across the bank

Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 9 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager, Process Manager, Real Estate Marketplace Expert

Large Direct Bank

Development of an accelerated, complaint-compliant process for onboarding new employees
Development of solutions with Compliance and coordination of the content with all departments
Coordination of implementation on the intranet
Development of a standard procedure for legally required regulatory training
Integration of an adapted version of a major real estate platform
Coordination and alignment between the business department and IT
Specialist in partner business development (Key Account Management)

Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

2 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Process Manager and Business Analyst

Leasing Company of a State-Owned Bank

Review of target processes to improve the system landscape and data management for sales
Assessment of process optimization potential for executive management
Identification of critical points when introducing processes and systems
Recommendation for the planned implementation project

Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

6 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Process Manager and Business Analyst

Leasing Company

Restructuring of the accounting department
Creating transparency and identifying cost drivers
Recording and analysis of business processes (eEPK) and employee tasks
Definition of action options to achieve savings potential
Coaching during implementation

Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 1 month

Buxtehude, Germany

Process Manager and Business Analyst

Leasing company of a major German bank

Analysis and redesign of business processes as part of a system implementation
Recording and analysis of processes from acquisition to utilization (eEPK)
Harmonization of business processes with SAP requirements and support of the employee change process
Identification of cost-saving potential and capacity expansion opportunities
Change management through process workshops and training design
Creation of comprehensive documentation on processes, systems, and requirements

Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

8 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager and Process Manager

Association of cooperative banks and a software company

Implementation of a closed marketplace for real estate and private loan financing (Genopace)
Project planning, management, and implementation using agile methods (Scrum)
Design and implementation of the required business processes
Support in drafting the agreement between the founding shareholders
Development of user stories for the development team
Customer support until handover to the new management

May 2007 - Sep 2007

5 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager and Process Manager

Swiss investment bank

Consulting for the planned market entry into the German real estate financing market
Project planning and management as well as sub-project management for processes and systems
Design of business processes and system interfaces
Implementation of business requirements and establishing contacts with sales companies

Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

1 year 5 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Business Unit Manager and Product Owner

Software company for the financial sector

Restructuring of a business unit to meet changing competitive requirements
Establishment of key account management to identify and support target customers
Restructuring of project management, support, and land value teams
Design of the employee development concept and professionalization of reporting
Design and implementation of a support tracking tool (Scrum) and activation of an internal wiki
Expansion of the product offering and acquisition of new bank and insurance customers
Support for implementation projects and consulting on process improvement through ASP solutions
Prioritization of the product backlog as Product Owner

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

7 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Business Analyst

Large direct bank

Further development of bank project management
Development of a program management model for strategically aligned project prioritization
Establishment of a structured approach to project initiation
Setup and adjustment of the related processes

Nov 2005 - Jan 2007

1 year 3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Manager, Project Lead, Process Manager, Business Analyst

Large Direct Bank

Expansion of the technical foundation to support the “loan factory” in real estate financing
Definition and assembly of the overall project from separate subprojects
Identification of automation and standardization potential in process organization
Reorganization and strategic realignment of direct sales
Analysis and design of a future direct sales model
Execution of a pilot test and implementation of software requirements based on the results
Preparation of comprehensive documentation on processes, systems, and requirements

Apr 2004 - Oct 2005

1 year 7 months

Cayman Islands

Subproject Lead, Process Manager, and Business Analyst

Subsidiary of a German Major Bank

Archiving a bank as part of the closure process for foreign branches in Latin America (Panama and Grand Cayman)
Design and implementation of processes for a future research office organization
Coordination and coaching of subproject leads in the branches
Business process reengineering in Accounting / Information / Controlling
Identification and analysis of existing processes and development of recommendations for optimization
Design of requirements for a data warehouse and a web frontend
Support for implementation to standardize and automate tasks

Sep 2003 - Nov 2003

3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Subproject Lead, Process Manager, and Business Analyst

Software Company in the Public Sector

Design and setup of requirements management
Design of the organizational structure and processes
Documentation and analysis of AS-IS processes and existing customer contracts
Design of TO-BE processes based on SLAs
Definition of immediate measures to stabilize the project
Coaching and training of the responsible role holder

May 2002 - Jul 2003

1 year 3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Project Lead and Process Manager

Subsidiary of a German Major Bank

Management of a development partnership for an internet banking application
Design of the organizational structure and processes
Overall management of an international development team
Budget and schedule planning as well as negotiation of change requests
Alignment and coordination with all stakeholders

Jan 2002 - Mar 2002

3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Process Manager and Business Analyst

IT Software Company for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses with a Focus on SAP

Reorganization of a customer helpdesk
Analysis of business processes to identify strengths and weaknesses
Design of the TO-BE organizational structure
Preparation of job descriptions and requirements profiles
Identification of training needs

Mar 2001 - May 2002

1 year 3 months

Buxtehude, Germany

Subproject Manager, Process Manager and Business Analyst

Subsidiary of a German major bank

Expansion of the online banking offering
Planning and management of content development
Design and implementation of customer surveys and marketing campaigns
Identification, analysis and design of relevant business processes
Management of implementation and coordination of the rollout at all locations
Identification of cost-saving potential through multi-channel banking

Jan 2001 - Apr 2001

4 months

Subproject Manager, Process Manager and Business Analyst

Subsidiary of a German major bank

Design and setup of support centers for online banking, focusing on Latin America
Design of the organizational structure and processes
Definition of tasks, responsibilities and employee requirements profiles
Preparation of the requirements specification for selecting a helpdesk tool
Creation of the training concept and comprehensive project documentation

Industry experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Utilities, and Real Estate.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Utilities

Real Estate

Business area experience

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

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Operations

Strategy

Sales

Summary

Experienced IT business consultant with over 20 years of experience in the financial, software, and utilities sectors. Experienced IT manager and business consultant with over 20 years of industry experience – specialized in building and leading IT organizations, developing sustainable IT strategies, and implementing digital transformation projects. Among other responsibilities, I managed the German business of an international software and consulting company, led scalable growth initiatives, and successfully launched new digital solutions on the market. For a leading financial services provider, I developed an IT platform as the basis for a new business area – including strategic product development for the next six years. I stand for authentic, structured leadership with a focus on strategy, feasibility, and team dynamics. If you choose me, you gain an inclusive hands-on professional who drives transformation forward and delivers results.

Skills

Consulting Experience

Over 20 Years (Also Experience As A Line Manager)

Projects

51 (Including 10 International Projects)

Project Budget

Up To €78 Million

Project Size

Up To 100 Project Staff

Industries

Private, Cooperative, And Development Banks, Savings Banks, Building Societies, Insurance Companies, Leasing Companies, And Financial Sales Organizations
Energy Utilities (Municipal Utilities)
Software And Consulting Companies
Aerospace
Fintech / Start-Ups
Media And Communications Agencies
Logistics (Seaport Operations)
Public Sector

Areas Of Focus

Building Digital Business Models / Business Areas, Including The Potential Use Of Artificial Intelligence
Real Estate Financing – Including Software Development In This Area
Real Estate Valuation – Including Software Development In This Area
“Project Building” – Analyzing Ideas, Defining Scope And Approach
Implementation / Delivery
Business Process Management / Mining / Process Automation
Establishing Data Management / Data Quality
Building And Operating Platforms (B2b / B2c)
Developing Implementation And Organizational Standards
Restructuring Business Areas
Operational Coaching

Roles

(It) Program And (It) Project Manager (Agile, Classic, And Hybrid Models)
Cutover Manager
Department Head / Interim Manager
(Chief) Product Owner And Scrum Master (Certified)
Process Consultant, Business Analyst, Test, Release, And Rollout Manager
Coach

Direct Leadership

Previous Levels: Department, Division, Program, And Project Managers
Up To 11 Project Managers In Recent Projects
Currently Managing A Team Of 20 Developers And 4 Business Consultants

Leadership Quality / Team Management

Audience-Oriented Communication
Authentic, Goal-Oriented Presence
Led Several Projects Out Of Critical Situations, Most Recently Joining An Ongoing Project To Take Over Business Operations And Successfully Starting Operations On December 31, 2023
Design And Development Of A Digital Business Model
Secured €3 Billion In Additional Real Estate Financing Transaction Volume Within 1.5 Years During The Financial Crisis
Coaching Program Managers, Product Owners, Project Managers, And Others
Building A High-Performance Project And Test Team
Successfully Restructuring A Business Area (Including Establishing And Closing Units And Designing An Employee Development Model) To Transform A Small Medium-Sized Company Into A Software Company Serving Large Corporations
Developing Clear Visions, Communicating Them, And Putting Them Into Practice
Managing Various Line And Project Teams Through A Transition To New Organizational Structures And Ways Of Working

Communication / Presentation

From Customers And Employees To C-Level Executives
Facilitation, Mediation, Coaching
Complex Stakeholder Management (Up To 25 Companies)

Soft Skills

Reliable And Appreciative Employee Leadership
Authentic Presence
Hands-On Mentality
Analytical And Goal-Oriented Way Of Working
Bringing Stakeholder Groups / Parties In Conflict Together
Collaboration With And Management Of Teams From Different Cultures (Including Offshore And Nearshore)

Tools

Jira, Confluence, Xray, Ms Office, Ms Project, Clarity, Signavio, Sharepoint, Slack, Teams, Miro, Monday
Visio, Signavio, Aris, Adonis

Systems

S/4 Hana, Success Factors, Sap Is-U, Sap Hr, Sap Fico
Loaniq, Ti+, Osplus, Osplus Neo, Bais, Globus
Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Oracle, Mongodb, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
Java, Ios
Ibm Infosphere Information Governance Catalog
Process Mining Technologies, Various Custom Software Solutions
Business Objects, Qlik Sense
Online Banking Solutions, Allisa Lowcode Platform
Lisa@ Leasing Core System – Sap Leasing Add-On
Europace, Genopace, Ehyp
Sprengnetter, On-Geo, Hettenbach, Various Valuation Systems (E.G. Lora, Rex, Lbi, Ragtime)
Various Proprietary Banking Solutions
Quentic, Egecko, Lovion, Smallworld, Servicenow
Avaya, Twilio, Purple View, Beam Your Screen, Turnfriendly
Core Banking Systems (Kordoba, Temenos Transact, Sap, Osplus)

Methods

Extensive Practical Toolkit Covering A Wide Range Of Project Management Methods
Working With Agile Frameworks Since 2007
Scrum (Certified), Spotify Model, Kanban, Design Thinking, Waterfall Method, Milestone Trend Analysis, Hybrid Approaches
Workshop Facilitation, Negotiations, Coaching
Data Management Association
Event-Driven Process Chains (Epc)
Individual Process Roadmaps (Logical And Chronological)
Bpmn
Skill Level Management

Approaches

Personal Harmonization Of Different Project Management Methods For Working With Different Service Providers; Usually Agile And Waterfall Models
Employee (Qualification) And Development Model
Approach For Managing Requirements And Ideas

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Oct 1999

Nordakademie gAG

Diploma in Business Administration (University of Applied Sciences) · Business Administration · Elmshorn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

(Chief) Product Owner and Scrum Master (Certified)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 37

Experience in Banking and Finance 23.5 y

Avg length 11 m

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Cayman Islands)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Department Head (Interim), Project Planning and Control Expert, Product Owner, Requirements Engineer

Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Utilities

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

March 2026

Last update

September 2026

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

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

Christian has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 27 different roles and for 25 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Department Head (Interim), Project Planning and Control Expert, Product Owner, Requirements Engineer.

Christian's most recent position is Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company.

In recent years, Christian has worked for Municipal utilities and transport company, IT financial services provider for public-law credit institutions, Network operator, Own project and consulting for small and medium-sized companies in various sectors, and Communications and media agency serving the savings bank sector.

Christian is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Utilities. Christian also has some experience in Real Estate and Government and Administration.

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development. Christian also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Sales.

Christian has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Utilities.

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy.

Christian holds a Master in Business Administration from Nordakademie gAG.

Christian has 1 certificate: (Chief) Product Owner and Scrum Master (Certified).

Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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