Dennis Rall
Business Analyst - Product Owner
Experience
Business Analyst - Product Owner
Condor
- Capturing and analyzing stakeholder needs to define precise requirements and ensure the new website meets user expectations.
- Taking on the role of Product Owner to guide the development team, set priorities, and monitor implementation progress.
- Coordinating the implementation of Optimizely as the new CMS, including customizing and integrating all necessary features to ensure a seamless user flow.
- Ensuring successful integration of features within the Condor lifecycle, such as flight booking, check-in, and other relevant services, to create a comprehensive user experience.
- Actively communicating with stakeholders to gather feedback and make adjustments during development to continuously improve the user experience.
- Planning and conducting tests to ensure the quality of implemented features and that all requirements are met.
- Methods used: Agile methods, SCRUM, SAFe
- Tools used: Optimizely, Jira, Confluence
- Result: Significant improvement in user experience, optimized booking and check-in processes, and a strengthened digital presence for Condor in the market.
Project Manager
INNIO Group
- Developing and implementing a detailed project plan for the introduction of the ServiceNow GRC module, including timeline, resource management, and milestone tracking.
- Coordinating all activities to prepare for and achieve ISO 27001 certification, including creating and implementing required documentation and processes.
- Applying agile methods (Scrum) to foster flexible and effective collaboration within the project team and quickly adapt to changes.
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to clarify requirements, communicate progress, and secure their support for certification.
- Implementing the ServiceNow GRC module to manage compliance requirements and integrating it with existing systems (SAP) to optimize processes.
- Identifying and managing risks that could impact the certification process and developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Methods used: Scrum, COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 9001
- Tools used: ServiceNow GRC, SAP, Microsoft Project
- Result: Significant improvement in compliance and security standards, strengthened customer trust.
Global Project Manager
Stada GmbH
- Conducting a detailed analysis and standardization of existing ITSM processes to create a global, unified structure and improve IT service efficiency worldwide.
- Leading the selection process for a suitable ITSM tool (ServiceNOW) and adapting processes to the design of the new system to increase automation and control.
- Running design workshops to gather and harmonize requirements in coordination with global IT teams.
- Comprehensive project planning, management, and regular status updates for stakeholders to ensure transparency and goal focus.
- Coordinating external vendors and closely collaborating with internal stakeholders, including C-level, to drive acceptance of the new ITSM system.
- Responsible for change management measures and leading a 15-person international project team for the successful rollout of the processes.
- Methods used: ITIL, ITSM, SCRUM
- Tools used: ServiceNOW, MS System Center, Jira, Confluence, Visio, Office 365
- Result: More efficient and consistent service delivery, improved transparency, and easier global collaboration.
Process Consultant
Syna – Süwag Gruppe
- Developing and documenting requirements for new process solutions to align technical implementation with the needs of IT departments.
- Advising on ITIL process standards and developing technical implementation concepts together with Omnitracker developers to automate and improve IT process efficiency.
- Leading project steps from planning to implementation, including stakeholder management and change management measures.
- Managing a 3-member project team and closely coordinating with internal IT stakeholders.
- Methods used: ITIL V3, ITIL V4, SCRUM, Prince2, Design Thinking
- Tools used: Omnitracker, Visio, Office 365
- Result: Successful introduction of customized ITIL processes and technical integration in Omnitracker, increased IT service efficiency.
ITSM Process Manager
Fanuc Europe Corporation
- Conducting a detailed analysis of existing IT processes to identify optimization potential and then designing efficient, scalable ITIL-compliant processes.
- Implementing and customizing new processes in the ITSM tool Cherwell/Ivanti to increase process automation and ensure consistent service delivery.
- Leading the project kickoff and ongoing planning, status tracking, and management of a team of 14 international project members.
- Regularly coordinating with executive-level stakeholders (including CIO and department heads) and providing extensive coaching to ensure a sustainable transition.
- Coordinating external service providers and conducting workshops to share knowledge and optimize process implementation.
- Methods used: ITIL V3, Prince2, COBIT, SCRUM, Kanban
- Tools used: Cherwell ITSM, Visio, MS Office, SharePoint
- Result: Significantly improved response times and efficiency, increased service quality, and higher end-user satisfaction.
International PMO Governance Manager
Thyssenkrupp Elevator Europe
- Developed and implemented standardized processes to structure and unify the IT project landscape.
- Regularly led board meetings with C-level executives to align strategy and decide on the project portfolio.
- Supported and coached project managers across Europe in best practices and change management.
- Implemented a PPM tool (Daptiv) and integrated controlling and reporting systems.
- Managed a team of 10 across Europe.
- Methods used: Prince2, PMI, ITIL V3, COBIT
- Tools used: Daptiv PPM, SharePoint, Visio, MS Office, SAP S4/Hana
- Result: Significantly improved transparency and efficiency in project management and successfully managed a large IT project portfolio.
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Tourism, Pharmaceutical, Energy, and Utilities.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Summary
As an expert in designing strategic and operational IT and non-IT processes for companies of all sizes and industries, I bring extensive project management experience. Over the past 15 years, I have successfully contributed to a variety of projects, both with and without leadership responsibility. I stand out for my strong communication skills and solution focus, and I confidently present to top management, department heads, and executives.
Project Manager & Scrum Master: IT project management with over 14 years of experience. Several years of experience in international projects (Europe-wide, global).
Process Consultant: Process consulting with a focus on operational and project-side processes within IT and in sales and marketing.
Coach: Coaching employees and project managers in dealing with processes and the resulting changes.
Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Goal Setting
Motivation
Presentation
Sales
Agile Mindset
Problem Solving
Self Motivation
Time Management
Willingness To Learn
Cloud Management
Azure Cloud
Client Management
Network
Security
Firewall
Jira & Confluence
Service Now
Draw.io
Visio
Ms Office 365
Omnitracker
Sap S4/hana
Signavio
Matrix42
Ivanti Itsm
Sharepoint
Chatgtp
Automotive
Consulting
Pharma & Chemicals
Energy
Robotics
Mechanical Engineering
Aviation
Semiconductors
Languages
Education
COMPRiS GmbH
Office Communication Clerk · Ludwigsburg, Germany
SAE Institute
Diploma program, Audio Engineer · Audio Engineer · Stuttgart, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Certificate In Service Management CMMI
Certified Agile Leadership I (CAL I)
Azure Cloud
Generative AI For Project Managers
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security
ISO27001
ITIL V4 Foundation Design Thinking
ITIL® V3 2011 Foundation COBIT
Management Systems Foundation SAFe
OKR Certified Professional
Serview GmbH Hardware & Services Cloud Management
PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate In Project Management
PSM I - Professional Scrum Master PMI
Prince2
SCRUM
Scrum Alliance® Client Management Network
Scrum.org ITIL V3 & V4
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