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Giuseppe (Salvatore) Manolio-Agile Team Coach

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Siegburg, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

Agile Team Coach

Beispielprojekt (REWE-Digital)

Position Summary
Agile Team Coach at Beispielprojekt (REWE-Digital)
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Improved the team’s delivery capability and performance by introducing agile methods and the agile mindset
  • Established and further developed the agile development process, promoted innovation, and optimized processes
  • Ensured the team’s forecastability through suitable tools and methods
  • Identified impediments, created transparency within the team, and supported their removal
  • Organized and facilitated workshops and events
  • Selected, coordinated, monitored, analyzed, and reported on agreed OKRs and KPIs
  • Established a healthy team culture, anchored agile values, promoted team development, knowledge sharing, and self-organization
  • Established an open and constructive feedback culture
  • Built communication bridges between the team, departments, and external roles
  • Supported scaling and coordination of product development, provided methodological support for Product Owners and the team
  • Maintained and communicated product strategy, backlogs, and roadmaps
Dec 2021 - Present

Client Partner Agile Transformation / Key Account – Business Development Manager

Seven Principles Solutions & Consulting GmbH

Position Summary
Client Partner Agile Transformation / Key Account – Business Development Manager at Seven Principles Solutions & Consulting GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Project Management
Sales
Strategy
  • Consulting and coaching on establishing and implementing agile structures (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum), transformation strategy, and operationalization
  • Implemented metrics and OKRs, coaching in leadership and management, agile mindset, organization, and communication
  • Facilitated and delivered workshops and events, coached and supported internal Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, RTEs, POs, BOs, and EOs
  • Agile Coach and Scrum Master for multiple teams developing applications, systems, and products
  • Organized and delivered workshops as well as coaching and training for management, Product Owners, and teams in project setup, methods, concepts, and tools
  • Conceptualized, supported, advised, and coached companies, teams, and leaders as part of agile transformations
  • Key account management, planning, strategy, and business plans
  • Developed, optimized, and implemented sales concepts including defining, aligning, organizing, and optimizing the sales area in close cooperation with senior management
  • Created offers, orders, and price calculations and led contract negotiations together with senior management
  • Managed and developed existing customer relationships and acquired new national and international customers
  • Revenue forecasts, economic and return calculations, market studies
  • Identified and developed new market opportunities and created formats to drive customer acquisition
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

Senior Consultant / Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Interim Sales Manager

flowedoo GmbH

Position Summary
Senior Consultant / Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Interim Sales Manager at flowedoo GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Professional Services
Business Areas
Project Management
Sales
Strategy
  • Consulting and coaching on the agile transformation of companies and departments, including methods, concepts, tools, and rollout
  • Coaching, consulting, and training teams to follow Scrum rules, principles, and processes, as well as agile principles, transparency, and up-to-date artifacts
  • Supported more than three teams, removed obstacles, facilitated events, and provided methodological expertise
  • Coached and advised Product Owners on Product Backlog Management and communication with teams
  • Worked with other Scrum Masters to improve the effectiveness and productivity of Scrum
  • Developed, optimized, and implemented sales concepts in close cooperation with senior management
  • Managed and developed existing customer relationships and acquired new national and international customers
  • Created offers, orders, and price calculations and led contract negotiations with senior management
  • Designed the structure of the future sales area and Key Account organization, introduced sales tools, and developed and planned strategy
  • Established the Center of Competence Automotive for market diversification and developed formats to drive customer acquisition
Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

Management Consultant Sales and Project Management / SAP Consultant

GSM Consulting and Training

Position Summary
Management Consultant Sales and Project Management / SAP Consultant at GSM Consulting and Training
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Sales
  • Structural and process improvements in sales/key account and project management (customizing and implementation of ERP and CRM)
  • Project and program management in classic projects
  • Management of agile projects including implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks and hybrid models
  • Coaching, consulting, and training teams to follow Scrum rules, principles, and processes, as well as agile principles, transparency, and up-to-date artifacts
  • Supported more than three teams, removed obstacles, facilitated events, and provided methodological expertise
  • Coached and advised Product Owners on Product Backlog Management and communication with teams
  • Worked with other Scrum Masters to improve the effectiveness and productivity of Scrum
  • Designed, mapped, and implemented SAP SD models, processes, and tools for sales and project management
  • Lecturer for sales and controlling, SAP, Agile (Scrum), and classic project management and controlling
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

Head of Sales and Projects

Bo Parts GmbH

Position Summary
Head of Sales and Projects at Bo Parts GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Sales
  • Overall responsibility for the series and spare parts market
  • Business setup and business development
  • Opening up new markets and expanding the product portfolio
  • Leading large projects and production relocations while taking all relevant quality aspects into account
  • Conceptualized and built up the Key Account organization, developed, planned, and managed strategy, and professionalized the company by developing collaboration models and pricing policy
  • Defined, coordinated, organized, structured, and optimized the sales and project management area
  • Coordinated, led, and optimized offers, processes, and calculations across the group
  • Conducted market studies as well as contract negotiations and reviews
  • Supported certifications VDA 6.1:2016 and DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
  • Carried out cost benchmarks and selected and optimized trade fairs, presentations, flyers, and customer catalogs
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Wiesbaum, Germany

Global Key Account Manager

Elastomer Solutions GmbH

Position Summary
Global Key Account Manager at Elastomer Solutions GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Sales
Strategy
  • Business development and consolidation for production sites in Portugal, Slovakia, Malaysia, and Mexico in EMEA and NAFTA
  • Global business development, identifying and developing new market opportunities, and expanding the product portfolio
  • Building a key account organization, strategy development, and sales planning for key accounts, as well as creating business, customer, and market plans
  • Managing sales activities and cross-selling of products
  • Creating revenue forecasts, profitability and return calculations, business analyses, and quotations
  • Negotiating contracts, terms, and framework agreements (LTA, bonus, etc.)
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Sabbatical

Self

Position Summary
Sabbatical at Self
Industries
Professional Services

Due to the death of my father and organizing the estate

Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Cologne, Germany

Area Manager CAE and Vehicle Safety

RLE International GmbH

Position Summary
Area Manager CAE and Vehicle Safety at RLE International GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Sales
  • Business development and growth for all RLE locations, business development, existing customer and project sales, as well as technical leadership and interim controlling
  • Leading development projects for systems and components in the automotive industry (interior, exterior, complete vehicle)
  • Business planning, strategy planning and control, as well as restructuring of the global profit center through turnaround measures and a sales offensive
  • Member of the management circle for corporate governance to optimize company and cost center structures, tools, and processes
  • Optimizing project management and project controlling and designing a process and KPI cockpit
  • Monitoring and analyzing the market and competition, as well as negotiating and reviewing contracts
Nov 2009 - Nov 2012
Ehningen, Germany

Sales Manager Energy Sector

Bertrandt AG / Bertrandt Services GmbH

Position Summary
Sales Manager Energy Sector at Bertrandt AG / Bertrandt Services GmbH
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Project Management
Sales
Strategy
  • Strategy planning and control, business development, business development and project sales, as well as sales and project controlling
  • Leading projects for the development and integration of components and systems
  • Member of the energy working group with ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe for cooperation on the development, use, and certification of steels for offshore use
  • Supporting management with strategy, structural changes, and process implementations
  • Introducing and coordinating cross-location sales tools, processes, and measures
  • Monitoring and analyzing the market and competition, as well as negotiating framework and project contracts
May 2007 - Oct 2009
Cologne, Germany

CAE Project Manager / Key Account Manager

Bertrandt AG / Engineering Office GmbH

Position Summary
CAE Project Manager / Key Account Manager at Bertrandt AG / Engineering Office GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Building business development for CAE projects and establishing structures to implement work packages in best-cost countries
  • Managing and coordinating facilities and resources, as well as cross-location alignment and deployment planning
  • Preparing quotations and calculations, as well as being responsible for results and providing technical leadership for 42 employees
  • Project management, deployment and project planning, project controlling, and improving project efficiency
  • Leading complex system projects such as seats, including concept analysis, evaluation, and presenting the results for interior, exterior, and complete vehicle projects
Jan 2005 - Apr 2007
Cologne, Germany

Head of Calculations

Integrated Solutions GmbH

Position Summary
Head of Calculations at Integrated Solutions GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Sales
  • Leading the calculation departments of the engineering offices in Cologne, Frankfurt, and Stuttgart, as well as interim leadership of development projects (CAx)
  • Annual department planning, business analysis, and project organization
  • Contribution to the company's ISO 9001 certification
  • Business development and growth, project sales, new customer acquisition and existing customer sales, as well as setting up technical offices in Stuttgart and Frankfurt
  • Project management, project controlling (CAx), and monitoring of quality, delivery dates, and costs
  • Concept analysis and evaluation, carrying out calculations, and presenting to the customer while taking all cost aspects into account
Oct 2001 - Feb 2004
Stuttgart, Germany

Calculation Engineer

Kämmerer AG / IndustrieHansa GmbH

Position Summary
Calculation Engineer at Kämmerer AG / IndustrieHansa GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Method development for functional design
  • Carrying out calculation projects in automotive, mechanical engineering, and medical technology
  • Evaluation and presentation of the results

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, and Retail.

Professional Services
Automotive
Manufacturing
Energy
Healthcare
Retail
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Business Area Experience

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

Project Management
Sales
Strategy
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Information Technology
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Summary

As a manager, agile coach, and disciplinary leader of international teams in the role of department head, with experience in various international companies, I have built up broad cross-cultural leadership skills with a clear focus on successfully achieving customer satisfaction and market satisfaction. My many years of experience in sales/key account and project management, as well as leadership experience in multicultural teams and in using modern leadership tools and staff development, supports my current commitment to helping other companies, managers, and employees achieve their transformation goals.

  • Senior Consultant, Senior Agile Coach and Scrum Master, experience supporting more than three teams
  • Many years of experience in leading and developing employees and projects
  • Sales and technology oriented from the automotive industry with an excellent network of contacts at all OEMs
  • Extensive experience in product development of complex systems and components
  • Industry expertise: Automotive, plant engineering, mechanical engineering, aviation, energy, heavy duty, transportation, off highway
  • Budget responsibility up to €25 million
  • Many years of experience in automotive sales/key account and project management/project leadership, as well as leadership experience with multicultural teams (up to 50 direct employees/managers) and in using modern leadership tools and staff development

Skills

  • Senior Consultant, Senior Agile Coach And Scrum Master, Experience Supporting More Than Three Teams
  • Many Years Of Experience In Leading And Developing Employees And Projects
  • Sales And Technology Oriented From The Automotive Industry With An Excellent Network Of Contacts At All Oems
  • Extensive Experience In Product Development Of Complex Systems And Components
  • Industry Expertise: Automotive, Plant Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation, Energy, Heavy Duty, Transportation, Off Highway
  • Budget Responsibility Up To €25 Million
  • Many Years Of Experience In Automotive Sales/Key Account And Project Management/Project Leadership, As Well As Leadership Experience With Multicultural Teams (Up To 50 Direct Employees/Managers) And In Using Modern Leadership Tools And Staff Development
  • Project/Program Management
  • Project Leadership And Planning Of Deadline, Cost, Resource Controlling, Invoicing
  • Agile Coach (Scrum Master), Nexus, Less, Hybrid Models (Agile – Classic) (In-Depth Knowledge), Safe, Kanban, Flfd
  • Quality Management (Apqp, Fmea, Ppap, Tqm, Vda 6.1:2016, Din En Iso9001:2015, Iatf 16949)

Languages

Italian
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 1986 - Jun 1991

Technisch Kommerzielles Institut M. Capitolo

Dipl. Geom. (Dipl. Ing FH – I), Civil Engineering, structural analysis, building construction, civil engineering, and road · Tursi, Italy

Certifications & licenses

Connex: Basic And Advanced Seminar

Connex

Flight Level Flow Design

Project Management (GPM)

DEKRA

SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

Scrum Master PSM I-II

Scrum.org

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Professional Services 11 y
Avg length 2 y
Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Agile Team Coach, Client Partner Agile Transformation / Key Account – Business Development Manager, Senior Consultant / Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Interim Sales Manager
Main industries Professional Services, Automotive, Manufacturing
Main business areas Project Management, Sales, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

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Giuseppe is based in Siegburg, Germany.

Giuseppe speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

Giuseppe has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Giuseppe has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Giuseppe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Giuseppe would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Team Coach, Client Partner Agile Transformation / Key Account – Business Development Manager, Senior Consultant / Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Interim Sales Manager.

Giuseppe's most recent position is Agile Team Coach at Beispielprojekt (REWE-Digital).

In recent years, Giuseppe has worked for Beispielprojekt (REWE-Digital), Seven Principles Solutions & Consulting GmbH, and flowedoo GmbH.

Giuseppe is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Giuseppe also has some experience in Energy, Healthcare, and Retail.

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

Giuseppe has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Automotive.

Giuseppe has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Strategy.

Giuseppe attended Technisch Kommerzielles Institut M. Capitolo for Dipl. Geom. (Dipl. Ing FH – I), Civil Engineering, structural analysis, building construction, civil engineering, and road.

Giuseppe has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Connex: Basic And Advanced Seminar, Flight Level Flow Design, and Project Management (GPM).

Giuseppe is immediately available for suitable projects.

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

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