Jan-Philipp Schiele - IT Project Management Coach (Freelance)

Q: Where is Jan-Philipp based?

Jan-Philipp is based in Wunstorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jan-Philipp speak?

Jan-Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jan-Philipp have?

Jan-Philipp has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Jan-Philipp has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Jan-Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jan-Philipp's latest experience?

Jan-Philipp's most recent position is IT Project Management Coach (Freelance) at The Project Coach .

Q: What companies has Jan-Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan-Philipp has worked for The Project Coach , re:think Innovations GmbH , ReqPOOL Deutschland GmbH , and Swiss Life Germany / Der Mittelstand. BVMW e.V. .

Q: Which industries is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Media and Entertainment , and Government and Administration . Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Finance , and Information Technology . Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Sales and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Jan-Philipp worked in recently?

Jan-Philipp has recently worked in industries like Insurance , Media and Entertainment , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Jan-Philipp worked in recently?

Jan-Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Finance , and Information Technology .

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Wunstorf, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

IT Project Management Coach (Freelance)

The Project Coach

Set up and manage complex project and rollout structures (SAP, cloud, portfolio) for large public sector programs
Provide professional leadership to interdisciplinary teams (up to 30 people)
Coaching and advising project and program managers
Facilitation of national and international workshops and committees
Set up and manage backlog, risk, and dependency management; meeting and agenda structures
Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate steering formats
Coordinate individual transformation projects across multiple broadcasters
Use various project and portfolio management tools (ServiceNow, Planview, Cplace, Clarity, Jira, Confluence)
Develop rollout scenarios; manage pilot and full-scale go-live
Responsible for change and communication concept, as well as organizational training (train-the-trainer, key-user network)
Central control and harmonization of rollout activities across five broadcasters; standardization of project management methods, risk management, and integration management

Sep 2022 - May 2024

1 year 9 months

Manager Mindset Transformation (Team Lead)

re:think Innovations GmbH

Lead and coach a team in agile transformation
Lead and manage IT transformation projects at the client
Facilitation of meetings and workshops in various client projects
Strategic development of business development in the area of agile transformation (acquisition, proposal creation, cross-selling, client relations)

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

6 months

Manager Digital Transformation – Head of the Procurement Department

ReqPOOL Deutschland GmbH

IT program and project management in digitization and software procurement
Process modeling, quality management, data analysis
Conduct workshops and advise clients at management level

Mar 2015 - Mar 2022

7 years 1 month

(Senior) Expert Portfolio Management & Controlling

Swiss Life Germany / Der Mittelstand. BVMW e.V.

Manage the strategic portfolio and digital transformation
Develop governance, design KPIs, and facilitate committees
Lead team members in the transformation team
Implement OKR, agile events, and cross-functional coordination

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Media and Entertainment, Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Insurance

Media and Entertainment

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Finance, Information Technology, Sales, and Procurement.

Project Management

Finance

Information Technology

Sales

Procurement

Summary

I stabilize complex transformation programs, guide teams confidently through the project roadmap, and create transparency where others lose track. My drive: to steer digital change in a structured way and make it effective for organizations.

Skills

Various Project And Portfolio Management Tools (Servicenow, Planview, Cplace, Clarity)
Jira / Confluence
Ms 365 / Ms Power Bi / Ms Project
Itil (Rossmann Internal)
Sap S/4hana (High Relevance When There Are Sap Projects In The Portfolio)
Mural / Miro / Concept Board
Various Ai Tools (Chatgpt, Deepl, Notion Ai, Etc.)
Prompting
Atlas.Ti
Ibm Spss
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Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

M.Sc. Business Administration · Business Administration

B.A. Business Psychology · Business Psychology

PhD in Management · Management

Certifications & licenses

IREB (CREP)

ITIL (Rossmann internal)

Non-Profit PM (GPM)

PM Professional Training

University of Hagen

PSM II

SAFe 5.0 Agilist

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Insurance 7 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y

Expertise

Recent roles IT Project Management Coach (Freelance), Manager Mindset Transformation (Team Lead), Manager Digital Transformation – Head of the Procurement Department

Main industries Insurance, Media and Entertainment, Government and Administration

Main business areas Project Management, Finance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Jan-Philipp based?

Jan-Philipp is based in Wunstorf, Germany.

What languages does Jan-Philipp speak?

Jan-Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jan-Philipp have?

Jan-Philipp has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Jan-Philipp has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Jan-Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan-Philipp be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan-Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Management Coach (Freelance), Manager Mindset Transformation (Team Lead), Manager Digital Transformation – Head of the Procurement Department.

What is Jan-Philipp's latest experience?

Jan-Philipp's most recent position is IT Project Management Coach (Freelance) at The Project Coach.

What companies has Jan-Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan-Philipp has worked for The Project Coach, re:think Innovations GmbH, ReqPOOL Deutschland GmbH, and Swiss Life Germany / Der Mittelstand. BVMW e.V..

Which industries is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Media and Entertainment, and Government and Administration. Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Jan-Philipp most experienced in?

Jan-Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology. Jan-Philipp also has some experience in Sales and Procurement.

Which industries has Jan-Philipp worked in recently?

Jan-Philipp has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Media and Entertainment, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Jan-Philipp worked in recently?

Jan-Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology.

What is Jan-Philipp's education?

Jan-Philipp holds a Doctorate in Management, a Master in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Business Psychology.

Does Jan-Philipp have any certificates?

Jan-Philipp has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: IREB (CREP), ITIL (Rossmann internal), and Non-Profit PM (GPM).

What is the availability of Jan-Philipp?

Jan-Philipp is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jan-Philipp?

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