Janko Böhm - Agile Transformation Coach

Q: Where is Janko based?

Janko is based in Stuttgart, Germany .

Q: What languages does Janko speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Janko have?

Janko has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Janko has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Janko may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Janko's latest experience?

Janko's most recent position is Agile Transformation Coach at Haufe Group SE .

Q: What companies has Janko worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Janko has worked for Haufe Group SE , Bosch.IO GmbH , and Bosch GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Janko most experienced in?

Janko is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Manufacturing . Janko also has some experience in Transportation , Aerospace and Defense , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Janko most experienced in?

Janko is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Project Management . Janko also has some experience in Procurement , Strategy , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Janko worked in recently?

Janko has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Janko worked in recently?

Janko has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Agile Transformation Coach

Haufe Group SE

Joined an SAP S/4HANA migration program running for several years as an Agile Transformation Coach
Transformed program organization from six sub-projects into a scaled agile structure with multiple agile teams
Built up product owner roles with team leads and optimized end-to-end business processes
Established agile reporting, key figures and performance metrics
Introduced DevOps practices to create team responsibility for live operation
Iteratively delivered business transactions early to reduce big-bang go-live risk
Reduced delivery cycle times and improved forecast stability
Increased delivery rate of SAP transports and earlier user feedback to build stakeholder trust

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Agile Coach

Bosch.IO GmbH

Coached several software development teams in a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and OEMs to create Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving solutions
Integrated multiple teams worldwide into a common scaled framework combining LeSS, Kanban and SAFe
Worked with agile teams and leadership to develop goals formulated as OKRs
Changed performance metrics from cost tracking to measuring valuable product increments
Improved feature delivery times and increased delivery rate through shorter cycle times
Enhanced team collaboration, reduced dependencies and accelerated response to market information

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Agile Coach

Bosch GmbH

Accompanied transformation of Bosch eBike product organization (hardware and software) from project-phase model to agile product organization across 16 teams and 180 people
Defined goals via OKRs and established review cycles
Shaped Agile Release Train based on SAFe 5 and changed performance measurement to value increments
Increased release frequency to deliver features faster to OEMs, dealers and workshops
Improved cross-departmental cooperation, faster testing and approval processes
Reduced error rates and shortened product cycle duration through smaller product units
Enhanced accuracy of delivery date forecasts and reduced financial risk

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Porsche AG

Transitioned Porsche AG vehicle ordering system development from classic project organization to cross-functional agile product organization using LeSS principles
Formed product teams with multiple development teams and specialist representatives
Changed performance measurement from cost tracking to delivery items and success criteria to product deliveries
Significantly increased release frequency and responsiveness to user feedback
Improved cooperation across departments, faster testing and approvals
Enhanced focus on high-value features and eliminated low-benefit requirements

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Agile Coach

Daimler AG

Prepared conversion of SAP HANA Order Management and PLM development processes from waterfall to agile
Developed scaled agile working model with Finance, Logistics, Pricing, IT and Purchasing representatives
Piloted agile practices, introduced Jira, defined OKR map, KPI performance measurement and draft contracts for agile procurement
Coached over 60 people in international organizational transformation
Shortened approval processes, reduced standard meetings, introduced agile tools for requirement prioritization
Sharpened product development goals and created a unified product roadmap

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Hybrid

Strategy and Organizational Consultant Cloud Service

Daimler AG

Advised Central IT department on establishing hybrid public & private cloud service infrastructure
Developed product portfolio of cloud offerings as billable self-services with integrated security, contracts and billing mechanisms
Supported leadership team to reorganize technology-oriented units into product teams
Facilitated retrospectives on product portfolio and implemented OKR-based decision making
Established profitability key figures aligned with company goals
Improved internal communication, reduced team conflicts and accelerated service delivery

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Product Owner

Porsche Digital GmbH

Served as Product Owner for an iOS app mapping customers as digital twins and delivering AI-based recommendations using TensorFlow and SageMaker on AWS
Coordinated strategy, target systems and organizational transformation across three locations in Germany and the USA
Examined and integrated external investment companies and technologies into product development
Structured decision making as late as possible to maintain flexibility and agile values
Accelerated decision cycles by incorporating technical results into investment evaluations
Onboarded acquired companies and integrated their products into Porsche Digital’s portfolio

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Enterprise Agile Business Coach

Deutsche Bahn AG

Coached product owners, executives and development teams on scaled Scrum processes and tooling
Developed and delivered BI solution for near-real-time calculation of Group KPI “Punctuality” using data lake and Qlik Sense applications
Collected and processed raw data on availability, failures and construction sites across divisions
Enabled interactive KPI evaluations for DB AG board with filters and timelines
Facilitated cross-departmental prioritization through management workshops visualizing complex relationships and performance metrics
Optimized costs transparently across divisions and established early-value delivery focus

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Product Owner & Agile Team Coach

Thales AG

Provided product ownership for safety-critical TelCo control center subsystem used by police, fire brigade and emergency call centers
Coached in transforming requirements management from V-model specifications to agile backlog and user stories
Transitioned incident management processes to DevOps principles across eight scaled teams and three management departments
Organized four Scrum teams per LeSS principles and integrated safety-critical tests and multi-stage acceptance into agile workflow
Early testing of development increments at control center sites reduced rollout risks and costs
Improved system architectural decisions through real-condition validations and iterative feedback

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, and Telecommunication.

Automotive

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Procurement

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Summary

I create clarity around success criteria and make teams predictable. We get better at meeting delivery dates and cost commitments. My strength: this builds trust between the team, management, and clients.

quickly grasp situations, even in complex environments
strong questioning skills with a focus on essentials
focus on finding solutions and alternatives instead of dwelling on problems

Experienced coach with over 20 years of hands-on experience in large-scale organizations, digital transformation, and agility. I combine technology and business for predictable, measurable results.

Automotive, transportation, publishing, manufacturing, pharma, defense

fluent, authoritative, goal-oriented, with experience at different organization levels
flexible and highly committed, interdisciplinary, resilient
assertive and authentic
My book "Erfolgsfaktor Agilität" ISBN 978-3-658-25085-0, Springer Vieweg
My blog "Agile Mindset"
My podcast "Agility for Independent Thinking"
Online program Product Master & VIP Online Coach

Skills

Agile, Safe 6, Safe 5, Rte, Scrum-master, Scrum, Kanban, Less, Art, Portfolio Management, Okr's
Agile Kpi Systems, Agile Contract Models, Pmi, Prince2©
Active Managing Director Of Methodenfabrik Gmbh
Personnel Responsibility As Interim Managing Director And Owner
Agile Contracts, Investment Calculation
Release Train Engineer (Rte), Team Manager, Product Owner (Po)
Jira, Atlassian, Git, Azure Devops, Ado, Bpel, Sap S/4, R/3, Ecc
Qlik Sense, Bi, Alm/plm, Firstspirit, Cms, Intrafind, Intelligentviews, Virtuoso, Iviews, Uml, Salesforce

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

MBA International Business · International Business

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration and Computer Science

Certifications & licenses

Certified SaFe 6 Practice Consultant

Scaled Agile

Certified SaFe 5 Program Consultant

Scaled Agile

SaFe 4.0 Scrum Master Certification

Professional Scrum Master Certification

Scrum.Org

PMI Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Automotive 5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 1 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Agile Transformation Coach, Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Janko based?

Janko is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does Janko speak?

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

How many years of experience does Janko have?

Janko has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Janko has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Janko may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Janko be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Janko would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Transformation Coach, Agile Coach, Scrum Master / Agile Coach.

What is Janko's latest experience?

Janko's most recent position is Agile Transformation Coach at Haufe Group SE.

What companies has Janko worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Janko has worked for Haufe Group SE, Bosch.IO GmbH, and Bosch GmbH.

Which industries is Janko most experienced in?

Janko is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Janko also has some experience in Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Janko most experienced in?

Janko is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management. Janko also has some experience in Procurement, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Janko worked in recently?

Janko has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Janko worked in recently?

Janko has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

What is Janko's education?

Janko holds a Master in International Business.

Does Janko have any certificates?

Janko has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified SaFe 6 Practice Consultant, Certified SaFe 5 Program Consultant, and SaFe 4.0 Scrum Master Certification.

What is the availability of Janko?

Janko is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Janko?

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