Marco Steidel-IT Interim Manager | Interim CIO | Transformation Lead | IT Project Manager & Program Manager | Digital Advisory Board Member
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IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant
paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and introduction of solutions to support digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS, and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document and communication platform
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
IT Project Manager
paarprojekt GmbH
- Turnaround management and project management for the group-wide implementation of ServiceNow
- Optimization of project governance and ensuring the achievement of upcoming milestones (technical go-live & business go-live)
- Stakeholder and partner management (17 team members & 7 external partners)
- Moderation of SteerCo meetings and workshops
- Ensuring know-how transfer and service transition through partners
Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations
paarprojekt GmbH
- Temporary cover of the leadership role due to organizational integrations and personnel changes (8 employees)
- Review of the current state based on a SWOT analysis, including on-site visits
- Management of IT service providers and department projects
- Monitoring of incidents, problems, and changes in ServiceNow as well as approval of changes in CAB meetings
Head of IT & Digital Transformation
Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH
- Technical and disciplinary lead of the IT department consisting of 10 internal and 6 external employees in the areas of cloud, IT security, IT service & operations, and IT projects
- IT assessment, definition of the digitalization strategy, and development of the strategic IT roadmap
- Design and delivery of initiatives to improve digital maturity and development of a company-wide AI policy
- Management of IT service providers, department projects, data protection, and audits
- Strategic advising of the management as part of the organizational change management program Fit4Future
- Monitoring of incident and request management in ServiceNow
Program Manager - Google Cloud Transformation (GCP)
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of up to 3 project managers and delivery teams with up to 50 employees
- Program leadership and turnaround management for the transformation of on-premise applications (SAP, microservices, VMware) to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Advisory support in innovation management
Program Manager & CIO Advisory Consultant
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Program leadership and strategic IT consulting with a focus on ITSM with ServiceNow
- Definition of the target operating model in Strategy Technology Consulting
IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Leading agile and classic projects in EMEIA and India in the areas of IT infrastructure, M&A, and software development
- Renewal of video conferencing systems, printer solutions, workstations, and monitors
- Event organization and support for onboarding 1,000 new employees as part of an acquisition (M&A)
- Project management consulting for the global rollout and transformation of a project management solution (Wrike)
- Project portfolio management for a department in EMEIA
Transition Manager | Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Responsible Transition Manager for the service transition of the Enterprise Mobile IT service management service
- Building, training, and developing a dedicated offshore service team, including personal leadership coaching and travel to India
- Service management with ServiceNow and leading global IT projects (transformation, migration) to improve the global service landscape
Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Taking responsibility for global IT service and IT service management of an internationally distributed Service Operation Team (India, Japan, USA)
- Successful turnaround management and improvement of the efficiency and quality of the existing service team through individual training and coaching
IT Consultant
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Optimization of the IT infrastructure monitoring platform and Cisco device configurations
- IT consulting on IT infrastructure and mobility topics, as well as planning and coordination of a global IP migration across multiple sites including hardware
IT-Consultant
Wipro Technologies GmbH
- Process consulting and tool control
- Management of process implementations
- Documentation of the IT service catalog and visualization of IT service management reporting
IT-Consultant
Wipro Technologies GmbH
Tasks in the role as Mobile Device Management Consultant and IT Security Consultant were:
- Planning and running customer workshops on mobile data and IT security solutions, including design of use cases, IT infrastructure solutions, and policies
- Implementation of IT solutions, test management, and piloting
- Creation of documentation and delivery of training for IT departments
Security Network Engineer
BWI
- Network administrator in the Hercules project,
- Provision, operation, and documentation of Cisco network systems in highly available and security-critical environments, including Ü2 security clearance
System Network Engineer
BTD
- Consulting on IT topics and implementation of solutions (backup, clients, mobile endpoints, network, server, security)
- Provision, configuration, operation, and documentation of Cisco systems in highly available data centers
- Event management and matchday support at Allianz Arena
- On-call duty 24/7
Junior Network Engineer
Telefonica
- Coordination, planning, and commissioning of the removal of no longer needed leased lines
- Stakeholder management with internal contacts and customers
Network Engineer
Siemens Healthineers
- Implementation, operation, and administration of Cisco network components for connecting large medical equipment (CT, MRI, PACS)
Network Consultant
T-Systems
- Configuration, installation, and documentation of Cisco network components in data centers
- Incident management and optimization of the monitoring environment (LAN & WAN)
- Implementation of a support process for VoIP incidents and training of Service Support Center employees
Customer Service Representative
IBM
- Handling and processing incoming calls and incidents in German and English (1st level support, EMEA)
- Support as Subject Matter Expert (2nd level support, EMEA)
- Review and evaluation of the application of compliance guidelines when handling calls and incidents
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Sport, Real Estate, Utilities, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Strategy.
Summary
I am a driver of digital value creation:
Do you know how I climbed Kilimanjaro? With discipline, endurance, and consistent execution. These three qualities also shape the way I work.
As a driver of digital value creation, I bring clarity to demanding transformations and rescue critical IT projects. I do this by bringing strategy, technology, and people together and taking responsibility when direction, structure, and execution power have been lost.
I support medium-sized companies, family-owned businesses, and corporations in three main areas:
- Realigning IT organizations and business processes
- Running complex transformation programs
- Stabilizing and securing critical IT projects
Preferred project roles:
- IT Interim Manager | Interim CIO | Interim Head of IT
- Transformation Manager | Digitalization Consultant | Digital Advisory Board Member
- IT Project Manager | Program Manager | Project Turnaround Manager (project rescuer)
Benefit from my international leadership experience, my Executive MBA, and my pragmatic execution strength. I am your strategic sparring partner for management and decision-making bodies.
My leadership view: digitalization with balance, clarity, and execution power. Create clarity. Provide direction, reduce complexity. Drive digitalization. Deliver impact.
What I am not: I am not just another consultant or only an administrator of the IT organization. What I am: your driver of digital value creation in the company.
I communicate clearly, address risks early, and take responsibility for decisions when change is needed but direction, structure, and execution power are missing. This is how I create orientation, trust, and the basis for lasting success.
What challenges would you like to discuss with me?
Skills
- Solution Orientation Thinking In Solutions Instead Of Problems, And By Doing So, Freeing Yourself From Problems. Creative Questioning Of Rigid Patterns Helps Discover Unconventional Ideas As Well.
- Building Networks Building Connections Between People In The Company And Aligning These Contacts Toward Effective Collaboration On Business And Project Goals.
- Holistic Thinking Analytical Approach To Capture And Derive Domain-Specific Requirements And Individual Needs, Combined With Broad Industry Experience.
- Love Of Innovation Open To New Ideas While Respecting Existing Environments And Rules, With The Courage To Implement Them, Always Aiming To Unlock Potential For The Client.
- Personality Digital Native With A Doer Mentality And A Passion For Shaping It Projects And Companies Successfully, And For Bringing People Along In The Digital Age Through Effective Change Management.
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Education
University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) · Business Administration · St. Gallen, Switzerland
Danube University Krems (DUK)
Master of Science (M.Sc) · Business Informatics · Krems an der Donau, Austria
GBS Technical and Business School (GBS)
State-certified technician for computer science · Computer Science · Leipzig, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
ial-institute
Certified AR & Advisory Board Member
Steinbeis-IFEM Augsburg Business School
Certified AI Coach
Steinbeis-IFEM Augsburg Business School
Certified AI Consultant
Digital Beat GmbH
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Chief Digital Officer
Munich Business School (MBS)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Scaled Agile
ISACA
Scrum.org
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Axelos
Exin
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Experience
Global experience
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Marco is based in Grünwald, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Marco has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant, IT Project Manager, Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations.
Marco's most recent position is IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH.
In recent years, Marco has worked for paarprojekt GmbH, Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH, and Wipro Technologies GmbH.
Marco is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Sport, and Real Estate. Marco also has some experience in Utilities, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.
Marco is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Marco also has some experience in Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.
Marco has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Real Estate, and Utilities.
Marco has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.
Marco holds a Master in Business Administration from University of St. Gallen (HSG), a Master in Business Informatics from Danube University Krems (DUK) and a Bachelor in Computer Science from GBS Technical and Business School (GBS).
Marco has 14 certificates. Among them, these include: Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Certified AI Officer, and Certified AR & Advisory Board Member.
Marco is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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