Marco Steidel - IT Interim Manager | IT Project & Program Manager | Digital Transformation Consultant & Digital Advisory Board Member

Q: Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Grünwald, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Marco speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH .

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

In recent years, Marco has worked for paarprojekt GmbH , Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH , and Wipro Technologies GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Media and Entertainment . Marco also has some experience in Sport , Telecommunication , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Marco also has some experience in Investments and M&A , Quality Assurance , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Investments and M&A .

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Grünwald, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2025 - Apr 2026

11 months

Pulheim, Germany

Hybrid

IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant

paarprojekt GmbH

Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitization of corporate management, including processes and applications
Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, key processes, and contracts, with cost optimization
Evaluation and implementation of solutions to promote digitization in the company in areas such as property management, CRM, invoice verification & approval processes, smart metering, DMS, time tracking
Digitization of physical files and implementation of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document & communication platform
Design and execution of AI workshops, including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in the most important business processes
Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions

Jul 2024 - May 2025

11 months

Salzburg, Austria

Hybrid

IT Project Manager

paarprojekt GmbH

Turnaround management and project management for the group-wide implementation of ServiceNow
Optimization of project governance and assurance of milestone achievements (technical go-live & business go-live)
Stakeholder and partner management (17 team members & 7 external partners)
Facilitation of steering committee meetings and workshops
Ensuring knowledge transfer and service transition through partners

May 2024 - Jun 2024

2 months

Grevenbroich, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations

paarprojekt GmbH

Temporary coverage of the management role due to organizational integrations and personnel changes (8 employees)
Current state analysis based on a SWOT analysis, including on-site inspections
Management of IT service providers and departmental projects
Monitoring of incidents, problems, and changes in ServiceNow, as well as approval of changes in CAB meetings

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Head of IT & Digital Transformation

Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH

Functional and disciplinary leadership of the IT department consisting of 10 internal and 6 external employees in cloud, IT security, IT service & operations, and IT projects
IT inventory, definition of the digital transformation strategy, and establishment of the strategic IT roadmap
Design and implementation of initiatives to enhance digital maturity and development of a company-wide AI policy
Management of IT service providers, departmental projects, data protection, and audits
Strategic advising of executive management as part of the Fit4Future organizational change management program
Monitoring of incident and request management in ServiceNow

Sep 2022 - May 2023

9 months

Munich, Germany

Remote

Program Manager - Google Cloud Transformation (GCP)

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Functional and disciplinary leadership of up to 3 project managers and delivery teams with up to 50 employees
Program management and turnaround management of the transformation from on-premise applications (SAP, microservices, VMware) to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Advisory support in innovation management

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

ITSM Optimization & CIO Advisory

paarprojekt GmbH

Program leadership and strategic IT consulting focused on ITSM with ServiceNow
Definition of the target operating model in strategy technology consulting

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Project Manager for Infrastructure, M&A and Software Development

paarprojekt GmbH

Managed agile and classic projects in EMEIA and India in IT infrastructure, M&A, and software development
Renewed video conference systems, printer solutions, workstations, and monitors
Organized events and supported onboarding of 1000 new employees during an acquisition
Provided project management consulting for the global implementation and transformation of a project management solution (Wrike)
Project portfolio management for a department in EMEIA

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Transition Manager for IT Service Management

paarprojekt GmbH

Responsible transition manager for the enterprise mobile IT service management service
Built, trained, and developed a dedicated offshore service team including personal leadership coaching and travel to India
Service management with ServiceNow and led global IT projects (transformation, migration) to optimize the global service landscape

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

IT Service Manager for Mobile Devices

paarprojekt GmbH

Assumed responsibility for global IT service and service management of an internationally distributed service operations team (India, Japan, USA)
Achieved successful turnaround and improved efficiency and quality of the existing service team through individual training and coaching

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

IT Infrastructure Consultant

paarprojekt GmbH

Optimized the IT infrastructure monitoring platform and Cisco device configurations
Provided IT consulting on infrastructure and mobility topics, and planned and coordinated a global IP migration across multiple sites including hardware

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Process Consultant & Monitoring Reporting

paarprojekt GmbH

Process consulting and tool management
Managing process implementations
Documenting the IT service catalog and visualizing IT service management reporting

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Mobile Device Management Consultant

paarprojekt GmbH

Designing and conducting client workshops on mobile data and IT security solutions, including use case design, IT infrastructure solutions and policies
Implementing IT solutions, test management and piloting
Preparing documentation and delivering training for IT departments

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Network Administrator (Herkules Project)

paarprojekt GmbH

Deploying, operating and documenting Cisco network systems in high-availability and security-critical environments, including Ü2 security checks

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

5 years

IT Consultant Sports & Media

paarprojekt GmbH

Advising on IT topics and implementing solutions (backup, clients, mobile endpoints, network, servers, security)
Deploying, configuring, operating and documenting Cisco systems in high-availability data centers
Event management and matchday support at the Allianz Arena
24/7 on-call duty

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Leased-Line Management Coordinator

paarprojekt GmbH

Coordinating, planning and commissioning the decommissioning of unused leased lines
Stakeholder management with internal contacts and clients

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Medical Technology Network Technician

paarprojekt GmbH

Implementation, operation and management of Cisco network components to connect large medical devices (CT, MRI, PACS)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Datacenter Management & Enterprise WAN Support

paarprojekt GmbH

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 staff

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

Customer Service Representative

paarprojekt GmbH

Receiving and handling incoming calls and incidents in German and English (1st level support, EMEA)
Support as a subject matter expert (2nd level support, EMEA)
Reviewing and evaluating the application of compliance guidelines in handling calls and incidents

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Sport, Real Estate, and Utilities.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Sport

Real Estate

Utilities

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Investments and M&A, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Investments and M&A

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Summary

Digital Native with a doer mentality and a passion for successfully shaping IT projects and companies, bringing people along in the digital age through targeted change management.

Focus areas:

IT interim management, IT leader-as-a-service (Interim CIO),
IT project, program & portfolio management,
Digital transformation consulting & digital advisory board services,

Other areas of expertise:

IT consulting & AI workshops,
Change management & innovation management,
IT service management (ITSM),
IT governance, IT infrastructure, IT security,
Lecturer for project management at the IHK

Skills

Solution Orientation: Think In Terms Of Solutions Instead Of Problems And Thus Detach Yourself From Issues. Creative Questioning Of Rigid Patterns Helps To Discover Unconventional Ideas.
Creating Networks: Build Connections Between People In The Company And Align These Contacts For Effective Collaboration On Corporate And Project Goals.
Holistic Thinking: Analytical Approach To Capturing And Deriving Professional Domain Specifications And Individual Needs, Combined With Diverse Industry Experience.
Enthusiasm For Innovation: Be Open To New Things While Considering Existing Environments And Regulations, With The Courage To Implement, Always Aiming To Unlock Potential For The Customer.
Personality: Digital Native With A Doer Mentality And Passion For Successfully Shaping It Projects And Companies, Bringing People Along In The Digital Age Through Targeted Change Management.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2020 - May 2022

University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) · Business Administration · St. Gallen, Switzerland

Nov 2014 - Jun 2017

Danube University Krems (DUK)

Master of Science (M.Sc) · Business Informatics · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Aug 2004 - Jul 2006

GBS Technical and Business School (GBS)

State-certified Technician in Computer Science · Computer Science · Leipzig, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified AI Officer

ial-institute

Certified Supervisory & Advisory Board Member

Steinbeis-IFEM Augsburg Business School

Certified AI Coach

Steinbeis-IFEM Augsburg Business School

Certified AI Consultant

Digital Beat GmbH

Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified Chief Digital Officer

Munich Business School (MBS)

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified SAFe 5 Agilist

Scaled Agile

COBIT2019 Foundation

ISACA

Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I)

Scrum.org

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

PRINCE2 Foundation

Axelos

ITIL Foundation

Exin

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Information Technology 18 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant, IT Project Manager, Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 14

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Grünwald, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Marco speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marco be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant, IT Project Manager, Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations.

What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH.

What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for paarprojekt GmbH, Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH, and Wipro Technologies GmbH.

Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment. Marco also has some experience in Sport, Telecommunication, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Marco also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.

Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Investments and M&A.

What is Marco's education?

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).

Does Marco have any certificates?

Marco has 14 certificates. Among them, these include: Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Certified AI Officer, and Certified Supervisory & Advisory Board Member.

What is the availability of Marco?

Marco will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Marco?

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