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

Marco Steidel - IT Interim Manager | IT Project & Program Manager | Digital Transformation Consultant & Digital Advisory Board Member - profile avatar
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Grünwald, Germany

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Jun 2025 - Apr 2026
Pulheim, Germany
Hybrid

IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant

paarprojekt GmbH

Position Summary
IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Real Estate
Utilities
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • 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
Salzburg, Austria
Hybrid

IT Project Manager

paarprojekt GmbH

Position Summary
IT Project Manager at paarprojekt GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • 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
Grevenbroich, Germany
Hybrid

Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations

paarprojekt GmbH

Position Summary
Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations at paarprojekt GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • 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
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Head of IT & Digital Transformation

Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH

Position Summary
Head of IT & Digital Transformation at Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbH
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
  • 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
Munich, Germany
Remote

Program Manager - Google Cloud Transformation (GCP)

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
Program Manager - Google Cloud Transformation (GCP) at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • 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
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
Munich, Germany
Remote

Program Manager & CIO-Advisory Consultant

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
Program Manager & CIO-Advisory Consultant at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
  • Program management and strategic IT consulting with a focus on ITSM using ServiceNow
  • Definition of the target operating model in Strategy Technology Consulting
Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Managing agile and traditional projects in EMEIA and India across IT infrastructure, M&A, and software development
  • Renewing video conferencing systems, printing solutions, workstations, and monitors
  • Organizing events and supporting the onboarding of 1,000 new employees in an acquisition (M&A)
  • Project management consulting for the global implementation and transformation of a project management solution (Wrike)
  • Project portfolio management for a department in EMEIA
Sep 2017 - Mar 2019
Munich, Germany
On-site

Transition Manager | Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
Transition Manager | Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • 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 optimize the global service landscape
Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
Konstanz, Germany
On-site

Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Taking responsibility for global IT service and IT service management of an internationally distributed service operations team (India, Japan, USA)
  • Successful turnaround management and improved efficiency and quality of the existing service team through individual training and coaching
Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
Munich, Germany
On-site

IT-Consultant

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
IT-Consultant at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Optimizing the IT infrastructure monitoring platform and Cisco device configurations
  • IT consulting on infrastructure and mobility topics, as well as planning and coordinating a global IP migration across multiple locations, including hardware
Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
Munich, Germany
On-site

IT Consultant

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
IT Consultant at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Process consulting and tool management
  • Management of process implementations
  • Documentation of the IT service catalog and visualization of IT service management reporting
Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

IT Consultant

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Position Summary
IT Consultant at Wipro Technologies GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance

Responsibilities in the role of Mobile Device Management Consultant and IT Security Consultant included:

  • Designing and conducting customer 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
Jun 2011 - Feb 2012
Munich, Germany
On-site

Security Network Engineer

BWI

Position Summary
Security Network Engineer at BWI
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Information Technology

Network administrator in the Hercules project, including deployment, operation, and documentation of Cisco network systems in high-availability and security-critical environments, including Ü2 security review

Aug 2007 - May 2011
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

System Network Engineer

BTD

Position Summary
System Network Engineer at BTD
Industries
Information Technology
Sport
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Consulting on IT topics and implementing solutions (backup, clients, mobile endpoints, network, servers, security)
  • Provisioning, configuration, operation, and documentation of Cisco systems in high-availability data centers
  • Event management and match day support at the Allianz Arena
  • 24/7 on-call duty
May 2007 - Jul 2007
Munich, Germany
On-site

Junior Network Engineer

Telefonica

Position Summary
Junior Network Engineer at Telefonica
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Coordinating, planning, and overseeing the removal of unneeded leased lines
  • Stakeholder management with internal contacts and customers
Mar 2007 - Apr 2007
Erlangen, Germany
On-site

Network Engineer

Siemens Healthineers

Position Summary
Network Engineer at Siemens Healthineers
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Implementation, operation, and management of Cisco network components for connecting large medical devices (CT, MRI, PACS)
Jul 2006 - Feb 2007
Frankfurt, Germany
On-site

Network Consultant

T-Systems

Position Summary
Network Consultant at T-Systems
Industries
Information Technology
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
Operations
  • 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
Feb 2003 - Aug 2004
Dublin, Ireland
On-site

Customer Service Representative

IBM

Position Summary
Customer Service Representative at IBM
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
  • Handling and processing 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 compliance guideline application in handling calls and incidents

Industry Experience

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

Information Technology
Sport
Real Estate
Utilities
Telecommunication
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Strategy.

Information Technology
Project Management
Operations
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Strategy
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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 18.5 y
Avg length 1 y 1 m
Longest experience 3 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Austria, Ireland)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation Consultant, IT Project Manager, Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations
Main industries Information Technology, Sport, Real Estate
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 14

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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 & Digital Transformation Consultant, IT Project Manager, Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations.
Marco's most recent position is IT Interim Manager & Digital Transformation 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 Aerospace and Defense.
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 Supervisory & Advisory Board Member.
Marco is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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.
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