Marco Steidel - IT Interim Manager | Interim CIO | Transformation Lead | IT Project Manager & Program Manager

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 20 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 16 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.

Q: What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is IT Interim Manager & Digitalization 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 , Sport , and Real Estate . Marco also has some experience in Utilities , Telecommunication , and Government and Administration .

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 Customer Service , Quality Assurance , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations .

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Grünwald, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2025 - Apr 2026

11 months

Pulheim, Germany

Hybrid

IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant

paarprojekt GmbH

Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of business management including processes and applications
Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
Evaluation and implementation of solutions to advance digitalization in the company in the areas of: property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS, time tracking
Digitization of filing cabinets and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
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

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 ensuring delivery 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 knowledge transfer and service transition through partners

May 2024 - Jun 2024

2 months

Grevenbroich, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Head of Infrastructure & Operations

paarprojekt GmbH

Temporary cover for the leadership role due to organizational integrations and staffing changes (8 employees)
Analysis of the current state based on a SWOT analysis including on-site visits
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 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, departmental projects, data protection, and audits
Strategic advising of executive management within the organizational change management program Fit4Future
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 leadership and turnaround management for the transformation of on-premise applications (SAP, microservices, VMware) to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Advisory support in innovation management

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

6 months

Munich, Germany

Remote

Program Manager & CIO Advisory Consultant

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Program management and strategic IT consulting with a focus on ITSM with ServiceNow
Definition of the Target Operating Model in the area of Strategy Technology Consulting

Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

2 years

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

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 during onboarding of 1000 new employees as part of an acquisition (M&A)
Project management consulting for global implementation and transformation of a project management solution (Wrike)
Project Portfolio Management for a department in EMEIA

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

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 optimize the global service landscape

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

1 year 3 months

Konstanz, Germany

On-site

Service Manager | Team Lead | IT Project Manager

Wipro Technologies GmbH

Taking over responsibility for global IT service and IT service management of an internationally distributed Service Operation Team (India, Japan, USA)
Successful turnaround management and improving the efficiency and quality of the existing service team through individual training and coaching

Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

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 locations including hardware

Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

8 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

IT Consultant

Wipro Technologies GmbH

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

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

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
Creating documentation and delivering training for IT departments

Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

9 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

Security Network Engineer

BWI

Network administrator in the Herkules project,
Provisioning, operation and documentation of Cisco network systems in highly available and security-critical environments including Ü2 security clearance

Aug 2007 - May 2011

3 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

System Network Engineer

BTD

Consulting on IT topics and implementation of solutions (backup, clients, mobile endpoints, network, server, security)
Provisioning, configuration, operation and documentation of Cisco systems in highly available data centers
Event management and matchday support in the Allianz Arena
On-call duty 24/7

May 2007 - Jul 2007

3 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

Junior Network Engineer

Telefonica

Coordination, planning and commissioning of the removal of fixed lines no longer needed
Stakeholder management with internal contacts and customers

Mar 2007 - Apr 2007

2 months

Erlangen, Germany

On-site

Network Engineer

Siemens Healthineers

Implementation, operation, and administration of Cisco network components for connecting large medical devices (CT, MRI, PACS)

Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

On-site

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

Feb 2003 - Aug 2004

1 year 7 months

Dublin, Ireland

On-site

Customer Service Representative

IBM

Receiving and handling 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.

Information Technology

Sport

Real Estate

Utilities

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Strategy

Summary

I am a builder for digital value creation:

Do you know how I climbed Kilimanjaro? With discipline, endurance, and consistent execution. These three traits also shape the way I work.

As a builder for digital value creation, I create clarity in demanding transformations and rescue critical IT projects. To do that, I bring strategy, technology, and people together and take responsibility when direction, structure, and execution power have been lost.

I support mid-sized companies, family businesses, and large enterprises in three focus 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 IT Manager
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 ability to get things done. I am your strategic sparring partner for executive management and decision-making bodies.

My leadership mindset: digitalization with balance, clarity, and execution power. Create clarity. Provide direction, reduce complexity. Drive digitalization forward. Deliver impact.

What I am not: I am not just another consultant or only an administrator of the IT organization. What I am: your builder for digital value creation in the company.

I communicate clearly, raise risks early, and take responsibility for decisions when change is needed but direction, structure, and execution power are missing. This is how I create direction, trust, and the foundation for lasting success.

What challenges would you like to discuss with me?

Skills

Solution Orientation Think In Solutions Instead Of Problems And Free Yourself From Problems That Way. Creative Questioning Of Rigid Patterns Helps Me Discover Unconventional Ideas.
Building Networks Build Connections Between People In The Company And Align These Contacts Toward Effective Collaboration On Company And Project Goals.
Holistic Thinking Analytical Approach To Capture And Derive Subject-Specific Domain Requirements And Individual Needs, Combined With Broad Industry Experience.
Drive For Innovation Open To New Ideas While Respecting Existing Environments And Rules, With The Courage To Implement, Always With The Goal Of Unlocking Potential For The Client.
Personality Digital Native With A Doer Mentality And A Passion For Shaping It Projects And Companies Successfully And Bringing People Along In The Digital Age Through Effective 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 for 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 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

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 & Digitalization 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

Profile

Created

April 2026

Last Update

August 2026

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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 16 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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