Marian Neunkirchen - Senior PMO for Agile Banking Projects

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Sankt Augustin, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

7 months

Senior PMO

Commerzbank AG

The project's goal was to set up a ticketing system (ServiceNow).
Implementing and carrying out standard PMO and Scrum Master processes such as risk and issue/impediment management
Coordinating and tracking provided services
Monitoring project progress and project reporting, as well as maintaining project planning in an agile environment
Creating JIRA dashboards to track sprints
Tracking sprints for completion status, highlighting risks and impediments
Conducting management retros, developing and following up on action points
Technologies: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, JIRA, Confluence
Project languages: English, German

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

6 months

Senior Consultant

Deutsche Telekom AG

Managed a project on flexible deployment of foreign staff (hosted staff / fluid workforce) within an HR skill management program.
The project's goal was to build and establish a process for flexible deployment of employees across national borders.
Developed processes to outline the use of hosted resources (employees from/in foreign countries).
Managing stakeholders (reporting, preparing documentation).
Project management for the roll-out of the developed process after completion.
Technologies: MS Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, MS Teams, Confluence
Project languages: English, German

Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year

Scrum Master

Atruvia AG

The project's goal was to establish a Next Best Action engine for sales, to reach customers at the best possible time with the right product and improve sales efficiency.
Supported 11 data science teams as Scrum Master with standard Scrum Master tasks:
Introducing agile ways of working
Facilitating Scrum events (Daily, Planning, Review, Retro)
Identifying and removing impediments
Technologies: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, JIRA, Confluence
Project language: German

Sep 2018 - Feb 2021

2 years 6 months

PMO Lead; Project Manager; Interim Program Lead

Zürich Beteiligungs-AG

Sales digitization program with subprojects BiPRO, portfolio transfer, and NCCS (New Customer Contract Systems).
BiPRO: Establishing standards 430.x (transmission service), 42x (line-specific TAA services), and other cross-cutting services for automation/digitization with brokers.
Portfolio Transfer: Developing a single-page application including a robotics solution for automated transfer of insurance portfolios and integration with the Guidewire backend system.
NCCS: Contracting an external partner to set up a new customer contract system.
Project management: analysis, testing, and coordination for the development of the single-page application and robotics solution.
PMO Lead: Onboarding new program management and PMO staff; creating top management reports, executive board reports, status reports, milestone planning, release and budget planning.
Technologies: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Guidewire, BiPRO
Project language: German

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

3 months

Test and Project Management; Deputy Test Manager

Ergo Group AG

Assisting the test manager in managing automated test cases in the life insurance domain and covering for them during absences.
Technologies: MS Excel (Macros), MS PowerPoint, Kanban board
Project language: German

Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

4 months

Interim PMO

Zürich Beteiligungs-AG

The project's objective was to introduce a new quotation system for end customers and experts.
Preparing board reports and status updates
Project and budget planning
Technologies: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Guidewire, ZAS
Project language: German

Mar 2015 - Feb 2018

3 years

Subproject Manager; Multi-Project Coordinator; Application Manager

Postbank System AG

Coordinated audit projects to ensure dependencies within the legacy system landscape and a smooth shutdown.
Served as subproject manager to establish a Security Source Code Review team within the organizational structure.
Managed and operationalized a multi-year lifecycle program.
Application Manager for the Security Source Code Review application.
Technologies: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint
Project language: German

Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

9 months

Commercial Manager

Vattenfall Europe Windkraft GmbH

Prepared, aligned, coordinated, and tracked planned and ongoing commercial orders for operational activities.
Identified needs for spare parts, equipment, and services, and created requirements for service contracts.
Negotiated contracts in collaboration with central procurement.
Advised operational units and package managers on commercial and administrative matters.
Performed detailed budget control for package management in coordination with controlling.
Technologies: MS Excel
Project languages: English, German

Jun 2013 - May 2014

1 year

Buyer; Analyst; Consultant; Project Manager

Ergo Group AG

Carried out a large tender in the call center services area and created a project-specific company and industry analysis as a basis.
Managed outbound service procurement, tender management, supplier reduction, and selection.
Advised and supported departments on supplier selection and ordering processes.
Placed orders for marketing services, sponsorships, language services, and advertising placements.
Technologies: SAP MM, SAP FI, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ELMAS
Project language: German

Apr 2011 - Aug 2012

1 year 5 months

PMO

Deutsche Telekom AG

Managed contracting for services and works in IT projects.
Provided IT system support and further developed the Cobra-T system, including support and training for all project managers.
Analyzed improvement suggestions and advised on implementation.
Provided technical support during project closures in a merger and handled the technical shutdown of completed projects.
Managed budgets for the early phase of IT projects and monitored budget prioritization in coordination with the Prioritization Management Team.
Created extensive Excel files with macros for process optimization and data analysis.
Technologies: SAP MM, SAP PS, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PFM tool, Cobra-T, eBest
Project language: German

Industry experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance, Telecommunication, and Energy.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Insurance

Telecommunication

Energy

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Procurement, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, and Finance.

Project Management

Information Technology

Procurement

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Finance

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

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Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Banking and Finance 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior PMO, Senior Consultant, Scrum Master

Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Procurement

Profile

Member since

February 2025

Last update

March 2026

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Marian is based in Sankt Augustin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Marian has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Marian has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Marian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Marian would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior PMO, Senior Consultant, Scrum Master.

Marian's most recent position is Senior PMO at Commerzbank AG.

In recent years, Marian has worked for Commerzbank AG, Deutsche Telekom AG, and Atruvia AG.

Marian is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Insurance. Marian also has some experience in Telecommunication and Energy.

Marian is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Procurement. Marian also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Finance, and Human Resources.

Marian has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.

Marian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.

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