Mario Kraus - Agile Lead

Q: Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Wang, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Agile Lead at EnBW .

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

In recent years, Mario has worked for EnBW and Allianz Versicherung .

Q: Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Aerospace and Defense . Mario also has some experience in Information Technology , Professional Services , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Information Technology . Mario also has some experience in Customer Service , Product Development , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Wang, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 8 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Agile Lead

EnBW

Supporting the agile transformation of about 1,000 IT employees
Coaching up to 10 leads at the L1 and L2 levels and multiple teams for the sustainable implementation of a value-driven agile approach
Developing and implementing new IT structures for functional units
AI evaluation projects and IT governance
Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement
Contributing to the energy transition through innovative IT solutions
Implementing and establishing agile product teams in a corporate environment
High acceptance and engagement of employees for agile methods

Jan 2017 - Dec 2024

8 years

Unterföhring, Germany

Executive Agile Coach (external)

Allianz Versicherung

Introducing Agile Mastery for Allianz in Germany with up to 300 teams
Building and continuously supporting a tribe for accident and property insurance
Coaching management, product owners, tribe leads and internal agile masters
Facilitating planning processes and applying agile work methods
Promoting a learning culture and a spirit of experimentation
Scaling agile methods across numerous teams and tribes
Embedding agile values and processes sustainably

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Nuremberg, Germany

Chief Product Owner & Scrum Master (external)

Bankrechenzentrum

Applying agile methods, leading and coaching development teams
Stakeholder management and optimizing team dynamics
Accountability for results of a large project, testing and acceptance
Successful rollout of mission-critical products simultaneously for 10 institutions
Increasing productivity and stakeholder acceptance

Jan 2001 - Dec 2016

16 years

Nuremberg, Germany

Head of Media Sales

Sparda-Banken

Leading and developing large sales units
Coordinating external service providers for IT and telephony
Innovation management and project leadership
Building and optimizing digital sales and service channels
Implementing new technologies and processes

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Head of Customer Support

Bayr. Münzkontor/Collorum

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

3 years

Regional Sales Manager

Schober Group

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

3 years

Partner

Manufacturer for PR and Brand Technology

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Insurance Specialist

Signal Insurance

Jan 1990 - Dec 1994

5 years

Contract Soldier

German Armed Forces/Air Force

Founder & Managing Director

online-banker.de Ltd.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Insurance, Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Professional Services

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Information Technology, Customer Service, Product Development, and Marketing.

Project Management

Sales

Information Technology

Customer Service

Product Development

Marketing

Summary

Agile Lead, Principal Consultant and technical book author with over 25 years of leadership experience in IT, energy, banking and insurance. Specializing in agile transitions, building interdisciplinary teams and facilitating complex planning processes.

Co-author of 'Happy Project Management with Scrum' and initiator of the AGILE MASTERS Degree.

Skills

Agile Team Workshops – Set Up Sprint Cycle, Develop Skill Matrix, Optimize Team Dynamics.
Planning & Alignment – Facilitate Pi Planning, Okr Workshops, Structured Quarterly Planning.
Transformation & Change – Support Agile Transition, Set Up Scrum Boards, Coach Leaders.
100% Innovation – Design Thinking Elements, Ideation And Structuring Formats.

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

ADG

Diploma in Banking Management

Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

Banking Management Specialist · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2001

State-Certified Business Administrator · Braunschweig, Germany

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner

Agile Masters Degree

ITIL 4 Foundation

Prince2 Agile

Product Owner I

Product Owner II

Professional Scrum Master I

Professional Scrum Master II

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Banking and Finance 18 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 15 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Agile Lead, Executive Agile Coach (external), Chief Product Owner & Scrum Master (external)

Main industries Banking and Finance, Insurance, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Project Management, Sales, Information Technology

Qualifications

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Wang, Germany.

What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mario be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile Lead, Executive Agile Coach (external), Chief Product Owner & Scrum Master (external).

What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Agile Lead at EnBW.

What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for EnBW and Allianz Versicherung.

Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Aerospace and Defense. Mario also has some experience in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Information Technology. Mario also has some experience in Customer Service, Product Development, and Marketing.

Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Energy.

Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

What is Mario's education?

Mario attended ADG for Diploma in Banking Management.

Does Mario have any certificates?

Mario has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner, Agile Masters Degree, and ITIL 4 Foundation.

What is the availability of Mario?

Mario is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mario?

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